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: $60 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.
2024 MEETING DATES 27 April - Speaker - Christine Sykes - Memoir 25 May - Open Mic - Share Your Writing 30 June - Guest Speaker - Pamela Cook 27 July - Guest Speaker - Elisabeth Storrs 31 August - Open Mic - Share Your Writing Experience and Your Writing 28 September - Guest Speaker 26 October - Annual General Meeting + Mini Workshops with Members 30 November - Xmas Party and Xmas-themed Open Mic (share your writing)
(No December or January meeting)
FAW SUTHERLAND - MARCH 2024 MEETING
The next Monthly Sutherland FAW meeting will be held on Saturday, 27th April, 2024.
Christine Sykes will be our guest speaker and she will be speaking on Memoir.
Christine has three published books. The Tap Cats of the Sunshine Coast, was inspired by her aunt’s experience taking up tap dancing in retirement.
Being raised in Cabramatta provided the basis for her memoir, Gough and Me: My Journey from Cabramatta to China and Beyond, which won the Society of Women Writers non-fiction award.
The Changing Room, based on her experiences at the non-profit Dress for Success, won the Society of Women Writers fiction award.
Christine also has short stories and poems published in several anthologies and teaches writing workshops. She was a community worker and senior public servant
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.
