| The Gold Coast Writers' Association is a not-for-profit organisation. Our mission is to encourage and support writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience, to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. We meet each 3rd Saturday of the month at the Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Christine Avenue. Our website has all the details. |
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| This newsletter is a special, second edition for July. |
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Our July meeting was fantastic despite the extended restrictions, with more than 40 writers attending including some new faces.
Roxanne Paynter was a wonderful replacement as advertised speaker, Peter Watt, was unable to cross the border due to COVID restrictions. Her story of how she came to writing was inspiring and her publishing story was a cautionary tale in parts. Read more here...
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GCWA's own Social Media Manager, Kate Kelsen presented a workshop titled "Your Online Author Presence."
Kate's talk helped to demystify some of the social media platforms out there and gave us invaluable insights into using them to help promote our author career. Read more here...
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| Paula Duggan from Sisters in Crime joined us to let us know about the Scarlett Stiletto Short Story Competition. Sisters in Crime’s 28th Scarlet Stiletto Awards for best short crime and mystery stories is offering record $11,910 in prizes this year. Entries close on 31 August – and it’s worth firing up the laptop (or sharpening the pencil). See their website for more details. |
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Our 2021 AGM is fast approaching. The committee can always use new members and there are some vacancies.
Members can find the details and Nomination Forms HERE
Printed copies will be available at the August meeting on 21 August, 2021. More details HERE
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| | | | | | The 28th Annual Women’s crime and mystery short story competition. For more information click here |
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