Brisbane Writers Workshop

21/01/2026

BEST ADVICE FOR FICTION? Create solid, water-tight sheds (short story) before building mansions (novel)!

Join Pamela Jeffs (100+ published short stories, Aurealis & Australasian Shadows Awards winner!) & Lauren Elise Daniels (Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, Ditmar & Aurealis Award finalist & editor!) to discover the tricks of the trade on 15 February for Seriously Short: Writing Short Fiction, 10am-3pm, Bunya House, 1167 South Pine Road, Arana Hills.

ENROLMENT LINK is in the comments and the fee is $239 includes course fee, extensive course materials, and optional critique on your current work. PM us for details or email lauren(AT)brisbanewriters.com

On the day, we cover...
--Conventions from flash fiction to novella.
--What makes short fic pop: citing amateurish errors and rising above the average.
--What calls characters alive and how structure makes a plot rock.
--Writing exercises and practical exploration with supportive feedback.
--Current writer’s resources: markets, submission guidelines, industry formatting, contracts, comps and publishing.
--Basic critique [OPTIONAL] on your working draft up to 1k words.
--Self editing tips and finding good writing groups.

19/01/2026

Applications for Adaptable close 27 Jan.

Have you got a story that’s jumping off the page? Apply now.

https://queenslandwriters.org.au/programs

29/12/2025

75 calls for paying markets...

This January there are more than six dozen calls for submissions. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. As alway...

15/12/2025

Submission calls for flash fiction!

These magazines publish a wide variety of flash fiction, up to 1,500 words. Many of them publish other genres as well, like nonfiction and poetry. They are a mix of literary and genre magazines.

25/11/2025

What a line-up! Three of our presenters are presenting this year, so join us for good times and great tips!

The full GenreCon 2026 program is live! Follow your inkling, see where it takes you.

https://www.genrecon.com.au/2026-program

25/11/2025

Join Greg at BooksStones on Thursday 4 December, 6:30–7:30 pm!

Local author Greg Bourke chats with Bianca Millroy about his debut, Under Silkwood—a tense, irresistible tale set in steamy Far North Queensland where community, honour and desire collide. “Beware the outsider who wants in. Beware the insider who wants out…”

Add it to your calendar and come along for an evening of Queensland stories, lively conversation, and a first look at a gripping new novel.

Tickets are free but bookings are essential. Grab your ticket via the Events link in our bio!