Facilitated by Fiona Murphy and co-facilitated by former Writer’s Space participant Shannon Anima, each session of this free writing course will focus on a different theme – from idea generation to developing compelling characters.
Using writing prompts and exercises, we’ll spend time writing in a fun and supportive environment. We will also chat about the writing life, including submitting work for publication and how to stay motivated!
In the final week, there will be a special Q&A session with a guest writer.
Places are limited to 12 participants.
KEY DATES
Dates: Sundays 10.30am-12.30pm, 22 June – 27 July 2025
Venue: Katoomba Library, 30 Parke St, Katoomba NSW 2780
Places: 12 places are available.
Who should apply: This program welcomes writers with disability living in the Blue Mountains and nearby, at all levels of experience, working in any genre.
Notes on building accessibility: Katoomba Library can be accessed via the Coles Car Park located on 34 Park St where there is direct lift access to the library entrance. If you have specific access requirements, please get in touch with wei@varuna.com.au
TESTIMONIALS
“The workshops have helped me in more ways than I could have anticipated. Fiona and Shannon created a truly inclusive and safe space for us to reconnect each week, allowing me to bring my authentic, raw self to every session. Their generosity-with their time, their works in progress, and the resources they shared-was invaluable, as was the support and openness of my classmates. I will miss these weekly sessions, and we all agreed: six weeks at two hours per session flew by too quickly. Though our in-person meetings have ended for now, I will carry forward the vulnerability, spirit, and encouragement we shared in the Writer’s Space and use them to guide my future writing.”
— Jermy, Writer’s Space Writing Group, Katoomba Library 2024
This program is generously supported by Blue Mountains Library, Create NSW and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
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