Practice tried-and-true techniques for generating new ideas, get words on the page fast, and (re)discover your writing voice with in this hands-on workshop with Stella Prize-nominated author Emily Maguire.   

In this playful and thought-provoking workshop, novelist, essayist and Managing Editor at Island  magazine, Jane Rawson, invites you to break with tradition and surprise your readers by bending the rules of historical fiction, making your project a bit – or a lot – stranger.

This generative writing workshop begins with the belief that poems are everywhere: waiting in a line of text, a line break, or in line for a coffee - and that every place we inhabit leaves its mark on the lines we write. Join celebrated author, poet and human rights lawyer Sara M Saleh for an exploration of the poetics of place.

Explore fresh techniques for sparking new ideas with Miles Franklin shortlisted author Julie Janson. With an extensive career spanning poetry, crime fiction, historical fiction, playwriting and visual art, Julie has developed a vast toolkit to help writers develop original concepts for new work.

Nurture your creativity in a relaxed, dynamic environment with Dominic Hoey, the author of three best-selling novels, countless poems and two celebrated plays. With ten years’ experience running his Learn to Write Good creative writing classes, Dominic can help you sharpen your dialogue, explore poetic prose, or inject a little humour into your work.

Using her award-winning books as a springboard, Sofie Laguna leads this in-depth workshop examining how strong characters can form the foundation of compelling storytelling. 

How do you find a publisher for your work? What does an agent actually do? Can self-publishing lead to success? And how do literary journals contribute to the industry, and provide pathways for emerging writers? Demystify the industry and learn strategies for getting your work out into the world in this lively 90-minute roundtable.

In the picturesque surrounds of the Megalong Valley, don’t miss the chance to learn from one of Australia’s best nature writers, Inga Simpson. Ideal for writers at all levels, you’ll focus on techniques for bringing landscapes, flora and fauna to life, including evocative description, effective use of emotion, and the importance of character and story.

Join international sensation Candice Fox for a dynamic and practical workshop designed for aspiring crime writers. Generate fresh ideas from real-world cases while sharpening your narrative skills. Consider character development, research techniques, tools for building tension, and how to work both with and against the tropes of the genre.

Part cooking class, part writing workshop, this special three-hour experience with poet Sean Wai Keung offers tasty morsels for the ears, the taste buds, and the heart. Learn to make your own dumplings from scratch, then share a communal meal during which you'll use those same dumplings as a spark for new pieces of writing.

Join the Arts Law Centre of Australia (Arts Law) for this workshop focused on practical tips for writers wishing to avoid scandals or other legal pitfalls.

Join the Arts Law Centre of Australia for an overview of Australian defamation law and recent cases, as well as tips on how to balance defamation risk and expression as a writer in Australia.