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Write Around Moreton Bay (WAMB)

Discover a series of free readers and writers events that will ignite your creativity and curiosity. The line up features a smorgasbord of talks by award-winning Australian authors plus heaps of fun and tasty workshops from industry professionals.

Upcoming WAMB events

Local Author Expo - Burpengary

Saturday, 25 May 2024 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Find your next great read, and the story behind the story, at the inaugural Local Authors Expo. Whether you love fiction or non-fiction, you’re sure to find something to love!

Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary 4505

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Introduction to the business of writing - Albany Creek

Saturday, 11 May 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

There's more to being a successful writer than just the art of the written word. In this Queensland Writers Centre workshop with Ally Blake, we'll take a look at the life and career of a working writer in Australia.

Albany Creek Library, 16 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek 4035

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Structuring Narrative - North Lakes

Saturday, 20 April 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Learn how to write a story in short and long form with award-winning author Gary Crew (Professor Emeritus, Creative Writing University of the Sunshine Coast). For adults.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Meet the Author - In conversation with Sally Warriner

Friday, 03 May 2024 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Join us for a very special conversation with author Sally Warriner. As she discusses her riveting and funny personal memoir.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Meet the Author - In Conversation with Glenna Thomson

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for a very special conversation with author Glenna Thomson. As she discusses her debut novel in the mystery genre.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Meet the Author - In Conversation with Julie Goodwin

Wednesday, 01 May 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Join popular Australian personality Julie Goodwin as she reveals her extraordinary life in her new memoir.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Brisbane Writers Festival - Tracey Spicer

Saturday, 01 June 2024 | 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM

Tracey Spicer discusses her latest novel Man-Made in this special Brisbane Writers Festival event.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Brisbane Writers Festival - Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion

Sunday, 02 June 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Eminent Psychiatrist Anne Buist & bestselling novelist Graeme Simsion discuss their latest collaborative novel The Glass House in this special Brisbane Writers Festival event.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Brisbane Writers Festival - Mark Dapin

Sunday, 02 June 2024 | 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM

Mark Dapin discusses his latest novel Carnage in this special Brisbane Writers Festival event.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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CancelledIn Conversation with Karly Lane - Arana Hills

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

Bestselling author Karly Lane is back and better than ever with her new delightfully entertaining rural romance, The One That Got Away.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills 4054

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Elements of writing: Voice and perspective - Burpengary

Saturday, 17 August 2024 | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Learn how to harness the often elusive power of voice in your writing, and how to identify and develop you and your characters' own distinctive and personal tone.

Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary 4505

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Elements of writing: Conflict and Suspense- Redcliffe

Sunday, 14 July 2024 | 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM

Conflict and suspense are not just for thriller writers; find out how to write stories that keep your readers reading using conflict and suspense in this workshop presented by Lea Scott courtesy of Queensland Writers Centre.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Preparing for submissions - North Lakes

Saturday, 24 August 2024 | 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Gain insight into the world of publishers, competitions & opportunities.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Meet the Author - In Conversation with Victoria Purman

Monday, 10 June 2024 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

From the bestselling author Victoria Purman comes this charming, funny, pointed look at the golden years of radio broadcasting in post-war Australia, celebrating the extraordinary unseen women who wrote the radio plays that held a nation captive.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Meet the Author - In Conversation with Stella Quinn

Saturday, 08 June 2024 | 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Join bestselling author Stella Quinn as she discusses her latest novel Down the Track.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Sydney Writers Festival - Live & Local - Livestreaming - Redcliffe

Thursday, 23 May 2024 | 10:00 AM to 08:30 PM

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Join us for Live & Local 2024, streamed live by Sydney Writers Festival and delivered locally to Redcliffe Library; presented in partnership with Redcliffe Writers Group.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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