Welcome to our community! 

We are your go-to organisation for writing opportunities in the South Coast region, including festivals, events, courses, workshops and writing groups.  

If you are looking to refine your writing skills, explore new professional avenues, or connect with like-minded readers and writers, South Coast Writers Centre is your ultimate hub.

We believe that everyone has a unique voice and story to share, and we are committed to empowering you to express your ideas with confidence and creativity alongside fellow writers.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCWC

  • Young Writers Program

    Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

    Wollongong & Coledale

  • Mapping the Course of Your Novel

    From Saturday 8 November

    Wollongong Library

  • Film Club: The Stolen Painting

    Saturday 6 December, 7:30pm

    Coledale Hall

  • Writer Residencies Applications

    Closing Monday 22 December

    Open to SCWC members only

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Thank you to our sponsors for 2025: 5 Islands Press, The Illawarra Flame, Greg McKay Book Design, and Simon Mustoe. Find out more about sponsoring the SCWC.