A workshop for intuitive writers - or those who want to be.

Tried to outline but don't get further than the first three chapters? Do you feel pantser shame or secretly think planning MUST be easier? Or are you a newbie still finding your way? Then this workshop is for you. We'll take a glimpse into the writing processes of superstar pantsers; explore the myths, the pros (and cons) of this process, and learn practical tips to help you embrace your inner pantser without losing your mind.

Learning outcomes

Understand the difference between plotting and pantsing.
Show how pantsing can benefit and enhance your writing process.
Give organic writers the courage to embrace their process.
Provide strategies for successfully pantsing a novel from idea to submissions.

Format

This is an online workshop with a focus on craft; it will be hosted via Zoom. This workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and writing backgrounds to attend.

About Rachael

Rachael Johns, an English teacher by trade, is the bestselling ABIA-winning author of The Patterson Girls and a number of other romance and women's fiction novels including The Work Wives, How to Mend a Broken Heart and Outback Secrets. She has also won the Romance Writers of Australia RUBY award twice. Rachael lives in the Swan Valley, WA.

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