It is fitting that the first voice for our new page is that of Andrew Sutherland. Andrew is a founding member of The Writers’ Collective and says, “I feel personally uncomfortable with my own positionality in regards to writing and/or…
Global Platforms: Showcasing Our Work at International Festivals
In March and May 2024, members of The Writers’ Collective were invited to share their work on two global platforms. The first was the Glass House Festival of Poetry in Bangalore, and the second was the Ananke Women in Literature…
Celebrating Creativity: HELLO KEANUBook Launch of a Poetry Anthology Dedicated to Keanu Reeves
In April 2024, members of The Writers’ Collective participated in the launch of an anthology of poetry dedicated to Keanu Reeves. This event was a celebration of creativity and community, bringing together poets to honour an iconic figure through…
Spotlight on PalestineA Sold-Out Event Celebrating Resilience
On 1st March 2024, The Writers’ Collective hosted a special PEN Perth event titled ‘Spotlight on Palestine.’ A group of poets came together to share the words of Palestinian poets resisting erasure through decades of occupation. Held at the Centre…
Silent Vigil for PalestineA Protest for Justice at Perth Writers Festival
On 23rd February 2024, the Perth Writers Festival, hosted by Writing WA—self-described as the ‘peak writing body for writers’ in the state—held their Opening Night with anti-Palestinian celebrity Deborah Conway. Despite more than 500 writers and artists signing an open…