This meeting will include a “Editing for Writers” workshop presented by Lexcia Dalton.
I am a multi genre author, and write mainly novels and novellas. Over the past few years I have delved into short stories, with a smattering of poetry. My writing encompass contemporary and historical romance, time slip, fantasy, and science fiction.
I started writing when I was fifteen, and have never stopped. When I am not writing, I am either researching for a writing project or extending my writing education.
My writing has appeared in four anthologies (Writing on the Wall, and Can You Believe it by Arts Alliance of Pine Rivers Inc, Future Vision and The Evil Inside Us by 1231 Publishing), The Writers Grapevine, and I self published two novels.
This year I started to present workshops to writing groups using my experiences and knowledge as a writer to assist other writers on their journey.
Our 2020 Annual General Meeting, to be held at the Brisbane Square Library, will be the first meeting for 2020 and will mark the FAWQ move to the Brisbane Square Library for all general meetings. A short walk from Central Station and close to parking in King George car park.
All are welcome, members and potential members, as we move into a very exciting period for FAWQ.
2020 will see us build toward our centenary year in 2021, with plans throughout 2020/21 for festivals, events and membership growth throughout the state, and the establishment of FAWQ as an organisation providing resources for writer of all levels, children included, as well as writers groups, to help hone the writers craft.
Mark the day in you calendar and come along. Make 2020 the year you took that positive writing step.
The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland (FAWQ) Invites all interested people to an online meeting on Saturday 2nd May at 2pm on Zoom with Dr. Judy Gregory discussing writing in these troubled times. On her website https://judygregorywriter.com.au/ Judy has this to say about the process of writing:
“I love to think about words, talk about words, and arrange words in interesting ways. I love to ‘worry my words’ until they’re doing the work I want them to do. And I love to work with others to craft words into clear messages.”
The clear messages we need today come from our forced time of reflection. We have been forced to slow down now, and as we reflect on our circumstances, we can no longer hide behind words that do not tell the truth. As writers I believe we express the truth. Past FAWQ President, Poet and Journalist, James Devaney called writers the “torch-bearers.”
In these dark times of exclusion and isolation, we need that light of truth more than ever. Join us on Saturday 2nd May and share with the FAWQ and special guest Dr. Judy Gregory how you can be motivated to write, keep writing and write well when it all seems too difficult.
You will need to register at the link below and download Zoom onto your PC, Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone to join us for an invigorating and uplifting afternoon connecting with other writers. You are invited to a Zoom meeting: “FAWQ Open Meeting with Dr. Judy Gregory.”
When: May 2, 2020 02:00 PM Brisbane. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZIpdeChqT0rGdTG-Ij-Cb_yIx2f31P5Z…
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like to know more about the Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland (FAWQ) go to our website at https://fawq.com.au/ Hoping to see you on Saturday 2nd May, Jim Higgins (FAWQ President)
Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland
in association with
Moreton Bay Region Libraries and Redcliffe Writers Open Mic
invite you to join us online with Zoom on Thursday 28th May at 2.00pm to discuss with these authors, ways to –
Build your confidence in your voice
- Trish Springsteen, “Creating Confident Communicators”
- Sally Eberhardt, “Pain-free Networking for Introverts”
- Di Riddell, “Speak Out, a Practical Guidebook to Making Your Voice Matter”
When: May 28, 2020 14:00 Brisbane
Register in advance for this meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdOyvrT8jGtS_6ujwlXlhKa3Kh5dxg05T
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting with the Meeting I.D. and Password.
Jim Higgins, FAWQ President, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: FAWQ Members General Meeting
Time: Jun 27, 2020 2:00pm Brisbane
Join Zoom Meeting by clicking on this link at the above time
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83069439456?pwd=ZUpPRTYzSUhKOVdCdmtlRlNCeS9Qdz09
Meeting ID: 830 6943 9456
Password: 184410
The FAWQ would like to invite all members to join us online to discuss our activities, share your thoughts and ask questions on the direction of the Fellowship. We have reinvigorated our magazine SCOPE under our new Editor Michelle, redesigned our Website under our Web Manager Russell, introduced an open Literary Competition under the name of our past President Maureen Freer and announced our plans for the first FAWQ Readers and Writers Festival to be held in Moreton Bay next year. We would like to hear from you how you would like to see the FAWQ develop further in support of the emerging and established writer.
Online with Zoom is a means to provide access to all regardless of distance or ability. All that is required from you is an internet connection, a laptop, computer or tablet device, and the link provided above. It is free for all to join the meeting, the FAWQ has an account that enables us to host these events.
