Join a supportive group of committed writers for two full days of fast-paced writing.

Looking for quiet time and space where you can write uninterrupted? Join a supportive group of committed writers for two full days of fast-paced writing, and transport yourself into your next writing project!

Please note that this event is members-only, and bookings are for the full weekend (Saturday 13 May - Sunday 14 May); priority bookings will be reserved for writers who can attend both days.

Fellowship & Access Fund

Our biannual Weekend Writing Challenges raise money for the Queensland Writers Centre Fellowships & Access Fund, which supports writers from diverse backgrounds and financially disadvantaged situations to access programs and services.

Donate any amount to the Fellowship & Access Fund with your booking or on the day - or break one of our word count goals - for entries to our special prizedraw. Prizes include:

A Writer's Consult
Workshop passes & online course bundles
Queensland Writers Centre and GenreCon merchandise

Format

This is a free/pay-what-you-can weekend writing event for members of Queensland Writers Centre only; it will be held in-person at Queensland Writers Centre at State Library of Queensland. Please note that this is a self-guided session, and not a workshop. It is suitable for all writers.

Queensland Writers Centre Membership

Consider becoming a member of Queensland Writers Centre (worth $79 / year) 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