Program of Events

Queensland Writers Centre presents a diverse annual Program of events, workshops and courses on the art, craft and business of writing.

Hear from some of the most enlightening names in Queensland and Australian writing, improve your skills and get inspired with tools to uplift your writing and career.

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Printable 2026 — Author Branding Program
Nov 21
Printable 2026 — Author Branding Program

Queensland Writers Centre’s Printable program will get you and your author brand ready for the marketplace.

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Courses & Special Events

Events
Member End-of-Year Celebration 2026
Dec 4
Event, In-person
Member End-of-Year Celebration 2026
Event, In-person

A time to celebrate and reflect on the accomplishments and milestones of 2026, and look forward to the possibilities of next year. Members only.

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Event, In-person
Novelists’ Bootcamp with Kim Wilkins
Feb 6
Course, In-person
Novelists’ Bootcamp with Kim Wilkins
Course, In-person

Buckle up and turn those ideas into a workable narrative in just one weekend.

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Course, In-person
Year of the Novel 2027 with Trent Jamieson
Feb 14
Course, In-person
Year of the Novel 2027 with Trent Jamieson
Course, In-person

Make 2027 your year – get the tools and support you need to complete the first draft of your novel, in Queensland Writers Centre's flagship program for emerging writers.

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Course, In-person
Online Year of the Novel with Natasha Lester
Apr 6
Course, Online
Online Year of the Novel with Natasha Lester
Course, Online

Get the tools and support you need to complete the first draft of your novel, in this online edition of Queensland Writers Centre's flagship program.

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Course, Online

Workshops

Events
Digging Up the Past with Jane Smith
Nov 14
Workshop, In-person
Digging Up the Past with Jane Smith
Workshop, In-person

Learn to draw from the past to tell engaging and authentic historical stories.

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Workshop, In-person
Disrupt Your Imagination with Melissa Ashley
Nov 15
Workshop, In-person
Disrupt Your Imagination with Melissa Ashley
Workshop, In-person

Using surrealist and ekphrastic techniques to manifest your creativity.

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Workshop, In-person
Printable 2026 — Author Branding Program
Nov 21
Workshop, In-person
Printable 2026 — Author Branding Program
Workshop, In-person

Queensland Writers Centre’s Printable program will get you and your author brand ready for the marketplace.

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Workshop, In-person
Once Upon a Page: The Joy of Writing Middle Grade Fiction with Deborah Abela
Nov 22
Workshop, Online
Once Upon a Page: The Joy of Writing Middle Grade Fiction with Deborah Abela
Workshop, Online

Learn about the craft and joy of writing middle grade books from the author of 30 award-winning internationally published books.

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Workshop, Online
Object, Action, Feeling: Strengthen Your Descriptions with Sophie Overett
Nov 26
Workshop, Online
Object, Action, Feeling: Strengthen Your Descriptions with Sophie Overett
Workshop, Online

Explore the different types of descriptive language, and how to use it to enrich your characters, action and worldbuilding.

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Workshop, Online
Writing the Novella with Nick Earls
Nov 28
Workshop, In-person
Writing the Novella with Nick Earls
Workshop, In-person

An overview of novella writing and publishing with beloved Brisbane author Nick Earls.

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Workshop, In-person
Designing School Talks and Workshops with Carla Salmon
Nov 29
Workshop, In-person
Designing School Talks and Workshops with Carla Salmon
Workshop, In-person

Learn to deliver author talks and workshops that make an impact in schools.

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Workshop, In-person
Editing and Pitching Your Picture Book with Kate Stevens
Dec 6
Workshop, In-person
Editing and Pitching Your Picture Book with Kate Stevens
Workshop, In-person

Learn how to polish your picture book manuscript and write a compelling pitch in this practical hands-on workshop.

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Workshop, In-person
Ink in the Blood: Writing Gothic Fiction with Nike Sulway
Dec 12
Workshop, In-person
Ink in the Blood: Writing Gothic Fiction with Nike Sulway
Workshop, In-person

Learn how to write enthralling gothic stories with award-winning writer Nike Sulway.

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Workshop, In-person
Introduction To Creative Writing with Paul Williams
Jan 23
Workshop, In-person
Introduction To Creative Writing with Paul Williams
Workshop, In-person

Interested in starting off with creative writing, or in need of a refresher?

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Workshop, In-person

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