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Writing on the Edge ...

Sat, 08 May

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Esperance

Facilitator Megan Warren will explore the Readers and Writers Esperance 2021 theme of 'Living on the Edge’.

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Writing on the Edge ...
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08 May 2021, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Esperance, 67 Dempster St, Esperance WA 6450, Australia

About the Event

Come along to this workshop where Megan Warren will facilitate a series of writing prompts to explore the theme for the Readers and Writers Esperance 2021 program of 'Living on the Edge’.

The prompts are designed to encourage your writing on the theme, providing an opportunity to share your ideas and your work. Bring along your own journal, lap top or other writing tools. Tea, coffee & snacks provided

This workshop is provided free to the community thanks to the generosigin to the volunteer facilitator and to funding support from the Shire of Esperance and Lotterywest, however if you are able to make a donation your contribution will assist us to cover additional costs associated with the Readers & Writers Esperance 2021 program. Donations can be made in cash at the event or directly by EFT (BSB: 036-150 ACCOUNT: 283565). All donations over $2 are tax deductible. If you make an EFT deposit please include your name in the reference and email us if you would like a receipt.

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