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.

Unlocking the past: Learning AI-powered family history - Albany Creek

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising family history research. We'll explore the basics of AI and its applications in genealogy.

Albany Creek Library, 1 Station Street, Albany Creek 4035

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, Genealogy, History and heritage, Interest groups, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Those girls with grit - Strathpine

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Pamela Rushby discusses the history of the Queensland AWLA movement, the basis for her historical novel, Those Girls.

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Stella Quinn - Arana Hills

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Rural romance's newest star Stella Quinn joins us for an in conversation event about her book The Vet from Snowy River.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills 4054

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

NEW DATE Meet the Author: Dervla McTiernan - Redcliffe

Friday, 09 May 2025 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Join best-selling crime author, Dervla McTiernan in conversation on the return of Cormac Reilly in her latest novel, The Unquiet Grave.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Jane Caro in conversation - North Lakes

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 | 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Join the inimitable Jane Caro for an In Conversation event to launch her new thriller, Lyrebird.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Meet the Author: Fleur McDonald - Redcliffe

Thursday, 01 May 2025 | 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM

Join us for an In Conversation event with best-selling author Fleur McDonald.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

Tagged as: , Readers and writers

Book discussion group

Friday, 11 April 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

9 more dates

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

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Interest groups, Readers and writers

Writers' Group

Tuesday, 08 April 2025 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

15 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

Tagged as: , Interest groups, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Local Authors Expo - North Lakes

Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 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!

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , Talks and workshops

Sydney Writers' Festival: Live & Local livestreaming Redcliffe Library

Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

3 more dates

After the wild success of Live & Local in 2024, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to Redcliffe Library, streamed live and delivered locally to Redcliffe Library; presented in partnership with Redcliffe Writers Group.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

Tagged as: , Interest groups, Readers and writers

NEW DATE: Writing women back into your family history - Caboolture

Tuesday, 02 September 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover ways to give the women in your family back their voice and place in history with genealogist, Helen Smith.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

Tagged as: , Genealogy, History and heritage, Interest groups, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Creating character driven narrative - Burpengary

Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Learn how to develop compelling characters and richer narratives in this masterclass with Emeritus Professor Gary Crew.

Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary 4505

Tagged as: , Interest groups