RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
SCWC Coledale Writers in Residence 2026
For Emerging and Established Writers
January - December 2026
Expressions of Interest are now open for the SCWC Coledale Writers-in-Residence 2026 program, a 12-month creative opportunity designed to support writers in developing their work within a quiet and inspiring environment.
What the Residency Offers
12 months of dedicated writing time
Choice of After-hours (after 5pm) or Weekday (Monday & Thursday) residency positions
End of year presentation of work-in-progress to the SCWC writing community
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to SCWC members aged 18 and over
Writers working across all genres—including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir, screenwriting, plays and children’s literature—are encouraged to apply.
About the SCWC Office
Located under the Coledale Community Hall. The South Coast Writers Centre office, with ocean-facing desk space and a walk away from Coledale’s ocean pool and cafes, offers a quiet and inspiring setting for writers to explore ideas and develop work.
The residency includes hot desk space (3.2m x 2m) in the SCWC office with onsite parking, internet, bathroom & kitchen facilities.
Applications close Monday 22nd December 2025.