Society of Women Writers Victoria

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Society of Women Writers Victoria The Society is a network linking professional and novice women authors, poets, journalists and general writers across Australia.

We meet last Friday of each month either at Ross House, 246-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000 or Library at the Dock 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008 11am-2pm. Please contact the Society for dates. The society provides monthly newsletter, specialist speakers, postal/residential workshops, publication of work, book launches, competitions and awards, biennial literary seminar.

Pictures by Meryl Tobin from the launch of Sparx 11.
17/10/2026

Pictures by Meryl Tobin from the launch of Sparx 11.

Home from the launch of Sparx 11. Flowers courtesy of member Meryl Tobin.We were entertained with readings from the anth...
17/10/2026

Home from the launch of Sparx 11. Flowers courtesy of member Meryl Tobin.

We were entertained with readings from the anthology by the contributors. Ww heard poetry, memoir, fiction, family history and non-fiction giving a good indication of the contents within. Copies will be on sale at out next in-person meeting in November and are aviailable to order via our website.

Commiserations to member, Kat, who wasn't able to make the meeting owing to fracturing her ankle the day before. Get well soon. We also missed some of our other members who unable to attend and hope to see you soon.

October 2026 Monthly meeting.All welcome for a cash door fee of $5.00 Join us on Friday 16th September 11.00am Hayden Ra...
09/10/2026

October 2026 Monthly meeting.
All welcome for a cash door fee of $5.00

Join us on Friday 16th September 11.00am
Hayden Raysmith Room, Ross House, 247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000.

Join us for the launch of our anthology Sparx 11.
Sparx 11 comprises a collection of work from our members; short stories; poetry; memoir and non-fiction.

Each contributor receives a complimentary copy but additional copies will be available to purchase at the special launch price of $20.00 on the day. Cash or by mobile bank transfer.

We will hear extracts from the anthology read by contributors with some insights into the inspiration of the pieces.
We will have plenty to time for socialising over a shared lunch for which we ask attendees to bring along something to share.

Today I am camped in my caravan at lake Mulwala and fellow member Barbara Verity dropped in for a chat. Now Barbara live...
08/10/2026

Today I am camped in my caravan at lake Mulwala and fellow member Barbara Verity dropped in for a chat. Now Barbara lives 86k away in NSW and said it’s not far and she was coming to Yarrawonga anyway. One of the friends I have made as member of the Society. We always catch up if I’m out that her way.

A box arrived and inside it is....
03/10/2026

A box arrived and inside it is....

Thursday 1st October at 7.00pm.Via ZoomMembers: FreeNon-members: $15.00Join us to meet author Liz Filleul and her recent...
23/09/2026

Thursday 1st October at 7.00pm.
Via Zoom
Members: Free
Non-members: $15.00

Join us to meet author Liz Filleul and her recently-published historical short story collection, Sentenced Beyond the Seas.
Hear about Liz’s writing career and her path to publication.

Details and tickets: https://www.swwvic.org.au/event/liz-filleul-author-talk/

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Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

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