Previously he was Artistic Director of New Norcia Writers Festival and Perth Festival Writers Week. Will is Artistic Director of York Writers Festival and York Festival. Will Yeoman was Literary Editor at The West Australian before moving into arts and travel he remains a music critic for Limelight and Gramophone magazines. I look forward to providing writers and readers alike with a full, exciting year-round program of workshops, mentorships, events and other activities, including multidisciplinary presentations, that will bring the WA community together in a shared celebration of our literary heritage, present and indeed future.

Moreover, passionate readers of their work deserve the same courtesy, for one cannot exist without the other. Western Australian writing has always possessed a unique voice, and its authors, poets and other artists of the word deserve to be encouraged and supported at every stage of their journey from emerging writer through to late-style master. Will said, “It’s an honour and a privilege to be invited to take up the role of CEO of Writing WA.

The future is bright for writers in Western Australia.” I am looking forward to working with Will and I am confident Writing WA will continue to evolve and thrive under his expert guidance. And speaking personally, as a WA author myself, I am excited about the new opportunities about to unfold for writers in this state.

Speaking for the Writing WA Board, we are united in our confidence that Will’s energy and extensive arts experience make him the perfect candidate to lead us into our next chapter. Will’s vision for Writing WA is focused on delivering what all writers – at every stage of our careers – need from our state’s peak body, and ensuring readers are brought along for the journey, too. Holden said, “I am absolutely stoked to welcome Will Yeoman to Writing WA as our new CEO. Writing WA Deputy Chair Holden Sheppard said Will’s achievements in the arts industry were impressive. An experienced literary editor, festival director and journalist, Will commences in the CEO role from Monday, 24 April 2023. Writing WA is delighted to announce that Will Yeoman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Writing WA appoints Will Yeoman as new Chief Executive Officer

The Point of Love by Monique Mulligan