Finesse Your Editing Skills and GCWA AGM

GCWA Annual General Meeting Members and visitors are welcome to attend the GCWA Annual General Meeting where will thank and farewell the current committee and install the new committee. Workshop: Finesse Your Editing Skills with Show vs Tell - Bringing Your Story to Life Show vs Tell – Bringing Your Story to Life A one-hour practical workshop for anyone who tells stories on the page - fiction, memoir, nonfiction or anything in between. One of the most common pieces of writing advice is 'show don't tell' - but what does it actually mean, and how do you use it in your own writing? In this friendly, hands-on workshop, editor and writing coach Jackie Washington explains it simply and clearly, with time to try it out together. Examples will be provided, but feel free to bring a page of your own work if you'd like to use it. Saturday 19th September | 12:30–3:30pm | Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Gold Coast | $9 members ($10 at the door) / $14 non-members ($15 at the door) What You'll Get • A clear understanding of showing and telling - and when to use each one • Simple techniques to help your reader feel your story rather than just read it • Practical tools to strengthen your writing Who This Is For • Beginner writers wanting to learn more • Fiction and nonfiction writers • Emerging writers expanding the tools and tricks to improve your writing What's Included • Guest speaker talk • Networking and discussion • Guided workshop About the Speaker Jackie Washington is an editor with more than 20 years' experience in fiction and nonfiction. She enjoys working closely with writers to shape their words into clear, meaningful stories, and has a particular interest in helping emerging authors gain confidence in their voice. Jackie takes on selected freelance projects and is currently developing a suite of editing resources designed to help writers self-edit with clarity and confidence. She joined the Gold Coast Writers' Association to stay connected to the local writing scene and contribute to a creative community she is proud to be part of. GET TICKETS NOW! Limited spots available. Members and visitors are all welcome. Click here for more information on GCWA membership. Tickets will also be available at the door. EFTPOS payments are preferred. ORDER OF EVENTS • 12:00 Arrive and register • 12:30 Announcements & Member News • 12:45 Annual General Meeting • 13:45 Afternoon Tea & Networking Break • 14:15 Workshop Presenter: Jackie Washington - Finesse Your Editing Skills with Show vs Tell - Bringing Your Story to Life • 15:30 Close ABOUT GCWA The Gold Coast Writers’ Association is a not-for-profit association. Our mission is to encourage and support writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience to grow, learn, and excel in their craft. Our events offer the opportunity to connect and share with like-minded people in a relaxed environment. Guest speakers are invited from all genres of writing. Speakers are encouraged to share information about their writing life, discuss their techniques, and sell their books. We encourage guest speakers to include a mini-workshop for members during their presentation. Workshops are held at each event. These workshops provide informal opportunities for members and visitors to enjoy hands-on writing, listening, and reading activities in small groups. Membership offers the additional advantages of being able to sell your books at our Saturday events, attending our member-only critique groups, and much more. Follow the Gold Coast Writers’ Association Facebook page for more information. If you have any queries, please email [email protected]