SUTHERLAND FAW MEETINGS
Writing can be an isolated, lonely pursuit. If you're looking for support and encouragement from other writers, then come along to see if it's what you're looking for.
Our meeting structure varies from month to month. Once we have taken care of official business (the first 30mins) we share our latest submissions and achievements, then onto some hands-on writing practice.
Guest speakers run writing exercises and workshops, and we also have open mic sessions where you get a chance to share your latest work.
And, of course, there's always time for a cuppa and a biscuit. Afternoon tea is provided on a roster basis.
HOW MUCH?
$10 to attend your first meeting with no obligation to join.
FAW membership: $45 per year /$20 under 21.
Branch fee: $40 per year (to cover meeting room hire).
All members receive the FAW quarterly magazine The Writers Voice and other benefits, such as the monthly Shire Scribblers, a Newsletter of the Sutherland Shire FAW.
WHERE: Sutherland Multi-Purpose Community Hall
123 Flora Street, Sutherland
WHEN: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm last Saturday of the month.
2025 MEETING DATES
31 May - Multiple Perspectives workshop with Julianne Miles-Brown, and the Self-Publishing Journey with Greg Moriaty. 28 June - Dinuka McKenzie 26 July - Guest Speaker TBC 30 August - Open Mic - Share Your Writing Experience and your Writing 27 September - Guest Speaker 25 October - Annual General Meeting + Gwen Wilson, Historical novel 29 November - Xmas Party and Xmas-themed Open Mic (share your writing)
(No December or January meeting)
The next Monthly Sutherland FAW meeting will be held on Saturday, 231st May, 2025. This meeting will feature mini workshops about ‘Multiple Perspectives’ and ‘Self-Publishing’.
Julianne Miles-Brown will identify the best use for Multiple Perspectives and how to make sure characters are unique and believable. This will be followed by an exercise in writing from this perspective.
During Self-Publishing with Greg Moriaty, he will highlight his journey to self-publish his two novels ‘The Swap’ and ‘Scot Free’.
We are COVID-safe and comply with all the safety measures as outlined by NSW Health.
All double-vaccinated are welcome and need to QR check-in or sign in and show your vaccination certificate, and social distance while on the premises.
We disinfect tables, chairs and wipe down doorknobs, taps and any surfaces to keep you COVID-safe.
For the safety of your fellow-FAWers, It is important that if you feel unwell, you should not attend.
