This is a FREE, monthly creative writing workshop for young writers at all skill levels in grade 10-12.

Book through Eventbrite: Youth Writing Saturdays: Grades 10 -12 Tickets

Youth Saturdays is for young people who want to develop their creative writing skills. Whether you are a self-publishing savant or a bookworm who wants to write, come along to Youth Writing Saturdays and meet your tribe.

Topics vary month to month, and are entirely structured by the input from our students.

Do you want to write a Fantasy novel? Let's look at storytelling and worldbuilding.

Do you write song lyrics on your phone? Let's talk about poetry and melody.

Do you want to make movies? Learn how to format a Screenplay.

Learning Outcomes:

This workshop is all about writing and discussion among peers, and is truly shaped by the students. We will be working with a practical approach for our students to reach their writing goals . This is a creative space created by writers, for writers. We are here to listen to your ideas, help you workshop your projects, and read, proofread or edit works you want to submit to competitions.

Looking forward to seeing you!

— Connor and Sebastian

For parents and caretakers:

During the workshop there are no parents allowed in the workshop room. Feel free to use the State Library Facilities, have a read, grab a coffee at the State Library Café or GOMA Café, go for a walk or nap in your car. Whatever suits you. We will be supervising the students from 10-11:30.

Terms of Participation

Please stay at home if you or your child are feeling unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.

Book only when you are sure you can come. If you cannot come please forfeit your booking 24+ hours in advance. Refunds will not be given any later than 24 hours in advance.

Arrive at 10:00am and sign in through the Sine portal at State Library front desk, then proceed to Floor 2 and into Queensland Writers Centre.

Please do not bring any food or drink beside bottled water. Phones should be switched off or put on silent and stored away in a bag.

Contact details

Please contact us on 07 3842 9922 or admin@qldwriters.org.au if you have any questions.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There are several parking and transportation options:

Parking underneath State Library or Queensland Museum costs $17 per entry.

There is limited street parking available on Merivale Street, Montague Road and Hope Street at an hourly rate.

A drop-off point is located on the ring road outside SLQ, next to the bus stops.

The Cultural Precinct Busway and South Brisbane Train Station are a short walk from State Library.

What's the refund policy?

If Queensland Writers Centre cancels an event, we will try to reschedule it for a later date. If we cannot reschedule the event, or if you are unable to attend on the amended date, your payment will be refunded in full. Except in special circumstances, if you cancel a booking for, or are unable to attend an event, workshop, seminar, or course, Queensland Writers Centre cannot provide a refund. You can contact us to discuss your situation on 07 3842 9922 or email us at admin@qldwriters.org.au

Terms and Conditions

All information is correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes to the advertised program information (including course content and tutors), but if this occurs, we will try to provide as much notice as possible. We expect that all participants will behave respectfully and professionally towards their tutor and fellow students. We reserve the right to remove anyone who behaves in an aggressive or disruptive manner. If a participant is asked to leave the class on this basis, we will not offer a refund. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or expense sustained by students as a result of an event or circumstance whether arising from natural cause, human agency or beyond our control otherwise.