Victorian writers, you have two weeks to get your entry to the Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers Competition. With $1,000 for each category winner and some excellent judges this is a great opportunity. The competition closes on June 29.

Brisbane poetry lovers, tonight Poetry and Burlesque presents Winter Wonderland − 5.30-6.30pm, Brisbane Square Library, Level two. MC Frankie V will host an evening with local poetTrudie Murrell, burlesque soloists Paige La’Belle and Vivianne Mae and high-octane burlesque performances by The Scoundrelles students. This is a free event!

Today the NYWM Travelling Story is in Queensland. Our daily writer is Lizzy King, 24, from Dalby.

Friday Follow – who should you be following on twitter to keep up to date with writing and publishing news?

Writers’ Centres, unsurprisingly, can be a writer’s best friend. Here are some you might like to follow to keep abreast of news and opportunities.

Queensland – @QLDwriters

New South Wales – @SydneyWriters

Victoria – @Writers_Vic

South Australia – @SAwriterscentre