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
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
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
Festival events for writers
If you’re a writer dreaming of publication or even just starting on the journey, we’ve put together a mix’n’match mini-masterclass for aspiring and emerging writers
Volunteer information session
We are holding a volunteer information session at the Mansfield RSL at 30 Highett St from 2pm to 3:30pm on Sunday 22 January. The get-together
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!