Welcome to Queensland Writers Centre.
Queensland Writers Centre is a community that champions writers across Queensland. We help writers at all stages of their writing journey develop skills to improve their craft, engage their readers and build a sustainable career.
We offer a broad range of in-person and online programs and services, available to writers across the state.
Become a member, book in for a writing workshop, or contact us today to begin your writing journey with us.
Open now for applications:
Memorable – Written Now, Remembered Forever
Applications close: Tues 7 Apr. Submit applications for memoir and life writing projects.
Queensland Writers Centre Varuna Fellowships
Applications close: Tues 24 Mar. Residential fellowships for an Established and an Underrepresented writer.
Entries close: Thurs 23 Apr. Welcoming short fiction and poetry from youth members under 16.
Right Left Write – flash fiction competition
Monthly competition, entries close: Sat 28 Feb. Check Pen & Pixel for the latest prompt.
Become a Member
For writers, belonging has never been more important. Now is the time to build upon and invest in your love of writing. Become a Queensland Writers Centre member and join a passionate community focused on making you bloom as a writer.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Belong to one of Australia’s largest and liveliest communities of writers
Discounts of up to 30% across our Program, services, and competitions, plus exclusive ‘Early Bird’ booking periods
$70 on your first writing workshop (for new members)
Free attendance at Youth Writing Saturday, Middle Ground, and Brisbane Children’s Writers Festival events (for youth members aged 10-20)
Subscription to the quarterly WQ magazine in hardcopy or PDF
Priority access to writing advice from our experienced team
Recognition for your writing achievements in our Member Milestones
Access to Writer's Consults, the Writer's Surgery program and other members only services
Access to member benefits of other state writers' centres in the National Writers Centre Network
Free entry to monthly flash fiction competition #RightLeftWrite
Access to Writing Friday groups, and support to start your own
FEATURED MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
One Year Membership (Auto Renew)
$89 / $69 conc.
Our most popular option. Quick to join and renew, with recurring payments. Free delivery of WQ magazine included.
Sign up now or click for concession pricing.
One Year Youth Membership
$55
Provides support and development opportunities for writers under 21. Find out more about our Youth Writing initiatives and the free events included in your membership.
Two Year Membership
$169 / $129 conc.
Our most popular option. Quick to join and renew, with recurring payments. Free delivery of WQ magazine included.
Sign up now or click for concession pricing.
For more membership options, visit our Membership page →
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