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Romance Writers of Australia - Sydney Meetup

Romance Writers of Australia - Sydney Meetup

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00 PM
From Romance Writers of Australia - Meet-ups & Write-Ins
5.0

This is our monthly meet-up!! This is a social group for local romance writers to discuss all things craft, publishing, and overall a chance to connect with other writers and refill the creative well. This is a group designated for ROMANCE writers (romantasy, paranormal romance, historical romance, etc.). Please review the group's description for further information. We do not read sections/give feedback during these meetings unlike many other writing groups. Please save some trees and do not print/bring copies of your work during the meet-up. We meet in the NSW State Library Café. We have a general chat and catch-up from 10:00-1:00pm that's casual and friendly where we discuss all things writing (and some not-so-writing-related topics). From 1:00-3:00, there's a write-in in one of the library study rooms downstairs for anyone who wants to get some words down or pages edited.

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Inner West Writers Group - Write Club

Inner West Writers Group - Write Club

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00 PM
From Inner West Writers Group - Write Club
4.8

Saturday 14 November is an in-person event at Marrickville Library. RSVP to secure a place! This group started in January 2020 in a beautiful private room granted by Marrickville Library. We have continued to meet in person fortnightly at the Library, with alternate weeks via Zoom. To keep up to date - sign up and receive our notifications. The group is flourishing! You will need to RSVP each week for the following Saturday so we can organise the right number of Zoom rooms and Library space to ensure good quality feedback. RSVP's will receive the link. The intention is to give a supportive environment to get traction on your writing project, gain useful feedback, and exchange writing and publishing information with each other. Please note that if you are attending for the first time - you are welcome to observe and listen to how we work. Your turn to read and be critiqued will be invited in the second session. So come along, bring up to 1500 words of your latest writing - fiction writers of all types, memoirists, biographers, graphic novelists, bloggists, poets - all writers welcome. You will have up to eight minutes to read out your work, an equal time of constructive critique and feedback from the rest of the group. If you want a tribe of fellow writers to be with you as you finish your writing project, build your author profile, want to get inspired by other writers, or want to just listen and give constructive feedback (we all need beta readers), you are very welcome. This is a free event, but membership is essential to attend. Many thanks to Marrickville Library! For more information, contact Maria, mariaissaris@icloud.com, or Jamie Ramjan (jamie.ramjan@gmail.com) or Sunnie Mosphilis via DM.

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Scribes x WestWords Open Mic

Scribes x WestWords Open Mic

Sun, Nov 15, 3:00 AM
From Sydney Speculative Scribes
4.8

[WestWords](http://westwords.com.au/) has partnered with Sydney Speculative Scribes to take your word from the page to the stage. Come read a short story or an excerpt from your longer work and listen to other speculative fiction writers in an intimate and supportive environment. **[FREE! RSVP required](https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-speculative-scribes-westwords-november-open-mic)** *In addition to RSVPing here on Meetup, please register at the link above so we can keep track of numbers as we are promoting across different platforms.* **If you'd like to read, sign up to the open mic list when you [RSVP via Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-speculative-scribes-westwords-november-open-mic). If there are slots available, you may also add your name to the list on the day.** Your reading should be: * Speculative fiction (that's sci-fi, fantasy, horror, alt-history...) * Ideally 5 mins, no more than 8 mins long (about 1500 words) * Either a whole piece (microfiction) or a sensible chunk of a longer work (e.g. a chapter of a novel or a segment that leaves us wanting more from a longer short story) * Rehearsed and ready for sharing. **How to get there**: If you are coming by public transport, the venue is 1 kilometre (about 15 mins’ walk) from the **Parramatta Transport Interchange** (train & bus), or 700 metres (about 10 mins’ walk) from the **Church Street light rail stop**. If you are coming by car, you can park: * In **Parramatta Park** for free. The nearest parking area to Old Government House is the **Bowling Green Car Park**. * If you are a **Club Parramatta** member, there is also free parking in O’Connell Street where the club stands. * The **Justice Precinct** car park in Hunter Street is also fairly reliable but costs $14 per day. You can also be dropped off by car right outside the venue. **Accessibility:** Please notify us if you require accessible parking as there is limited space on-site. The Welcome Room is located behind Old Government House on level ground, but there is a slope to reach the building from the front gate. If you require ramp access, let us know in advance. There is an accessible toilet about 50 metres from the room.

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Write Night in Marrickville 2026!

Write Night in Marrickville 2026!

Wed, Nov 11, 7:30 AM
From Authora Australis
4.7

Welcome to Write Night in Marrickville! We're meeting at Thirstville on Illawarra Road Marrickville. Its a very chilled out venue, and has a nice upstairs area which suits a writing group well. The night will be in two parts - 1. The group starts the evening with some writing exercises, so please bring along paper, pencil/pen, laptop, whatever works for you. 2. After that, we go over any written material you care to share with us. Please bring two A4 pages (at most) of your pre-written work printed out on paper, or a few more if spaced out (such as with poetry). Please bring around 6-8 copies to share with others - the benefit of paper is that people can write thoughts and feedback on them, and we can all relax with less screen time. If you cant print anything, no problem, we'll work something out. Please be prepared to offer constructive - but nice and supportive - feedback. The official finish time as 8.30pm, but feel free to hang around for mid-week socialising with fellow creatives if you like. Very relaxed and welcoming! Many thanks, and have a great night! Cheers, Roger.

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Scribes Social

Scribes Social

Wed, Dec 9, 6:00 AM
From Sydney Speculative Scribes
4.8

Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just want to get to know the people behind the group, this social session is for you. Meet the Sydney Speculative Scribes team and other scribes at The Orchard Tavern. We'll start with sharing our favourite speculative fiction (stories, books. movies, TV shows etc) from 2026 – a great time to give recommendations and find other fans of your favourite works. Then feel free to chat about your work-in-progress, share goals and exchange writing tips for the coming year. We'll be in the Hideaway section (mezzanine of The Orchard Hotel) – ask bar staff if you are lost. You're welcome to order food and drink and join us at any time.

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Romance Writers of Australia - Sydney Meetup

Romance Writers of Australia - Sydney Meetup

Thu, Dec 10, 11:00 PM
From Romance Writers of Australia - Meet-ups & Write-Ins
5.0

This is our monthly meet-up!! This is a social group for local romance writers to discuss all things craft, publishing, and overall a chance to connect with other writers and refill the creative well. This is a group designated for ROMANCE writers (romantasy, paranormal romance, historical romance, etc.). Please review the group's description for further information. We do not read sections/give feedback during these meetings unlike many other writing groups. Please save some trees and do not print/bring copies of your work during the meet-up. We meet in the NSW State Library Café. We have a general chat and catch-up from 10:00-1:00pm that's casual and friendly where we discuss all things writing (and some not-so-writing-related topics). From 1:00-3:00, there's a write-in in one of the library study rooms downstairs for anyone who wants to get some words down or pages edited.

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