Why you need a writing community

Making art is often a lonely pursuit. Writers centres play an important role in creating community.
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A sense of community can be of great benefit to writers, both emerging and established, alleviating some of the isolation that comes with the job, and providing a resource where writers can find constructive feedback and advice.

As long time member of the NSW Writers’ Centre Emily Maguire, said, ‘When you’ve had an awful writing day, received an overwhelming editorial report or a scathing review, knowing others have been through the same thing and lived to write another day really helps.’

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Brooke Boland
About the Author
Brooke Boland is a freelance writer based on the South Coast of NSW. She has a PhD in literature from the University of NSW. You can find her on Instagram @southcoastwriter.