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The heritage listed KSP Writers' Centre is a not-for-profit community hub located in the Perth hills

14/01/2025

✨Congratulations to our 2025 Fellows!✨

KSP Writers' Centre is thrilled to support the development of literary talent through our annual residencies and fellowships. We can’t wait to welcome these incredible writers to the Centre and see the magic they create as they work on their projects! 📚

13/01/2025

The KSP team is back from our break and ready to dive into all the exciting things happening at the Centre! We’ve got plenty of new projects and events lined up, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned for what’s to come! ✨

16/12/2024

✨ HOLIDAYS BREAK ✨

Our first day back in the office will be Monday, 13 January 2025.

🎄From the team at KSP we thank you for your support and wish you a happy festive season! 🎄

05/12/2024

A massive thank you to Sreedhevi Iyer, one of our brilliant 2023 Fellows, who kindly donated two of her novels to the KSP Bookshelf Library: 'Jungle Without Water And Other Stories' and 'The Tiniest House of Time.' 🌟

📚 About 'Jungle Without Water': This debut short story collection delves into the shifting boundaries and human displacement of our era. People in these stories inhabit different stages of movement—those who have emigrated, those who want to, and those who regret it. In “The Lovely Village”, citizens of an unnamed settlement build a strong wall to keep newcomers out. In “Circular Feed”, refugees at a detention centre protest by standing on the roof of their living quarters. While in the title story, two migrant boys look for the right place to pray on foreign soil. Sreedhevi's collection touches on how we view and understand race, colour, love, and what happens to us when we shift ourselves in different environments.

📚 Blurb for 'The Tiniest House of Time': An epic family saga ranging across continents and decades, from colonial Burma in the 1930s to nationalist Malaysia in the 1990s and beyond, to Hong Kong and Australia. The story is driven by Iyer’s two main characters - Susheela Sastri and Sandhya Sastri - who are grandmother and granddaughter. Sandhya visits her grandmother's deathbed after having run away from her country, her family, her love, and herself. She remembers her grandmother's stories, of a lost time in Burma, and digs deep to find truth in it. A dying Susheela, impatient with her family's pity, asks Sandhya to read to her. It opens up past events in both their lives, the family dynamics, the forbidden loves, the politics of who can be hated, when, and by whom… And what can they, as women of their times, actually do about it.

📚 You can find these amazing works on our online bookshelf, or you can check out our physical bookshelf at the KSP centre.

Thank you for these kind donations, we can't wait to read them! 📖💖

02/12/2024

A massive congratulations to the winners of our Short Fiction and Poetry competitions 2024! 🥳

The Judges' Reports are now on our website: https://www.kspwriterscentre.com/competition-winners

30/11/2024

Tomorrow, one of the events at Katharine's Birthday Celebration will be a special, guided tour of her house and writing studio, led by Nathan Hobby, the author of her biography.

We'll see you tomorrow from 2:45 onwards 😊

29/11/2024

This Sunday, we're hosting Katharine's Birthday Celebration at the KSP Writers's Centre. Come for an afternoon of food, stories, awards, and exploring this beautiful historic site.

We'll see you there! 😊

28/11/2024

🎉 We are thrilled to announce the final KSP Fellows for the year! 🎉

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to:

📖 Rosemary Argue is an emerging author of Australian historical fiction whose work develops out of place and the natural environment. She grew up with a foot in two cultures which gives her a different perspective of the world: that the common viewpoint is not the only one.

🖊Alana Brekelmans is a writer and researcher. She holds a PhD in anthropology, and is the recipient of the 2021 Australian Anthropological Society Thesis Prize.

22/11/2024

📖CARUSO WRITERS-IN-RESIDENCE ANNOUNCEMENT 📖
We are honoured to announce the selected participants for the 2025 Caruso Writer-in-Residence Pilot Program!

The level of competition was incredibly high, with 74 outstanding applications submitted for just 20 available spots. The selection panel was truly impressed by the diversity and quality of the submissions, which spanned a wide range of eligibility criteria, making the decision process notably difficult!

