Isolated Writers
For writers unable to attend meetings because of distance or disability, there is the Isolated Writers’ Branch (conducted by correspondence), which provides support, advice, assistance and a chance to contact and commune with fellow writers.
We have a
blog
for our Isolated Writers to take advantage of the internet to enhance
communication between each other.
Also the Fellowship has a Facebook page that provides up-to-date information for writers.
The FAW NSW State Office is proactive in reaching out across the state of New South Wales, Australia and indeed overseas to assist writers in many ways.
If you, as an Isolated Writer or a Branch would like some information, assistance or a visit from your State Council, please advise the State Office.
Inexperienced and emerging writers are offered free mentoring by more experienced writers.
From time to time, the Isolated Writers’ Branch holds in-house competitions. Isolated Writers enjoy fellowship with their “sister” Branch, FAWNS (North Shore).
Annual Affiliation Fees for Isolated Writers: Due 1 January each year $40.00 for people located in Australia $45.00 for overseas members $20 Youth membership for Under-18s. Cheques or money orders should be payable to the 'Fellowship of Aust Writers'.
Getting started is easy. Fill in the form (click here to download) and send it with your fees to the State Treasurer at PO Box 488, Rozelle, NSW 2039, or contact the Membership Secretary for more information and get ready for friendly, helpful advice on your writing.
Members’ Achievements for publication: The Editor, Writers Voice 65 Barbara Boulevard, Seven Hills NSW 2147 Email: wveditor@dri-print.net.au
Round Robin
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 services offer this opportunity. Members can choose the postal option with a quarterly turnaround or the electronic Round Robin (known as ERR) which offers a monthly exchange of manuscripts. Writers forward their work to a central point (see below) for dissemination to participating members. In this way, you will benefit from their comments and reviews after they read your manuscript/s. Others’ comments are invaluable, as yours are to them. Even the most inexperienced writer will have an opinion and might spot something you have missed in your short story, verse, article or play. All it costs (if you are using the postal Round Robin) 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.
Once you become a member of the Isolated Writers’ Branch, you are encouraged to take advantage of the Round Robins.
The postal Round Robin is coordinated by: Margot Shugg Postal Round Robin Convenor 91 Coachwood Crescent BRADBURY NSW 2560
The electronic Round Robin is coordinated by: Brian Armour Email: isolatedwriters.err@gmail.com
