Queensland Writers Centre’s Printable program will get you and your author brand ready for the marketplace.

Whether you’re looking to give an upcoming publication a boost, build a community of readers and writers around your work, or ensure your author brand appeals to prospective publishers – this program will help you nail down the fundamentals of marketing yourself.

All you need to apply is a Statement of Intent – what you want to learn, what you intend to accomplish during and following Printable.

Workshops

Easy Content Creation for Authors with HM Hodgson

Learn the What, Why & How to level up your social media content no matter where you are in your author journey – and most importantly: keep it simple.

Your Digital Debut: the Essential Elements and Branding Basics of Building a Website with Ally Blake

Learn the key ingredients to building a simple yet successful website that will gather and engage your ideal readership.

Add-ons

Professional author headshots (paid add-on)

Stand out from the crowd on your socials and get a professional author headshot (or two) snapped at Printable's program day. (Only available for in-person attendees.)

Workbook and resource pack (included with your booking)

Take home a digital workbook of exercises, helpful tips and reference information on perfecting the basics of your author brand, marketing and online presence.

Format

This is an hybrid program with a focus on author branding and online author presence; it will be held at Queensland Writers Centre and live streamed to an online audience via Zoom, hosted by a dedicated live stream workshop coordinator. This program is designed for emerging writers, but is suitable for writers of all levels and backgrounds.

About HM Hodgson

Award-winning Brisbane author, HM Hodgson, writes about romance (spicy scenes a must!), intrigue and magic. When not writing or reading or daydreaming about her next literary hero, you can find her sipping coffee and eating chocolate (usually together), while happily diving down the rabbit burrow of content creation—her favourite method of staying in touch with book lovers all around the world.

About Ally Blake

Ally Blake has sold over four million copies of her more than forty novels, with each translated into multiple languages worldwide. Ally has presented at literary events all around Australia, as well as hosting annual Book Clubs for Brisbane Libraries. In 2024 won the RUBY (Romantic Book of the Year) Award, and was featured on ABC News Breakfast and The Morning Show celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Mills & Boon.

About Queensland Writers Centre

Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) is an innovative community arts 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. QWC works to uplift the practice, development and recognition of writers and develop a culture of writing, reading and creating.

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

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