The GSV supports you to write your family stories and history in various ways.
Writers’ Circle
GSV Writers Circle meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 12.30 pm
This group connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing exercises that everyone can participate in, as well as talks and discussions. Being a part of this group will help you to write your family stories. Contact the Convenor at gsvwriters@gsv.org.au if you have any questions.
Writing Family Stories – Short Course
The GSV is offering this short course over 8 weeks in April, May and June 2026.
The course is delivered by a group of GSV member volunteers with deep and broad experience in writing and researching family histories. Through four 90-minute online sessions, those enrolled in the course will:
- begin, write and revise an original 500-word piece for a particular audience
- learn from experienced writers of family stories
- practise techniques to engage readers
- receive feedback from mentors and writer participants
- provide feedback to other writer participants.
Cost: $200 GSV members, $300 non-members
When: Tuesdays, 28 April, 12 and 26 May and 9 June 2026 from 2.30 to 4:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time
Register: Enrolments will open Friday 6 March 2026 - register here
Enquiries: writingcourse@gsv.org.au
GSV Writing Prize
To encourage the writing of family history and provide an opportunity for recognition and publication, the GSV has awarded a writing prize annually since 2013. Prize-winning entries are published in the Ancestor journal. The 2026 writing prize entry information with be available in March. Check here for further information.
Getting it Write
Getting It Write is a regular feature of the GSV’s quarterly magazine, Ancestor, where members of the GSV Writers Circle offer help and information to those writing their family histories or stories.