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Inner West Writers Group - Write Club

Inner West Writers Group - Write Club

Sat, Sep 12, 12:00 AM
From Inner West Writers Group - Write Club
4.8

Saturday 12 September 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 in wider 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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Romance Writers of Australia - Sydney Meetup

Romance Writers of Australia - Sydney Meetup

Sat, Sep 12, 1:00 AM
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.

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Scribes Social

Scribes Social

Sun, Sep 13, 8:30 AM
From Sydney Speculative Scribes
4.8

So we just finished hosting our first con at Old Government House... and this the ConSYDeration afterparty. Whether or not you came to the con, you're welcome to come meet us at the pub after for 'barcon' and have a chat about all things spec fic. *Everyone pays for their own meal + drinks* See [menu](https://www.woolpackhotel.com.au/dining)

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ConSYDeration: Saturday

ConSYDeration: Saturday

Fri, Sep 11, 11:00 PM
From Sydney Speculative Scribes
4.8

ConSYDeration 2026 is the inaugural speculative writers con for Western Sydney and beyond. Sydney Speculative Scribes and WestWords have partnered to provide an event for speculative fiction writers (science fiction, fantasy and its subgenres), offering panels, workshops and presentations. *Doors open 9am for a 10am start.* **Guest of Honour Siang Lu** in conversation with Parramatta Laureate **Eda Gunaydin** **Siang Lu** is the Miles Franklin-winning author of *Ghost Cities* and ABIA-winning author of *The Whitewash*. He is the co-creator of The Beige Index and the creator of #sillybookstagram. *Ghost Cities* was shortlisted for eight additional awards, including the ALS Gold Medal, The Voss Literary Prize and *The Age* Book of the Year. In 2026, *Ghost Cities* will be published with Simon & Schuster’s Summit UK and US imprints, and in 26 territories in translation thereafter. Siang is based in Brisbane, Australia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. **Eda Gunaydin** is a Turkish-Australian essayist, critic and short story writer from Western Sydney. She has published over 20 works, including her critically acclaimed, award-winning debut essay collection *Root & Branch: Essays on Inheritance*, and stories in publications such as *HEAT*, *Meanjin*, *Cordite*, *Liminal*, and *The Sydney Review of Books*. She is the current Parramatta Laureate in Literature, and lives on Wangal land. **Panel sessions** are 50 minutes each * 11am: **Getting Graphic** \| On writing for comics\, manga and graphic novels * Noon: **Spec Lit** \| On the emergence of literary techniques and craft in speculative fiction * 2pm: **Old Tales Reimagined** \| On retelling fairy tales\, folk tales\, myths and legneds * 3pm: **YA Speculative Fiction** \| On writing spec fic for young people * 4.30pm: **Blending Genres** \| On how to successfully combine two or more genres * 5.30pm: **Book Launch** (authors to be announced!) **Workshops available** (additional cost) * 11am: Edit Like An Expert with **Zena Shapter** * 2pm: Comic and manga scriptwriting for beginners with **Karen Beilharz** * 4.30pm: From the Page to the Stage with **Adam Richard** **See [full program](https://scribes.com.au/consyderation-program/)** **Cost is $64.50** for a day pass (workshops are +$30.50 each) [Buy through Sydney Fringe](https://sydneyfringe.com/events/consyderation/) OR if you want to come to other events at ConSYDeration, [read this guide](https://scribes.com.au/consyderation-tickets/) first. *Please note a 'yes' RSVP does not secure your place. You must [book and pay for a ticket via Sydney Fringe](https://scribes.com.au/consyderation-tickets/).* Photo credits: Siang Lu by Kirsty Iltners

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Write Night in Marrickville 2026!

Write Night in Marrickville 2026!

Wed, Sep 16, 8:30 AM
From Authora Australis
4.7

Welcome to Write Night in Marrickville! For those of you who have previously attended the group, we've moved - we're now at Thirstville on Illawarra Road Marrickville. Its a quieter venue (compared to the Gasoline Pony where we used to meet), very chilled out, and has a nice upstairs area which should suit us well for a meeting. 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, or a few more if spaced out (such as with poetry). Please bring around 6-8 print-outs of pre-written work 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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Speculative Writing Night @ Chatswood Library

Speculative Writing Night @ Chatswood Library

Wed, Sep 23, 7:30 AM
From Sydney Speculative Scribes
4.8

**If you're coming, [please RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817) as well as here so they can set out enough places for us on the night.** Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy and horror etc) writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you're just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Chatswood Library. **[RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** *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.* **Schedule:** **5:30 - 6:00 pm:** Introductions and casual chat **6:00 - 7:30 pm:** 'Focus & Write' session **7:30 - 8:30 pm:** Continue writing, or socialise and share your progress **What to bring:** Your work-in-progress, whether on screen or paper. Connect with fellow writers, explore the speculative fiction realm, and let your imagination soar at our regular writing meetups. Do note a 'yes' RSVP on Meetup does not confirm your place, **[please RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** so they can set out enough places for us on the night. \*\*\* **Our meeting room** We are in the **Creator Space**, straight down the main aisle from the front desk, though the sign may be obscured by books. If you are unable to locate the Creator Space, ask the staff at the front desk for its location; they are expecting us. **[How to get there](https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Locations-and-Hours/Chatswood-Library)** **Public transport**: Chatswood Library is located in The Concourse, 350m from major Chatswood transportation hubs, including Chatswood train station and Chatswood bus interchange. **Parking**: Parking is available at The Concourse car park accessible on Ferguson Lane via Archer St ONLY. Parking rates can be found [here](https://www.theconcourse.com.au/visit/parking/). The library has lift access from The Concourse car park and from The Concourse, ground and upper levels. Parking is also available at Chatswood Chase adjacent to The Concourse on the corner of Archer St and Victoria Ave. The first 3 hours parking are free. **Cycle**: Bicycle parking is available at library entrance. **Accessibility** For participants requiring stair-free access, this is available through the Ferguson Lane entrance through the parking garage. Ride shares or taxis should be directed to drop off at that location. If further assistance is needed please let the Meetup coordinators know in advance and we will do our best to assist. Please be advised that access from Victoria Ave does consist of a significant flight of steps up into the Concourse area. Did I mention you should **[RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** to make sure they know our numbers?

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