Writers Resources

Women in Film and Television Vancouver Women in Film and Television Vancouver- Membership information, member directory, event listings, photographs, and links. Chicago Screenwriters Network Chicago Screenwriters Network- Chicago-based organization for local screenwriters offering industry networking opportunities and member evaluation of individual screenplays. Writers Guild of America, West Writers Guild of America, West- Official union site representing writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries. Find resources covering craft, markets, … Media Guilds International Media Guilds International- An umbrella organization for media people: voice-over, script-writing, acting, music and show business in general (broadcast and non-broadcast). Tennessee Screenwriting Association Tennessee Screenwriting Association- Working to develop avenues for members to prepare for the real world of the entertainment business. Canton One Acts Festival Canton One Acts Festival- A biennial festival showcasing original 10-20 minute one act plays at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, Michigan. Write Now Write Now- A national effort to advocate for playwrights and promote the development of new work for young audiences. New plays competition and workshop. What If? Productions - Playwright's Fest What If? Productions - Playwright's Fest- Annual contest for local playwrights. Charleston, SC. Sanguine Theatre - Project Playwright Sanguine Theatre - Project Playwright- Information on submitting your play for our play writing competition. Winner's play is fully produced in NYC. Horizon Theatre's New South Young Playwrights Festival Horizon Theatre's New South Young Playwrights Festival- A week long playwriting intensive for high school students and college undergraduates. Find information on submission to an… Theatre In the Raw - One-Act Playwriting Contest Theatre In the Raw - One-Act Playwriting Contest- Never before performed or published. Particularly look forward to plays submitted on themes of cultural/ social diversity. Vancou… Vermont Playwrights Award Vermont Playwrights Award- Full-length plays. Annual award of $1000, possible production. US only, see site for details. Pittsburgh New Works Festival Pittsburgh New Works Festival- Annual competition for one-act plays that have never been produced. 12 plays are selected for main stage production and 6 for staged readings. Submi… Notechtheatre.com Notechtheatre.com- Offers plays online for production. Specializes in plays that require little or no technical support. Annual playwrighting Contest. Free perusal copies availabl… Euphoric Ink Euphoric Ink- Playwriting courses and weekend workshops in London, UK. Playmarket Playmarket- Agency and script advisory service for New Zealand playwrights. Playground Playground- New play development program serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Focus is on the collaborative process between emerging local playwrights and professional actors. Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre- Encouraging writing related activities (workshops, readings, writing groups) in the Perth Hills whilst preserving the heritage value o… Institute of Professional Editors Institute of Professional Editors- IPEd exists to advance the editing profession through various initiatives. These include an accreditation scheme, promotion and communications c… Kensington & Norwood Writers' Group Kensington & Norwood Writers' Group- Writers group based in the suburb of Norwood in Adelaide, South Australia. The Society of Women Writers NSW Inc. The Society of Women Writers NSW Inc.- Support and community for women writers in New South Wales. Hunter Writers' Centre Hunter Writers' Centre- Workshops, a regular newsletter, brokering mentorships and by providing a meeting space for writing groups. Based in Newcastle, NSW Australia. Writers Victoria Writers Victoria- Supports and connects all types of writers at all stages of their writing careers. Courses and workshops, magazine, mentorships or manuscript assessments. Melbou… South Australia Writers Centre South Australia Writers Centre- Providing resources (including news and events) and support for writers. Located in the heart of Adelaide. Fellowship of Australian Writers WA Fellowship of Australian Writers WA- Swanbourne based group with a newsletter, mentoring and competitions. Peter Cowan Writers Centre Peter Cowan Writers Centre- Holds regular meetings, conducts workshops and creative writing classes. Northern suburbs of Perth. Christian Writers Downunder Christian Writers Downunder- Christians writers (and editors, illustrators, reviewers and publishers) who live in Australasia. Melbourne Writers’ Social Group Melbourne Writers’ Social Group- Networking, events and activities. The Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild The Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild- For Canberra-based creators of speculative fiction, science fiction, fantasy or horror, in any medium. New Zealand Writers Guild New Zealand Writers Guild- Represent the interests of writers in the fields of film, television, theatre, radio, comics and new media. First Nations Australia Writers’ Network First Nations Australia Writers’ Network- Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander writers, poets and storytellers. Supporting ongoing development opportunities, in order to sust… Tasmanian Writers' Centre Tasmanian Writers' Centre- Provides services to Tasmanian writers including mentoring, manuscript assessment and the Tasmanian Readers' and Writers' Festival. The NSW Writer's Centre The NSW Writer's Centre- Offers literary resources and professional information to established and aspiring writers. It provides a spacious venue for events such as book launches,… Children's Book Council of Australia Children's Book Council of Australia- Offers support to authors and illustrators, annual awards, and events. Includes calendar of events, tips on getting published, and a quarterl… writingWA writingWA- Advice and information plus links and chat. Australian Writers' Guild Australian Writers' Guild- A professional association for writers in the areas of television, radio, screen and stage. Promoting and protecting the professional interests of origi… ACT Writers Centre ACT Writers Centre- Meeting room and office equipment available free for use by members. A library of books about writing. Also, noticeboards with information about publishing, co… New Zealand Society of Authors New Zealand Society of Authors- Supports writers through advocacy and representation, providing programmes and services and an affiliation to International PEN. Australia The World Wordsmiths Australia The World Wordsmiths- An international networking group for writers, editors, publishers, agents, and all who are interested in wordsmithing. Sydney PEN Sydney PEN- Based in Sydney Australia, ione of five Australian PEN Centres, which are each part of an international network focused on writers and freedom of expression. Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators- Australian Chapter SCBWI, with articles, newsletters, and event details. The Northern Territory Writer's Centre The Northern Territory Writer's Centre- Members throughout Darwin and the regions, who range from hobby writers to published authors. Australian Society of Authors Australian Society of Authors- Peak representative body of authors, poets and illustrators. Camden Head Pilot Station Camden Head Pilot Station- A centre for Nature Writing, Community Cultural Development and Environmental Education on the NSW Mid North Coast Australia. Auswriters.com Auswriters.com- A meeting place for writers, offering guides to writing, opportunities for on-line publishing and self publishing, member publications, courses, resources and cont… The Queensland Writers' Centre The Queensland Writers' Centre- Resources, projects, workshops, calendar of events, news and membership services. From Queensland, Australia. Writers Guild of Ireland Writers Guild of Ireland- The representative body for stage, screen, radio and digital media writers in Ireland. Irish Writers Centre Irish Writers Centre- From Dublin, the Irish Writers' Centre was established to promote and assist in the development of contemporary Irish writing. Seminars, workshops, listings … Wordsinhere Wordsinhere- An international collective of writers based in The Netherlands. Includes a calendar of literary events in and around The Netherlands. Slovene PEN Centre Slovene PEN Centre- International PEN chapter in Slovenia.