Write Around Moreton Bay (WAMB)

Write Around Moreton Bay (WAMB) provides a series of free readers and writers events designed to ignite your creativity, curiosity ... and get you writing!

Enjoy a smorgasbord of talks and events with award-winning local and Australian writers, plus loads of free writing workshops facilitated by authors and industry processionals.

Grow your networks, be inspired, and get writing today.

Discover more great writing events with our Meet the Author series.

Book discussion group

Thursday, 23 July 2026 | 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

2 more dates

Which books have rocked your world? Enjoy a lively discussion of your favourite books and authors at City of Moreton Bay libraries.

Multiple locations

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Writers' Group

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM

5 more dates

City of Moreton Bay libraries: Writers’ Groups are an opportunity to meet with other aspiring and experienced writers to discuss ideas and learn from one another.

Multiple locations

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Meet the Author: Mike Carlton - Redcliffe

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Redcliffe Library: Join one of Australia's best known journalists and naval historians, Mike Carlton, to explore the story of the Royal Australian Navy's Fleet Air Arm.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Meet the Author: Fernanda Dahlstrom - Redcliffe

Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 02:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Redcliffe Library: Join Fernanda Dahlstrom in conversation with Isobelle Carmody to explore the story behind her memoir The Framing.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Poetry Slam!

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Australian Poetry Slam returns to City of Moreton Bay!
Be a part of the audience to judge the best in our region or bring your new poem and compete for a spot in the Queensland final.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Self-publishing

Saturday, 08 August 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Find out what it takes to be a successful self-publisher in this seminar with Michelle Birrell at City of Moreton Bay Libraries.

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

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Writing narrative non-fiction

Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Learn how to turn your non-fiction project into a great read in this workshop presented by Kári Gíslason in partnership with Queensland Writers Centre.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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