Come Write is on this Saturday 18 July, 12pm–2pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre! Each session offers a quiet, focused environment to work on your own project, alongside other writers doing the same. marion.ink/come-write-w... #comewrite

Presenting Cavort! A Prose Poetry Workshop with Jen Webb and Kimberly K. Williams This workshop will review the prose poem form, and invite us to play with writing using other poets’ poems as a starting point. Come ready to share, play, and cavort! events.humanitix.com/cavort-prose...

Our July Focus On is here featuring works by Anya Bergman, Trish Burgess and Annette Carter, Adrian Caesar with artworks by Kat Rae, Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk, Marisa Kashino, and Maree Spratt. Find these and the rest of our July picks marion.ink/focus-on @elerimai.bsky.social

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to MOMENTUM. We're excited to share that Cassandra Maguire is our lucky MOMENTUM Prize Pack winner! Thanks again to our fantastic sponsors who made this prize pack possible: Pink Shorts Press, Overland, Recent Work Press, and Big River Distilling Co.

Join award-winning writer Anne Freeman in an exploration of what makes a successful spicy scene & how to craft one! Participants will better their understanding of their ideal reader and how to cater to their desires with the fundamentals of good writing. events.humanitix.com/anne-freeman...

Paid publication opportunity closing 31 July📝 MARION invites creative responses from ACT and surrounds writers to contribute to She Writes History, a publication created as part of our collaboration with She Shapes History, made possible by ACT Heritage. marion.ink/publication-...

This week is NAIDOC Week which celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To mark NAIDOC Week, we're sharing a handful of our favourite books written by First Nations authors. #NAIDOC2026

A new conversation from The Pulse Papers, Hidden Nerve’s accompanying interview series, is out now. This time, Beejay Silcox speaks with Angie Faye Martin about keeping the joy alive. marion.ink/the-pulse-pa... @angiefayemartin.bsky.social #BeejaySilcox #ThePulsePapers

Reminder: The ACT Literary Awards are coming up tomorrow, on Thursday 2 July! We're so excited to celebrate our vibrant literary community as we announce this year's award recipients. Just a few tickets remain. We hope to see you there! events.humanitix.com/2026-act-lit...

It's the final hours of our EOFY donations drive! We've raised just over $4000! Thank you so much to everyone who's donated so far. We're so deeply grateful. If you haven't donated yet, you can make a tax-deductible donation until midnight tonight! Donate here: marion.ink/donate-to-ma...

We are grateful for the significant support of the Anderson Pender Foundation, the Anne Edgeworth Trust, and the legacy of the late Roger Green, all of whom have contributed enormously to this year’s awards. MARION is supported by artsACT and by the generous contributions of our members.

We are delighted to announce that our venue partner for the ACT Literary Awards is Verity Lane Market! Thank you to Verity Lane Market for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by She Shapes History! Thank you to She Shapes History for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by Pulp Book Cafe! Thank you to Pulp Book Cafe for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by Photox! Thank you to Photox for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

We are delighted to announce that Paperchain Bookstore are is Bookseller for the ACT Literary Awards! Thank you to Paperchain Bookstore for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

We are delighted to announce that the ACT Literary Awards are sponsored by HerCanberra! Thank you to HerCanberra for their generous support of the ACT Literary Awards! #ACTLiteraryAwards #MARIONWriters

We probably don't need to remind you, but there's just two days left to donate to MOMENTUM! ⏱ At $3,550 raised (a HUGE thank you to all our generous supporters!), we're SO CLOSE to hitting our goal of $5,000 raised for our region's writers! Donate here: marion.ink/donate-to-ma...

Our EOFY fundraiser ends in FIVE days! Donate to win this incredible prize pack, including book packs from Pink Shorts Press and Recent Work Press, a selection of delicious wines and gins from Big River Distilling Co., a 1-year subscription to Overland, and more! Donate: marion.ink/donate-to-ma...

