Welcome to Mansfield Readers and Writers!
Mansfield Readers and Writers celebrates storytelling in all its forms. We run, support and promote events for readers and writers. We are in Mansfield, in North East Victoria, on Taungurung Country.
Events and other ways to get involved
Teen zine workshops
Our summer series of free zine workshops for teens is for young people in Mansfield Shire. Held at the Youth Centre on Wednesday 10 2024, Friday 12 and Wednesday 17 January
Cover art submissions – ‘Soul’
Our search for an image to use on our anthology ‘Soul’ has begun! Artists in Mansfield Shire are invited to submit their artwork for consideration.
Latest updates
2023 short story short list!
We’re thrilled to announce our short story short list! ✍️ This is a short story competition with #soul! Thanks to everybody who entered – we know
2023 short story long list
This year we erceived over 60 entries in our short story competition. The long list includes a fascinating variety of responses to our theme of
Author talk raises $500 for Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary
Author Georgina Banks visited Mansfield in August 2023 to talk about her memoir ‘Back to Bangka’. The event raised $500 for the Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary
Past events
Masterclass: Short story with Laura E. Goodin (Mansfield)
Wednesday 16 August 10 am – 1 pm
Children’s week: developing characters in your writing
Monday 23 October 3:45 pm
In this FREE workshop with Sue McDonald you will learn how to create a vibrant, three-dimensional character who will leap off the page.
Children’s week: make a nature zine!
Wednesday 25 October 3:45 pm
This nature zine workshop with Andrea Rowe taps into self-expression and helps you capture the story of you. It is the perfect platform for things you want to say.
Children’s Week: Sunday Skating story time
Thursday 26 October 3:45 pm
Andrea Rowe’s new picture book Sunday Skating was released in June this year. Her interactive story time will bring the story to life!
Annual General Meeting
The first Annual General Meeting of Mansfield Readers and Writers will be held on Wednesday 8 November 2023. All committee positions will be open.