Writing Groups in Newcastle

Writing groups in Newcastle

Group name	Date & time	Location	Description	Status	Contact
Write Up!	Last Friday of month, 6:30pm	Online	For writers with disability or neurodivergence	Open, Free	cedarwhelan@gmail.com
Kids Lit – Maitland	1st Monday, 10-12:30	Maitland	For picture book writers and illustrators of all levels.	open	Linda Hutchinson (HWC) (membership $50pa)
Writing for publication	1st Tuesday, 7-9pm	Newcastle	Aiming to be published. ‘Write short impromptu stories, review work, discuss tips for submissions and whatever else comes along.’	Waitlist	Louella Dent (HWC)
Memoir and creative non-fiction	2nd Thursday, 9:30-12:30	Maitland	Intermediate writers developing memoirs towards publishable standard. Monthly skill-based prompts, and constructive feedback. Members take turns leading exercises to expand creative abilities. Work is submitted via email two weeks in advance and shared on Google Drive for review and critique before our in-depth discussions.	Waitlist	Bronwyn MacRitchie (HWC)
East Maitland Poetry	2nd Sat. 10am-1pm	Maitland	Experienced poets, critiquing poems.	Not accepting	Diana Pearce (HWC)
Wickham Writers	2nd Sat, 10:30-12:30	Wickham	Trusted, safe and supportive democratic environment for writers of all genres.  Encouragement, constructively critique and review writing projects and provide assistance where requested.	Waitlist	Margaret MacKay Each meeting hosted by different member (HWC)
General fiction online	3rd Wed. 6-8pm	Zoom	Welcoming space for writers and artists to share their work in a supportive and encouraging environment.	Open	Julia Brougham (HWC)
Newcastle Short Stories	3rd Sat., 10am-1pm	Newcastle	SS group, all levels, critique and inspire.	Waitlist	Glenn Stuart Beatty (HWC)
Newcastle Poetry	4th Sat. 10-1pm	Newcastle	Poets at any stage. Each member is given an allotted amount of time on the day to share their poem in hard copy, as well as read their poem aloud.	Waitlist	Ellen Shelley (HWC)
Spec Fix	4th Sat. 1pm-4pm	Charlestown	Any level. Spec fic, fantasy, horror, sci-fi, urban fantasy, and more. We begin our meetings with a focus on general writing and book-related chats before we read and share our writing, providing our members with valuable feedback and tips.	Waitlist	Madi Crouch (HWC)
Children’s Writing	3rd Thurs. Evenings	Newcastle	Children’s authors and illustrators wanting to write for the picture book market. Critique, industry knowledge, publishing houses, literary events.	Not accepting	Katrina McKelvey (HWC)
UoN Writers’ Club	Says has weekly events but not showing	?	Says for UoN members but anyone seems to be able to join.	Open	Bronwyn Verwey
Lake Macquarie FAW Branch	2nd Sat 2:30-4:30	Toronto	Mostly critiques, online pre-distribution. ‘Boardroom of skills’.		Sandra Boyd ($40 plus local costs)
Poetry at the Pub (PATP)	3rd and 5th Mondays 7:30	Newcastle	Open mic reading	Open	Gold coin
Pocketbook Poetry	Creative project?		https://mypocketbook.org/  https://newcastleweekly.com.au/poetry-alive-and-well-in-newcastle/		Amber Wilkes
Rookie Meets (Was Newcastle NaNo)	Wednesday 8:00-9:45 pm	Online	Drop-in style, no rsvp needed, come as much or as little as you want and at whatever time you can, it is free and everyone is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/rookiemeets?locale=en_GB Morgan does occasional workshops (Haiku etc.)	Open, free	Morgan Bell
Maitland Writers’ Group	?	Maitland	‘The aim is to do some in person write ins and hopefully end up with some new acquaintances, friends and support.’ (53 FB members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/351196384297430	Join group	Nicolette Bronkhorst
Raymond Terrace Writers	Bi-weekly Sunday usually at 16:00	Raymond Terrace	Prose, poetry or short stories meeting fortnightly. See FB for details. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064589386672	Open, free	jan_deee@yahoo.com.au
Newcastle Creative Writers	2nd Monday 12-2pm	Various	Focus on instant creative execution.	Open	Vesna McMaster