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

Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

4 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: 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, 02 April 2026 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

7 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: 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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Meet the Author: Mercedes Mercier and Georgia Harper - Redcliffe

Friday, 15 May 2026 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

What do you get when you put two and two together? Two young authors, two new gutsy crime thrillers and one amazing In Conversation. Join Mercedes Mercier and Georgia Harper at Redcliffe Library.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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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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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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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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