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Townsville Writers and Publishers CentreRachel is a member of the Townsville Writers and Publishers Centre, whose aim is to bring writers in the north together. At the TWPC, Rachel fills the roles of webmaster and social media management. She also does promotional work, organises events such as retreats and workshops, and facilitates writing meetings. Rachel was also behind the publication of the TWPC's anthology 'Infection'.
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Popular Fiction Writing GroupRachel facilitates Popular Fiction at the TWPC. This writing group is targeted to authors of romance, crime, mystery, and thriller books and focuses on techniques required for novel writing. In 2019, the group will cover first pages, genre expectations, craft, and premise, just to name a few.
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Scribblerz Writing GroupScribblerz is a school holiday writing workshop for children aged 8-12 run by the TWPC. As a member of the facilitating team, Rachel assists in the organisation and promotion of the event. At Scribblerz, children produce written works of fiction, which Rachel publishes for the TWPC. These works include Scribblerz Anthology 1 and 2, as well as cushion covers featuring micro-fiction.
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Books in Homes AustraliaRachel is a Role Model with Books in Homes, a nationwide program that provides children from disadvantaged backgrounds with books to form their own personal libraries and encourage the love of reading. As a role model, she attends book giving assemblies where she shares her love of reading with the children and helps distribute the books of their choice.
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