Ready to defy the conventional writing rules and craft stories that break boundaries? Join our interactive online workshops where you’ll learn to build unconventional characters, explore dark themes with nuance, and develop your unique voice as a storyteller.
Whether you’re interested in science fiction world-building, fantasy magic systems, or creating antiheroes readers can’t resist, our workshops provide practical tools and supportive community feedback to help you master the art of defiant storytelling.
What you’ll gain:
- Techniques for crafting complex, morally ambiguous characters
- Methods for building interconnected story universes
- Strategies for writing across multiple genres
- Community support from fellow rebel writers
Small group sessions ensure personalised attention and meaningful connections with other writers who understand that the best stories challenge expectations.
Upcoming workshops
June 2025
Online Q&A Series: So You Want to Write a Book?
Live on Zoom – Saturday 14 June & Sunday 15 June 2025 @ 10:30AM (ACST)
A two-part online series for regional writers (or anyone dreaming of writing a book). We’ll talk writing habits, motivation, self-publishing vs trad, and more.
🎥 Recordings available to registrants.
🔗 Register here | Cost: Free, thanks to support from Regional Arts Victoria
July 2025
Online Q&A Series: How to Keep Writing When It Gets Hard
Live on Zoom – Saturday 5 July 2025 @ 11AM (AEST)
Writing a book is exciting… until it isn’t. This session is for anyone stuck in the middle, second-guessing their story, or wondering how other writers keep going. We’ll talk burnout, motivation, and the messy middle — with space for questions, real talk, and honest strategies that actually work.
🎥 Recordings available to registrants.
🔗 Register here | Cost: $10 (AUD)
August 2025
Online Q&A Series: Should I Self-Publish? (And What That Really Means)
Live on Zoom – Saturday 2 August 2025 @ 11AM (AEST)
Thinking about self-publishing but not sure where to start — or what’s involved? This session breaks down the pros, cons, costs, and common myths of indie publishing, from someone who’s done it (and also gone traditional). No hype, just the stuff you need to know before diving in.
🎥 Recordings available to registrants
🔗 Register here | Cost: $10 (AUD)
Suggest a Workshop Topic
Have a specific writing challenge you’re wrestling with? A genre you’re dying to explore? A technique you want to master?
I want to hear from you! My workshops are designed around what writers actually need, so your suggestions help shape upcoming sessions.
What would help your writing journey?
- Character development techniques
- World-building strategies
- Genre-specific skills
- Plot structure approaches
- Publishing insights
- Or something completely different
Submit your ideas using the form below, and I’ll prioritise the most requested topics for future workshops. The best part? Suggest a topic and you’ll be the first to know when I schedule it.