We’re trying out a new format – a private screening of The Mandalorian and Grogo on its release date, in our own private cinema at FOMO Cinemas in Brunswick East! Tickets will go on sale at the start of May, and will include a free choc top or popcorn – so dust off your best Star Wars t-shirt (or…
Continue readingThe road to creating TV and film is long, winding, and expensive – but writing and staging your work as a theatre project can be an incredible way to take ownership of your story, work collaboratively, and actually see your writing come to life. But how does the development process work in theatre, as opposed to…
Continue readingCalling all games writers, narrative designers and interactive storytellers! Join us for our first Interactive Storytellers Connect evening, an online event to catch up with your colleagues and find out the latest in the industry. Following an informal in-conversation with narrative director Alexander Swords, meet and chat with your fellow writers. Whether you’re in video games, games for change, TTRPG, XR,…
Continue readingDoes your writing deal with themes of mental health and illness? This month on Lunch Break, Dr Elizabeth Paton offers AWG members bespoke advice on responsible portrayal of these themes. The Mindframe program, supports safe and sensitive portrayals of suicide, mental health concerns, and alcohol and other drugs. This session provides practical and evidence-informed guidance to content…
Continue readingWhat do you like to write? Horror? Comedy? Romcom? Drama? Crime? Or do you prefer your genres mixed, like your drinks? Action/romance? Comedy/horror? Fantasy/thriller? And what’s your medium? Feature film? Theatre? Live performance? Animation? Online? TV? At this fun mixer, you’ll get the opportunity to (literally) wear your writing preferences on your sleeve (or around your neck)…
Continue readingThink you know it all? Come show us! We’re kicking off our 2026 Sydney events with Write Night’s annual Trivia night. Test your wits with industry questions, general knowledge and pop culture. Plus fun bonus rounds for instant drinks prizes! Grab some mates, colleagues, crew members or rivals to form a team. Or come alone and we’ll…
Continue readingWith 2026 well and truly upon us, it’s time to work out what to prioritise and which of your ideas to work on – but how do you know which project truly deserves your attention? Are you focusing on quantity or quality? Finishing a draft or just a treatment? Following the market or following your heart?…
Continue readingThe Australian Writers’ Guild invites you to celebrate the best of Australian storytelling by joining us for the 58th Annual AWGIE Awards. Meet the nominees and be the first to congratulate the award-winning writers across stage, screen, audio and interactive categories. The event will be co-hosted by comedy superstars, Alex Lee and Suren Jayemanne. AWG members For information about…
Continue readingCelebrate the end of 2025 the WRITE way! It’s time for the annual Xmas party – come on down to the Mercury cinema foyer to mingle and jingle with writers from across our fair city. Eat, drink, be merry – and hear a sneak peak from the South Australian committee about our plans for next…
Continue readingLet’s get together for some festive cheer at the QLD Screen Industry Christmas Drinks! It’s that time of year again! Get ready for the QLD Screen Industry Christmas Drinks 2025 Edition. Let’s spread some holiday cheer together! This in-person event will be held at The Pig ‘N’ Whistle in the Valley on Brunswick Street. (Yes, same venue as usual, but…
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