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

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! Plus take part in a guided writing session using the Pomodoro technique, with our CEO Lori-Jay Ellis.

While you're here, you'll plan out your year in writing 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 & Scriptable
Our year-round program of workshops and courses on writing, editing & publishing
Writing Friday sessions and locations across the state
GenreCon, Australia's biggest genre fiction convention
Other 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 Queensland Writers Centre

Queensland Writers Centre is a not-for-profit membership organisation that supports, celebrates and showcases Queensland writers and writing in all its forms. We work with our members and partners to promote a vibrant and diverse writing community across Queensland.

We are the leading support and resource centre for writers and writing in Queensland, offering a comprehensive online and in-person range of services. We provide information and advice for anyone interested in writing, whatever your level of experience or ambition.

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 for five years – leading the organisation through what has been a challenging few years!

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