Thursday writers' groups
Marion Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Meetings are held 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, first Thursday of every month, February to December.
- Address:
- Marion Cultural Centre Library, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park, SA 5046.
- Contact:
- Dr Judith Bruton
- Phone:
- Email address supplied below.
- Email:
- julebrut@gmail.com
Members are invited to email pieces written on set themes to all members a week prior to meetings, or alternatively email extracts (maximum 1,500 words) from their current work. Computer access and email essential. Limit: 14 members (a waiting list may apply).
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.
Tea Tree Gully Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 1st and 3rd Thursday, 2-4:15pm
- Address:
- Meet in Libary complex, Tea Tree Gully Community Learning Centre
- Contact:
- The Tea Tree Gully Library
- Phone:
- 8397 7333
Thursday Goodwood Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Thursdays each fortnight. 10am.
- Address:
- Goodwood Library
- Contact:
- Ruth Powley
- Phone:
- 8372 5100
- Email:
- rpowley@unley.sa.gov.au
The aim and philosophy is to create a safe environment to encourage writing of all kinds. Writers of all skill levels and interests are welcome. At each meeting members are invited to contribute pieces of work by reading them out or providing copies to be read. Constructive criticism, if requested, is offered. Very relaxed, informal and enjoyable.
Unley Young Writers’ Group
- Type:
- Young Writers
- When:
- last Thursday of the month from 5.30pm - 7.30pm
- Address:
- Unley Library, Oxford Tce, Unley,
- Contact:
- The City of Unley
- Phone:
- (08) 8372 5111
- Email:
- srobinson@unley.sa.gov.au
- Web:
- www.unley.sa.gov.au.
Join the writers’ group for young people, 12 – 25 years. All styles of writing - poetry, short stories, plays, zines, graphic novels, sci-fi & more. Share your writing & listen to other passionate young writers. Create your own zines, get published, meet special guest writers & take the monthly writing challenge.
Writers of the New Millenium
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2-4pm
- Address:
- 967 South Road, Melrose Park, 5039
- Contact:
- Either Dorothy Bell, President, by phone or Chrissy O'Reilly by email
- Phone:
- 82973078
- Email:
- chrissyor@bigpond.com
Aims to encourage writing of all kinds. Writers of all skill levels and interests are welcome. At each meeting members are invited to contribute pieces of work on a set topic (non-compulsory) then read them aloud or provide copies to be read. Constructive criticism, if requested, is offered. Very friendly and relaxed, informal and enjoyable.
Writing for Pleasure
- Type:
- Older Writers
- When:
- Every Thursday, 10:30am - 12.20pm
- Address:
- Salisbury East High School
- Contact:
- Gwenda Cussek
- Phone:
- 8252 8048
- Email:
- pg00640@bigpond.com
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.