Find out what Queensland Writers Centre has in store for you and your writing journey in 2025.

Whether you’re a new member and you want to meet fellow writers and the Queensland Writers Centre team, or if you just want to know what the Centre can do to support you and your writing, this event is for you!

While you're here, you'll plan out your 2025 and find out more about our upcoming programs and services, including:

Queensland Writers Centre's '..able' suite of industry development competitions and programs - Adaptable, Publishable, Printable, Stageable & Scriptable.
Our year-round program of workshops and courses on writing, editing & publishing.
GenreCon 2025, Australia's biggest genre fiction convention.
Membership benefits, including our quarterly WQ magazine.
Writer's services including manuscript assessments, editing services, Writer's Mentorships and the Writer's Surgery program.
Writing residencies including Varuna Fellowships, the year-round Fishbowl residency and the annual Flinthart residency.
Our Fellowships & Access Fund and the opportunities we provide to all writers.

Format

This is an in-person pop-up event at Queensland Writers Centre for all writers.

About Lori-Jay

Lori-Jay Ellis is a creative executive leader, with a diverse and eclectic background in global marketing. She is a skilled builder of brands and a talented business strategist, with a passion for fostering talent and empowering teams to achieve their potential. Lori-Jay embodies creativity and innovation, bringing a wealth of management experience and a particular passion for the role of innovation in building strong and connected communities. She has produced and directed funded short films and has a personal passion for the written word and a genuine love for all things indie. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Visual – QUT) and has been CEO of a community arts studio in Sydney, marketing director at a large multinational, and managed a New York art gallery. She has been CEO of Queensland Writers Centre since 2018 – leading the organisation through what has been a challenging few years!

Queensland Writers Centre Membership

Consider becoming a member of Queensland Writers Centre ($89 / $69 concession) to save up to 30% across our Program of workshops, courses and events, and get access to members only events including the Weekend Writing Challenge. Queensland Writers Centre membership includes a host of benefits:

Belong to a vibrant community of Queensland writing
Discounts of up to 30% across our Program, services, and competitions
Subscription to the quarterly WQ magazine
Priority access to writing advice from our experienced team
Recognition for your writing achievements in our Member Milestones
Access to Writer's Consults, the Writer's Surgery program and other members only services
Access to member benefits of other state writers' centres in the National Writers Centre Network

Find more information on our website or get in touch with the team today.

For more information about Queensland Writers Centre’s Program of Events and answers to FAQs, please visit: www.queenslandwriters.org.au/program-info