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Discovery Writers


Who we are

Discovery Writers enjoy the written word, sharing insights, humour and drama through stories, memoirs and poems.


What we do

We meet on the last Tuesday of each month (not January) to read and discuss our current works. Each year we choose a writing theme and upskill our knowledge through workshops. Discovery Writers welcomes all who enjoy writing to come and share in our friendship afternoons.


Meetings - Where and When

Miles Franklin room, Hurstville Library, Dora St, Hurstville

1.00 - 3.00pm, last Tuesday of the month (except January and December)


But wait ... there's more ...


Our 2026 Theme is 'Frankly We're Writers'


Topics for Writing:


Mar:Objects, Tomorrow

Apr:Insight, Love

May:Someone, Humour

Jun:River, Sound

Jul:Attraction, Honesty

Aug:Favourites, Revenge

Sep:Obstacles, Action

Oct:Disappointment, Yesterday

Nov:Rejection, Creative


Our 2026 theme is inspired by the location of our monthly meetings - in the Miles Franklin room of Hurstville Library. During our workshop afternoons we will also explore the world of language, discussing, among other concepts, Pathetic Fallacy and Imagery.


Monthly topics are not mandatory - but simply descriptive inspiration starters.


If you would like to join us, please contact us via email.



award

Community Group Award

Discovery Writers are the recipients of a 2025 Community Group Award - for outstanding services to the St George Community.

Presented by the Premier, Chris Minns, MP, Member for Kogarah, the award honours our committment to providing support for local writers.
It recognises the work behind-the-scenes to keep the art of writing alive and inspiring.


If you have always wanted to write, now is a great time to start. Come along and meet our outstanding writers.


Current projects

Personal projects, haiku to novel.

For 2026 'A Writing Competition'.


Any questions? Email us: click to send


Disclaimer

Copyright of the material on this site remains with the author of each text.
No part of this website may be copied, except with permission of the author.


Acknowledgement

Discovery Writers also express our appreciation for support under the Library Programs of Georges River Libraries.

Next meetings

Date: Last Tuesday of the month (not Jan)

Place: Hurstville Library

Time: 1.00 - 3.00pm

Business meeting as required


Contact

Facilitator

Margaret R

email: click to send


Useful Links

The Compulsive Reader

Poetry NZ


Anthologies

The 2023 Anthology: 'Word Play'

Winning entries from the 2023 Writing Competition

Available now: $10 incl post.

Please email for details.





The 2023 Anthology: Word Play

The 2021 Anthology: VOCAL

The 2020 Anthology: Journey: Going Forward, Going Back

The 2019 Anthology: Dreams & Scenes

The 2018 Anthology: Eat Our Words

The 2017 Anthology: Short Cuts: All Things Small and Great.

The 2016 Anthology: Memoir Magic

For details please see our prose page.


Podcasts/Links