The Society of

Women Writers NSW Inc.

   

   

Organisation

  
The Society's activities are managed and conducted by an annually elected committee, all of whom contribute their time free of charge. Its current President is Pam Bayfield (pictured above) who is a self published author of four books and is currently working on a family history. Pam aims to make each luncheon enjoyable for all members and their guests with stimulating writers from differing genres.

  


    

Background

    
The Society of Women Writers NSW Inc., established in 1925 and incorporated in 1987, is the longest-standing literary society in Australia. It aims to enable women writers in all genres to meet and network, and to benefit from regular seminars and workshops. It also aims to encourage aspiring writers to achieve professional status. In addition to monthly workshops and luncheon meetings, the Society administers a number of Awards and Competitions, as well as issues an informative bi-monthly Newsletter to its members.


  
Meetings and Workshops

      
Luncheon meetings are held from 12 noon to 2.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding January) in the Dixson Room at the State Library of NSW, at which event there is always a renowned guest speaker on a topic of writing interest. These meetings are informative, inspirational and convivial occasions. A writing workshop is conducted from 10.00am to 11.30am on the morning of each meeting. Visitors are welcome to attend workshops and luncheon meetings. Members and visitors are required to make luncheon reservations no later than 10am on the Monday preceding each meeting, by phoning Dr Dorothy Keyworth on 02 9427 6254 or Prim Moss on 02 9326 1518.


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Membership

    
Membership costs $45 per year (plus $15 initial joining fee), or $35 concession (plus $15 joining fee). Life membership is also available. The criterion for full membership requires that an applicant will have received payment for at least three (small) pieces of published work. Associate membership is open to aspiring women writers who are not necessarily published, but who are interested in achieving professional status. Associate members share the same privileges as full members, with the exception of voting rights. Application forms are available by writing (enclosing SSAE) to the Society’s Membership Secretary, Catherine Smith, C/- The Society of Women Writers NSW Inc., GPO Box 1388, Sydney 2001. Phone: 02 9913 1534
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Alternatively, you may print a Membership Application Form here.

    

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