A Werribee local is trying to help women across Wyndham hone their writing skills and harness the power of the written word.
The Wyndham Vale Women’s Writers Group will commence on Tuesday, February 4 and will meet every second Tuesday between 10am and noon.
Western Union Writers member Jo Saunders first started the group in 2017 and ran it for two years. Acknowledging that there are already several face-to-face and online writing groups in Wyndham, Ms Saunders said there are none specifically for women.
“I want to give women the chance to express themselves in writing which they may not be able to do otherwise,” she said.
Sessions will begin with a 10-minute writing exercise called ‘Stream of Consciousness,’ which allows participants to write freely without stopping to edit their thoughts.
A subject is always given to prompt the writer’s imagination, and optional homework tasks are available to those who want to practise outside of meetings.
Women will be encouraged to enter their works into competitions or attempt to have them published, if that is something they are interested in.
“It is rewarding to see people begin to gain confidence through writing,” Ms Saunders said.
Open to women of any age, affiliation or writing experience, the group will endeavour to create a safe space for women to reap the benefits of putting pen to paper.
“You can work through problems by writing about them in story form, or discussion with other women,” Ms Saunders said.
“Everyone has a story to tell.”
Those interested can reach Ms Saunders on 0435 569 477.
Jaidyn Kennedy
