August News Fellowship of Australian Writers Western Australia 2019 |
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Djilba—season of conception First spring: August-September This is a transitional time of year with flowers starting and a mixture of wet days with an increasing number of clear, cold nights and pleasant, warm days. |
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Stuart Hadow Short Story Competition Congratulations to Nadia Lisa King for her prize-winning story 'Mariko's Mouse' and to the all the other winners & place-getters! Well-done! | | |
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Congratulations to Glen Hunting for winning the ZIP Printing Short Story Competition in the Northern Territory Literary Awards 2019 for his story 'Centring' | | |
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Do it now Overcoming self-doubt and procrastination Workshop with Annabel Smith 24th August Understand the beliefs which hold you back from achieving your potential as a writer! |
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Write a book in a day in the Kids Cancer Project -------- Seeking Writer in Residence Program Co-ordinator. National Trust contact anne.brake@ntwa.com.au for further information. -------- Tickets for Perpetual Wake, a comedy, available now. Click for further information about PERPETUAL WAKE Use the code 'SURREAL' for your chance to redeem tickets at $25 (Save up to $15) when you book -------- Buzz Words Short Story Prize for 2019. Recognising excellence in short story writing for children. |
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Book Length Project Group Are you writing a long work? If yes, then this is the group for you. Runs once a month. Check out BLPG |
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Have your writing assessed by a published author FAWWA is pleased to announce that for a limited time we can offer our members an opportunity to have 10 pages of their work assessed by a published author. This offer is on a first come-first in basis, with a very low fee of $30. For details please visit our Homepage. |
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Indian Ocean Writers Do you like writing? Do you enjoy a friendly atmosphere and chance to be inspired? At each session, a group leader provides ideas to spark your imagination. Come write and share your work. Tea, coffee and nibbles provided. $10/$5 Indian Ocean Writers meet Tuesday evenings fortnightly, 6-8pm,Matie Furphy House, corner Kirkwood Street and Clare Copse, Swanbourne WA. | | |
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FAWWA Members Early Bird Price $400 includes all accommodation, meals & workshops of the Retreat - Book before August 15th! |
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The new FAWWA Blog Writers in Focus is up and running with three blog entries to date, from Iris Lavell, Alan Hancock and Campbell Jefferys. Read their thoughts and about their writing journeys on this fascinating new addition to the FAWWA website. |
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Everyone has a story to tell a four day seminar with Rhuwina Griffiths & Patrick Cornish commences 2nd September | | |
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Writers United WA is a Facebook online Community here in Western Australia Check it out for news, articles and events | | |
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Prose with Christopher Konrad held fortnightly from Friday, August 8th, 1 - 3pm at Fremantle Arts Centre. $25 per session - Places limited so be quick. The magic in every word on every page. Not everyone wants to write magical realism, but everyone wantsto write reality that’s magical. In these classes,
we will negotiate some tools to free up your words – to make them fly like a magic carpet. |
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Fri@Furphy's August 9th Join us 5-7pm for mulled wine, nibbles and some friendly literary discussion. Please come along $10/$5 | | |
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Members are very welcome to join Ian Reid for the launch of his new novel, A Thousand Tongues. Released from Dartmoor Prison in 1889, a black man soon breaks back into it. Interned in the same jail in 1917, a conscientious objector seems to invite trouble and seek punishment. On a present-day Australian university campus, a Muslim student is mysteriously murdered. 01 Sep, 3:00 pm – 05:20 pm Mattie Furphy House | | |
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