Free events for members!

Among other member perks, every season we offer Writers SA members access to a program of free events (as well as 30% off full price workshops), designed to connect you with your writing community, promote skill development, and cover aspects of the publishing and writing industry.

This autumn is no exception, and we have a rich program of free events for members coming up, with more to be announced—watch this space, and sign up to our e-news to be the first to hear. Peruse the line-up below:

Poetry: Purpose, Feeling, Healing

Join poet and multi award-winning author Ali Cobby Eckermann for a poetic workshop drawing in nature, feeling, and purpose to explore words and creativity.

Saturday May 18, 12:30pm-3:30pm
In person, Mitcham Library, 152 Belair Road, Hawthorn
This event is funded by Green Adelaide and presented by Writers SA. It is strictly capped to 20 participants.
Book here.

Drawing Native Animal Characters

In Australia, we have some of the most unique and beautiful animals in the world. Illustrator Lauren Mullinder will walk you through the process of building up your designs step by step to create fun and engaging characters for your picture book, comic, illustrated text or other creative project.

Sunday June 9, 10am-1pm
In person, Morgan Thomas Room, Institute Building
This event is funded by Green Adelaide and presented by Writers SA. It is capped to 15 participants
Book here

Writing the “Other”

How do we ensure that our writing reflects the sensitivities of contemporary Australian society and its diverse communities? Dr Renée Otmar will explore what it means to write sensitively with and about diversity, with time for Q&A, free for members.

Tuesday 7 May, 7-8.30pm | Online
Book here

Writing Wednesdays

A recent initiative, Writing Wednesdays is a free weekly writing space for Writers SA members at all levels. It connects writers in the local community, and provides a quiet space in the Institute Building where you can get writing using the Pomodoro technique.

Every Wednesday 1pm-4pm | In person
Book here

Autumn Networking Drinks

Come along to our networking drinks for a night of literary conversation at The Howling Owl, it’s also a great chance to meet Laura Kroetsch, Writers SA’s new CEO! Free event for our community, includes a drink token and nibbles. 

Monday 20 May, 6pm-8pm
The Howling Owl, Vaughan Place, Adelaide 
RSVP here

Want to unlock (or remind yourself) of Writers SA member perks? Check out the full list here.

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