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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.
Alternatively,
you may print a Membership Application Form here.
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