NT Writers' Centre

NT Writers' Centre The NT Writers Centre encourages literary activity in the Territory, supporting the writer’s journey Each year we run a truly inspirational writers’ festival.

We are here to support you in your writing journey – whatever that may be. We’re committed to helping writers of all persuasions work on their craft: poets, songwriters, short story writers, novelists, graphic novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, journalists, reviewers, copywriters, bloggers, business, technical and academic writers, and ESL writers. We want to help you get started, improve your

writing, get published, raise your profile and/or make your work more accessible through workshops, events, readings, book sales, competitions, awards and programs, such as ‘Meet the Publisher’ and ‘Artists in Schools’. In this fantastically liberating digital age, we want to network, share experiences and upskill writers so that everyone is up to speed with the huge amount of e-opportunities out there! For geographically isolated writers in particular, the Internet offers exciting opportunities to connect, share and sell. We run our own events, workshops and awards (NT Literary Awards and Territory Read) and pass on relevant information and opportunities from other organisations. We can help you apply for grants, but we don’t offer any of our own. In 2017 it's being held in Alice Springs, featuring emerging and established NT, Indigenous and Australasian writers.

A call to Garramilla/Darwin wordsmiths to come together and celebrate poetry and the spoken word 🤓This month's theme: "T...
09/09/2026

A call to Garramilla/Darwin wordsmiths to come together and celebrate poetry and the spoken word 🤓

This month's theme: "The Poetry of Others". The idea is to read poetry written by other people. It doesn't have to be someone famous - it can be anyone. The challenge is to give a voice to words you did not choose.

Free entry, just turn up!

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Shortlisted in Best Non-Fiction for the 2026 NT Book Awards:The Art of Kaylene Whiskey: Do You Believe in Love? by Kayle...
08/09/2026

Shortlisted in Best Non-Fiction for the 2026 NT Book Awards:

The Art of Kaylene Whiskey: Do You Believe in Love? by Kaylene Whiskey, Natalie King and Iwantja Arts
High Fire Danger by Emma Trenorden
Keep Him My Heart: A Larrakia-Filipino Love Story by Gary Lee

Congratulations!

Judges' comments on the category entries:
"From family history to music and art to grappling with a national and personal disaster, these short-listed titles carry truth in their pages, and told with courage and vulnerability, laughter and tears."

Join us live for the award ceremony at the 2026 NT Writing Awards, 23 Sept at 5.30pm - tickets via www.ntwriters.com.au/nt-writing-awards

Join our team and be part of our story!NTWC is looking for a skilled and uplifting Media Content Marketing Officer who c...
03/09/2026

Join our team and be part of our story!

NTWC is looking for a skilled and uplifting Media Content Marketing Officer who can balance creativity and strategy to promote the 2027 NT Writers Festival and the NT Writers Centre’s annual development program, while building brand recognition and reach. If that is you, we would love to hear from you!

You will be part of a small, skilled, experienced and motivated team who are caring, bold, respectful and inclusive in the arts and literature sector.

We have an office in Mparntwe | Alice Springs and Garrmalang | Darwin with working from home/remote options.

You will be responsible for implementing the Festival Marketing plan, developing collateral and brand consistency, and audience mapping and strategy to build our online networks and reach.
Experience and knowledge of how marketing works well in NT contexts is essential.

Apply by 30 September 2026.
Enquiries and detailed job description via www.ntwriters.com.au/work-with-us

Shortlisted in Best Fiction for the 2026 NT Book Awards:A Piece of Red Cloth by Leonie Norrington,  Djawundil Maymuru, M...
02/09/2026

Shortlisted in Best Fiction for the 2026 NT Book Awards:

A Piece of Red Cloth by Leonie Norrington, Djawundil Maymuru, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs and Djawa Burarrwanga
and
Moonlight and Dust by Jasmin McGaughey.

Congratulations!

Judges' comments on the category entries:
'Our fiction entries encompassed multiple genres, styles, and settings that really displayed the depth and quality of story coming from the Northern Territory. The shortlisted titles brought unforgettable characters to life in vibrant settings, with stories that are as universal as they are personal.'

