Written Off is a newly established journal dedicated to publishing high quality literary fiction, poetry and essays.
We publish works from both emerging and established writers that are formally or soulfully inventive. We invite readers to think differently and connect with provocative new ideas in literature.
In Catriona Menzies-Pike and Samuel Ryan’s landmark report “Literary Journals in Australia,” (July 2023) of Australia’s twenty two literary journals only one is based in Sydney.
Written Off aims to correct this imbalance, by publishing up to 40 writers a year, significantly expanding opportunities for both writers and readers to access compelling contributions from Australian authors.
Aims and Objectives
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Publish the work of up to 40 emerging and established writers each year.
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Add to the available outlets for publication in the Australian publishing landscape.
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Publish works that are challenging, either formally or thematically.
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Focus on artistic merit rather than commercial viability.
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Encourage experimentation and artistic excellence
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Ensure gender parity and representation in print and online publication
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Providing equal payment to all artists contributing to the publication, regardless of experience or profile.
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Provide strong curatorial and editorial expertise to support artistic expression.
Vitagraph Publishing
Vitagraph Publishing is an independent, not for profit publishing house founded in 2023 and based in Sydney, Australia.
It will comprise of an imprint and the literary journal, Written Off, published in print and online throughout 2024.
Vitagraph Publishing is more than just a publication – it’s a community. We are a collective of experienced artists, producers, editors and writers seeking to promote literary daring and invention.