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Finding Your Voice with Sue Lawson

Local Word Writers Festival 2025 - Writers Workshop

2025-08-23 11:00:00 2025-08-23 14:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Finding Your Voice with Sue Lawson Finding your voice requires the courage to try new techniques and experiment. Whatever your goal, this workshop will help you build confidence and allow you to write from your heart. Newcomb Library -

Saturday, August 23
11:00am - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-23 11:00:00 2025-08-23 14:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Finding Your Voice with Sue Lawson Finding your voice requires the courage to try new techniques and experiment. Whatever your goal, this workshop will help you build confidence and allow you to write from your heart. Newcomb Library -

Finding your voice requires the courage to try new techniques and experiment. Whatever your goal, this workshop will help you build confidence and allow you to write from your heart.

Writers are always encouraged to ‘find their own voice’, but like all aspects of writing, this is easier said than done. Finding your voice requires the courage to try new techniques and experiment.

Geelong author, Sue Lawson, will guide you through exercises and techniques that build your confidence and help you tap into your creative flow.

Whether your goal is to begin a journal, spruce up your newsletter, start a blog or publish a book, this workshop will strengthen your ‘writing’ muscle, build confidence and allow you to write from your heart.

Award-winning author Sue Lawson is passionate about encouraging people’s love of writing and reading. Her novels, including Pan’s Whisper and Freedom Ride, are recognized for the sensitive way they explore the exciting and heartbreaking complexities of adolescence. Sue collaborates with other writers, including Boonwurrung Elder, Aunty Fay Stweart Muir, to create books that explore and celebrate Australia’s First Nations’ people and their rich culture and history. A former teacher and journalist, Sue spent nearly 20 years in radio, working for both ABC and commercial stations. She currently writes full-time, runs workshops and author talks and facilitates literary interviews and festivals.

Up to 25 participants aged 16+. Suitable for writers of all skill levels.

$40* or $20* for Concession Card Holders (all cards accepted).

*Please note, you must be a Library Member to attend paid events at the Local Word Writers Festival. Membership is free and available immediately online - visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/services/join-library

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers.

For the full program of 14 events being held across the region, visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals |

TAGS: | recommended |

Newcomb Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0657

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Newcomb Library

Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0657

About the Library

Newcomb Library is a popular community gathering space and is situated within a busy shopping precinct. The branch features a range of services and facilities including public access PCs, free WiFi, zones for reading, study and working, and a large meeting room available for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and lifelong learning programs for adults are run throughout the year. 

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Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Listen to a book, sing songs and watch videos of real astronauts to learn fun facts about space. Plus, make an... more
Listen to a book, sing songs and watch videos of real astronauts to learn fun facts about space. Plus, make an awesome rocket ship to fly home. Recommended age: Preschool.

Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area
Be inspired by the Ancient World. Become an architect and make your own ancient landmarks in this hands-on LEGO®... more
Be inspired by the Ancient World. Become an architect and make your own ancient landmarks in this hands-on LEGO® session. Recommended age: 8-12

Thu, Jan 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session.... more
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended ages 5+

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Delve into the magic of colour through stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time. Discover how mixing... more
Delve into the magic of colour through stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time. Discover how mixing colours creates new colours with paint and imagination! Recommended age: Preschool

Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Expand your knowledge and creativity as you learn about unusual animals ? real and imagined! Take a quiz. Make,... more
Expand your knowledge and creativity as you learn about unusual animals ? real and imagined! Take a quiz. Make, decorate, and describe your own curious creature. Recommended age: 5-8.

Thu, Jan 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area
Learn about codes that were used before computers and are still in use today. Uncover the secret messages in the... more
Learn about codes that were used before computers and are still in use today. Uncover the secret messages in the codes we have provided and make your own to share. Recommended age 8-12.

Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Library + Mini-Golf = Our Mini Mini-Golf Session. Design your own mini mini-golf course in the library and become a... more
Library + Mini-Golf = Our Mini Mini-Golf Session. Design your own mini mini-golf course in the library and become a mini mini-golf star. Recommended ages 5+

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Jan 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Newcomb Meeting Room North
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding... more
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding skills while creating games, music and more. Recommended ages 8+.
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Thu, Feb 05, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Calling all artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art... more
Calling all artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5+

Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.