Where to Find Events and News on the Writing WA Website

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Writing WA (writingwa.org) has two dedicated sections for what's happening across Western Australian writing: Events and News. Both are listed as main headings on the site, so you can reach them directly from the homepage navigation. Use Events when you want to know what's coming up and News when you want sector and organisation updates.

Events: what you'll find and how to use it

The Events section is the place to look for writing-related activities listed by Writing WA. It fits readers who want to attend or follow what's happening in the WA writing community rather than read about the organisation itself.

To use it:

  1. Open writingwa.org.
  2. Select Events from the site's main headings.
  3. Scan the listings for activities that match your interest.

Expected result: you land on the events listing and can see what the organisation is currently promoting. If a listing links out to a host or ticketing page, check that page for time, venue, and access details — those specifics sit with the event organiser, not in the site's top-level description.

News: what you'll find and how to use it

The News section carries industry and organisational updates. It suits writers, publishers, and sector workers who want to keep track of developments rather than browse a calendar.

  1. Open writingwa.org.
  2. Select News from the main headings.
  3. Open the items relevant to your interest.

Expected result: you reach the news index and can read current posts. Because the site describes itself as the voice for Western Australian writers — advocating for the sector and supporting the creation, development, and sharing of diverse WA writing and storytelling — expect news to lean toward sector and community matters rather than general literary criticism.

Choosing between the two

If you want to… Go to Why
Find activities to attend or follow Events Organised around happenings and listings
Track sector and organisation developments News Organised around updates and announcements
Understand what Writing WA does Homepage The site's own description of its role sits there

Common snags

  • Looking for a calendar under a different name. The site labels the section Events; start there rather than searching for "calendar" or "what's on".
  • Expecting prices or membership terms on these pages. The site references subscribing, but the available description doesn't state prices, what a subscription includes, or whether login is required. Check the relevant page or contact Writing WA directly before assuming access terms.
  • Treating the homepage blurb as a full programme. It states the organisation's purpose, not individual event details; the Events and News sections hold the specifics.

For anything beyond listings and updates — such as eligibility for programmes or how to get involved — the site's own contact route is the reliable next step.