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We are delighted to announce a new writing competition, to be held every two years! The Hilarie Lindsay Prize is an open competition that challenges women writers nationally to submit…

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Barnstaple is feeling very much like home as October is sliding by. It is easy work to be productive each day as it is a peaceful and inspiring location on…

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Our Society is officially 100 years strong.  In 1925, a group of women writers and journalists met to form The Society of Women Writers NSW. Over the ensuing decades,…

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On 12 March 2025, Guest Speaker Magdalena Ball inspired everyone with her Breathing Exercise, a meditation technique to help us concentrate on writing. Close your eyes and imagine you are sitting…

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Next SWW Events

Time:  2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Place:  Zoom Cost:  Members $15, non-members $25 Pippa Kay: A Short Story Toolkit In this workshop, we’ll practise using the tools you need to craft…

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If you missed out on purchasing a copy of Ink 4 at the Centenary Lunch on 10 September, it’s not too late! To order Ink 4, click here: https://www.trybooking.com/DCQVM. To save on…

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On the second Wednesday of each month (except January), The Society holds a Workshop in the morning and a Literary Event in the afternoon, in the Dixson Room or Michael…

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