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 12
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?

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Course, In-person
The Self-Editing Toolkit with Vicki Bennett
Oct 4
Workshop, In-person
The Self-Editing Toolkit with Vicki Bennett
Workshop, In-person

Every great book is written in the rewrite—discover the self-editing tools that transform a good manuscript into one that's ready for publication.

Book your place.

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Workshop, In-person
Writing Neurodivergence for Authenticity with Josephine Moon
Oct 11
Workshop, In-person
Writing Neurodivergence for Authenticity with Josephine Moon
Workshop, In-person

Bring relatable and beloved neurodivergent characters to life that embrace those beyond Sheldon, Rain Man, detectives and savants.

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Workshop, In-person

Courses & Special Events

Events
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!).

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Course, Online
Introduction to Creative Writing Bootcamp with Venero Armanno
Sept 12
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.

Read more →
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.

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Course, Online

Workshops

Events
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.

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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.

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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
Write Your Memoir with Kristina Olsson
Oct 3
Workshop, In-person
Write Your Memoir with Kristina Olsson
Workshop, In-person

Learn the elements of memoir and get ready to write your own.

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Workshop, In-person
The Self-Editing Toolkit with Vicki Bennett
Oct 4
Workshop, In-person
The Self-Editing Toolkit with Vicki Bennett
Workshop, In-person

Every great book is written in the rewrite—discover the self-editing tools that transform a good manuscript into one that's ready for publication.

Book your place.

Read more →
Workshop, In-person
Writing Neurodivergence for Authenticity with Josephine Moon
Oct 11
Workshop, In-person
Writing Neurodivergence for Authenticity with Josephine Moon
Workshop, In-person

Bring relatable and beloved neurodivergent characters to life that embrace those beyond Sheldon, Rain Man, detectives and savants.

Book your place.

Read more →
Workshop, In-person
Find Your Writing Style with Martine Kropkowski
Oct 17
Workshop, In-person
Find Your Writing Style with Martine Kropkowski
Workshop, In-person

Learn how to build your writing style with carefully crafted diction, sentence structure and voice.

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Workshop, In-person
Writing Engaging Poetry with Damen O’Brien
Oct 18
Workshop, In-person
Writing Engaging Poetry with Damen O’Brien
Workshop, In-person

How to write poems that don’t bore your readers.

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Workshop, In-person

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