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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Introduction to Creative Writing Bootcamp with Venero Armanno
Sept 5
Course, In-person
Introduction to Creative Writing Bootcamp with Venero Armanno
Course, In-person

Interested in kickstarting your creative writing, or in need of a refresher?

Book your place.

Course, In-person

Courses & Special Events

Events
GenreCon 2027: Inner Sanctums Program Launch
Aug 19
Event, In-person
GenreCon 2027: Inner Sanctums Program Launch
Event, In-person

Celebrate the Program Launch with your fellow GenreConjurers at PiP Theatre in Milton.

Email us and nominate to read from your work on the night.

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Event, In-person
Online Express Year of the Novel with Balli Jaswal
Aug 29
Course, Online
Online Express Year of the Novel with Balli Jaswal
Course, Online

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

Book your place.

Course, Online
Introduction to Creative Writing Bootcamp with Venero Armanno
Sept 5
Course, In-person
Introduction to Creative Writing Bootcamp with Venero Armanno
Course, In-person

Interested in kickstarting your creative writing, or in need of a refresher?

Book your place.

Course, In-person
Mastering Your Submission Materials with Nadine Davidoff
Oct 14
Course, Online
Mastering Your Submission Materials with Nadine Davidoff
Course, Online

Sharpen your synopsis, pitch and cover letter to get noticed.

Book your place.

Course, Online

Workshops

Events
Who's the Boss? Status and Characterisation with Helen Marshall
Aug 1
Workshop, In-person
Who's the Boss? Status and Characterisation with Helen Marshall
Workshop, In-person

Master the hidden power dynamics that make scenes crackle and transform the way you write characters.

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Workshop, In-person
Crime Fiction & Genre Bending with Julie Janson
Aug 8
Workshop, In-person
Crime Fiction & Genre Bending with Julie Janson
Workshop, In-person

Discover how to bend genres to create prize winning crime fiction.

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Workshop, In-person
Back Your Own Book with Michael Burge
Aug 22
Workshop, In-person
Back Your Own Book with Michael Burge
Workshop, In-person

Promotion doesn’t end on publication day — you’re only getting started.

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Workshop, In-person
How Writers Can Earn a Living in the Creator Economy with Jane Friedman
Aug 24
Workshop, Hybrid
How Writers Can Earn a Living in the Creator Economy with Jane Friedman
Workshop, Hybrid

A masterclass for writers who want a sustainable income beyond book sales.

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Workshop, Hybrid
Landing a Book Deal in 2026 with Jane Friedman
Aug 25
Workshop, Hybrid
Landing a Book Deal in 2026 with Jane Friedman
Workshop, Hybrid

Learn the principles of traditional publishing overseas, and how current market trends affect you.

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Workshop, Hybrid
Publishable | Showing and Telling in Fiction with Nicole Hayes
Aug 27
Seminar, Online
Publishable | Showing and Telling in Fiction with Nicole Hayes
Seminar, Online

So often we’re told “show, don’t tell” in our writing, but what does that mean, and is it always true? Held as part of Publishable 2026.

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Seminar, Online
Voice: The Make or Break Element with Natasha Lester
Sept 10
Workshop, Online
Voice: The Make or Break Element with Natasha Lester
Workshop, Online

Learn to grab your reader’s attention with the standout element every novel needs: voice.

Book your place.

Workshop, Online
Researching and Writing Family History with Edwina Shaw
Sept 13
Workshop, In-person
Researching and Writing Family History with Edwina Shaw
Workshop, In-person

Learn how to discover the truth behind family stories and create compelling narratives from your family history.

Book your place.

Workshop, In-person
From Rejection to Request with January Gilchrist
Sept 19
Workshop, In-person
From Rejection to Request with January Gilchrist
Workshop, In-person

A practical guide to querying and submitting your novel with strategy and confidence.

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Workshop, In-person
Brief But Brilliant: Short Storytelling with Anne Freeman
Sept 30
Seminar, In-person
Brief But Brilliant: Short Storytelling with Anne Freeman
Seminar, In-person

The art of writing brilliant but succinct short fiction.

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Seminar, In-person

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