5 September 2026

Practice tried-and-true techniques for generating ideas and getting words on the page quickly in this hands-on workshop with Stella Prize-nominated author  Emily Maguire. 

26 September 2026

Join author, editor and publisher Cassie Gilmartin for this inside guide to perfecting your book pitch. The perfect chance to take your work that extra step.

27 September

Whether a character is asking for a cup of tea or a divorce, we want meaning to be buzzing underneath. Join George Kemp for a one day deep-dive into the fascinating space between what a character says and what they actually mean.

10 October 2026

Join non-fiction writer, novelist and creative writing teacher Sophie Cunningham to explore what it means to write about nature, and how to do it well.

30 October 2026

In this full-day workshop, explore how objects, artefacts and talismans reveal character, using examples from fiction and non-fiction. Experienced teacher Eleanor Limprecht guides writing exercises and offers opportunities to share work in a supportive environment.

31 October 2026

Learn practical tools and techniques to craft gripping scenes and a compelling story arc with bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt. Whether fiction or memoir, discover how to grab readers from page one and finish with clear strategies for revising your manuscript into something irresistible.

14 November 2026

Join this in-person weekend workshop with award-winning poet Felicity Plunkett. Learn new techniques, hone your craft, and find a community of fellow poets ready to read, write and develop poetry together.

1 November 2026

Whether you're a novelist, memoirist, playwright or screenwriter, finding your character's unique arc is vital to understanding your story's heart. Join BAFTA-award-winning writer Anthony Mullins for a full-day workshop on crafting an authentic arc for your story.

28 November 2026

Experiment with form and process in poetic workshops with three of the most exciting poets in the country, Jazz Money, Luke Patterson and Anne-Marie Te Whiu. Sign up for one workshop, or more, then join us for readings and reflections at the end of the day.

28 November 2026

Join Australian-Māori (Te Rarawa) poet, weaver, editor, producer and educator Anne-Marie Te Whiu in a workshop of exchange and ideas. Discover what happens when we let go of creative silos and let one art form spark another.

28 November 2026

Join Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money to explore how poetry can reveal the world around us in exciting and surprising ways. A workshop for anyone seeking to write with more attention, more intention, and more connection.

28 November 2026

Join Luke Patterson in this workshop that raids the living archive of stories, rituals, songs, sayings and everyday objects, asking what becomes possible when words are treated less as property than as part of a commonwealth.

30 November 2026

A five-day intensive workshop with Benjamin Law for writers who are ready to share their life story, outside of friends and family.