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.

Blokes Book Club - Redcliffe

Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM

2 more dates

Blokes! Books! The Redcliffe Blokes Book Club is a bunch of blokes who read and like to talk about books and ideas at the library.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Book discussion group

Friday, 13 February 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

7 more dates

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

Multiple locations

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Meet the Author: Amy Andrews - Caboolture

Friday, 06 February 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join the amazing Amy Andrews at Caboolture Library to talk about her new rom com and her writing life. Engaged, Apparently is a cheeky and fun Aussie rom com with lots of heart and humour.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

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Book launch | Haunted Hearts - North Lakes

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Australian Pen anthology series returns to City of Moreton Bay! Join us for a special Valentine's Day event when local author and publisher Delia Strange launches Haunted Hearts.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Meet the Author: JP Pomare - Albany Creek

Friday, 27 February 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join JP Pomare at Albany Creek Library for the launch of The Gambler, his gripping new thriller. Free event, bookings required. Book signing included.

Albany Creek Library, 16 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek 4035

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Meet the Author: Sarah Bailey - North Lakes

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Join award-winning author Sarah Bailey for a free talk on her new thriller Click. Book signing at North Lakes Library. Reserve your spot today!

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

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Meet the Author: Natasha Lester - Redcliffe

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Join the wonderful Natasha Lester in conversation to explore the story behind her newest book, The Chateau on Sunset, at Redcliffe Library.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Writers' Group

Thursday, 05 February 2026 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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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: Heather Reyburn - Burpengary

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

City of Moreton Bay Libraries | Meet Queensland's own Heather Reyburn to hear the stories behind her new series of romances set in rural Australia and the Isle of Skye.

Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary 4505

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Local Authors Expo - Bribie Island

Saturday, 16 May 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Find your next great read, and the story behind the story, at our Local Authors Expo. Whether you love fiction or non-fiction, you’re sure to find something to love at this City of Moreton Bay Libraries event!

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

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Write a children's book - Arana Hills

Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Join local author Yvonne Mes to explore the ins and outs of writing a picture book for younger readers in this workshop at Arana Hills Library.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills 4054

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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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NEW DATE So you want to write a murder mystery - Albany Creek

Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM

Join crime author January Gilchrist for a hands-on writing workshop at Albany Creek Library. Explore techniques for building suspense, writing a strong plot, and understanding your villain.

Albany Creek Library, 16 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek 4035

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