I love the new format of our newsletter. I particularly like to go through the Featured Members section as it such a good way to to get to know members. We have a large membership and it is difficult to get to speak to every one and even more difficult to remember names.
Thank you for the hard work you and Jeannie have put into the Newsletter. I’ve been a long-standing member of GCWA, and belong to several writing groups and have access to many newsletters, but yours is by far the best I’ve seen.
Hazel Barker
Feedback on Phyllis McDuff Workshop
Your workshop on Writing Memoirs was not only inspirational but also practical, with many down-to-earth tips for organising material and writing an effective, readable and marketable autobiography.
You gave us a simple method to select the most exciting parts of our lives and organise them into a manageable whole.
Your presentation style was easy to listen to, easy to follow and easy to understand, and you gave us time to ask questions that you answered fully. You also set an example in how to present a book to an audience, both in your manner of speaking and your personal presentation. I have taken away much from your workshop that I will be able to apply in my future writing and publishing.
J. S.
Feedback on Phyllis McDuff Workshop
Thank you for the wonderful workshop you facilitated for the Gold Coast Writer Group.
Your way of systemising information was particularly helpful. Phyllis, I also appreciated the generous way you offered to help people individually and the assistance you gave me.
H.S.
One of the things that drew me into GCWA was the friendly professionalism with which the group is run. Amongst other things, I think the web site and the newsletter are both excellent, gold star credits to those who manage them, and to our group as a whole. And the monthly meetings–I really look forward to attending. They are well-organised, welcoming, interesting, informative–and always quieten the rumblings of a cranky tummy!
D.M.
Feedback on Children’s Writing Competition 2008
Thank you for sending an award and prize for me today. Please allow me to attempt your writing competition next year again. I do believe that creative writing is a wonderful thing for everyone to learn. Thank you once again for my nomination.
Masaichiro Oi
Feedback on Children’s Writing Competition 2008
This is just a quick letter of thanks and appreciation for the Children’s Competition you hold every year. I have entered it often and just recently placed 2nd and 3rd in the 14-17 group. This competition is a fantastic way to build young writers and give them an extra boost. You’re doing a fantastic job.
Lauren Turner
Feedback on Karl Farren Workshop on Songwriting – May 2008
An adventurous and enjoyable day to expand the mind on different ways of writing lyrics, music and rhythm. Karl kept the workshop moving, with fun and interesting activities to expand our imaginations, and many examples he played himself and from CD’s. An exciting and creative day.
Joan
I really enjoyed the Literary Luncheon. Everything about the day was fantastic. Great venue, great guests, interesting and entertaining guest speaker. I had the feeling he could have talked for a couple of hours easily! I really enjoyed talking with the author on our table, Marianne de Pierres (also known as Marianne Delacourt). She was extremely open and friendly and gave all the writers some good advice.
Anyway, can't wait for next year. The Committee did an awesome job (as always).
Kate Russell