1989
1989: a year of exciting events and occasions. Our first publication: ABC for new writers was launched in Naracoorte Caves. We held 'A Smorgasbord of Writing' evening, plus several workshops and seminars with prominent South Australians. We launched our first publication: ABC For New Writers, at Naracoorte Caves. We also held our inaugural Young Authors' Night - the first of many to follow. Visit the links above for details!
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Events
March 1989
The Smorgasbord of Writing
Over 80 people enjoyed the readings from the work of South Australian women writers at this highly successful event.
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Dame Roma Mitchell at the October |
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12 October 1989
Celebration of South Australian Writers
Hackney Tavern was the venue for this 'celebration of South Australian Writers', featuring half a dozen local celebrities, who read excerpts from the works of their favourite South Australian writers.
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Dorinda Hafner |
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August 6–12 1989
Multicultural Writers' Week
This event was organised by United Ethnic Communities of SA Inc, Community Arts Programme 1989 in association with the SA Writers' Centre and the State Library of South Australia.
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Photo from Multicultural Writers' Week |
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Sunday Afternoons 1989
Prose Reading Group
The venue: 155 Pirie Street
Commencing in August '89, the SA Writers Centre held Prose Readings at the Writers' Centre, on the third Sunday of every month. Our first guest reader was Moya Costello.
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Moya Costello |
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Seminars & Workshops
August 1989
Writing for Children Seminar
This seminar was held on August 5th, at the Centre, from 10.00am - 4.00pm. It featured speakers Sue Scobie: Children's Editor Ashton Scholastic; Lois Krok - non-fiction for children, Elizabeth Hutchins, children's fiction; Elizabeth Mansutti, TV, radio and film for children.
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Amanda McKay Conalie and Sue Scobie |
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August 1989
Comedy Writing Seminar
Featuring:
-Sean Micallef
-Pam Maitland
-Gail Patrick
This seminar also featured Darrelyn Gunzburg - Comedy Playwright.
The afternoon took the form of a multi-media comedy writing workshop with suprises for attendees!
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Sean Micallef |
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September 1989
How to get a Grant &
How to get Published Seminar
-Funding Bodies
Rosemary Wighton
William Fleming
Rosie Burn
-Publishers
Bruce Sims, Penguin
Di Brown, Tantrum Press
Jane Covernton, Omnibus
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Rosemary Wighton |
Bruce Sims |
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October 1989
Writing for Film & TV
Featuring:
- ABC's Peter Lindon
- ADS 10 Childrens' TV Producer, Elizabeth Mansutti
- Writer in Residence: Keith Thompson
- Liz Burke - Media Resource Centre
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Elizabeth Mansutti |
Keith Thomspon |
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November 1989
Writing Short Stories Seminar
Featuring:
MEANJIN Editor, Jenny Lee
Peter Goldsworthy
Brian Matthews
Barbara Page
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Jenny Lee |
Peter Goldsworthy |
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Youth
March 1989
Young Authors' Night
This night was held at the Salisbury Teachers' College.
It featured guest writer Elizabeth Hutchins.
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Some of our budding authors. |
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Where We're At
Vital Stats
Membership: around 360
Chair: Elizabeth Mansutti
Ros Prosser, Jeff Guess, Nitu Banerji, Gwen Dally, Gail Patrick, Lina Ferraro, Alan Samagalski, Anne-Marie Mykyta, Barry Westburg.
Annual General Meeting
September 20, 7.30pm
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1989—half of Board of Management |
1989—other half, Board of Management |
Jan Owen talking to William Fleming; John Bray talking to Jeri Kroll |
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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.