Working With A Professional Editor with Kate Stevens
Learn about the editorial process, and how to get the most out of the important author-editor relationship.
Writing Adaptations with Hilary Bell
Use the bones of myths and classics to create a fresh, original story for a novel, short story, play or screenplay.
Writing Trauma in Memoir and Story with David Roland
Learn to write trauma scenes and develop a narrative based on trauma.
Self-Publishing Bootcamp with Ellie Marney
Everything you need to know about self-publishing, whether you're a first-time publisher or a hybrid author.
Writing and Publishing Short Fiction with Daniel Ray
Master the art of writing, editing and publishing short fiction, with a focus on form and craft.
Contemporary Poetry: Finding the Line with Mindy Gill
Explore the craft of contemporary poetry through reading, writing, and shared discussion.
Write the Fight Right with Alan Baxter
Learn how to authentically write fight scenes, physicality, and bodies moving through space.
Character and Story Through Dialogue with Richard Yaxley
Add authenticity and power to your stories and the voices of your characters by crafting more effective dialogue.
Queensland Writers Centre – Writer @ Heart Retreat 2026
Join us for a weekend of writing, workshops, good food and writerly conversation. Plus we'll welcome special guest author Kate McCaffrey.
The Next Draft 2026 with Laurel Cohn
An intensive course designed to help you survive the next draft of your work-in-progress.
Take Me Away: Place Writing with Claire van Ryn
Learn how to write landscapes and places in a way that elevates your writing, adds depth and complexity, and immerses your reader.
Plot and Structure with Melanie Myers
Build your story architecture from the ground up.
World Building with T. R. Napper
Learn how to build consistent, immersive, and enthralling worlds for your fiction.
Crime Fiction & Genre Bending with Julie Janson
Discover how to bend genres to create prize winning crime fiction.
Online Express Year of the Novel with Balli Jaswal
Get the tools and support you need to complete the first draft of your novel, in this express version of Queensland Writers Centre's flagship program (online!).
Introduction to Memoir Writing with Sara El Sayed | Memorable 2026
Learn how to shape memories into a meaningful narrative.
Food and Travel Writing: From Pitch to Publication with Sonya Gellert
From crafting the perfect pitch to seeing your byline in print, learn how to turn your food and travel stories into publishable pieces.
Writing Stories in a Real or Imagined Past with Kate Forsyth
Learn how to draw on true history to create compelling fiction.
Pacing and Tension with Ellie Marney | Adaptable 2025/26
Explore the power of pacing and tension in capturing readership attention.
Ask a Crime Author: Rachel Amphlett In Conversation with Matthew Condon
Get your burning crime questions answered! Hear from Rachel Amphlett and Matthew Condon in this panel discussion followed by Q&A.
Writing Characters For Children's Stories with Shannon Horsfall
Learn to create engaging and memorable characters for junior fiction.
Enhance Your Stories Through Conflict with Maryrose Cuskelly
Explore and exploit the inherent energy of conflict to power your story.
Creating Compelling Characters with Alli Sinclair
Master the creative alchemy of conceptualising, fleshing-out and realising authentic characters.
The Quiet Novel with Vicki Bennett
Learn to write quiet but powerful stories that resonate with readers.
Applying For Grants, Awards & Fellowships with David Burton
A practical, confidence-building workshop to help writers win more grants, awards, and fellowships — with strategies you can start using immediately.
Poetry and Form with Madeleine Dale
Learn about a variety of poetic forms and explore how transforming these structures can enliven your poetry.
Lyricism and Language with Kathleen Jennings
Increase your descriptive repertoire, expand your visual vocabulary, and explore avenues for enriching your language.
Memoir and Counter-Memory with Lamisse Hamouda
Explore the possibilities of counter-memory in memoir by mapping out, and questioning, the assumptions we hold of the world and ourselves.
Amazon Ads For Self-Published Authors with Kendall Talbot
Build three real Amazon Ads in real time, for your own self-published book.
Self-Editing Your Manuscript with Sally Breen
Learn from an experienced editor how to fire up your expression, improve literary professionalism and stand out from the crowd.
Indie Publishing: Beyond Print with David Reiter
A survival guide to the many formats and possibilities of indie publishing, including print-on-demand, eBooks, audio, and more.
Writing a Series with Ellie Marney
Learn how to take the long view when creating a duology, trilogy, or extended series.
Picture Book Writing 101 with Lara Cain Gray
Understand the format and rules of picture book writing, and learn to write your own.
Introduction to Narrative Non-Fiction with Quentin Beresford
Learn to tell a compelling story that grabs the interest of non-fiction readers.
Playing With Speculative Fiction with Eugen Bacon | GenreCon 2026: Inkling
Learn to play with speculative fiction, and explore ideas you didn’t know you had.
The Author's Inkling: Choosing Your Publishing Path with Kylie Chan | GenreCon 2026: Inkling
Take a look at the modern publishing world, and learn to decide which route is best for publishing your genre fiction.
Novelists’ Bootcamp 2026 with Kim Wilkins
Buckle up and turn those ideas into a workable narrative in just one weekend.
Cooking up a Synopsis with Laurel Cohn
Learn tips and strategies on how to go about writing a successful synopsis.
All About Literary Agents with Rach Crawford
Learn the ins and outs of finding and working with a literary agent, and crafting a memorable pitch.
Introduction To Creative Writing with Rohan Wilson
Interested in starting off with creative writing, or in need of a refresher?
Writer’s Plan with Lori-Jay Ellis
Get ready to reach your 2026 writing goals by crafting your very own writer's plan.
Not Just "Kissing Books": Writing Romance with Emma Lea
Learn to write Romance with heat, heart, and happy ever afters.
We’re on Each Other’s Team with International Poet-in-Residence Chris Tse
Poet-in-Residence Chris Tse guides you on methods of expanding and improving your poetry craft through collaboration with others.
Essentials for Stage and Screen with Stephen Davis | Scriptable/Stageable 2025
Playwright and screenwriter Stephen Davis delves into the essentials for writers of both mediums, including theme, inciting incidents and how to write a synopsis that truly captures the heart of your story.
Do You Speak-a My Language? with International Poet-in-Residence Chris Tse
Poet-in-Residence Chris Tse guides you on an exploration and analysis of New Zealand poetry, to help you learn to improve your own craft.