If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please take the opportunity to watch this short video on joining a meeting with Zoom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY
The “app” mentioned in that video can be found here:
https://www.appdirectory.online/download/zoom/
If you would like to look further into the operations of Zoom, their website has numerous Video Tutorials under the heading “Resources”. That website is https://zoom.us/
If you have any other questions, or need any advice, please feel free to contact myself, the President, Jim Higgins on the number below, or by email. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible on Saturday, especially our Regional members, for whom this is an excellent opportunity to meet your FAWQ Committee.
Kind Regards,
Jim Higgins (FAWQ President)
0427 592 225
Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland Presents An open, online Zoom meeting. Included is an online presentation by Dr Indrani Ganguly, Writer and FAWQ Committee Member on
Female Characters in Historical Novels
The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland (FAWQ) Invites all interested people to an online meeting on Saturday 22 August 2020 at 2pm on Zoom with Dr. Indrani Ganguly discussing Female Characters in Historical Novels. Some of the topics to be covered are:
- What is historical fiction?
- How is historical fiction different from historical novels?
- Hallmarks of good historical novels
- Historical development in the West
- Types of historical novels in the West
- Female characters in historical novels written by men
- Female characters in historical novels written by women
Indrani will also discuss her personal journey in writing a historical novel which draws on her previous work in history and sociology.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpd-yvqj8tE9R2z4tjxR_fkYT-vQode9uK
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like to know more about the Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland (FAWQ) go to our website at https://fawq.com.au/ Hoping to see you on Saturday 22nd August, Jim Higgins (FAWQ President)
Creativity Building Resilience – focus on writing as creative activity
Time: Saturday 10th Oct, 2pm-4pm
Venue: USC Moreton Bay, Moreton Pde., Petrie.
- Expressing your thoughts through writing – self-help and reaching out
- Finding a purpose and goal setting – how writing brings focus
- Benefits of writing on mental health
Panel Discussion Featuring:
- Indrani Ganguly: Sociologist, Author Historical Novel “The Rose and The Thorn”
- Jodie Lane: Queer single mother, post-natal depression survivor, Author of “The Turning Points” Time Travel Adventure series
- Riley Webb: Earnshaw State College Year 11 student, Prize-winning Journaling App developer, “Silent Secrets”
- Anthony Hanna: Aviation Fire & Rescue Officer, ex-Victoria Police CIRT Negotiator, Author memoir “It’s Your World. I’m Just Living in It”
- Sandy O’Sullivan: Associate Professor USC Creative Industries – Wiradjuri, Transgender, Researcher, recipient of ARC Future Fellow grant 2020-2024, examining creative practice and its impact on Indigenous well-being
Free event, pre-registration essential at www.fawq.com.au/events
Host: Jim Higgins, Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland (FAWQ) – President
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Please see below link to the FAWQ Zoom Meeting on the 24th October at 2pm. If you would like to attend this meeting, please pre-register.
We will be announcing the winners of the Inaugural Maureen Freer Literary Competition with discussions by the Competition Judges.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting to announce the prize winners of the Maureen Freer (FAWQ) Literary Competition for 2020.
When :: Oct 24, 2020 14:00 Brisbane
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtduGvrzsvHNPF1P0hrdkTzNasMjhsuyI0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Invitation to a Book Launch!
You are invited to the launch of:
‘Y GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN’ by Rosalie Webb
Where: Red Cross Hall 31 – 33 Portwood Street Redcliffe
When: Saturday 28 November 2020
Time: 2.00pm
Presentation by Jim Higgins – President of the Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland (FAWQ)
Afternoon Tea will be served (including gluten free options)
Rosalie is delighted to announce the launch of her book –
‘Y GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN.’
The book is set at the YWCA in Richmond Victoria between 1966 & 1969. As the story unfolds the villain behind the walls and the hidden secrets become apparent. The lives, times and happenings of teenage girls are interwoven with daily life in the rag trade, the evolution of Richmond, the politics of the Vietnam War, the multiculturalism, the gang land wars and the gender attitudes. The story sits between a memoir and an historical novel.
A Covid safe procedure will be followed.
Limited seating restricted to 80 persons.
Hand sanitiser will be provided, masks optional.
If you are unwell on the day, please do not attend.
Telephone Enquiries: 0428 162 166
If possible – RSVP by 24 November to Email: rosaliewebb.writer@nullgmail.com