Join us live for the award ceremony at the 2026 NT Writing Awards, 23 Sept at 5.30pm - tickets via www.ntwriters.com.au/nt-writing-awards

Opportunity to curate up to 4 events at the 2027 NT Writers Festival in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.Shape the festival by cur...
01/09/2026

Opportunity to curate up to 4 events at the 2027 NT Writers Festival in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

Shape the festival by curating panels, talks, conversations, community events and workshops.
You will be part of a small, skilled, experienced and motivated team who are caring, bold, respectful and inclusive in the arts and literature sector.

Commencing Sept 2026, occasional meetings till June 2027.

Application close 20 Sept 2026. Learn more and how to apply via www.ntwriters.com.au/work-with-us

A call to Garramilla/Darwin wordsmiths to come together and celebrate poetry and the spoken word 🤓This month's theme is:...
27/08/2026

A call to Garramilla/Darwin wordsmiths to come together and celebrate poetry and the spoken word 🤓

This month's theme is: "Modern Life is Rubbish". Of course, taken from the title of the 1993 Blur album (I am a huge Blur fan). So is modern life rubbish? Or is it just the same old same old? And what is rubbish? And what is modern? There is so much to unpack it will be like a linguistic Tupperware Party!

Free entry, just turn up!

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The 2026 NT Book Awards shortlists are here!The NT Writers’ Centre is very excited to announce the 2026 NT Book Awards s...
26/08/2026

The 2026 NT Book Awards shortlists are here!

The NT Writers’ Centre is very excited to announce the 2026 NT Book Awards shortlists!

Across Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children’s/YA, the shortlists show the exciting writing coming from the NT.

The 2026 shortlists have been chosen by the judging panel: Maree Yoelu, Kate Cuthbert and Leni Shilton.

With generous support from Arts NT, Creative Australia and the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund these awards have developed into the premier prize for authors in the NT, celebrating excellence amongst published authors across the NT.
The Winners will be announced on Wednesday 23 September at the NT Writing Awards, an exciting new event on the NT literary calendar, bringing together the NT History Book Awards and NT Literary Awards for the first time.
Tickets available via link in bio.

It's Book Week!Celebrate the magic of stories during Children's Book Week with our symphony of books featuring NT author...
24/08/2026

It's Book Week!

Celebrate the magic of stories during Children's Book Week with our symphony of books featuring NT authors and artists.

Each year since 1945 the Children's Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. It highlights the importance of reading and celebrates the achievements of Australian authors and illustrators.

The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’. We have collected some children's books worth reading, fea...
20/08/2026

The 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’.

We have collected some children's books worth reading, featuring NT authors and artists.

Children's Book Week will run from Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August 2026.

Want to get writing and meet other writers in Mparntwe/ Alice Springs?The Emerging Writers Group is a place for would-be...
19/08/2026

Want to get writing and meet other writers in Mparntwe/ Alice Springs?

The Emerging Writers Group is a place for would-be writers, not-quite writers, and anyone who needs time and space to put words onto the page.

In each session, a facilitator takes writers through a series of exercises and prompts providing the opportunity to create and share work in a supportive and stimulating environment.

This month's theme is Tense Editing

Using tenses to change perspective, and learning how to relax with them!
Maybe we were daydreaming about stories when the grammar lesson came along and tried to teach us about past, present and future tenses, plus all the other tenses that we use but can't explain easily.

In this simple, continuous and perfect writing session, we will look at basic ways to ensure continuity of time, or play with it to create time travel where the past becomes perfect.

Date: Thursday 27 August
Time: 5.15-6.30pm
Location: Red Hot Arts, 67 Bath Street, Mpartnwe/Alice Springs

This program is free for NT Writers’ Centre members and $10 for non-Members.

Reserve your spot at ntwriters.com.au/product/emerging-writers-group-rsvp/

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Darwin City, NT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1:30pm

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