Events

Society Women Writers Victoria will be holding a round table discussion to mark the announcement of the Miles Franklin Award.

The following 11 authors’ books have made it onto the finals list:

• Hopeless Kingdom by Kgshak Akec
• Limberlost by Robbie Arnott
• Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au
• Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran
• Enclave by Claire G Coleman
• Losing Face by George Haddad
• Forty Nights by Pirooz Jafari
• Madukka the River Serpent by Julie Janson
• The Lovers by Yumna Kassab
• Iris by Fiona Kelly McGregor
• Waypoints by Adam Ouston

Join us for a interesting discussion about each of the books and who will win the one of the most prominent literary prizes in Australia.

Consider why and what people write, and the support available to help them on their journey. Explore the different paths to publishing, along with some practical suggestions.

Presented by the Society of Women Writers Victoria.

Learn about the process of writing, different styles and techniques, and the reasons people write. Participate in guided writing exercises for sharing and feedback.

Presented by the Society of Women Writers Victoria.

Join us for our in person monthly meeting. We will be announcing the winner of the Kathryn Purnell Poetry Prize! More details to follow shortly.

Members free, non members are welcome, fee $20.00.

Join us for our in person monthly meeting at Ross House. Key note speaker: Dr Caroline Webber ‘Publishing Your Book Without Breaking the Bank’.

After Caroline’s presentation we will hold a members’ book fair. You are invited to bring along copies of your books to sell.

Members free, non members are welcome, fee $20.00.