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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Please note no Writing Friday 18th and 25th April - Public Holidays
Location: Level 2, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane
When: 10:00am - 4:00pm, every Friday
Bookings:via QWC website (QWC members only). -
Location: Chermside Library, Hamilton Rd, Chermside
When: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Wynnum Library, Florence St, Wynnum
When: 9:00am - 2:00pm, every Monday
Bookings: none needed -
Address: 67 Poinsettia St, Inala
When: 10:30am - 12:00pm, monthly
Bookings: please contact writingfriday@qldwriters.org.au
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 -
Location: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich QLD 4305
When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, weekly on Fridays
Bookings: free online via Humanitix
GOLD COAST
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Location: Helensvale Library, Helensvale Plaza, corner Lindfield Rd and Sir John Overall Dr, Helensvale
When: 10:00am - 4:00pm, every Friday
Bookings:via Gold Coast Libraries -
Location: Elanora Library, The Pines Shopping Centre, Guineas Creek Road, Elanora
When: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monthly on Friday - 23 May, 13 June, 4 July, 8 August, 12 September, 10 October, 21 November
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Nerang Library, Corner White and, Price St, Nerang
When: 9:00am - 1:00pm, every Saturday
Bookings: none needed -
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 - 2nd and 4th Friday (except public holidays)
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Maleny Library, 5 Coral St, Maleny
When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, every Friday
Bookings: none needed -
Location: Caloundra Library Administration Building, 8 Omrah Ave, Caloundra (red brick building beside the library)
When: 10:00am - 4:00pm, every Friday except 2nd Friday of the month
Bookings: none needed -
Address: Pomona Community Centre, 1 Memorial Avenue, Pomona
When: 9:30am - 11:30am, first and third Tuesdays
Bookings: none needed -
Address: Cooroy Library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm, 2nd and 4th Friday of each month
Bookings: none needed -
Address: The Lazy Fox, Queen Street, Cooran
When: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday (during school term) - 9am - 11am
Bookings: none needed
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
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 - 4:00pm, 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
Bookings: contact writingfriday@qldwriters.org.au -
Location: Mulga Lands Art Gallery, Charleville QLD 4770
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm, first Friday of the month
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
Bookings: please contact writingfriday@qldwriters.org.au to express interest
CAPRICORNIA
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Location: Yeppoon Community Centre, The Garage, 70 John Street, Yeppoon
When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 1st and 3rd 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: Fitzroy Room, Rockhampton Southside Library
When: On temporary hiatus – seeking volunteers. Contact writingfriday@qldwriters.org.au.
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: A4.105 on JCU’s Nguma-bada campus on McGregor Road, Smithfield, Cairns
When: 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month - commencing 5 March 2025
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: 12:00pm - 2:00pm, every second Friday
Bookings: none needed -
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
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 neededDue to Tropical Cyclone Alfred Writing Friday will be cancelled 14th Ma
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: Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm, weekly
Bookings: Email lynnclark777@hotmail.com or call Norfolk Island 55216
Get in touch
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