We wish to express our sincere thanks to the judges of this year's ACT Literary Awards! Thank you all for your skill, time and consideration in judging the Awards. The winners will be announced on Thursday 2 July! @genni.bsky.social @gabrielletozer.bsky.social

Thank you to Her Canberra for sharing Callie Doyle-Scott’s story about mentorship, opportunity, and community. 💙 Support MARION’s Momentum campaign by 30 June & help open doors for writers facing financial barriers. hercanberra.com.au/life/why-thi... #MentorshipMatters #emergingvoices

Did you know ... we have been supporting writers in the ACT region for over 30 years! Our community reflects the diversity and richness of our region's stories and storytellers. It's more important than ever that we continue to invest in these voices. Donate to help here: marion.ink/momentum

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we have achieved 40% of our goal of raising $5,000 by 30 June. Our heartfelt thanks to everybody who has donated to MOMENTUM so far. There's just 10 days left to donate. Join us in powering the future of local voices. Learn more and donate:

There's just two weeks until the ACT Literary Awards and tickets are selling fast! Books by shortlisted authors will be available for purchase on the night thanks to Paperchain Bookstore. Tickets are strictly due to venue requirements. events.humanitix.com/2026-act-lit...

We are completely beside ourselves to announce that we are partnering up with SA-based publisher Pink Shorts Press this EOFY! Donate and go into the draw to win the Pink Shorts Press MARCH book pack and tote bag! All donations above $2 are tax-deductible. Learn more at marion.ink/momentum

Come Write with us at Smith's Alternative this weekend! Saturday 20 June, 12–2pm, Smith's Alternative. Each session offers a quiet, focused environment to work on your own project, alongside other writers doing the same. events.humanitix.com/come-write-s...

Limited tickets available for Write Here, Write Now with Jack Heath, this Sunday! Learn how to tell an action-packed story with Jack Heath, bestselling author of the Minutes of Danger series. MARION members: $60, nonmembers: $75 events.humanitix.com/write-here-w... @jackheathwriter.bsky.social

Our June Focus On is here featuring works by Saskia Beudel, Ariel Bogle & Cam Wilson, Kai Jensen, Ayesha Inoon, Lior Torenberg, & Isi Unikowski. Find these and the rest of our June picks marion.ink/focus-on

In 2024, we were proud to present the MARION Fellowship Award to emerging Canberra-based writer Callie Doyle-Scott. Now, we need your help to raise $5,000 for a further two mentorships for breakthrough ACT writers like Callie. There's just two weeks left to donate. Learn more and donate below!

Join us at Smith's Alternative, 6pm Tuesday 16 June to celebrate our new Patrons, Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello and Craig Cormick! The evening is an opportunity to come together, hear from our new Patrons and connect with fellow members and friends. events.humanitix.com/marion-celeb...

We are delighted to announce that the poets shortlisted for this year’s Finding Beauty Poetry Prize are: Michelle Brock, Deborah Dawkings, Lillace Kenta, and Elizabeth Walton. Winners announced at the ACT Literary Awards on 2 July at Verity Lane Market: events.humanitix.com/2026-act-lit...

This EoFY, power the future of local voices! Your donations will go directly to mentorship opportunities for local voices at a crucial stage in their writing career. All donations, big or small, make a difference. All donations above $2 are tax deductible. Donate now: marion.ink/momentum

Welcoming Our New Patrons: A Gathering of Members and Friends We're delighted to invite our community to a special gathering to celebrate the appointment of our new Patrons, Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello OAM and Craig Cormick OAM. events.humanitix.com/marion-celeb...

Tickets are now available for the 2026 ACT Literary Awards, being held on 2 July at Juliet, Verity Lane Market! Shortlisted books will be available for purchase on the night thanks to Paperchain Bookstore. Tickets limited due to venue requirements. events.humanitix.com/2026-act-lit...

