Writing Groups in Lutruwita/Tasmania
This is an initial list after contacting groups that we are aware of. If your group welcomes new members and you would like to be added to our list, please contact us at admin@taswriters.org
If you are looking for advice on how to start your own writers' group, we have created a two-page cheat sheet for you: How to Create Your Writers' Group
Eastern Shore Writers Group Where do you meet: Bellerive Community Arts Centre, 17 Cambridge Road, Bellerive
Huon Valley Writers Group Where do you meet: 'Huon Link' Building, Huonville Library Huon Valley Writers Group was set up by Richard Coburn with the help of the library in April 2009. Whilst its shape has morphed over the years, it has done so to facilitate the needs of its members. At its heart however it is a Writers Group for writers of all levels. It is less of a classroom and more of a respected meeting place to discuss literary issues, read aloud and have work critiqued if requested.
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Society of Women Writers of Tasmania Inc
Where do you meet: State Library, Launceston
Meetings: first Monday of the month (excluding public holidays)
Contact email: Membership Officer Kathy Duff mauriceduff82@gmail.com
Cost: $30 annual membership - Anyone can join (male or female)
Society of Women Writers of Tasmania Inc meets every first Monday of the month at the State Library Launceston (excluding public hols).
Membership is $30.00 annual fee and anyone can join (male or female).
We support people in pursuing their love of writing through our face-to-face meetings; our newsletter, STYLUS; educational workshops; guest speakers; and written homework and exercises. We welcome anyone interested in finding our what we do, to attend a meeting.
Membership contact is through our membership officer, Kathy Duff, mauriceduff82@gmail.com
WordPlayers
Where you are located: Wynyard (NW Tasmania)
Where do you meet: TBC
Meetings: monthly, on Wednesday evenings
Contact email: reescampbell1@gmail.com
Cost: TBA
Word Players was formed by Rees Campbell in 2007 as a group for north west coast writers who were interested in critically analysing their own and each other’s work. The group meets every month to share work, participate in some writing exercises, and of course, to share a bottle or two of wine.
Generally meeting at the Showground Hall in Wynyard, on the third Wednesday evening of the month; the group currently has about 16 members with at least 10 turning up each meeting.
The format is simple, and the rules bendable. Each meeting a topic, genre or technique is chosen; and members write on that for the following meeting. Any genre is fine, as is a very tenuous association with the set topic. Work is shared, and some level of analysis is enjoyed. Often there will be an exercise or technique explained. All participants pay a gold coin to the kitty, and take turns bringing nibbles or drinks.
All writers are expected to read out their work if they feel comfortable, and the only strict rule is a word limit. So that everyone gets a chance, up to 350 words may be shared at any one meeting. Of course, people can read excerpts of longer works.
WordPlayers produce an anthology every couple of years, we have curated a (word)art exhibition, run workshops, and this year we are conducting an afternoon of spoken word "WordPlayers Live" on June 14th
More members are welcome, contact Rees Campbell on reescampbell1@gmail.com You can turn up to a meeting or two, and see if this is for you!
Write Here Launceston
Where you are located: Launceston
Where do you meet: We are currently trying out new venues
Meetings: first Saturday of the month at 10.30am
Contact email: writeherelaunceston@gmail.com
Cost: TBA
Write Here Launceston is a networking group for writers in the Launceston area and surrounds.
We welcome writers at all stages of their career: our members include complete newbies and published and award-winning writers alike. We meet on the first Saturday of the month at 10.30am.
We are currently trying out new venues, so please check our Facebook page for information, or join our FB group. Just search Facebook for 'Write Here Launceston' or email us on writeherelaunceston@gmail.com