Varuna News
Below is some news about recent happenings at Varuna. To keep up to date with Varuna news and opportunities, please subscribe to our mailing list or follow us on Facebook.
Scribe Fellowship Announced
Congratulations to our 2022 Varuna & Scribe Fellowship recipients Sam Elkin, Jacqueline Wright and Nevo Zisin.
2022 First Nations Fellowships announced
Congratulations to the writers who have been awarded a Varuna First Nations Fellowship for 2022.
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Our new accessible studio building is now open!
The opening of our new studio means that all writers, regardless of physical ability, are now able to stay at Varuna in comfort.
2021 Varuna Fellowships announced
Congratulations to the writers who have been awarded a Varuna Residential Fellowship for 2021.
Affirm Press Mentorship Award Announcement
Congratulations to the three winners of the 2020 Affirm Press Mentorship Award.
Writing Fire, Writing Drought Fellowships Announced
Congratulations to the recipients of our Writing Fire, Writing Drought Fellowships.
Donna Mazza awarded 2021 Tyrone Guthrie Exchange
Congratulations to award-winning writer Donna Mazza, who will be heading to Ireland in 2021.
2020 Publisher Introduction Program - Fellowships Announced
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 Varuna Publisher Introduction Fellowships.
2020 Varuna Publisher Introduction Program Shortlist
Congratulations to our 2020 shortlist
2019 Scribe & Varuna Residency: Fellowships Announced
Thank you to the editorial team at Scribe Publications for selecting the writers that will participate in the first year of the Scribe & Varuna Residency.
2019 Affirm Press Mentorship Award
Thank you to the editorial team at Affirm Press for selecting the writers that will participate in the Varuna & Affirm Press Mentorship Award 2019. Congratulations to our three Mentorship recipients.
2019 Publisher Introduction Program Fellowships
We are pleased to announce the writers receiving a 2019 PIP Fellowship.
Assessor Feedback - Publisher Introduction Program 2019
Our four assessors have each provided feedback on the judging process.