Congratulations to the following:
Adele Aria
Ana Brawls
Ange Yang
Arlie Alizzi
Bimbo
C.A.A. Tasam
Cassidy Sunday
Coco X. Huang
Danielle Frank
Erin Pearce
Georgia Cabelle
Haweya Ismail
Indrani Rao
Jodie How
Lyn Dickens
Melissa O’Shea
Michelle Gould
Paige Floyd
Susie V. Isaksen
Tim Kinsella

Our esteemed inaugural cohort of Caruso Writers-in-Residence will receive a two-week retreat stay at the Centre, a substantial stipend, paid opportunities to present a workshop or be interviewed, bespoke accessibility support, peer networking, publication of a short piece of work in an anthology and more!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we take the opportunity to introduce each of our Caruso Writers-in-Residence individually, through a series of dedicated posts.

The Caruso Writer-in-Residence Program is made possible thanks to support from our amazing partners:

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

18/11/2024

📚✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨📚

We recently had the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented poet and 2024/25 Emerging Writers Program participant, Elizabeth Lewis, at KSP. During her stay, she soaked up the peace and creativity of our literary community, and we're so excited to share her insights with you!

In our latest 'KSP Chats with...' blog post, Elizabeth opens up about her writing process, the inspiration she found here at KSP, and how she's navigating the exciting journey of being an emerging writer. You won’t want to miss her thoughtful reflections! 🌟

Here's a sneak peek:
How would you describe your poetic voice, and has it evolved over time?
"...I want people who think poetry isn’t for them to read my poems and think, oh, this is about me, I have felt this too. My voice as a writer is grounded in everyday moments but leaves space for wonder, for the numinous - nudging people to consider how we engage bodily with the world around us, with the realities of living with others, living with ourselves, ageing, grief, hope, big love..." ✍️💭

A massive thank you to Elizabeth for sharing her journey with us, and a big shoutout to Writing WA for making the Emerging Writers Program possible. We're proud to support Perth’s next generation of storytellers! ✨

Grab a cuppa and dive into the full Q&A on our website now – link in bio! 🔗👇

13/11/2024

Don't miss the last two workshops for 2024!

📚 So you want to make your characters pop with Tina Cartwright 📚
When: Saturday, November 16 (1-3pm)
Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members
Perfect for both beginner and emerging writers who want to discover ways of making their characters unforgettable? You’ll learn about the quick three, character profiles and creating three-dimensional characters with contrasting needs and wants!

✍So you want to start writing with S.H. Acosta ✍
When: Saturday, November 23 (1-3:30pm)
Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members
Ideal for writers of any experience level wanting to start or keep writing, this workshop will explore the fundamental tools and techniques that every aspiring author needs, teaching you effective strategies to tackle the empty page!

To book your ticket head to our website (workshops and events page). Eventbrite fees apply, to avoid paying the fees contact the office during working hours!

✨ Spaces are limited – book your spot today and take your writing to the next level! ✨

11/11/2024

Are you excited about Dragonfly Publishing's Festive Book Fair?

You can find all these books and more at the KSP Writers' Centre on Sunday 17th November, from 1-4pm.

See you there.

10/11/2024

🎉✨ Join Us for Katharine's Birthday Celebration – 1 December 2024! ✨🎉

Celebrate with us at the beautiful KSP Writers' Centre in the Perth Hills for a fun-filled afternoon in honour of Katharine Susannah Prichard’s birthday, from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM!

The festivities kick off at 3 PM with a Welcome to Country ceremony followed by an inspiring address from our KSP Patron, Glen Phillips. The highlight of the day: the announcement of the 2024 Short Stories and Poetry competition winners assisted by special guests from the Shire of Mundaring Council! We’ll hear select readings from the talented winners and shortlisted writers – don’t miss the chance to be inspired by their words.

Plus, Nathan Hobby, author of "The Red Witch: Biography of Katharine Susannah Prichard", will be leading a special tour of the Centre, sharing fascinating insights about Katharine’s life and legacy!

All throughout the afternoon, enjoy delicious drinks and nibbles from the KSP Cafe, including a cheeky glass of wine 🍷 – the perfect way to mingle, celebrate, and soak in the creative atmosphere.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow writers, readers, and creatives while celebrating a true Australian literary legend. Come for the inspiration, stay for the fun – we can’t wait to see you there! 🎈✨

This is a FREE event but bookings are essential, head to our website (workshops and events page) to reserve your spot!

