The topic for our regular meeting on Monday 24th April at 1.30 pm is ‘Failure’ – the brief – ‘Write about a failure you’ve experienced – from the commonplace to the catastrophic’ – in 500 words.
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Our optional café catch up meeting at the Northo was well attended, with seven participants gathering on Labour Day to share contributions including Pat’s stories on the theme ‘Shut Up’; a timely and fascinating article Shirley found on the many uses of the word ‘up’; Joy’s story on the alternative topic ‘I Broke It’; and readings from some cleverly written ‘100 word novels’ published in in a recent ‘Monthly’. Bev explained that it is best to keep our regular topic stories until they are shared in class, though they can always be shared at the café catch up afterwards if we are unable to present them on the nominated day. By the time the next newsletter comes out our stories on our March topic, ‘Stock and Land’, will have been shared.
The topic for our regular meeting on Monday 24th April at 1.30 pm is ‘Failure’ – the brief – ‘Write about a failure you’ve experienced – from the commonplace to the catastrophic’ – in 500 words. Comments are closed.
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'As Time Goes By' - Memoir WritingA memoir captures a meaningful slice of life—a memory, a lesson, or an experience that stands out.
In our sessions, members come together to share short, reflective stories (up to 500 words)* inspired by a new theme each month. As Time Goes By is not a writing skills class, nor is it about creating a full autobiography. It’s a space for those who want to record the stories that future generations might never think to ask about—a place to remember and share treasured moments in a welcoming, supportive environment with others who are also telling their stories. *Sometimes terms used in 'As Time Goes By/ stories are those used in previous, less compassionate days. If As Time Goes By members use terms used then, they may well have fallen out of use today. As a consequence, there is no intention to hurt or harm. They are merely recollections informed by the past.
Convenors & Contact detailsBeverley Lee
0478 607 838 Graham Jensen
0447 680 960 Anne Stewart
0412 886 122 Meeting Times3rd Monday 2 - 4 pm
U3A Meeting Room 2026 TopicsResources'The Good Features of Memoir Writing' - ChatGPT/OpenAI - October 2023
'Tips for Writing your 500 Words Story' (ABC Open)
Writing a story in 500 words - approaching the topics 'Failure' and 'Heart Break' (ABC Open)
LinksAustralian Writers' Centre
Victorian Writers' Centre - Writers' Victoria Wheeler Centre The Memoir Writing Club - On Line Courses Past topics
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