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About admin

Member of SWWQ for many years and in 2017 was elected President.

A Woman Writer in Disguise – MK Hume

Marilyn Hume is  one of the many women writers who has chosen to disguise their gender by changing their name, or in fact hiding it.  By writing as M K Hume, she has received greater success than she believes she would … Continue reading

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PNG welcomes Mary Mennis

SWWQ Member Mary Mennis left Brisbane yesterday (October 31st) on the Pacific Aria. with her husband Brian.   They will go to PNG; Alotoau where there is a Canoe Festival and the opening of a Museum.  Then they will go on … Continue reading

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Dr Clare Wright – The Alice Winner

The 2016 Alice Award Winner announced in Launceston in August is Dr Clare Wright.  Until this week I had not done any research on the winner,  I feel sad that it has taken me so long to find out about … Continue reading

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Our Critiquing Projects

The Value of Critiquing Critiquing is an important benefit of being in a group of writers. One of the most popular benefits of membership with SWWQ is the Postal Magazines. There are several of these “magazines” under the guidance of … Continue reading

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What is the Difference between Critiquing and Criticism?

Thanks to Dr Google, I found this explanation on the difference between Criticism and Critiquing on a website.  Visit here for the full story. In writing, we speak of Critiquing. What is it? Critiquing versus Criticism One of the things … Continue reading

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Bribie Island Retreat for Members

Each year, SWWQ has held a retreat at Congeau House, Bongaree, Bribie Island.  It is on this week and members will be arriving from tomorrow (October 19th), though most will be there on the Saturday and Sunday. Bribie Island is one … Continue reading

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