09/11/2024

The KSP Writers' Centre is pleased to announce our November fellows. Please give a warm congratulations to Sreedhevi Iyer and Tina Cartwright! 👏 🥳

Sreedhevi Iyer has been shortlisted for the SPN Book of the Year Award for The Tiniest House of Time, and the Penang Monthly Book Award for Jungle Without Water. She is two-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize in the US. She lives and works in Melbourne. 📚

Tina Cartwright lives on Wurundjeri country. She taught Languages and Creative Writing in New Zealand and Mexico. Her work appears in Overland, The Victorian Writer, The Saturday Paper and SBS Voices. Her novel The Krill and the Whale was longlisted for The Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel 2023. 📚

08/11/2024

"Where do you feel most inspired to write? ✍️

Is it under a cosy spot like this, listening to the rain? 🌧️ Or do you prefer the quiet of a library, surrounded by books? 📚 Maybe you like the company of fellow writers, or is it the solitude of your own space that fuels your creativity?

Tell us — where do you write best? 🖤

07/11/2024

The KSP Writers' Centre is proud to host Dragonfly Publishing's Festive Book Fair.

Shop local and uncover unique reads from local literary talent on Sunday 17th November. We'll see you at the centre from 1pm-4pm.
Dragonfly Publishing

05/11/2024

📚 ✨ KSP Workshops – November 2024 ✨📚

Ready to level up your writing? Our final workshops of the year are just around the corner! Don’t miss these chances to enhance your author skills!

🖋️ Workshop 1: So You Want to... Build Your Author Brand with Jess Gately
📅 Sat, 9 Nov 2024 | 🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Define your author brand and create a solid content plan for blogs, social media & author bios. Perfect for writers at any stage – even if your book isn’t out yet!
💰 Cost: $35 KSP Members | $50 Non-members

🎭 Workshop 2: So You Want to... Make Your Characters Pop with Tina Cartwright
📅 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Create unforgettable characters! Learn the art of crafting 3D characters with contrasting wants & needs that leap off the page.
💰 Cost: $25 KSP Members | $40 Non-members

✍️ Workshop 3: So You Want to... Start Writing with S.H. Acosta
📅 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Got writer’s block? Not sure where to start? This workshop will get your creative juices flowing and kickstart your writing journey.
💰 Cost: $25 KSP Members | $40 Non-members

🎟️ Book your tickets through our website (Workshops and Events page) - Eventbrite (fees apply). Call our office if you’d like to avoid those fees!

✨ Spaces are limited – book your spot today and take your writing to the next level before 2024 ends! ✨

31/10/2024

Calling all horror writers!
Our annual Spooky Stories Competition is back, with a twist!

This year, KSP Writers' Centre are introducing three new categories, youth (13 and under) teens, (13 to 17) and adult/open (18+) and the competition for the adult category will now be open Australia-wide as well! In addition, winning and shortlisted entries will now be published in two separate anthologies, PG (youth and teen) and R+ (adult/open).

Not only will this allow for more variety, but it will also give opportunities to the hardcore horror writers of Australia to let loose and unleash their inner dark side in the new R+ anthology, with the even higher word count allowing for ALL the gory details.

Our 2025 theme: 'The Call'.

New word counts:
Youth = 500 words (PG)
Teens = 1000 words (PG)
Adult = 2500 words (R+)

For specific guidelines, visit our website: https://www.kspwriterscentre.com/

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11 Old York Road
Perth, WA
6056

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Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm

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+61892941872

Website

http://www.kspwriterscentre.com/

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There's truly nothing better than sinking into the cosiness of a library, with the scent of old books, polished wood, and a rain-soaked garden drifting through the air 📚🌧️ Anyone else find their best ideas come when you're wrapped in the magic of a space like this? ✨ . . . . . . #KSP #kspwriterscentre #library #ksplibrary #writers #writingspace #readers #cosyspace #librarynook #booknook #WritersLife #BookNook #CreativityInTheAir

