For writers unable to attend meetings because of distance or disability, there is the Isolated Writers’ Regional (conducted by correspondence), which provides support, advice, assistance and a chance to contact and commune with fellow writers.
The FAW NSW State Office is proactive in reaching out across the state of New South Wales to assist writers in many ways. If you, as an Isolated Writer or a Regional would like some information, assistance or a visit from your State Council, please advise the State Office.
Round Robin Critiques
It really helps to have your work read by others and it can be difficult for Isolated Writers to receive unbiased comment on their work. The Round Robin service offers just this opportunity. It’s an easy to access, swap-critique network, where Isolated Writers simply post their work to a central point (see below), from which it is forwarded in turn to similar writers for their impressions and comments. The comments of others are valuable to you, just as yours are valuable to them. Even inexperienced writers have an opinion, and can spot small errors or points that may make a difference to your story, poem or article. All it costs is the postage to mail your manuscript and have it returned, plus sending the work of others on to the next reader on the list provided.
Getting started is easy. Read the Isolated Writers information printed in every issue of Writers Voice, follow the guidelines, and get ready for friendly, helpful advice on your writing.
Membership Applications to the Records Assistant:
Chris Looker
153 Red Hill Road
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Annual Affiliation Fees for Isolated Writers:
- Due 1 January each year
- $33.00 for people located in Australia
- $40.00 for overseas members
- $15 Youth membership for Under-18s
Members’ Achievements for publication:
The Editor, Writers Voice
65 Barbara Boulevard, Seven Hills NSW 2147
Email: wveditor@dri-print.net.au
Round Robin (members' critique service):
Margot Shugg
Round Robin Convenor
91 Coachwood Crescent
Bradbury NSW 2560
Phone: (02) 4626 2424
Email: margotshugg@aapt.net.au