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, 28 May 2026 | 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

6 more dates

Which books have rocked your world? Enjoy a lively discussion of your favourite books and authors.

Multiple locations

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Writers' Group

Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

12 more dates

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: Amanda Hampson - North Lakes

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

North Lakes Library: Join us for a special In Conversation event with Amanda Hampson, author of the acclaimed Tea Ladies mystery series.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Meet the Author: Frances Whiting - Burpengary

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

City of Moreton Bay Libraries | Meet bestselling author Frances Whiting at our special in conversation event celebrating her new novel, The Nocturnals.

Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary 4505

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Book launch | Wings of Death - North Lakes

Saturday, 13 June 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join local author Ellen Read as she launches her latest mystery, Wings of Death, at North Lakes Library. It's a classic mystery pitting an ambitious woman against an unknown foe.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Sydney Writers' Festival: Live & Local 2026 - Redcliffe

Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 10:00 AM to 04:55 PM

3 more dates

Sydney Writers' Festival's Live & Local returns to Redcliffe Library in 2026 bringing the best of the festival direct to you.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Editing your own writing - Burpengary

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Learning to edit your own writing is an essential tool for every author.
From structural issues to line edits, find out how you can improve your manuscript in this workshop with Vicki Bennett at Burpengary Library.

Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary 4505

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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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Jump start your writing with KM Steele

Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

This workshop with Kate Steele will guide you through a mix of theory and fun hands-on activities to get you started in any form of writing.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

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