The Writer’s Space Writing Group - St Marys
A free, 6-week writing program for writers with disability, meeting on Fridays at St Marys Library.
Registrations will close when places have been filled
Dates: Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm, 24 April - 29 May 2026
Venue: St Marys Library, 207-209 Queen St, St Marys NSW 2760
Places: 12 places are available
Who should apply: This program welcomes writers with disability at all levels of experience, working in any genre
Facilitated by psychotherapist and emerging writer Shannon Anima, each session of this free writing course will focus on a different theme – from idea generation to developing compelling characters.
Using writing prompts and exercises, we’ll spend time writing in a fun and supportive environment. We will also chat about the writing life, including submitting work for publication and how to stay motivated!
In the final week, there will be a special Q&A session with a guest writer.
Places are limited to 12 participants.
TESTIMONIALS
“The facilitators were incredibly kind and made every attempt for participants to feel welcome and comfortable.
I valued the time dedicated to writing. The sense of common endeavour helped me focus and make progress with some ideas.””
“It has helped me to feel more connected to the writing community. It was very informative and inspiring. Thanks for funding and for organising this.”
ABOUT SHANNON ANIMA
Shannon Anima is a psychotherapist and emerging writer. Recent accolades include a Varuna Flagship Fellowship, Varuna Writers Space Fellowship, WestWords Writer-in-Residence, WestWords-Varuna Residency, Dentro la Terra Residency Italy, Ireland Writers’ Residency; shortlist the Deborah Cass Award, the Tasmanian Women’s Fiction Prize, and a Mascara Varuna Residency; longlist the Spark Hardie Grant prize. She has published short stories in Australia and Canada.
This program is generously supported by Penrith City Council, Create NSW and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
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