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

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.

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.