Writing Courses & Competitions — Melbourne

Writing Courses & Workshops in Melbourne

Melbourne has one of Australia’s richest writing communities, anchored by world-class institutions and organisations. For courses and workshops, these are the key places to look:

The Wheeler Centre — Melbourne’s home of books, writing and ideas. Runs regular masterclasses, panels and workshops throughout the year, many of them free.

Writers Victoria — The peak body for Victorian writers. Offers courses, mentorships, manuscript assessments and professional development programs for writers at all stages.

RMIT University — Master of Creative Writing — One of Australia’s leading creative writing postgraduate programs, based in Melbourne CBD.

University of Melbourne — Creative Writing — Undergraduate and postgraduate creative writing programs within the Faculty of Arts.

TAFE Victoria — Practical writing, editing and publishing courses across Melbourne campuses at accessible price points.

Writing Competitions Open to Melbourne Writers

All Australian competitions below are open to Melbourne and Victorian writers unless otherwise stated. International competitions marked ✓ Intl. are open worldwide. Always verify eligibility on the competition’s own website before submitting.