This celebration marks the launch of the 2020 January-June Course Program and is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the end of the year with our wonderful network of members, staff and some of our very talented tutors.

“Author, J.P. Powell, pens a frustrated Brisbane society navigating the impending “new world” in 1943 through tram lines, philosophical lines between high and low society and police officers crossing the line into corruption.” – Alison Dance reviews The Brisbane Line by J.P. Powell.

“Gifford’s lively grey illustrations are contrasted with gorgeous, royal pink and purple child-like scribbles. The ever-changing expressions of the characters will give many a gasp and giggle…” – Michelle Wanasundera reviews The Second Adventures of Princess Peony by Nette Hilton and Lucinda Gifford.

‘Just write. Even if no one ends up reading it, every piece of writing you produce goes towards honing your craft!’

‘[Collaborative writing] can work wonderfully. Having someone you trust give an opinion about your latest idea helps a lot.’

‘Try to get words down if you can – every little bit adds up. But don’t be hard on yourself if some days it doesn’t happen. I’ve had plenty of days that have been wiped off and I’m still trying to tell myself that ‘it’s okay’.’