Creative Writing (WriterPals)

We are WriterPals – we help each other with Creative Writing.

ComputerPals for Seniors – Newcastle Inc. has a sub-group of members interested in Creative Writing and we are “WriterPals”. We have a lot of fun reading our stories to ‘the others’ and sharing positive critique and generally helping one another. You must be a financial member of ComputerPals.   Interested? You will be very welcome to come, see what we do, and join in the fun.

Contact Us Email at: contact@computerpals.org.au
Or phone: 0478219220

Be patient, wait for the tone. Please leave a message so we can get back to you. (during office hours 9 – 5)

Our challenges are many and varied. You can write on any topic you like. As always, turn your imagination loose and see where it leads you.

Everyone has a story in them – everyone can write !  YES, YOU CAN!

We encourage you to have a go, even if you haven’t tried before.

• From the Resume to the Eulogy pdf
• “Memoir Man” a Born Storyteller.pdf
• Review: “Having the Last Say”pdf
• Six Words To Describe A Life.pdf
• Writing a meaningful obituary for someone who has passed is an important part of honouring their Legacy.pdf
• Writing your own Obituary-Eulogy.pdf

ASCCA Creative Writing Competition
2021 Results for ComputerPals Newcastle

Category: Masculinity / Feminity

Highly Commended: “Am I a Fashion Agnostic” by Lindsay Threadgate

Third Place: “A Love Affair” by Barbara Bartlett

Category: Companion Animals

Third Place: “Boz” by Barbara Bartlett

First Place: “Bonnie the Clydesdale” by Carmel Smith

Category: Seasons and Weather

First Place: “The Day Clarence Died” by Barbara Bartlett

Category: Dusk to Dawn

Second Place: “Dusk to Dawn” by Harold Franks

First Place: “My Dream Interview” by Carmel Smith

Category: Life Changing Event

First Place: “One Hundred Weeks” by Carmel Smith

Champion Writer – 120 points: Carmel Smith