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Writing and Literature

• Bondi Writers Group
• Booranga Writers Centre - At Charles Sturt University. Home of the Wagga Wagga Writers Writers (WWWW).
• Central West Writers Centre - Based in Orange.
• Children's Book Council of Australia - NSW Branch
• Fellowship of Australian Writers - NSW Branch includes regional writers groups around New South Wales
• Hunter Writers Centre - Newcastle and Hunter region
• Ku-ring-gai Art Centre in the heart of Roseville and surrounded by Bancroft Park, Ku-ring-gai Art Centre is one of the largest art facilities in Australia provided by local government. We offer visual art, creative writing and guitar classes for adults, children and teens, for all levels of experience. We also run exciting school vacation programs and weekend workshops.
• Nambucca Valley Writers Group - South of Coffs Harbour.
  
• New England Writers' Centre - Armidale
• New South Wales Society of Editors
• New South Wales Writers' Centre for professional and aspiring writers. See their list of NSW Writing Groups
  
• New Writers' Group Incorporated - Western Sydney.
• Northern Rivers Writers Centre - Byron Bay
• Parnassus' Den - Gives script writers the opportunity to have their work read to the public by professional actors.
• Professional Editors' Association NSW Inc 
• Society of Women Writers NSW Inc 
  
• South Coast Writers Centre South Coast and Southern Highlands
• State Library of New South Wales
  
• Sydney PEN - The Sydney branch of this international organisation, which promotes freedom of expression and reading.
• Varuna Writers Centre - Katoomba, Blue Mountains.

More Writing and Literature

• BCL Books - Organisations for Writers and Editors - national organisations.
• BCL Books - Book Clubs - local book groups
• BCL Books - Festivals - reading and writing festivals in Australia and overseas

Writing Classes & Workshops

• Creative Writing Workshop - 5 Weeks (SWC122 RedBalloon Days experience voucher)
  Milson's Point, Sydney.
  If you fancy yourself as the next JK Rowling, let your pen loose at this five-week introduction to creative writing. You'll kick-start your writing, learn about characterisation, dialogue and plot. This course will give you confidence in your writing ability and enjoy the creative writing process! more details from RedBalloon Days...

• Creative Writing Books For Children Course-5 Weeks (SWC301 RedBalloon Days experience voucher)
  Milson's Point, Sydney.
  Are you interested in writing for children and teenagers? If you want to be the next JK Rowling or James Valentine, our Creative Writing For Children course will suit first-time writers, or those who have a childrens story theyve never been brave enough to show anyone but their own kids! more details from RedBalloon Days...

• Travel Writing Class (SWC210 RedBalloon Days experience voucher)
  Milsons Point, NSW  approximately 5 minutes north of the Sydney CBD.
  Learn to let your words run free with this informative and inspiring travel writing class. Travel writing is an excellent way to earn money, especially if you love to travel. Your words will travel far, but you wont have to for this class! Its based in Sydney, so come and learn from an expert! more details from RedBalloon Days...

• Self-Publishing Writers Intro Workshop (SWC121 RedBalloon Days experience voucher)
  Sydney.
  When it's so hard to get your foot in the door with mainstream publishers, self-publishing is becoming a popular option. Do you have a story you know will be popular and successful? This workshop is for would-be self-publishers who want to learn the basics of DIY publishing and marketing your book! more details from RedBalloon Days...

• How To Publish Your Book - Workshop For Writers (SWC421 RedBalloon Days experience voucher)
  Milsons Point, Sydney.
  If you have a great idea for a book, this seminar will show you how to see your work on the shelf at your local bookstore. Youll learn about the publishing process, how to pitch to publishers, what makes a winning book proposal and how to maximise your chances of being the next Dan Brown! more details from RedBalloon Days...

Useful Links

• BCL Books - Over 1.5 Million Book Titles To Browse Online. - offers internet book buyers over 1.5 million titles. All books are competitively priced. See their books on Writing Skills
• BCL Bookshops Page
• Byron Bay Writers Festival see our Byron Bay page for accommodation and other info.
• Get a Life is a site where all social events are created by the members themselves. Here you can meet people and form friendships by joining several local groups and activities. A great way to join or set up a book club.
• eBooks.com has the best range of electronic books online. An enormous and growing list of good quality downloadable books in over 50 categories including fiction, business, self-help, reference, and more. Prices in US dollars. For writing guides see their English and Language Arts eBooks