The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch is putting the last call out for budding writers to submit their stories to a writing workshop this weekend.
The Power Writing Workshop, which was funded through the NSW Women’s Week Grant, will be facilitated by local author and writing teacher, Adrienne Ferreira.
Branch president, Jane Bowtell, said she was a proud member of the Woy Woy Wordsmiths.
She said her writing group has been gathering during the past three years to share their stories and encourage each other’s creative expression.
“We all love writing, and it’s uplifting to spend time with other women in a supportive space to reflect on your experiences, celebrate your achievements and bring your voice to the page,” Bowtell said.
“It’s a powerful thing to see your words in print.
“We will accept all stories, even if it’s one you’ve never felt brave enough to share before: the Wordsmiths will listen.
“So, raise your voice, tap into your power and tell your story — just keep it under 500 words.”
In an effort to include more voices in their activity, the Wordsmiths have invited all women on the Peninsula who feel they have a story to tell — whether anonymously or not — to submit it alongside their own stories written during Women’s Week, which will be published on the Bravewords website.
Deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 13.
If you are a local woman with a one-page story to share, please email it to Jane at woywoycwa@gmail.com.
For more details about these workshops, visit www.bravewords.com.au/centralcoastwrites
Maisy Rae