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.
Upcoming events
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!
Latest updates
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
Short story competition winners announced
The winners of the inaugural Mansfield Readers and Writers short story competition were announced on 4 March 2023 at an event at Delatite Winery.
Volunteer orientation session 19 February
With Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival fast approaching, it’s time to get into the detail of what we’ll all be doing to make the event
Past events
Masterclass: Short story with Laura E. Goodin (Mansfield)
Wednesday 16 August 10 am – 1 pm
