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This workshop was imagined, written and delivered on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation.

As a settler on this land sharing my knowledge about writing with you, I want to acknowledge the original storytellers of this land. Writing is about encountering the world in new ways, imagining new futures, disrupting the colonial and carceral logic of so-called Australia. Sovereignty was never ceded.

I cannot acknowledge Country today without recognising that across the world, Palestine and its people are currently resisting Israel's genocidal campaign. Please scan any of the below QR codes for mutual aid opportunities and boycott information, support protests and actions, and take action in any way you can. Use your bodies, use your time and use your voice.

Always was, always will be, from the river to the sea. May we never grow numb to injustice.

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Scan to access information about the Disrupt Land Forces movement and the many events that are on. This is a movement to disrupt the 'Land Forces' convention, Australia's biggesy weapons expo (September 11–13th)

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Scan to access information and instructions about how to purchase and forward on eSims to Gazans so they can stay connected.

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Scan to access a spreadsheet with mutual aid funds that require assistance. This will go directly to families who need money to survive, buy important supplies and anything they may need while under siege by Israel.

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Thank you for being here! I may already know some of you from the first session, but let's re-introduce ourselves for anyone new in the group.

Can you please share your name and pronouns?

& your favourite writer (a little bit about why you like them is very welcome!)

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A little introduction to my work as a writer! Collaboration is core to my practice, here are some collaborations that I have participated in...

salmon cannon me into the abyss, poetry EP

Best of Australian Poems 2023

lotus threads, musical project

every poem is a love poem, collaborative poem

SANCTUARY, editor

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An editorial project where I worked with artists, writers, coders and filmmakers to create an online chapbook.

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Interviews, Art & Writing

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2. A quick writing prompt to get us started...

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2. A quick writing prompt to get us started...

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We are going to do a group collaborative writing exercise: Q & A.

Each player writes a question at the top of a sheet of paper.

They then fold their papers over so that the question cannot be seen and pass their papers to the left (or right--it doesn't matter, so long as the direction is consistent throughout the game).

The next player writes down an answer without looking at the original question.

Continue this procedure (write a question, fold over, pass to the next person to write an answer) until papers are full.

Share some responses! How was this exercise? How did you find writing together?

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salmon cannon me into the abyss, by Panda Wong

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Note This issue was archived from the previous Runway website in May 2024. Please use the table of contents in the bottom left to navigate between works. Due to the complexity of archiving digital works, some functionality may not work as expected.

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every poem is a love poem Panda Wong and Anita Solak

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poetry/musical project with musician Hannah Wu

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Why is a writing community important?

Why is it important to share work with others?

What are your experiences with collaboration and sharing your work?

Discuss with the person next to you!

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Go to readings, literary events, book launches and workshops, if you can! You can check out the City of Literature event calendar for any literary events that may be of interest: https://cityofliterature.com.au/whats-on/

Emerging Writers Festival and other events like this are wonderful for writers who are looking to connect with others. You can either attend (https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/), volunteer or apply to be a part of it!

Libraries are wonderful places that run many (often free) programs where you can meet other writers.

Join a writing group – Writers Victoria has a great list of writing groups that you can check out here: https://writersvictoria.org.au/resources/writing-groups/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSrmaGkK5irXM56p8LK29HfZHwDjJL-bCq7YprO3O_SLv1ErBA

If this is applicable to you, social media is a great way to find other writers to connect to, events to go to and other opportunities.

Never be afraid to email a writer to let them know you like their work — every writer loves hearing kind words!

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Express Media is an org aimed at professional and personal development for writers aged under 30: https://www.expressmedia.org.au/programs

Writers Victoria has a number of resources that should be taken advantage of: https://writersvictoria.org.au/resources/?srsltid=AfmBOopUUeMPRBBqi9vTQ3oopOizJNlfCV_MRvg96PJFqBOV6vPYfLoA

The Wheeler Centre is one of the many literary hubs of the city, check out events and opportunities here: https://www.wheelercentre.com/

Here is City of Melbourne's guide for readers, writers and book lovers: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/news/guide-melbourne-readers-writers-and-book-lovers

100 Story Building is aimed specifically for young writers/children through workshops, online programs and community engagement: https://www.100storybuilding.org.au/

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If you need to brush up on the first workshop, here's a handy link!