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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Challenge Open
DESCRIPTION:Ekphrastic Challenge #6 2026 is now open. Go to https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/competitions/ekphrastic-challenge/ for details. \n  \nPlease note that the challenge is to respond to a word (NADIR) rather than an image\, that there is a set word count of 182 words (excluding title) and that the challenge closes on 19 June 2026. \n  \n \nSubmissions close 25 January 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ekphrastic-challenge-open-2026-02-01-2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ekphrastic Challenge
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ekphrastic Challenge Moderator":MAILTO:ekphrastic@geelongwriters.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T100000
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UID:20526-1780394400-1780399800@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260604T100000
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UID:20527-1780567200-1780572600@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260609T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075254Z
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UID:20528-1780999200-1781004600@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075254Z
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UID:20529-1781172000-1781177400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T130000
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UID:20424-1781182800-1781190000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Belmont Page Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Page provides a supportive and nurturing environment for writers of all experience levels in all genres. \nSecond and fourth Thursdays of the month | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. \nSouth Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont \n$3.00 which includes tea and coffee. \nPlease book beforehand: Contact Claudia Collins for further details and bookings – claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/belmont-page-writing-group/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:South Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Collins":MAILTO:claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075255Z
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UID:20530-1781604000-1781609400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260618T100000
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UID:20531-1781776800-1781782200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T123000
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CREATED:20251218T081611Z
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UID:20745-1782037800-1782045000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Dome Poets (Fully Subscribed)
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant group of new\, emerging\, and published poets is fully subscribed. Interested poets are advised to join Ponds Poets instead.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/dome-poets/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Macaulay":MAILTO:banjo3223@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20251218T081251Z
CREATED:20251218T075822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T081251Z
UID:20681-1782050400-1782057600@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Ponds Poets
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant new group welcomes beginning\, emerging and published poets. Attendees are asked to bring a selection of their works for creative discussion and feedback.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ponds-poets/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Waurn Ponds Library\, 230 Pioneer Road\, Grovedale\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075256Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075256Z
UID:20532-1782208800-1782214200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T114705Z
CREATED:20251214T022059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T114705Z
UID:19491-1782324000-1782333000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Members Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/members-night-2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Industry 26 Cafe\, 26 Pakington Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Members Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075301Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
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UID:20533-1782381600-1782387000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20251218T044345Z
CREATED:20251218T043357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T044345Z
UID:20425-1782392400-1782399600@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Belmont Page Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Page provides a supportive and nurturing environment for writers of all experience levels in all genres. \nSecond and fourth Thursdays of the month | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. \nSouth Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont \n$3.00 which includes tea and coffee. \nPlease book beforehand: Contact Claudia Collins for further details and bookings – claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/belmont-page-writing-group/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:South Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Collins":MAILTO:claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T150000
DTSTAMP:20251214T045155Z
CREATED:20251214T045155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T045155Z
UID:19605-1782471600-1782486000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:The Courthouse Writers' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:About\nA space for writers to meet\, write and workshop their work. Be inspired by this quirky venue to write in an interesting environment away from home. Take the opportunity to share work/ideas with other writers and learn of/create local writing activities. \n\nFee $5 cash/visit. This goes towards museum running costs (power etc)\nBYO coffee/lunch. Instant coffee/tea bags available. Café Zoo two doors away\nCasual meeting/discussion/writing space in the main courtroom\nQuiet Writing Room available suitable for up to five or six at a time\nA prompt may be provided for those who like a challenge…to be workshopped with others at 2:00 pm
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/the-courthouse-writers-retreat/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Courthouse Museum Writers’ Retreat\, 11 High Street\, Drysdale\, VIC\, 3222\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Macaulay":MAILTO:banjo3223@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260628T163000
DTSTAMP:20251218T080924Z
CREATED:20251218T080720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T080924Z
UID:20710-1782655200-1782664200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Writing History
DESCRIPTION:Each meeting features a presentation or focused discussion on an aspect of history writing or research followed by sharing and workshopping members’ writing.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/writing-history/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Waurn Ponds Library\, 230 Pioneer Road\, Grovedale\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Pelletier":MAILTO:rhonpell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260630T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075302Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075302Z
UID:20534-1782813600-1782819000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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