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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Queensland Writers Centre – Writer @ Heart Retreat 2026
July 2
In-person, Event
Queensland Writers Centre – Writer @ Heart Retreat 2026
In-person, Event

Join us for a weekend of writing, workshops, good food and writerly conversation. Plus we'll welcome special guest author Kate McCaffrey.

Book your place.

In-person, Event

Courses & Special Events

Events
Self-Publishing Bootcamp with Ellie Marney
June 12
Course, In-person
Self-Publishing Bootcamp with Ellie Marney
Course, In-person

Everything you need to know about self-publishing, whether you're a first-time publisher or a hybrid author.

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Course, In-person
Queensland Writers Centre – Writer @ Heart Retreat 2026
July 2
In-person, Event
Queensland Writers Centre – Writer @ Heart Retreat 2026
In-person, Event

Join us for a weekend of writing, workshops, good food and writerly conversation. Plus we'll welcome special guest author Kate McCaffrey.

Book your place.

In-person, Event
The Next Draft 2026 with Laurel Cohn
July 7
Course, Online
The Next Draft 2026 with Laurel Cohn
Course, Online

An intensive course designed to help you survive the next draft of your work-in-progress.

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Course, Online
Online Express Year of the Novel with Balli Jaswal
Aug 28
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

Workshops

Events
Food and Travel Writing: From Pitch to Publication with Sonya Gellert
May 15
Workshop, In-person
Food and Travel Writing: From Pitch to Publication with Sonya Gellert
Workshop, In-person

From crafting the perfect pitch to seeing your byline in print, learn how to turn your food and travel stories into publishable pieces.

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Workshop, In-person
Introduction to Memoir Writing with Sara El Sayed | Memorable 2026
May 16
Workshop, Hybrid
Introduction to Memoir Writing with Sara El Sayed | Memorable 2026
Workshop, Hybrid

Learn how to shape memories into a meaningful narrative.

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Workshop, Hybrid
Working With A Professional Editor with Kate Stevens
May 22
Workshop, Hybrid
Working With A Professional Editor with Kate Stevens
Workshop, Hybrid

Learn about the editorial process, and how to get the most out of the important author-editor relationship.

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Workshop, Hybrid
Writing Adaptations with Hilary Bell
May 28
Workshop, Online
Writing Adaptations with Hilary Bell
Workshop, Online

Use the bones of myths and classics to create a fresh, original story for a novel, short story, play or screenplay.

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Workshop, Online
Writing Trauma in Memoir and Story with David Roland
June 6
Workshop, In-person
Writing Trauma in Memoir and Story with David Roland
Workshop, In-person

Learn to write trauma scenes and develop a narrative based on trauma.

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Workshop, In-person
Writing and Publishing Short Fiction with Daniel Ray
June 16
Workshop, Online
Writing and Publishing Short Fiction with Daniel Ray
Workshop, Online

Master the art of writing, editing and publishing short fiction, with a focus on form and craft.

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Workshop, Online
Contemporary Poetry: Finding the Line with Mindy Gill
June 19
Workshop, In-person
Contemporary Poetry: Finding the Line with Mindy Gill
Workshop, In-person

Explore the craft of contemporary poetry through reading, writing, and shared discussion.

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Workshop, In-person
Write the Fight Right with Alan Baxter
June 25
Workshop, Online
Write the Fight Right with Alan Baxter
Workshop, Online

Learn how to authentically write fight scenes, physicality, and bodies moving through space.

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Workshop, Online
Character and Story Through Dialogue with Richard Yaxley
June 26
Workshop, In-person
Character and Story Through Dialogue with Richard Yaxley
Workshop, In-person

Add authenticity and power to your stories and the voices of your characters by crafting more effective dialogue.

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Workshop, In-person
Take Me Away: Place Writing with Claire van Ryn
July 9
Workshop, Online
Take Me Away: Place Writing with Claire van Ryn
Workshop, Online

Learn how to write landscapes and places in a way that elevates your writing, adds depth and complexity, and immerses your reader.

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Workshop, Online

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