Omega Writers is Australia’s Christian Writers Network
We provide inspiration, learning and encouragement for Christian writers in Australia and New Zealand who strive for excellence in their craft as well as faithfulness in their creativity.
Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, Omega Writers is a Christian writers organisation for you.
“Writing is an isolating business. Finding others who can mentor, encourage, inspire you or cheer you along is really important. I think Omega Writers is a great organisation to be part of.” – Nicole Partridge
Join Christian writers from all over Australia as we learn together, encourage each other, and get inspired. The in-person conference takes place every two years with an online zoom weekend inbetween.
Our annual CALEB Prize for Christian writers opens in the first half of the year, with prizes announced at the annual conference or Zoom retreat. CALEB awards both published and unpublished works.
Writers need regular encouragement and growth. We facilitate a number of in-person and online groups around Australia, where you can learn, connect and grow with other Australian Christian writers.
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Omega Writers meets people where they are at with friendship, support
and expertise, and then helps move them forward by providing relevant
workshops and groups – and caring about their spiritual needs as well
as their writing and editing needs.” – Tamika, Omega Writers member
Events and resources for Australian Christian writers
Join other Christian writers across Australia and in your local area for our conference, writing groups, retreats, writing
masterclasses and more.
Australian Christian Writers Conference
New Zealand.
Australian Christian Writers Prize
So… You’ve Written A Christian Book
You’re a Christian writer who has written a book and now you have questions. “What happens next? Do I need an editor? How do I find a publisher? Should I set up a website? How am I going to find readers?”
We’ve done the research and pooled the collective wisdom of our members to answer your questions in this downloadable ebook guide to Christian publishing in Australia.
This resource is currently available free for Omega Writers members as part of our Exclusive Member Content.
Or purchase ebook now for $14
Omega Writers News
Vulnerability and the Christian writer
Kate Mackereth meditates on vulnerability and growing as a Christian writer.
How the CALEB Award set Suzie Peace Pybus on the path to indie publishing
Suzie Peace Pybus won the 2022 CALEB Award for unpublished fiction. We asked her about her experience entering the CALEB and her writing journey since entering.
How the CALEB Award helped Kate Mackereth build confidence and community
Kate Mackereth won the 2024 CALEB Award for her unpublished fiction manuscript. Here she describes how the CALEB gave her the confidence to continue through doubt, and her writing journey since entering.
I’m an Omega Writers member because I realised I needed to get all the news and get in on the zoom masterclasses and other online events and resources that have been really helpful.
Tamika, Omega Writers member
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Omega Writers is Australia’s Christian Writers Network. We
We provide inspiration, learning and encouragement for Christian writers in Australia and New Zealand who strive for excellence in their craft as well as faithfulness in their creativity.
Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, Omega Writers is the Australian Christian writers organisation for you. We provide resources, chapter groups and skills workshops for Christian writers of all levels in Australia and New Zealand.
Yes! Omega Writers puts on the only Australia-wide Christian writers conference. It’s held every second year, with an online conference inbetween. The Omega Writers Christian writers conference welcomes Christian writers from Australia, New Zealand and Australasia.
There are two Christian writing prizes in Australia. The CALEB Prize is for writing (published and unpublished) by Australian and NZ Christian writers. Categories include fiction, non-fiction, children’s and YA and devotional, as well as an unpublished competition in several categories. The CALEB Prize is organised by Omega Writers. Click to read more.
The Australian Christian Book of the Year Award is given annually to an original book written by an Australian citizen. The award recognises and encourages excellence in Australian Christian writing. It is organised by SparkLit.
Are you an Australian Christian writer looking to self publish? You need our downloadable ebook guide to Christian publishing in Australia. This resource can be purchased on this site, but is also currently available free for Omega Writers members as part of our Exclusive Member Content
Most first-time authors need an editor! Start with developmental editing, or the less expensive manuscript assessment before you even begin line editing or proofreading a manuscript – even if you’re on your fourth draft and you think it’s perfect. There is no point in line editing or copyediting a manuscript with fundamental plot or character flaws.
If you’re looking for a Christian book editor, check out the Omega Writers list of professional editors on our Resources page.
Omega Writers offers Christian writers in Australia the opportunity to join ‘chapter groups’. These operate in different areas, or by genre. Some meet in person, and some online. Some are critique groups, but others are learning and support groups. Find a Christian writers group here.