Bundaberg Writers' Club

The excitement of Writefest has awoken from its annual slumber revealing a smorgasbord of classes that will feed the writer within. As usual one cannot attend them all, not yet anyway.

The organisers have once again assembled a range of people with many different backgrounds in the arts of writing or publishing. All of whom are available at Writefest to feed the mind with the nourishment of their experience.

Another year is almost at an end once again and the Anderson Clan wishes all members a safe and merry festive season!

Ironically it was Christmas night 2008 that I first put pen to paper and began the exciting journey of writing my first manuscript. A decision that opened up a whole new world that led me down a very interesting path of discovery, making me leave my own odd comfort zone to meet new people. To exercise that creative part of the brain we use to create the writing works we treasure so much.

Thank you to all those members who helped with the critique of the first piece of writing I submitted at the recent June meeting. The feedback was very useful and it was great to meet more members of the club.
Yes being a new member and author means I will ask a lot of questions and email everyone who gives me theirs. Frankly I learn more and more everyday about publishing, editing and genre fiction thanks to the people I have met since joining the club and Writefest.

Just like to say that WriteFest was a true eye opener and very educational for a first time author. Only wish I was able to attend all the seminars, also as Sandy asked, perhaps some speakers in the fanatsy/ sci fi next year in the genre as there appeared to be a growing interest in this area.

Also as a new member of the Bundy Writers I look forward to meeting more of you when I am able to travel to Bundaberg for the monthly meetings. Also once the second book's first draft is completed perhaps help with some serious editing and critiquing once my self confidence is ready for it.