Support Groups

The Gold Coast Writers’ Support Groups were established in 1995. The aim was to provide a service to members specifically catering to their writing needs. These groups assist in creative style, artistic voice, positive critique, encouragement and more.

Spaces are limited and it is necessary to be a member and to book with the support group coordinator.

All Genres Group

Incorporates Crime, Life Writing and Non-Fiction

When:  First Saturday each month

Where:  Community Room, Pacific Fair

Contact:  Dianne Baker

Phone: 07 5538 3568

Non-Fiction Group

Commencing in October 2011

Contact:  Jeannie Barker

Phone: 0414 698 343

Southern Short Stories Group

For GCWA members living on the south end of the Gold Coast or northern NSW (membership limited to 10).

When:  The second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 9.30 am

Contact:  Joan Songaila

Website: southernshortstorywriters.blogspot.com

The Ten Penners – Adults Writing for Chldren

Visitors / members welcome. Bookings are preferred. Contact Marion to attend.

When:  First Saturday each month

Time:  9:30 am – 11:30 pm

Where:  Broadbeach Library or a cafe – phone to check the venue

Contact:  Marion Martineer

Phone:  0416 027 016

Email:  martineer@bigpond.com

Writers’ Force (Young Writers)

Visitors / members welcome. Contact Marion to attend.

When:  Third Thursday each month

Time:  5:30pm – 6:30pm

Where:  Meeting room at Robina Library (the back room)

Contact:  Marion Martineer

Phone:  0416 027 016

Email:  martineer@bigpond.com