Interview: the first Aussie ‘Christy’ Award Winner, author David Rawlings
The Omega Writers blog is privileged to interview the first Australian winner of the prestigious Christy Award for Christian fiction, David Rawlings, who was a presenter at our 2019 Omega Writers Conference. Tamika Spaulding asked him to spill the beans on his writing life, and the announcement of the prize. Tamika: First, tell me a […]
Omega Conference 2019: The Roundup
The Omega 2019 Conference was a huge success with over 90 participants meeting at a conference centre in Mulgoa, Sydney over a weekend. It’s hard to say if it was the best conference yet, but with a line up of accomplished, engaging speakers and the inimitable Steve Laube from Steve Laube Agency in the US […]
2019 CALEB Award Winners
The 2019 Omega Writers Conference took place over the weekend, with 96 attendees from all over Australia and New Zealand. The conference included announcing the winners of the 2019 CALEB Awards. Picture Book Sponsored by Simon Malcolm Productions. The winner was Lily’s Balloon, written by Katrina Roe and illustrated by Helene Magisson. Young Adult Fiction Sponsored […]
CALEB Finalists’ Shortlist 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The books have been read. The score sheets have been completed. The scores have been totalled, and Omega Writers are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2019 CALEB Award. First, a big thank you to our first-round judges. No writing contest can operate without judges, and we appreciate the time and effort you’ve contributed. […]
Speakers: Omega Conference 2019
We’re so excited to bring you an amazing and talented range of speakers
‘The Hub’ at Omega Conference 2019
Looking for feedback on your writing, publishing advice, or an opportunity to pitch your idea or story while you’re at Omega Conference 2019? The Hub is for you. Check out the experts on offer and make an appointment to see them once you’re at the conference.
Conference FAQ
You are coming to conference for the first time? Welcome! And thank you for taking this step of faith. We are so excited to have you and can’t wait to welcome you with open arms, to learn from your journey and share ours with you as well.