We're asking for your help to raise $5,000 before 30 June to fund mentorships for two ACT writers. Power the future of local voices–sponsor a mentorship for a breakthrough ACT writer. All donations make a difference. Donations above $2 are tax deductible. marion.ink/momentum

A new conversation from The Pulse Papers is out. Beejay Silcox speaks with Michael Brissenden about learning to trust himself. From art school to journalism to fiction. Read the full interview here: marion.ink/the-pulse-pa... #actwriters #AustralianWriters @simonandschuster.bsky.social

2026 ACT Literary Awards Shortlist Announced!🌟 Recognising exceptional work across poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature. Heartfelt thanks to all the writers & publishers who submitted works. Find out more: marion.ink/news/act-literary-awards-2026-shortlists

📢 Paid publication opportunity! MARION invites creative responses from ACT and surrounds writers to contribute to She Writes History, a publication developed as part of our collaboration with She Shapes History, made possible by ACT Heritage. Closing 31 July marion.ink/publication-...

Don't miss Write Here, Write Now with Jack Heath! Suitable for writers of all skill levels 16 years+. Learn how to tell an action-packed story with Jack Heath, bestselling author of the Minutes of Danger series! No experience necessary, & no wrong answers events.humanitix.com/write-here-w...

Join award-winning writer Anne Freeman in an exploration of what makes a successful spicy scene & how to craft one. Participants will better their understanding of their ideal reader and how to cater to their desires with the fundamentals of good writing. events.humanitix.com/anne-freeman...

Calling emerging poets in and around the ACT: there's just 1 day left to enter the Finding Beauty Poetry Prize in memory of Roger Green, with a prize pool of $8,500. The 2026 theme, chosen by Roger's family, is Finding Beauty – in Human Interaction.

Finding Beauty Poetry Prize deadline extended to Sunday 24 May! Established in memory of Roger Green, this year's theme for the prize is Finding Beauty in Human Interaction. Judges: Subhash Jaireth and Sandra Renew Total prize pool: $8,500 marion.ink/finding-beau...

Entries for the Finding Beauty Poetry Prize in honour of Roger Green, worth a sum of $8,500, close tonight, 11:59pm! This year's theme is Finding Beauty in Human Interaction. These photos provided by Roger Green's family beautifully demonstrate the theme. marion.ink/finding-beau...

Congratulations to Hidden Nerve alumna Ingrid Horrocks for winning the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction in the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for her short story collection All Her Lives, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Photo credit: Ebony Lamb @ingridhorrocks.bsky.social

📣 Calling emerging poets in and around the ACT: there's just 2 days left to enter the Finding Beauty Poetry Prize in memory of Roger Green, with a prize pool of $8,500. The 2026 theme, chosen by Roger's family, is Finding Beauty – in Human Interaction. marion.ink/finding-beau...

Sydney Writers’ Festival will livestream its headline events to Tuggeranong Arts Centre (TAC) from Thursday 21–Sunday 24 May. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in The Space between sessions and have a chat with other book lovers. tuggeranongarts.com/sydney-write... Credit: Jacquie Manning

Meet the Judges: Sandra Renew We are delighted to welcome two distinguished judges to the second Finding Beauty Poetry Prize, each bringing exceptional expertise and a considered engagement with the theme, Finding Beauty in Human Interaction. Prize closes 18 May. marion.ink/finding-beau...

Meet the Judges: Subhash Jaireth We are delighted to welcome two distinguished judges to the second Finding Beauty Poetry Prize, each bringing exceptional expertise and a considered engagement with the theme, Finding Beauty in Human Interaction. Entries close 18 May. marion.ink/finding-beau...

Come Write is on this Saturday 16 May, 12pm–2pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre! Each session offers a quiet, focused environment to work on your own project, alongside other writers doing the same. marion.ink/come-write-w...

Learn how to tell an action-packed story with bestselling author Jack Heath! In this fast, funny workshop, the group will build a writing prompt, then put pen to paper to see where it leads. No experience necessary, no wrong answers. events.humanitix.com/write-here-w... @jackheathwriter.bsky.social