Screenwriting: Mastering Big Print with Stephen Davis
How to write better ‘big print’ in screenwriting by analysing action and focussing on what characters do.
Making Your Next Poem Different From Your Last with Peter Bakowski
The next steps to becoming a more disciplined and focused poet.
Introduction to Small Press Publishing with Terri-ann White
Insights into small press publication for emerging and aspiring writers.
The Next Draft 2025 with Laurel Cohn
An intensive course designed to help you survive the next draft of your work-in-progress.
Editing Your Poetry with Ella Jeffery
Learn how to revise and refine your writing to produce polished, focused poems for publication.
Writing Trauma in Memoir and Story with David Roland
Learn how trauma shapes memory, language and narrative, and how to write the arc of post-traumatic growth in memoir and story.
Innovative Forms of Fiction with David Burton
Tired of three acts? Break the rules and reshape your story with bold, unconventional structure.
Story Seeds with Hilary Bell
Through a series of playful prompts, discover how to overcome the horror of the blank page by generating a bunch of fresh ideas.
Creating Compelling Characters with Melaina Faranda | Gold Coast
Learn how to write unforgettable characters.
Beginning a Play with Hilary Bell
Through writing games and exercises participants will create characters, conflict, story and structure, and begin to write a new play.
The Power of the Short Story with David Cohen
Learn techniques for writing compelling short fiction.
Express Year of the Novel 2025 with Isobelle Carmody
Make 2025 your year – get the tools and support you need to complete the first draft of your novel.
Narrative Tension: Making Your Readers Care with Natasha Lester
Learn what narrative tension is and why it's the key to making readers care deeply about your story.
The Ghostwriter’s Toolkit: Becoming A Storyteller For Hire with Erin O’Dwyer
The art and business of ghostwriting – from shaping a powerful life story to pitching work that gets published.
Prepping for Publication Bootcamp with Kate Cuthbert
Don't throw away your shot — get your work and your pitch submission-ready.
Working With A Professional Editor with Kate Stevens
Learn about the editorial process and how to get the most out of the all-important author–editor relationship.
Introduction To Creative Writing with Karen Foxlee
Interested in starting off with creative writing, or in need of a refresher?
The Art of the Short Memoir with Sarah Klenbort
Turn your life stories into publishable short memoirs.
Weekend Writing Challenge - June
Join a supportive group of committed writers for two full days of fast-paced writing.
Historical Fiction with Pamela Rushby
Taking an incredible historical moment and turning it into a gripping historical story.
Using Author Branding to Sell Books with C T Mitchell
Learn to use author branding to build trust, visibility, and an audience of long-term readers.
Crafting Human Stories in Speculative Fiction with Trent Jamieson
The process of making your characters live and breathe in worlds that aren’t our own.
Practical Tools To Get Writing with Emma Darragh
Whether you don’t know where to start, or you’re looking to unlock your creativity, this interactive workshop will get you writing.
Words and Pictures with Shannon Horsfall
Writing for Picture Books – a practical hands-on workshop in multimodal narratives.
Pitching to Agents and Publishers with Tom Gilliatt
Understand the process and learn the tips to perfect your submission pitch to literary agents and publishers.
Writing Life Naturally with Mary-Rose MacColl
Finding your own true story through nature.
How to Develop a Crime Fiction Series with Patricia Wolf
The art of turning your crime fiction story into a series.
Who is Speaking with Nadine Davidoff
Gain a sharper understanding of point-of-view and its essential role in all narrative writing.
Plot and Narrative Structure with Lamisse Hamouda | Adaptable 2024/25
Explore plot and narrative structure to enhance your writing. Held as part of Adaptable 2024/25.
Plot and Narrative Structure with Lamisse Hamouda
Explore plot and narrative structure to enhance your writing.
Traditional Publishing in Queensland with Lauren Mitchell
Learn about your local publishing industry from an insider.
From Ideas To Execution with Melissa Ashley
From inspiration to explication: build the confidence to transform your brilliant idea into a work of successful creative writing.
Writing Articles for Journal and Magazine Submission with Lystra Rose
Crafting clear and engaging stories in the 'age of info' saturation.
Telling The Truth Through Poetry with Anna McGahan
Learn to write poetry that exposes the universal realities of being human with specificity.
Setting: More Than Just The Scenery with Edwina Shaw
Super power your writing and create memorable story worlds through setting.
Introduction To Creative Writing with Laura Jean McKay
Interested in starting off with creative writing, or in need of a refresher?
Release Your Inner Editor with Judy Gregory
Learn how to self-edit and polish your manuscript.
Fantasy Worldbuilding with Kylie Chan | GenreCon 2025
Develop rich imaginary settings that your readers will be eager to explore in this Gold Coast GenreCon satellite event.
Writing Engaging Middle Grade Fiction with Sophie Beer
Award-winning author and illustrator Sophie Beer takes you through the nitty gritty of pulling together the middle grade novel of your dreams.
Art And The Crowd-funding Author with Tansy Rayner Roberts
Whether you’re indie or trad, every author longs for cute book merch!
How To Plan Your Memoir with Tess Rowley
Create a memoir that will be a lifelong testament for your family to treasure.
Creating Believable Characters with Vicki Bennett
Worldbuilding for writers - learn how to create believable characters.
Half Truth | In-Conversation & Book Launch with Nadia Mahjouri
Join us for the launch of Nadia Mahjouri’s debut novel Half Truth, featuring an in-conversation with Queensland Writers Centre.