CALEB Awards – Call for Judges
It is almost time for the 2023 CALEB Awards from Omega Writers. CALEB stands for Christian Authors Lifting Each other’s Books. The CALEB Award: Supports excellence in Australasian Christian books by encouraging and educating writers, regardless of genre. Encourages excellence in Australasian Christian books by recognising and rewarding our best writers across a range of […]
An interview with author and editor Nola Passmore (aka Nola Lorraine)
Tamika: Hi Nola, I am excited to ask you a few questions on behalf of Omega Writers today! To begin with, can you tell us a bit about yourself. Nola: Hi Tamika and thanks for the opportunity. I live in Toowoomba, the Garden City of Australia, with my husband Tim and our gorgeous cavoodle Holly. […]
Omega Writers Retreat Hosted by Toowoomba Chapter
Toowoomba Chapter of Omega Writers invites you to retreat at the long awaited return of the Chapter-hosted retreat. The 2023 venue is the beautiful Camp Somerset, strategically positioned 1.5 hours from Brisbane and Toowoomba, in the hills just a half-hour from Esk, Queensland. Guest speaker: Best-selling Australian Author, Meredith Resce; http://www.meredithresce.com Dates: 4pm Friday the […]
Introducing Iola Goulton
Iola Goulton is a New Zealand book reviewer, freelance editor, and writer. She holds a degree in marketing, has a background in human resource consulting, and works as a freelance editor specialising in Christian fiction. When she’s not working, Iola is usually reading or writing her next book review. Tamika: Hi Iola, I am thrilled […]
Tasmanian Chapter Group
Writers’ Retreat A writing retreat for new and experienced writers, withtime to write, join in with group discussions on writingtopics and seek God’s heart for your writing journey. Friday 24th February, 7:30pmtoSunday 26th February, 11:00am at Poatina Chalet65 Gordon StreetPoatina, Tasmania Saturday registration available or full weekend registration Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/CFZPL We look forward to […]
Introducing Nicole Partridge – an interview with Omega Writers
Omega Writers sat down to chat with Nicole Partridge, a journalist, speaker, literary agent, writing coach, mentor, and co-author of several bestselling books. Her work has been featured in Marie Claire, The New York Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Reader’s Digest (Australia and Europe) and her feature article published in the Guardian Weekend Magazine […]
Writing for the US Christan Market Masterclass
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Omega Writers presents a new Masterclass WRiting for the us christian market Discover what Aussie authors need to know about writing for the US Christian fiction market. You’ll gain invaluable information and tips from this one-hour practical masterclass, which was first presented in October 2022 as a workshop at the Omega Writers Conference. (Please […]
Conference 2022… keep up to date!
If you’re heading to the Omega Writers conference very soon, here’s all the info you’ll need to know. And don’t forget to attend our pre-conference zoom meeting. Details below! REGISTRATION ON ARRIVAL AT PEPPERS Conference registration will now be opening at 2:30pm, half-an-hour earlier than previously advertised. SHUTTLE BUS If you’ve booked tickets to arrive […]
Omega Writers Presents the 2022 CALEB Award Finalists
The books and manuscripts have been read, the score sheets completed, and the totals calculated. That means it’s time to announce our finalists! I am delighted to announce the finalists in the 2022 CALEB Awards from Omega Writers: Christian Authors Lifting Each other’s Books. Published Adult Fiction The winner will receive a $300 cash prize […]
Tassie Chapter Zoom Meeting
Omega members are invited to the next Tasmanian Chapter Group Meeting! The Zoom meeting will be on Wednesday 11th May starting at 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Tasmanian Time). We will be joined by special guest, Jo-Anne Berthelsen. Jo-Anne is the author of 7 novels and 2 non-fiction titles, plus a short story in an anthology. She has gained a wealth […]