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The following writers all have one entry selected to appear in the print zine ZineWest 10.
Other entrants have been invited to present their work live at ZW Word which follows the official launch on Saturday 9th October. We will soon post details of the ZW10 launch at Connect Studios Parramatta (12:30 for 1pm) and the following event ZW Word at 3:50pm at Mars Hill Cafe.

G.J. Barbagallo E. Bartulovich A. Benjamin
L. Carmen L. Carswell E. Craggs
M. Cristescu K. Davis S. Duffy
N. Fairbairn F. Farid T. Farrugia
M.W. Jackson J. Hemsley L. Herrmann
I. Krueger P. O’Loughlin J. Patterson
P. Porteous E. Rule Liz Rule
Luke Rule K. Steele M. Sutton
D. Toohey G. Toseski E. Trimboli
P. Weerakoon W. Wiebelitz J. Wrightson

The ZineWest title was created for the NEW Writers’ Group Anthology in 2006. The following year we divided our publishing energy into two zines: our in-house anthology for NWG Inc members and a second zine for all new Western Sydney writers (which took over the title ZineWest).

Since the first ZW competition in 2006, many writers have entered over several years but we’ve found only one writer, E. (Jenny) Trimboli, who has been published in all editions including this year. The Editor has nominated Mrs Trimboli for an editors’ award. An additional editors’ award may also be announced at the launch on 9th October in addition to the awards and prizes nominated by the judge.

The New York Times recently published a list of words most frequently googled by its readers – check out the list and see how you go!
(I was reminded of this article when I found this year’s ZineWest entries sent me to google more than once).
Since the New York Times did not supply definitions, if you’re stumped try this page Currently Obssessed

Entries for ZineWest 10 are due 25th June, don’t forget to put in your entries. See post below to download your entry form or email the ZW editors.
Meanwhile, the committee advises members that NWG Inc’s Anthology’s publication and launch has been delayed by other commitments, however, we’ve had some great contributions and we’ll finalise the layout and print off our 2010 edition later in the year. A launch date will be advised.

Dear writers of Western Sydney!

The competition ZineWest is open for 2010, closing date for your entries is 25th June.
We are looking for short samples of your work: poetry, lyrics, stories, memoir, drama, comics or cartoons – any word-based genre we can publish in print. NWG Inc editors select around 30 entries to publish in the zine and prizes are awarded by the judge (Fiona Wright, HEAT Magazine, Giramondo Publishing). Our co-sponsor is the Writing and Society Research Group of the University of Western Sydney.

ENTRY IS FREE.
For more information please download the invitation and the submission form
or email NWG Inc Editors

ZW10 INVITATION PDF

ZW10 SUBMISSION FORM WORD DOC

Anthology 2010 is closing soon!
Don’t forget to send your entries to
nwginc@gmail.com
Due 31st March
More info and entry forms on our Publications Page

and then you can turn your imagination to something for ZineWest! which opens 31st March
new forms and guidelines will be on the website by then.

Parramatta Gathering:
Saturday 27th March 10 themes are Creativity and/or Communications – remember if you want to share your work it does not have to be on the suggested topics.

NEW Writers’ Group inc member Rowena Brown passed away on 13th February after a long struggle with cancer.
Rowena will be very much missed from among our gatherings. Her stories were always full of hope and promise, even when they dealt with difficult subjects.
A woman of great sensitivity and good humour, she always brought the sunshine with her.

Her funeral service will be attended by a committee member:
2pm on Wed 17th at West Pennant Hills Community Church, 41 Eaton Rd. West Pennant Hills.

NWG Inc poets Barbara Fern and Brian Bell joined with Lyn Leerson from FAW Parramatta and read poetry for Library Lovers Day at Parramatta Library.
Not surprisingly, one day after Valentine’s Day, the emphasis was on lurve and romance.
The lead artist was wonderful singer song-writer Luciano Mesiti who is a popular guest at Parramatta Library.
Luciano (far right) sang a combination of old favourites and his own songs ending with “Love is in the Air”.
Barbara (far left) read her story in sonnets about a bored toddler who lights upon a hidden family romance.
Brian (second right) entertained us with his dry humour on contemporary life.
Lyn (centre) read two love poems by FAW writer Danuta Unzeitig-Zakrzewska.
Sue Crawford (second left) introduced the poets.

Thank you Parramatta Library for the privilege of sharing our work in the community!

Firstly – all the best for the holidays folks!

2010 starting dates: Merrylands Library: 6th Feb :: Mars Hill Cafe: 13th Feb
Venue/time details

NEW Writers’ Group Inc Anthology 2010:
Over the summer weeks, why not write a scene, a poem, a memoir, a story on one of our two Anthology 2010 themes?
Themes: NIGHT/DAY TIME/PLACE
Editor: Carol amos
Open for entries 31st January – 31st March
Remember, space in the anthology is limited – we want works that will fit into two A5 zine pages (equivalent to one A4 page) in a normal font size eg Arial 12 with 2cm margins and room for the title and your name. And room for an illustration if you have one…

Who’s eligible to enter? NWG Inc financial members only.
(NB In 2009 we offered entry to non financial members for a $5 admin fee. There were so few gatherers wanting to submit work who were not members, we have decided to make it members only for 2010.)

NWG Inc Anthology 2010 Entry Form
NWG Inc Anthology 2010 Information Form

Carol Amos of NWG Inc with special guest, George Basha

Many thanks to the gatherers from Merrylands and Parramatta who helped the NWG Inc committee make this day a success.
Our workshops were full to over-flowing.
We wrote about Place with Fiona Wright (Editor, Giramondo Publishing) and discussed some of the finer points of poetry and prose – how we draw the reader into our world.
We got the lowdown on how to market that amazing film script skulking on our computer – plus insight into how George Basha (Writer/Actor/Co-Producer, The Combination) creates a script.
NEW Writers’ Group Inc writers read from their latest Anthology.

Special thanks to Hiba Soueid (Community Development Team Leader) and Pam Coleman (Councilor) from Holroyd City Council for their attendance and encouragement. Todd Williams (Cultural Officer) was a great assistant and mentor in our preparation.
HomeWord 09 was supported by a Community Assistance grant from Holroyd City Council.

Over 400 Haiku from 64 poets were submitted for Riverbeats Live 09.
Entries were numbered and names of writers removed.

We are delighted to announce the following awards:
* “Best Three Haiku by one Writer”
Judged by NWG Inc editors Sue Crawford, Glenn Anderson

Joint 1st Place: Nathalie Buckland and Quendryth Young (Book awards)
Joint 2nd Place: John Bird and Margaret Louise Grace (Certificates)
Commended: Roberta Beary, Lorin Ford, Mark Miller
Also on the shortlist were: Brian Bell, Liz Rule

* “Haiku that best captures the Spirit of Riverbeats”
Judged by Riverbeats Musical Director, Dale Barlow:
Gayle Barbagallo ($100)

For more details please go to our Haiku news page
For winning Haiku go to our Haiku Ezine Page