Essentials of Compelling Fiction with Isobelle Carmody
Take things back to basics and master the essential building blocks of compelling fiction.
Plot and Structure with Melanie Myers
Build your story architecture from the ground up.
Traditional Publishing with Rowena Beresford
Learn the ins and outs of your local publishing industry.
Who's the Boss? Status and Characterisation with Helen Marshall
Master the hidden power dynamics that make scenes crackle and transform the way you write characters.
Crime Fiction & Genre Bending with Julie Janson
Discover how to bend genres to create prize winning crime fiction.
How to Structure Your YA Novel with Cale Dietrich
Learn how to structure your YA novel to create a compelling narrative that readers will love.
Back Your Own Book with Michael Burge
Promotion doesn’t end on publication day — you’re only getting started.
Introduction to Creative Writing Bootcamp with Venero Armanno
Interested in kickstarting your creative writing, or in need of a refresher?
Researching and Writing Family History with Edwina Shaw
Learn how to discover the truth behind family stories and create compelling narratives from your family history.
From Rejection to Request with January Gilchrist
A practical guide to querying and submitting your novel with strategy and confidence.
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.
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.
Contemporary Poetry: Finding the Line with Mindy Gill
Explore the craft of contemporary poetry through reading, writing, and shared discussion.
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 Trauma in Memoir and Story with David Roland
Learn to write trauma scenes and develop a narrative based on trauma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Poetry Consult with Chris Tse
One-on-one consultations with Poet-in-Residence Chris Tse — an opportunity not to be missed by any emerging or established poets.
Enhance Your Writing With Fairy Tales with Nike Sulway
Curses, crowns and crows: add a little magic to your writing toolbox.
Write Through with Andrea Baldwin
Learn to use your creativity as a resource to help you cope, learn and grow through a difficult time.