Writing Friday
Writing Friday is a free, volunteer-led program for Queensland writers at all levels. It connects writers in their local communities and provides a space — usually a library or community centre — where Queenslanders can cultivate their habit of writing, following the Pomodoro technique.
Be a part of this great statewide program and find your nearest group below - or get in touch to discuss starting your own.
You can also subscribe to the Writing Friday Bulletin for the latest news and announcements.
Locations
ONLINE
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Location: online via Zoom
When: 9:30am - 11:30am, every Thursday
Bookings: via QWC website (QWC members only)
BRISBANE
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Location: Level 2, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane
When: 10:00am - 4:00pm, every FridayPlease note that Writing Friday is not running Friday 20 February due to GenreCon.
Bookings: via QWC website (QWC members only).
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Location: Meeting Room 1B, Level 1, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm - Fortnightly commencing 7 February 2026Bookings: via Acuity (QWC members only).
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Location: Chermside Library, Hamilton Rd, Chermside
When: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Kelvin Grove Library, curriculum Collection, Blue Wing, Level 4
When: 1:00pm - 3:00pm, fortnightly on Friday (commencing 17/4/26)
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Wynnum Library, Florence St, Wynnum
When: 9:00am - 2:00pm, every Monday
Bookings: none needed -
Currently on hold
IPSWICH
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Location: Springfield Central Library, Cnr Main St and, Sirius Dr, Springfield Central
When: 9:30am - 12:30pm, weekly on Mondays
Bookings: not required -
Currently on hiatus. If you are interested in becoming an ambassdor to run this group please contact QWC at writingfriday@qldwriters.org.au
GOLD COAST
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Location: Helensvale Library, Level 2 Meeting Room
When: 9:00am - 3:00pm, every Friday - recommencing 8/5/26
Bookings:via Gold Coast Libraries -
Currently on hiatus. If you have interest in becoming a volunteer ambassador please contact us at writingfriday@qldwriters.org.au
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Location: Southport Library, corner Garden & Lawson St, Southport
When: 10:00am - 1:00pm, every Sunday
Bookings: via Gold Coast Libraries
LOGAN
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Location: Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: via Logan Libraries
SUNSHINE COAST
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Location: Library Support Building, 44 Sixth Ave, Cotton Tree
When: 9:00am - 12:30pm - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday (except public holidays)
Bookings: none needed -
Location: The Red Room at Rosetta Books, 30 Maple Street, Maleny
When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Caloundra Library Coonowrin Room, 3rd Floor
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm, every Friday except 2nd Friday of the month
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Cooroy Library 9 Maple St, Cooroy QLD 4563
When: 9:30am - 11:30am, 1st and 3rd Friday (commencing 5 June 2026)
Bookings: none needed -
Address: The Lazy Fox, Queen Street, Cooran
When: A group for local writers who meet monthly, on demand.
Bookings: jcpollari@gmail.com
MORETON BAY
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Location: Bribie Island RSL, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree; and Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking St, Caboolture
When: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, 1st & 4th Tuesday of month at Bribie Island RSL; 10:00am - 4:00pm, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of month at Caboolture Library
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Redcliffe Library - 476 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe QLD 4020
When: 12:00pm - 2.45pm, 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month
Bookings: none needed
SOMERSET
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Location: Kilcoy Library
When: 10:00am - 1:00pm, every Tuesday
Bookings: none needed
WIDE BAY / BURNETT
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Location: Hervey Bay Library, 161 Old Maryborough Rd, Pialba
When: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, every Monday
Bookings: via Eventbrite -
Location: Bundaberg Library, 49 Woondooma St, Bundaberg
When: 10:00am - 4:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor St, Gympie
When: 10:00am - 12:00pm, 3rd Friday of every month
Bookings: none needed -
Location: West Street Hall - 13 West Street, Childers.
When: 9:30am - 1.30pm, Friday weekly
Bookings: none needed
WESTERN QUEENSLAND
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Location: Function Room, Birdcage Hotel, 33 Duck St, Longreach QLD 4730
When: 1:30pm-3:00pm, monthly
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Location: Mulga Lands Art Gallery, Charleville QLD 4770
When: 9:00am - 12:00pm, second Saturday of the monthMarch 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Mount Isa City Library, 23 West St, Miles End QLD 4825
When: 3:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Winton Library, 76 Elderslie St, Winton QLD 4735
When: dates and times vary
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Location: St George Library, 112-118 Victoria Street, St George QLD 4487
When: Wednesday 1pm - 3pm
Bookings: None Necessary -
Location: Thallon Library, 43 William St, Thallon, 4497
When: Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Bookings: None Necessary
CAPRICORNIA
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Location: Yeppoon Community Centre, The Garage, 70 John Street, Yeppoon
When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the calendar month
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Gladstone City Library, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 9:30am-11:00am
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Room 1.3 (Mezzanine), Rockhampton Southside Library, 230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton
When: 9am - 11am - SaturdaysBookings: none needed
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Location: Dudley Denny Library
When: 11am - 1pm - first Sundays of the month (except April 2026)
NORTH QUEENSLAND
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Location: Riverway Library, 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa Central
When: 9:00am - 3:00pm, 1st Saturday of the month and 9:00am - 12:00pm, 2nd Saturday of the month
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Cairns City Library
When: 10:00am - 12:00pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month -
Bookings: none neededLocation: A4.105 on JCU’s Nguma-bada campus on McGregor Road, Smithfield, Cairns
When: 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month -
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Mareeba Library, 221 Byrnes St, Mareeba
When: 10:30am - 2:00pm, 2nd Thursday of every month
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Geraghty Park Hall, 34 Geraghty Park RD, Julatten
When: 3:00pm - 5:00pm, 2nd Saturday of the month
Bookings: none neededCommencing: 13 September 2025
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Location: Weipa Hibberd Library, Hibberd Dr, Rocky Point QLD 4874
When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
Bookings: none needed
SCENIC RIM
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Address: 3 High St, Boonah Library
When: 9:00am - 1:30pm, every second Friday
Bookings: via Eventbrite -
Address: Beaudesert Library
When: 9:30am - 1:30pm, every 2nd and 4th Friday (commencing 26th June)
Bookings: not necessary
STANTHORPE
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Address: Stanthorpe Art Gallery and Library, 56 Lock Street, Stanthorpe
When: 9:00am - 12:30pm, every Friday from 10 April 2026
Bookings:none necessary
DARLING DOWNS
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Location: The Lighthouse, 126 Margaret St, Toowoomba
When: 9:00am - 2:30pm, every Monday
Bookings: none needed
REDLANDS
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Location: Victoria Point Library, Lakeside Shopping Centre, 7-15 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: none needed
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
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Address: CQUniversity Northside Campus - Building 10 (Library) G.32554-700 Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton
When: 9:00am - 11:00am, weekly
Bookings: email writingfriday@qldwriters.org.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Address: Writers SA, Institute, North Terrace & Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA 5000
When: 1:00pm - 3:00pm, weekly
Bookings: none needed
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Address: 47 Collins Head Road. Norfolk Island.
When: Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm, weekly
Bookings: Email lynnclark777@hotmail.com or call Norfolk Island 55216
Get in touch
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