What we’re about
What World Writers are ALL ABOUT:
We are a group of writers who love to create worlds from words. We're both experienced and not so experienced. Our ages range from 18 upwards.
Creating fictional environments is termed 'world building' in publishing circles.
Novels, novellas, short stories, poems, verse, even songs require some form of world building. And if you currently write or desire to write in these literary areas, we'd love to meet you and share your worlds.
The wonderful thing for writers and artists is that we create these totally new worlds from nothing other than our own imaginations.
What World Writers are NOT ABOUT!:
Sadly, (except during our occasional workshops on getting published), NON-FICTION subjects are NOT handled at all. Our focus is purely on FICTION.
So, therefore, NON-FICTION subjects such as; scientific, financial, religious, political, historical (including family histories), travel, academic, or general non-fiction essays, are NOT covered by our group.
We're explaining this so you know what to expect when attending, and the kind of writing we do accept during our meetings.
Importantly, with our strict guidelines of written pieces presented, we will NOT permit sexually explicit and or sexually abusive material, whether it be physically or mentally abusive. Neither do we permit any racially, politically or religiously provocative work.
So, just who is a writer? Well, anyone really.
We all possess certain creative abilities, it's simply a matter of unlocking any hidden creative ability in whatever form it takes, and setting it free. Every writer can relate a story on why they developed a love of writing, whether from childhood, or later in life.
There's no snobbery in writing either, (well, at least, there shouldn't be!). Everyone has something to offer in whatever literary genre they feel most at home with. And that's what our 'World Writers' Meetup group is all about.
We hold our friendly, encouraging meetings every fortnight, on Wednesday evenings from 6.00pm till 8.45pm, (alternate Thursday nights for Workshops), at the Home of World Writers. There are a few bus routes that service our metro location; and if you're driving in, there's plenty of free street parking close by.
Members are welcome to bring along snacks or drinks, we can provide coffee or tea as well.
Each meeting costs members just $5, with revenue used to cover the Meetup site charge, the balance being ploughed back into planned social events (i.e., Easter, Winter, Halloween, and Christmas parties.) Records of fees collected and subsequent dispersal are always available to members. We are a non-profit group.
We also have a very active and informative Facebook page packed with constantly updating and absorbing features to stimulate and enhance your writing process. You can visit our page and request to join our closed group by following this link:
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So, if you feel we're the kind of people you'd like to share your own worlds with, (members usually bring about 750 words to read out to other fellow writers during the meeting), then, we'd love to hear from you.
Very best wishes always,
Will Gadd
(Organiser)