Uncategorized – Geelong Writers

27 Apr 2026

Ekphrastic Challenge #4 2026

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Attribution: Image by Ray_Shrewsberry from Pixabay Publication of Responses A big thank you to all the writers who took up the challenge of Ekphrastic Challenge #4 2026. Entries closed on Saturday, 25 April, 2026. Participants embraced the challenge with gusto and provided a … Continued

1 Mar 2026

Seminar: Self-Publishing = DIY?

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The History Writing Group are hosting a seminar presentation on Sunday, 22 March 2026. Presenter Profile Dr. Mohjo Ghafouri holds a PhD in Water Science. He earned a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education(Teaching and Learning) from Deakin University, where he … Continued

28 Feb 2026

Ekphrastic Challenge #2 2026

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Attribution: Image by Couleur from Pixabay. Publication of Responses A big thank you to all the writers who took up the challenge of Ekphrastic Challenge #2 2026. Entries closed on Sunday, 25 February, 2026. Again, we received a wonderful range of imaginative, thought-provoking … Continued

18 Dec 2025

Launch of 2025 General Anthology

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ECLECTIC WORDS LAUNCHED LAST NIGHT Our 2025 General Anthology (Eclectic Words) was launched at our Festive Season Celebration on 17 December 2025. The anthology highlights the talents of Victorian writers from the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions. Limited copies … Continued

3 May 2025

Ekphrastic Challenge #4 May 2025, ‘Entanglement’

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Responses to the Geelong Writers Ekphrastic Challenge #4 Entanglement (image by Jenny Funston) We invited everyone – members and non-members alike – to respond to the Entanglement image and we publish the best entries below, for your … Continued

24 Mar 2025

Ekphrastic Challenge #3 April 2025 ‘Professor Lewis’

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Responses to the Geelong Writers Ekphrastic Challenge #3 We invited everyone – members and non-members alike – to respond to our Professor Lewis image and we publish the best entries below, for your enjoyment. We thank all … Continued

29 Sep 2024

October 2024 Ekphrastic Challenge #9 ‘Raw Sunset’ – Tom Adair

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‘Raw Sunset’ – Tom Adair Congratulations to those who submitted to the Geelong Writers ninth Ekphrastic Challenge for 2024. The image ‘Raw Sunset’ (by Tom Adair) provided a prompt for broad-ranging responses, all with a … Continued

2 Jul 2024

Ekphrastic Challenge #5 2024 ‘Remember’

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This month we showcase the creative talents of the following 12 writers who submitted their responses (in up to 300 words) to Wendy Ratawa’s Remember. Congratulations to: Geoffrey Gaskill | Pauline Rimmer | Julie Rysdale | Catherine … Continued

30 Jun 2024

Geelong Writers Prize 2024 – Shortlisted 1

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Godelpus Paul Bucci Johnno pulls up outside Gracie Lawrence’s place, toots his horn and waits. He’s a couple of minutes early, doesn’t have another job for about twenty minutes so isn’t in any hurry. Gracie was just going up the … Continued

30 Jun 2024

Geelong Writers Prize 2024 – Shortlisted 3

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Hey Ho, Here We Go Again Paul Bucci Yeah well sometimes when you get up in the morning you really can’t be fucked going to work so you ring in to tell them you’ve got a cold or something and … Continued