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The Poetry Sessions
from A$28.00

August is Poetry Month! For all you poets out there, we hope you can join us at The Poetry Sessions. If you’re looking for some quality poetry writing time these are the workshops for you. Facilitated by Lou Smith, each session will focus on a different element of poetry using writing prompts to get your creativity flowing. Come and write in a relaxed environment, there’s no pressure to share your work, this is purely space and time for you to write and meet fellow writers. You’re welcome to come to one workshop or come to all:

Week 1: ‘Dis poetry is like a riddim dat drops’: Musicality and rhythm

Week 2:  A Feast for the Senses: Developing Imagery

Week 3:  Writing themes: Memory and Place

Week 4: Brevity and the short form

Wednesday mornings, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August 10.30am–12pm at Mesopotamia Arts Space, 62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North. Tea and bickies provided.

Early bird price, $100 for 4 weeks (or $28 for each individual workshop)

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Between Rivers: Poetry and Ceramics Workshop

Join us for Between Rivers, a poetry and ceramics workshop facilitated by Lou Smith from Writing Days and ceramicist Elnaz Nourizadeh curator of Mesopotamia Arts Space. The name Mesopotamia comes from the Greek word meaning ‘between rivers’, and Mesopotamia Arts Space is located near the confluence of Merri Creek and Edgars Creek, Coburg North.

Poet Lou Smith will guide participants using writing prompts to write a poem on the theme of water which you will then create into a surface decoration on a ceramic piece under the supervision of Elnaz Nourizadeh.

Date and Time: Sunday 18th August 10.30am–2pm (3 hours with half-hour break)

Location: Mesopotamia Art Space, 62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North, Naarm
(https://mesopotamiaartspace.com / https://elnaz-ceramics.square.site).

This is a workshop held in a relaxed environment, no experience necessary.

$135.00

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The Creative Writing Society

Come and join our weekly writing group, the Creative Writing Society. Chat with fellow writers, discuss your writing projects and problems, have a cuppa and get writing! 

This is a space for writers to bring along an idea, or work in-progress, or something that you want to start writing. Every week we will start with time for a chat, writing to a prompt, and finally an opportunity to discuss your ideas with a partner or in small groups. 

If you are a writer who is looking for a generative space to work and chat with other people serious about writing, this is the group for you!

Creative Writing Conversation and Mini Writing Session

Location:

The Old Coburg Train Station
Bell St, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
(Located behind the current Coburg Station and directly behind Schoolhouse Studios. Catch number 19 tram or train on the Upfield Line, or parking is available in the carpark near Schoolhouse Studios).

Date: 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March & after the Easter Holidays, on the 16th, 23rd & 30th April 2024

New dates: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May 2024

Days & time: Tues,10:30 am –12:00 pm

Price: $22 per session

For more info & to book a spot email us at: writingdaysmelbourne@gmail.com

The Writing Doctors are In

Our doctors are available for a one-off meeting or a series of regular one-on-one writing consultations to help with your long term project or manuscript.

Contact: Dr Lou (poetry) & Dr Suzanne (prose)

Email: writingdaysmelbourne@gmail.com

CONSULTATIONS
AND READING SERVICES

Come and speak to one of our friendly writing doctors (yes, they are actual Doctors of Philosophy  specialising in creative writing).

So what are you waiting for? Book yourself a session for any writing related question. 

We doctors know what it’s like to write and work alone.

Consultation fees: $60 per hour

Book a time-slot to talk about your work or to get advice about writing or writing project.

Reading fees:

Our doctors can also read your work & drafts.

Costs will vary depending on form* & length.

We can’t write you a prescription, but we can write you a description!

The Night Writers

The Night Writers is for writers who are lacking in time but would like more time to write. Every week we’ll provide a writing exercise to guide you and encourage you to write. So, if you have ideas for a writing piece, now is the time to get working on it, or if you have a project, bring it along! This is a great space to come, meet people and write. Drop-in and flex your writing muscles, or sign up to do a serious writing workout.

Location:

The Old Coburg Train Station
Bell St, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
(Located behind the current Coburg Station and directly behind Schoolhouse Studios. Catch number 19 tram or train on the Upfield Line, or parking is available in the carpark near Schoolhouse Studios).

Date: 29th Feb & 7th, 14th, 21st March and will resume after the Easter Holidays on the 18th & 25th April 2024

New Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May 2024


Day & time: Thursday 6.15pm–7.30pm

Price: $22 per session

For more info & to book a spot email us at: writingdaysmelbourne@gmail.com

The Wandering Writers

Stay tuned for more writing walks happening later in 2024…

Whether you are a flâneuse, a flâneur, a wandersmänner or wanderer, join us for a few hours of inspired writing and walking in different locations.

By writers, for writers.

Writing Days

Creative Writing Society

Writing Days is a Creative Writing Society facilitated by writers Lou Smith and Suzanne Hermanoczki as a space for writers, and anyone who shares the love of words and literature.

Get in Touch → writingdaysmelbourne@gmail.com

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