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What’s New from Omega Writers | July 2022

Omega Writers Conference Today is 18 July, which means the earlybird pricing for the 2022 Omega Writers Conference ends tonight at 11:59pm NSW and Queensland time. Click here to register now to save $50.  Remember, members get a discount on their conference registration fee. You can find the discount code in the members-only section of […]

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 […]

Omega Writers and the 2022 CALEB Award: Frequently Asked Questions

There is one week to go before entries close in the 2022 CALEB Awards. I’ve had several questions from entrants and potential entrants over the last few weeks, so today I’m answering all the questions. When do entries close? Entries close on Tuesday 26 April. Have you received my entry? I will be contacting all […]

2022 CALEB Awards

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Edit: 2022 CALEB is now closed. Thanks for your entries.   The 2022 CALEB Awards are open for entries in the following categories:   Published Adult fiction   Published nonfiction (including memoir)   Published Young Adult fiction   Unpublished Adult fiction   Unpublished nonfiction (including memoir)   Unpublished Young Adult fiction Enter the CALEB […]

Omega Writers | Call for Judges for 2022 CALEB Award

It Takes a Village to Publish a Novel. One of the many myths about writing and writers is that we work alone. We sit in our attic room, scratching away for weeks and months and years, and eventually produce a work of staggering genius that has the publishers beating a path to our door, each one waving […]

2021 CALEB Award Winners

Omega Writers are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 CALEB Awards for published books. Adult Nonfiction Sponsor: Sheree Chambers & Emma Biddle at Impressum The winner receives their choice of website updates, a six-week social media calendar, or a cover for their next book to the value of $400. The winner is: Sinned Against: […]

What’s New at Omega Writers | July 2021

There is lots of news from Omega Writers this month! We have a winner in the Realm Awards, news about the Omega Book Fair and Retreat, and a call for nominations for the Encouragement Awards. Realm Awards Congratulations to Omega Writers member Kristen Young for her double win at the Realm Makers Awards, announced last […]

Omega Writers Update | 2021 CALEB Awards Open for Entry

The 2021 CALEB Awards are open for entry in the following categories: Adult fiction Adult nonfiction Young Adult fiction Children’s fiction (early reader and middle grade) Children’s picture books The contest is open to books by Australian or New Zealand Christian authors, or Christian authors living in Australia or New Zealand. Entrants must confirm they […]

2021 CALEB Awards Wants You … to Volunteer as a Judge

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It is almost time for the 2021 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 […]

Introducing Penny Reeve | President of Omega Writers

Hello! My name is Penny and I write. At least that’s how I like to introduce myself. I write children’s books, mainly, but I also like to write for young adults. I write fiction and non-fiction, picture books and novels. I write for the Christian book market and for the general market under three pen […]