Making Your Next Poem Different From Your Last with Peter Bakowski
The next steps to becoming a more disciplined and focused poet.
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.
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.
How to Secure Publicity for Your Book with Kirsty Nancarrow
Learn how to raise your author profile and secure valuable media exposure for your book.
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?
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.
Writing Life Naturally with Mary-Rose MacColl
Finding your own true story through nature.
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.
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.
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.
Writing Neurodivergent Characters For Authenticity And Diversity with Josephine Moon
Bring relatable and beloved neurodivergent characters to life that embrace those beyond Sheldon, Rain Man, detectives and savants.
Graphic Storytelling with Isobelle Carmody
Learn to create your own graphic novel story, with experienced writer/illustrator Isobelle Carmody.
Novelists’ Bootcamp with Kim Wilkins
Buckle up and turn those ideas into a workable narrative in just one weekend.
2025 Pop-Up Event with Lori-Jay Ellis
Find out what Queensland Writers Centre has in store for you and your writing journey in 2025.
Stories With Spice with Anne Freeman
Bypass the cringe and bring the smoulder to your sex-scene writing.
Writing Dialogue That Sounds Real with Emily Larkin
Learn how to craft dialogue that sounds real and helps immerse your reader.
Basic Instinct: Writing Crime & Thrillers with Poppy Gee
Helpful tips, tricks and tools for the emerging crime writers' toolbox.
Writing For Children with Charlotte Barkla | Gold Coast
Learn how to write and pitch kids' books that children (and publishers) love.
Write Through with Andrea Baldwin
Learn to use your creativity as a resource to help you cope, learn and grow through a difficult time.
Social Media For The Socially Awkward with Kate Forsyth
Discover how to connect with potential readers and share your story with the world.
Writer's Toolbox with Kate Forsyth
Discover what tools every creative writer needs in their toolbox, and how to use them.