‘It dispelled a bunch of shame’: How a writing group is helping locals share revealing true stories
It meant something to them but they weren’t judging me for it.”AdvertisementCastellano, who lives on the NSW Central Coast, is not alone.Related ArticleEntertainmentHave you heard the one about the late funnyman? “All she was feeling was the negative elements of it. The format of reading it means there’s no pressure to memorise or perform.AdvertisementSome participants have discovered a talent for writing and have found like-minded friends for future projects.
- ▪It meant something to them but they weren’t judging me for it.”AdvertisementCastellano, who lives on the NSW Central Coast, is not alone.Related ArticleEntertainmentHave you heard the one about the late funnyman?
- ▪“All she was feeling was the negative elements of it.
- ▪The format of reading it means there’s no pressure to memorise or perform.AdvertisementSome participants have discovered a talent for writing and have found like-minded friends for future projects.
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