Country writers' groups
Barossa Writers Inc.
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Second Wednesday of each month
- Address:
- Williamstown
- Contact:
- Margaret Crohn
- Phone:
- 8523 2859
- Email:
- paulmarg@chariot.net.au
Copper Triangle Writers' Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- First Tuesday of each month
- Address:
- Wattle Grove Cottage, Moonta
- Contact:
- Pam Farley
- Phone:
- 08 8825 3051
- Email:
- 750monster@gmail.com
Dudley Writers' Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 2nd Sunday of month
- Address:
- Penneshaw Health Centre, Kangaroo Island
- Contact:
- Jennie Teasdale, Dudley Writers' Group, POBox 656, Penneshaw, KI, SA, 5333.
Workshop of writing, currently working towards a publication entitled "Colours of Kangaroo Island II" around the changing history of the island from WWII to today. Those interested in the project especially welcome.
Eyre Writers' Inc
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 1pm and 4th Wednesday night each month
- Address:
- Civic Centre, Port Lincoln for day meetings and a private address for night meetings
- Contact:
- Helen van Rooijen
- Phone:
- 08 8683 3683
- Email:
- eyre_writers@iprimus.com.au
Established over 20 years ago Eyre Writers welcomes writers of all levels and all genres. Our aim is to support and promote authors, to publish anthologies, and run writing workshops. We are the home of the annual Australia-wide Eyre Writers Awards.
Middleton Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Tuesdays, 11am-2pm
- Contact:
- Julie Cahill
- Phone:
- 8552 8585
North Eastern Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Third Thursday of every month
- Address:
- RSL Hall - Tea Tree Gully
- Contact:
- Ken Vincent or Sharon Kernot
- Phone:
- 08 8380 5348 (Ken) or 0403 831 170 (Sharon)
- Email:
- margaret@northeasternwriters.com
- Web:
- www.northeasternwriters.com
The objectives of the association include fostering the development of a writing culture in the North Eastern suburbs of Adelaide by: promoting, encouraging and assisting writers and co-ordinating writing activities, making writing accessible to the general community, and liaising and collaborating with other arts organisations. Writers of all genres are welcome.
Port Augusta Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- First and Third Monday of every month, 2pm
- Address:
- Tuckerbox Cafe, Wadlata Information Centre
- Contact:
- Gwen Leane
- Phone:
- 08 8643 6191
- Email:
- gwen.leane@optusnet.com.au
A workshop where writers read and swap work, from short stories to poetry, as well as setting each other homework for the next meeting. Always keen to have new members.
Riverland and Mallee Writers' Inc.
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 3rd Sunday of every month
- Address:
- Berri Arts Centre
- Contact:
- Jann-Marie Knight C/O: Berri Arts Centre, PO Box 228, Berri, SA 5343.
- Phone:
- (08) 8582 2288
Workshop of writing, from short stories to poetry, as well as a Book Club (through the Noarlunga People's Choice Award). New members always welcome
Rocky River 'Rriters
- Type:
- General
- When:
- AM meeting, 2nd Fri at Gladstone; PM meeting, 4th Wed at Crystal Brook
- Contact:
- Jan Weldon-Veitch
- Phone:
- 08 8662 2505
- Email:
- happyrock@dodo.com.au
Sand Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Every Wednesday 9.30am
- Address:
- Goolwa Church of Christ Hall, Porter Street, Goolwa
- Contact:
- Helen Ellemor
- Phone:
- 08 8555 3138
- Email:
- helen11@iinet.net.au
Workshop both poetry and prose, critique own work. Generally prefer prospective members to come along and see how the group runs before joining.
Whyalla Writers' Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Once a month, second Monday, 7pm
- Address:
- Room 72, University of SA Whyalla Campus, Nicolson Street, Whyalla
- Contact:
- Fai Chivell
- Phone:
- 08 8645 7126
- Email:
- faichivell@iprimus.com.au
Writing workshop of all kinds of work, from poetry to prose. Run classes. New members always welcome. Contact before attendance or just turn up.
Yankalilla Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 1st Monday of month, 9.30am-2pm
- Contact:
- Wendelina Hawker
- Phone:
- 08 8558 3525
- Email:
- liljack@internode.on.net
An all day workshop where the group reads each other's work and plans projects. Also have guest speakers. New members always welcome.
Yorke Peninsula Writers Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am
- Address:
- The Old Baptist church located behind the rest centre in Minlaton
- Contact:
- Raelene Modra
- Phone:
- (08) 8852 4135
- Email:
- ypwritersgroup@yahoo.com.au
- Web:
- http://ypwritersgroup.webs
The Yorke Peninsula Writers' Group aims to encourage fellow members and assist them in developing their writing skills. Members are encouraged to contribute to an annual book/booklet which the group publishes as a joint exercise.
The SA Writers' Centre is assisted by the South Australian Government through Arts SA, and the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory bodies.