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The Creative Writing Society – Balam Balam Place The Creative Writing Society – Balam Balam Place
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The Creative Writing Society – Balam Balam Place
A$15.00

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!

Location:

Balam Balam Place
15 Phoenix St,
(Formerly 33 Saxon St)
BRUNSWICK VIC 3056
Room 206

Date & time: Friday 28th March, 11.15am–12.45pm

PRICE: $15 INTRODUCTORY PRICE

Please bring along paper or a writing journal etc and your preferred writing instrument.

Pay via Cart Below or Direct Deposit:

Account Name: S E HERMANOCZKI & L M SMITH

Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account No.: 209 908 482

Reference: Your Name and Workshop Name/Date

Silent Write – Balam Balam Place
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Silent Write – Balam Balam Place
A$5.00

Come and join us for an hour of shared silent writing. Make this your time to carve out a space to immerse yourself in your work and just write or create. A small prompt can be provided if you need. The only thing we ask is no talking during this time! 

Location:
Balam Balam Place
15 Phoenix St,
(Formerly 33 Saxon St)
BRUNSWICK VIC 3056
Room 206

Days & time: Friday 28th March, 10am –11am

PRICE: $5 INTRODUCTORY PRICE

Please bring along paper or a writing journal etc and your preferred writing instrument.

Pay via Cart Below or Direct Deposit:

Account Name: S E HERMANOCZKI & L M SMITH

Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account No.: 209 908 482

Reference: Your Name and Workshop Name/Date

Autumn Reading Soirée– The Turning Autumn Reading Soirée– The Turning
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Autumn Reading Soirée– The Turning
A$10.00

Join us for an evening of readings in the wonderful Mesopotamia Art Space.

Turn on the lights. The weather is turning. The world is turning. The earth keeps turning …

Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025

Location: Mesopotamia Art Space, 62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North

Time: 6pm –8pm

Featuring: Brydie Grace, Suzanne Hermanoczki, Polly Sará, Lou Smith and Georgina Woods

Drinks and snacks provided.

Pay via Cart Below, $10 Cash on the Door or Direct Deposit:

Account Name: S E HERMANOCZKI & L M SMITH

Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account No.: 209 908 482

Reference: Your Name and Soirée

Silent Write
A$10.00

Come and join us for an hour of shared silent writing. Make this your time to carve out a space to immerse yourself in your work and just write or create. A small prompt can be provided if you need. The only thing we ask is no talking during this time! 

Location:

Mesopotamia Arts Space

62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North. 

Tea and bickies provided 

Date:

Wednesdays in March (plus one April :))

5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th March, 2nd April 2025

Days & time: Wed, 10am –11am

Price: $10 per session

Please bring along paper or a writing journal etc and your preferred writing instrument.

Pay via Cart Below or Direct Deposit:

Account Name: S E HERMANOCZKI & L M SMITH

Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account No.: 209 908 482

Reference: Your Name and Workshop Name/Date

The Creative Writing Society The Creative Writing Society The Creative Writing Society The Creative Writing Society The Creative Writing Society The Creative Writing Society
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The Creative Writing Society
A$30.00

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!

Location:

Mesopotamia Arts Space

62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North. 

Tea and bickies provided 

Date:

Wednesdays in March (plus one April :))

5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th March, 2nd April 2025

Days & time: Wed, 11:30 am –1:00 pm

Price: $30 per session

Pay via Cart Below or Direct Deposit:

Account Name: S E HERMANOCZKI & L M SMITH

Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account No.: 209 908 482

Reference: Your Name and Workshop Name/Date

Artists Gathering

Writing Days is excited to have been invited to present an artist talk at the monthly Mesopotamia Art Space Artists Gatherings

We will be discussing the work of Writing Days, our experience as individual creative writers including sharing our creative work, as well as offering the opportunity for participants to engage in a creative writing exercise, share their work and ask us questions.

Mesopotamia Art Space hosts regular Art Gatherings where artists can meet, make, and talk. This a free, informal event; all are welcome! The purpose is to reconnect and revitalise the art community through conversation and creativity.

Location:
Mesopotamia Art Space, 62 Newlands Rd, Coburg North

Date: April 30th 2025

Day & time: 6.30pm–8.30pm

Free Event

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 Suzanne (prose) and Dr Lou (poetry)

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 Wandering Writers

Stay tuned for more writing walks happening in 2025…

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