At Katharine's Birthday on December 1st, 2024, take part in our fun, interactive writing prompts. Your responses will become part of an art installation to celebrate another year of writing at KSP. #writer #writing #writingcommunity #perthwriters #perthhistory #perthevents #library #librariesofperth #birthday #birthdaycelebration #writingprompts

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"Where do you feel most inspired to write? ✍️ Is it under a cosy spot like this, listening to the rain? 🌧️ Or do you prefer the quiet of a library, surrounded by books? 📚 Maybe you like the company of fellow writers, or is it the solitude of your own space that fuels your creativity? Tell us — where do you write best? 🖤 . . . . . . . #ksp #kspwriterscentre #kspcabins #writingspace #WritersLife #CreativeSpaces #RainyDayInspiration #WhereDoYouWrite

🌟✨ Last chance to apply! ✨🌟 Our 2025 Annual Fellowship Program for adult authors is closing TOMORROW! This is your opportunity to apply for a placement designed for dedicated aspiring, emerging, and established writers ready to dive deep into their project—no matter the genre! Imagine this: two transformative weeks at the historic Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre, where the air is thick with inspiration. You'll have exclusive access to Katharine’s Cottage, the very place where the celebrated novelist crafted her masterpieces. As a fellow, you won’t just enjoy the solitude needed for creativity; you’ll also be part of a vibrant community! Join our complimentary writing groups, network with fellow writers, and share a drink or meal in a supportive, collaborative environment. We’re looking for compelling projects that showcase your unique voice and vision. Whether you're an emerging talent or an established author, if your project has potential and you’re committed to seeing it flourish, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss your chance to elevate your writing journey—apply now and let your creativity thrive! 🖋️✨ . . . . . 💗Massive thanks to @awannabwriter for closing this door 20 times until we had the perfect shot 💗 #KSP #kspwriterscentre #kspfellowships #WritersFellowship #KSPWritersCentre #WritingCommunity #LastChance #InspirationAwaits

🌞✨ Summer is just around the corner! While we'll miss those cozy, gloomy vibes and the lush greenery, we can’t wait to soak in the vibrant hues that summer brings to our garden! 🌼🌿 Here’s to longer days and plenty of sunshine! . . . . . #KSP #kspwriterscentre #kspwriters #kspgarden #perthsummer #summervibes #summercolours

🌿✨ There’s something magical about our writing cabins tucked away in the hills. It’s the kind of place where ideas seem to flutter just beyond reach, waiting for the perfect moment to land on the page. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, it's easy to lose track of time as you let your thoughts wander. Each visit feels like a mini adventure, inviting you to tap into your creativity and explore the stories waiting to be told. Who wouldn’t want to spend their days here, pencil in hand, lost in daydreams? 🌳✍️ . . . . . . . . #KSP #kspwriterscentre #writing #writers #perthwriters #writingspace #WritersParadise #NatureInspired #WritingCabins

☔️🌧️ When the KSP team sets their sights on capturing the perfect moody ambiance, not even a downpour can dampen our spirits! 💪📸 . . . . . #KSP #kspwriterscentre #rainydays #perthwinter #perthwintervibes #cottagecore #perthhills

Just the sound of rain and a fantastic book of poetry... 🌧 A massive thanks to our 2024 Established WiR, Jessica Wilkinson, for donating this fascinating poetic biography to our little library! If you'd like to dive into the world of George Balanchine, one of the most influential choreographers of the twentieth century, and experience the sensation of movement and music through poetry, make sure to read "Music Made Visible". . . . . #KSP #kspwriterscentre #poetry #biography #georgebalanchine #poems #rain #reading #readinginrain

We absolutely love watching the Red Tailed black cockatoos playing in our wild KSP gardens! 🌿🦜 What a beautiful place to be! . . . . #KSP #kspwriterscentre #perthbirds #wildlife

Isn't this the perfect writing weather? 🌧😍 Do you prefer to write when it's sunny and bright or do you love the stormy vibes like us? Tell us in the comments! 👇 . . . . . #KSP #kspwriterscentre #kspgardens #stormy #writingweather✒