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I am so delighted to be appearing at Gerringong Library on Saturday 18 May with two of my favourite people in the world - my dear friends and fellow writers, Lisa Hannett and Kim Wilkins (who also writes as Kimberley Freeman).

We'll be talking about books, writing and the importance of literary friendships, plus the million dollar question of how we (somehow!) manage to juggle life and family and successful writing careers.

This is a FREE event, but booking is essential.

https://library.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Events/Adults-events/Kate-Forsyth-Kimberley-Freeman-and-Lisa-Hannett
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Books available for purchase and signing.

When: Saturday, 18 April 2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Location: Gerringong Library, 8 Blackwood Street, Gerringong

We holiday in Bermagui each year. It’s a place where I’m often the most creative with my poetry. This beautiful sail boat was anchored and refreshing their supplies.

We came to sail upon the sea
and found it’s beauty there
As all along the coast we saw
a landscape oh so rare.
The rocks they jutted high and low
The sands from brown to white
As deals and other creatures made
Their home as natures plight.
And as we sailed into the shore
encountering natures worst
We came across the human kind
wondering if we were cursed.
You see it’s natural wonders we seek
upon the seas we roam
And those humans, well they can stay onshore
We will leave them well aone.

I love little things you notice as you walk and this was one. Clever nature.

Workshop on at Port Macquarie!!

Hello,

I'm the Event Coordinator and president of Port Writers, located on the Mid North Coast of NSW. We are hosting our Writers for Writers Weekend 6-8 March 2026.
This is a weekend of learning, camaraderie and meeting new writing friends.

There are 10 workshops to choose from(5 consecutive), and 3 discussion panels covering several topics like poetry, self-publishing, story structure and more..

There is Friday night trivia - optional (pay on the night) and a Literary dinner on Saturday night with 2 guest speakers (optional).

Please forward this email on to your membership.

Your members can sign up for our newsletter for the event at: [email protected]

Find the full program and link to book tickets here: https://www.portwriters.com.au/events/

For accommodation go to Booking.com or Airbnb.com.au

I've also attached the program for you!
Yours in Writing,
Wendy Haynes - President

Port Writers Inc
[email protected]
PO Box 1718, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
www.portwriters.com.au
Port Writers Inc

Port Writers Inc Port Writers offers a supportive space for writers of the Greater Port Macquarie region to 'connect and create'.

Cate Beresford is looking for some
Beta readers to give feedback on her new book. It’s been in the making for a few years as she has navigated taking time to write as well as working.

If you’d like to become a Beta Readet for her upcoming books please send an email to her at cateberesford.author@gmail

You can also follow her on instagram and facebook or see what she’s done at

Home | Cate Beresford Cate Beresford writes stories and poetry about life and mystery.

Short story award for new writers

Closes Feb 26

Winter Short Story Award for New Writers: December 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026 - The Masters Review The Masters Review’s Short Story Award for New Writers is a bi-annual contest that recognizes the best fiction and creative nonfiction from today’s emerging writers. Winners and honorable mentions receive agency review from five agencies as well as publication. The winning story earns $3,000, wh...

FREE WORKSHOP

January 20th with Mark Haddon, author of award-winning book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Mark will be talking with Dr Kathryn Heyman. Mark will talk about using constraints to find an original voice, as well as working with restrictions, and how to trust your instinct. The conversation will focus on Curious Incident and Mark's forthcoming memoir, Leaving Home.

We would love to offer this to your members if you feel it's appropriate - if so, I'm attaching the information below, as well as a tile image, and the link is here: https://www.writermentors.com/markhaddonstory

Creation Stories: Free conversations about creativity
Hosted by AWMP Director, Kathryn Heyman

The process of wrestling with a story teaches you how to wrangle your own creativity. It teaches you more than how to write, it teaches you what’s possible. The Australian Writers Mentoring Program hosts free online conversations with acclaimed writers, focusing on the problems they encountered writing their first and sophomore books, and how they solved them.

These sessions focus on craft skills, creative problems and creative self-management. If you’re interested in creativity (or reading!) these short conversations are inspirational. The conversations are free, online and short (half an hour).

Upcoming event: Creation Story with Mark Haddon
Our next conversation is on Tuesday 20th January at 8pm Sydney time, when AWMP Director and acclaimed writer, Dr Kathryn Heyman will be in conversation with bestselling author and mentor, Mark Haddon.

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Creation Story With Mark Haddon | Writersmentors Join Dr Kathryn Heyman's free online masterclass for new and emerging writers: Voice and Vision. Apply now

This young girl is only 12 years old Zoe needs help promoting her book - please support her

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Book by Zoe Millan The Axolotl War is a powerful kids’ book by 12-year-old Zoe Millan.
It’s more than just a children’s story, it’s about strength, kindness, and believing in yourself, even when life gets tough.

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We’re taking a break until 2026. will update you all here when we start up again