Willoughby Literary Festival: The making of a Poem
Award winning poets Anne Casey, Colleen Keating and Denise O’Hagan in discussion with Michele Seminara.
All members of The Society of Women Writers NSW – delve into one of thier poems,
sharing its inspiration, development, meaning and the craft behind their writing.
PANEL: THE MAKING OF A POEM
Hello all, and huge thanks to Jan Conway for organising and our wonderful poets, Anne Casey, Colleen Keating and Denise O’Hagen.
Special thanks to our facilitator, Michele Seminara
It was a great event. Jan took photos, and hers are probably better than mine (see attached).
We played the Centenary Song at the start and I put leaflets on every second seat. There were a number of SWW members in the audience, and I hope some non-members picked up the leaflets. There were only 2 left after the event. I spoke to a few non-members who expressed an interest in joining SWW so I think we may get some new members. I also handed out a couple of copies of the Autumn/March Women’s Ink to people who expressed an interest.
Let’s hope Willoughby Council does this again next year and that we are able to have another panel or speaker event there.
With kind regards,
Pippa Kay,
Co-President,
Society of Women Writers NSW Inc.
Mob: 0407 725747
And from Jan Conway our converor, a lovely note
Thank you all for your kind comments. On the day there was no doubt as to the stars. An enormous thank you to you all. Michele’s questions were insightful and sensitive. The answers considered and honest. It was a privilege for me to work with such authentic, gorgeous women.
Warm regards
Jan
The well know poet, editor, haikuist and author of the exquisite poetry book On Wonder,
Vanessa Proctor and I catching up afterwards at the signing table .
Here I am . I got there. So proud I was strong and well again to be there .
The following is an exciting experience ahead. At one stage I was not sure if I could be there
but now I am well and looking forward to meeting with the wonderful poets Anne, Denise and Michele
and being part of the panel discussing our poetry. Thank–you Jan for believing I would be well enough
and leaving my name on the panel.
Society of Women Writers NSW Inc.Giving Women Writers a Voice
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Anne Casey, Colleen Keating, Denise O’Hagan
in conversation with Michele Seminara
The making of a poem
at the Willoughby Literary Festival
Friday, 18 July 2025 | 03:15 PM to 04:30 PM
Anne, Colleen and Denise
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