Writer’s Craft Book Club

Inaugural meeting on Wednesday 13 September.

Introducing the Writer’s Craft Book Club, where writers meet to explore the art of storytelling. Join us each month as we delve into a new book on the craft of writing and meet for lively discussions on the craft, art and practice of being a writer.

Beauty and Loss: A Conversation with Delia Falconer

Presented as part of the Grieve Project
Friday 18th August 2023
Momo Wholefood Cafe
6.30pm for a 7pm start

A conversation with Delia Falconer about writing and grief in an age of accelerated global change. Limited tickets.

One Curious Doctor: A conversation with Hilton Koppe

Presented as part of the Grieve Project.
Saturday 26 August 2023
6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Hilton Koppe, author of One Curious Doctor discusses how a reflective writing practice helped him to process the challenging and emotional experience of working as a small town doctor.

WORKSHOP: Healing through Words

Presented as part of the Grieve Project.
Sunday 27 August 2023
10am – 1pm
Studio Amsterdam Maitland

Join experienced facilitator and author Hilton Koppe for a few fun-filled hours of playing with words on the page and exploring a reflective writing practice.

The Grieve Write-In Sessions

Monday’s 7.30pm during August 2023
During National Grief Awareness month, the Hunter Writers’ Centre is providing an opportunity for writers to join an online community writing practice. Grieve Write-In sessions are designed for you to commit to a regular writing practice in the company of others who write, or want to write, about loss and grief. 

WORKSHOP: Writing Multiple Perspectives

Saturday 26 August 2023; 9am – 12pm
Tantrum Youth Arts, 101 City Rd, Merewether.
As part of the Grieve Project 2023, a collaboration between Hunter Writers’ Centre and Tantrum Youth Arts.

Member’s Writing Comp – Winter 2023

Entries close Friday 25 August 2023

A quarterly writing competition with cash prizes for members of the Hunter Writers’ Centre.