What's On
Hunter Writers’ Centre and Lighthouse Arts present year-round programs for writers, readers, and artists across the Hunter region.
Want to write, read, exhibit, or get involved? Start below.
Lighthouse Arts offers residencies, exhibitions and other opportunities for writers and creatives in the region.
Learn more at www.lighthousearts.org.au
Member’s Winter 2026 Writing Competition
A quarterly writing competition with cash prizes for members of Hunter Writers’ Centre.
Closes 5 pm Friday 21 August
OPPORTUNITY: The Pitch Sessions with Jane Novak
Saturday 29 August
3 pm – 4 pm
Foghorn Brewery
In-person only
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Apply for a one-on-one pitch feedback session with literary agent Jane Novak.
TRADE TALKS with Literary Agent Jane Novak
Saturday 29 August
2 pm – 4 pm
Foghorn Brewery and Online
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Join literary agent Jane Novak for a in-depth conversation about the world of publishing, pitching and literary agents.
PLUS: A limited number of attendees will have the chance to practice pitch their work to Jane and receive direct feedback.
Write Club
Saturday 5 September
2 pm — 4 pm
The Hamilton Community Hive
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Write Club is a monthly in-person writers club in Newcastle where you can talk about your projects, meet other writers, and playfully write together.
AUTHOR TALK: Books at the Bowlo with Michelle Douglas
Tuesday 8 September
6 pm – 8 pm
Club Lambton
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‘Books at the Bowlo’ is a place for bookish friends and book clubs to meet and mingle, catch up on their monthly reading over a meal, and meet local writers.
Reading with a Writer’s Eye Book Club
Monday 19 October
6:30 pm — 8:30 pm
Joy Cummings Centre
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A craft-focused book club for writers who want to understand how and why award-winning contemporary novels work. Open to members of Hunter Writers’ Centre.