The principles underlying this plan acknowledge:
- The different needs of emerging, mid-career and established poets
- The central role of organisations such as the State Library of WA, writingWA, WA Poets Inc and the writers’ centres
- That poets are able to apply for project funding through the Department of Culture and the Arts’ grants’ programs
- That there are other ways for poets to get help and advice to promote their work
- The Department will continue to communicate with poets during the life of the plan.
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PRIORITY ONE
INCREASE PUBLICATION OF POETRY |
PRIORITY TWO
IMPROVE CO-ORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR POETS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
PRIORITY THREE
INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIAN POETS |
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Introduce small grants publishing program to encourage new partnerships for publishing as well as provide an outlet for poets’ works
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Increase the amount of funding available through the Department’s Publishing Assistance Program and examine inclusion criteria for the Register of Publishers
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Explore ways to increase poets’ exposure to national literary agents and publishers
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Support the expansion of Westerly
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Explore opportunities to publish works in local print media
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Investigate existing and potential distribution networks of published poetry |
Support writingWA as the peak body for writing in Western Australia and increase funding for appropriate staff to:
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Liaise with organisations involved with poets (e.g. writers’ centres, WA Poets Inc, State Library, PIAF) to help maximise opportunities
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Regularly update Literati database and ensure information on publishing and employment opportunities is current
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Explore promotional opportunities for poetry (including internationally through tourism and conference initiatives)
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Expand poets’ inclusion in residencies and touring programs through training and promotion
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Research alternative publication to Marginata |
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Promote inclusion of poetry in all State, national and international festivals
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Investigate a national touring circuit for writers, including poets
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Advocate for Australian Society of Authors’ pay rates to be adopted by all employers of poets
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Increase opportunities for poets’ residencies in regional communities and schools, particularly during the annual National Literacy and Numeracy Week in August
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Advocate through the libraries’ network for reading opportunities for poets
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Investigate ways to celebrate poetry through the promotion of one Western Australian poet each year
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Increase inclusion of poets and poetry from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse communities |
