Welcome to Words Out West

The Central West Writer's Centre is dedicated to fostering the creative development of writers in our region and promoting all aspects of reading and writing through an exciting partnership with Central West Libraries. Whether you are pursuing writing as an enriching and creative part of your life, or are primarily a reader with an appreciation of writing, the Centre aims to create a literary and writing program that caters to the needs of a diverse community and brings writers and readers of all ages together to share their love for the written word.

Newsletter of the Central West Writers' Centre

The Central West Writers' Centre Words Out West Summer Newsletter 2012 is now available.

Banjo Paterson Writing Awards

The 2011 competition closed on Friday 15 April 2011 and winners were contacted by phone on Monday 20 June 2011. Go to the news page for more details. The call out for entries in the 2012 competition will begin on the anniversary of Banjo's birthday 17 February 2012.

Our Writers' Centre:

• Gives information about writing and writers and offers a library of resource materials.
• Hosts readings, book launches, workshops and seminars.
• Offers workshops, training and opportunities for mentoring.
• Acts as an information and liaison centre for writers, editors, writing organisations and educational institutions in the Central West.
• Supports regional literary development.

  Subscribing to the Central West Writers' Centre entitles you to:

• A quarterly newsletter
• Attendance to workshops, seminars and other events
• Invitations to events, readings, book launches, workshops and seminars.

  To subscribe to the newsletter please enter your details on the subscriber form on this page or phone 6393 8125 or email: writing@orange.nsw.gov.au

  The Central West Writers' Centre is located upstairs at the Orange City Library, Byng Street, Orange.  Eveyone is welcome.

  The Central West Writers' Centre is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.