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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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

Courses & Special Events

Events
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.

Read more →
Course, Online
Weekend Writing Challenge - November
Oct 31
Event, In-person
Weekend Writing Challenge - November
Event, In-person

Join a supportive group of committed writers for two full days of fast-paced writing.

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Event, In-person

Workshops

Events
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.

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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
Life Writing with Graeme Gibson
Nov 8
Workshop, In-person
Life Writing with Graeme Gibson
Workshop, In-person

An introduction to creative non-fiction to get you started on your memoir, family history, local history or personal essay.

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Workshop, In-person
Digging Up the Past with Jane Smith
Nov 14
Workshop, In-person
Digging Up the Past with Jane Smith
Workshop, In-person

Learn to draw from the past to tell engaging and authentic historical stories.

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Workshop, In-person
Once Upon a Page: The Joy of Writing Middle Grade Fiction with Deborah Abela
Nov 22
Workshop, Online
Once Upon a Page: The Joy of Writing Middle Grade Fiction with Deborah Abela
Workshop, Online

Learn about the craft and joy of writing middle grade books from the author of 30 award-winning internationally published books.

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Workshop, Online
Writing the Novella with Nick Earls
Nov 28
Workshop, In-person
Writing the Novella with Nick Earls
Workshop, In-person

An overview of novella writing and publishing with beloved Brisbane author Nick Earls.

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Workshop, In-person
Designing School Talks and Workshops with Carla Salmon
Nov 29
Workshop, In-person
Designing School Talks and Workshops with Carla Salmon
Workshop, In-person

Learn to deliver author talks and workshops that will leave schools raving about you.

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Workshop, In-person
Editing and Pitching Your Picture Book with Kate Stevens
Dec 6
Workshop, In-person
Editing and Pitching Your Picture Book with Kate Stevens
Workshop, In-person

Learn how to polish your picture book manuscript and write a compelling pitch in this practical hands-on workshop.

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Workshop, In-person

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