Writing Days
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.
Who We Are
Suzanne Hermanoczki and Lou Smith are facilitators of Writing Days. We run workshops, readings, events and provide writerly advice. Based in Coburg and Coburg North, we are both writing doctors, published writers, teachers, and enthusiasts of creative writing and our community.
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!
Coburg Close Up
Scene from: The Chinese Market Garden featuring Terry Young.
Artwork by Kitty Owens and Mary-Zbierski-West.
Writing Days in conjunction with Merri-bek Council and the Coburg Historical Society will offer a special behind the scenes talk and selected screening about the Coburg Close Up.
It’s an opportunity to speak with us, Writing Days, the writers and researchers of the work.
Wed
21 Oct, 7:30pm
Coburg Library
Saturday
10am-11:30am
24th Oct
21st Nov
Writing Stories:
Memoir & Poetry
Creative Writing Workshops
For writers of all levels
Join us for 1 or 2 sessions.
Book your spot and try a range of workshops, exercises, and activities.
24th Oct - Memoir & Tiny Little Truths
21st Nov - Poetry & The Natural World
In the Making: Writing
An Arts Merri-bek Program
In the Making is a new Arts Merri-bek program designed for artists to share works in progress with peers and mentors in a supportive environment.
The writing program will include two feedback* workshops and an optional opportunity to present your work at the final performing night.
PROGRAM DATES:
Nov & Dec 2026
LOCATION:
Brunswick
All participants who attend a feedback workshop have the option of reading their work at the 'An Evening of One Page Wonders' event or as an audience member.
Workshop 1:
Early Writers
Saturday, 14 Nov
10:30am - 12:30pm
Workshop 2:
Established Writers
Saturday, 28 Nov
10:30am - 12:30pm
‘An Evening of One Page Wonders’:
Thursday, 10 December, 6.30pm
Want to read at ‘An Evening of One Page Wonders’?
Email your name, bio and a ‘one page’ sample of the work you’d like to read to: arts@merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Click here to come as an audience member to:
Kind Words
“It was lovely walking together in the crisp night air like we were part of a secret society, talking with other Coburg folk about the stories in the images while we walked, and running into people we knew.”
- Participant, Coburg Close Up
“Writing Days has provided a stimulating and nurturing environment in which to develop my ideas. Because participants choose which part of their writing to share, I felt in a safe space to experiment at my leisure. Going to the venue - an old train station which has been revamped - brings you on a new journey each time. I love the fact that Lou and Suzanne keep the group small, thus giving us the opportunity to receive extensive feedback at each lesson and to foster a bond between participants. It was an absolute pleasure to hear the journey of each person and to see everybody grow. I also value Lou and Suzanne's concrete advice to help me better understand my writing style and to restructure my novel. I feel very privileged to be part of Lou and Suzanne's literary world. This is a special place.”
– Elodie, Creative Writing Society
“Very good workshop. Got me thinking about taking action on writing.”
– Warrnambool Library Participant, Sharing Stories
“I still find myself thinking about how nourishing it felt to share stories in an old tram on a warm night. Lou and Suzanne made us feel welcome and energised, presiding over the proceedings with humour and grace. I loved getting up to have a read knowing I was free to play and entertain, and I loved hearing the diverse stories of my co-readers. Like the season itself, the summer reading soirée was so lovely and friendly and warm it was a shame when it was over. I’m so proud to be a part of the Writing Days community and can’t wait to see it grow.”
– Miriam, Summer Readings Soirée