Adult Sessions and Workshops

The Festival is open to the whole community, and we invite all ages to join in the literary celebrations.

Writers’ Seminar

Queensland Writers’ Centre presents Blogging and Author Platforms, a seminar with Sarah Gory (QWC) and authors Nick Earls and Paula Weston

In the world of interconnectivity everyone can be a published writer. Join QWC for an introduction to the basics of creating and activating an online presence and platform. You do not have to be a technical whiz to engage in this informative session where you will learn the ins and outs of blogging and social media, and how they can help you build your platform as a writer and connect with readers.

Wednesday 13 March
10.30am to 12noon
Somerset College
$25.00 or $20.00 (QWC and GCWA members’ concession).
Please purchase your tickets online.

Professional Development for Teachers

Easy Online Resources for Teachers

Save time and get better results when you know where to look for the information you want. Gold Coast Libraries’ staff will show you how easy it is to find reliable information 24/7 using the free, public library online resources. Upper Primary and Junior Secondary teachers will find plenty of classroom applications for these authoritative, easy to navigate resources.

Thursday 14 March

10.30am to 12noon

Somerset College

Free entry. Please register your attendance online.

Adult Sessions

In Conversation

Get up close and personal with authors Nick Earls, Tiffiny Hall and Lisa Forrest. This panel session forms part of The Prologue Party.

Wednesday 13 March
7.00pm
Somerset College
Free entry.Please register your attendance online.

This session is proudly supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Gold Coast City Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

Digital Horizons

Authors Jackie French, Kate Hunter, Christine Howe and Steven Herrick explore what reading and writers’ work will look like in the future. Chaired by Molly Ward, Brisbane Writers Festival Project Manager.

Thursday 14 March
5.30pm to 6.30pm
Mudgeeraba Market Shopping Centre
Free entry. Please register your attendance online.

Flirting with Danger

Join authors Leah Giarratano, Philip Gwynne, Kaz Delaney and Simmone Howell as they discuss the challenges involved in writing about contentious subject matter. Chaired by Alison Kemp, Gold Coast City Council Executive Coordinator Library Customer Services.

Thursday 14 March
7.00pm to 8.00pm
Robina Library
Free entry. Please register your attendance online.