Local libraries will host a series of free writing workshops this month as part of Central Coast Writes, a community project which develops true stories from local writers and connects them with emerging artists to illustrate.
Presented by Adrienne Ferreira of Bravewords, and supported by Central Coast Council and 5 Lands Artists Collective, Central Coast Writes is cultivating a stronger writing community on the Coast by encouraging more people to build writing skills, form writing groups, and connect across the generations through storytelling.
Erina resident Faye Kepper was nervous when she first signed up for Central Coast Writes last year, but from the first workshop she was delighted to discover her creative capabilities.
Since then, her writing has gone from strength to strength.
“Coming together with like-minded local residents, making new friends and sharing skills I didn’t know I was capable of — I have achieved so much and it has given my life a new sense of value and enjoyment,” she said.
“Adrienne has given me the confidence to write from my heart; a whole new world has opened up to me.
“Some of us have gone on to form our own writing groups and taken part in other Bravewords classes to work on longer pieces.
“My goal is to leave my family some stories from my most fortunate life.”
The first life writing workshop will be held on Monday, March 13, at Tuggerah Library, followed by the Erina Centre on Wednesday, March 15, and Woy Woy Library on Friday, March 17.
To register for a workshop and discover more about Central Coast Writes, visit bravewords.com.au
Source: Media release, Feb 27, 2023, Bravewords