Cosy Hangout Nights
Date: July 15, 2022
Cuddle up in a pillow fort at Part of Things this winter for some low-pressure get-togethers.
Blogging Basics
Date: July 16, 2022
Join Riverland blog writer Tim Tol for a behind the scenes look into the process of writing a blog.
No Limits Programming Reference Group
Date: July 18, 2022
Our No Limits: Young Regional Writers program offers a diverse range of online and in-person writing workshops and events focused in three regional SA locations: Riverland, Eyre Peninsula and Limestone Coast.
Storytelling and Mental Illness
Date: July 23, 2022
A gentle workshop exploring skills for writing about mental illness with Katerina Bryant, the author of Hysteria.
Think Tank
Date: July 27, 2022
Coming to you on the fourth Wednesday of each month is Writers SA's Think Tank, presented in partnership with City of Adelaide's City Library. Get together with other writers in this informal space to discuss concepts, test plotlines, workshop a synopsis, and brainstorm and get feedback on your ideas in this fast-paced hour of creative construction.
Slam Poetry with Chris Best
Date: July 30, 2022
It’s nearly slam season! Join writer and performance poet Chris Best to explore slam poetry.
Teen Writers Club: Term 3, 2022
Date: July 30, 2022
The Teen Writers Club is a place for high school aged writers to make new connections, be inspired, and develop their writing. We provide a safe, fun and engaging program for passionate young writers of all interests, ages and abilities.
Online Teen Writers Circle (Regional SA)
Date: July 31, 2022
The Teen Writers Circle is a weekly space for high-school aged writers from regional South Australia to make connections, be inspired and develop their writing.
Top Ten Tips with Michael Winkler
Date: August 1, 2022
Michael Winkler’s novel Grimmish is the first self-published novel to be shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. Join Michael in this online author talk as he shares his top tips for self publishing.
Graphic Novels and Comics for a Cause
Date: August 6, 2022
Develop a 1-2 page comic that relates to a specific aspect, memory, passion, or philosophy relating to your current day-job or vocation.
Getting Started with Memoir
Date: August 13, 2022
Writing memoir allows us to share our stories, whether big, life altering events or small mundane moments. Join writer, poet and playwright, Lur Alghurabi as she guides you through traditional and experimental forms, stopping along the way to discuss the challenges and possibilities.
The Craft of Creative Non-fiction
Date: August 14, 2022
Creative or narrative non-fiction is anything that uses the art of writing to tell a true story – memoir, biography, true crime, love letters and so many other things. But how do we turn real life into something others want to read?
Cosy Hangout Nights
Date: August 19, 2022
Cuddle up in a pillow fort at Part of Things this winter for some low-pressure get-togethers.
Settings: The Power of Place
Date: August 20, 2022
In this in-person workshop, you’ll consider and evolve techniques to convey a vivid, powerful sense of place no matter where or when your stories are set.
Experiments in Non-fiction
Date: August 28, 2022
What is experimental non-fiction and how do you write it? Join Anwen Crawford to explore experiments in non-fiction.
Literary Speculation
Date: September 3, 2022
Join Miles Franklin longlisted author Briohny Doyle to explore literary speculation and strengthen your writing across fiction, non-fiction and hybrid forms.
Agents, Pitching and Contracts
Date: September 7, 2022
Join agent and industry professional, Alex Adsett, for a look behind the curtain of publishing to find answers to questions like: do I need an agent? What do I look for in a contract? How do I pitch myself and my book?
Portal: Fantasy Workshop Festival
Date: September 9, 2022
We’re opening the portal to a fantastical little pocket of the Riverland — for fantasy writers, readers and lovers.
Alternate History Fiction
Date: September 17, 2022
Historical fiction blends fantasy and fact for an appeal all of its own—join author Jane Rawson for a look at how to use the best of both worlds for one-of-a-kind fiction.
Plotting: Wood for the trees
Date: September 25, 2022
How to find your way out of the writing forest whether you're a plotter, a pantser or a plantser, so you can flourish and publish.
Work Space (online)
Date: October 15, 2022
When writers work together, something magical happens, and Writers SA's Work Space is back in October! Work Space is a digital place to get together with other writers and just write. Over the course of a day, we'll dig deep to hit those word count goals. Whether you're planning to write a novel in a month or get a neglected creative project back on track, this day is designed for you to carve out some hardcore writing time.
On Demand – 1001 Paths to Publication
Date: December 31, 2022
Writers SA presents an on-demand workshop that you can watch in your own time for a short time. Two videos will give an overview of the traditional publishing model in Australia, and overseas, followed by some self-publishing options. You can then download the FAQ's and a spreadsheet with some handy details about which genres are best represented by Australian vs overseas markets.
On Demand – Self-publishing 101
Date: December 31, 2022
Whether you're looking to make a career out of self-publishing or have just one book to publish, but you don't know where to start, this workshop will help you with the knowledge you'll need to bring your manuscript to market.
On Demand – Goal, Motivation, Conflict
Date: December 31, 2022
Writers SA presents an on-demand workshop you can watch in your own time for a short time. Making up the foundation of almost all fast paced fiction is the concept of Goal, Motivation, Conflict, the 'who, what, why and why not'. In this short video, we'll walk you through the steps to see if your story has it.
On Demand – Getting Submission Ready
Date: December 31, 2022
Join Writers SA's Bronwyn Tilley as we navigate what a successful query letter should look like when you're ready to start submitting to publishers and agents so you can create one of your own!
On Demand – Fiction Writing Essentials
Date: December 31, 2022
Writers SA presents an on-demand workshop you can watch in your own time for a short time. We'll analyse what makes a great 3D character, as well as what you need in order to keep your plot exciting and your reader turning the pages.