Our timetable of workshops, meetups and events

VIRUS/COVID safe gatherings

The health and safety of all of our members and guests is of utmost importance to us. Where required, our events will be compliant with any health guidelines and we ask our participants to adhere to any health and safety measures that may be in place at the time. We would appreciate it if members stay at home if they have a communicable disease.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are confirmed upon full payment to Peninsula Writers’ Club.

Refunds

Bookings that are cancelled by the purchaser will be refunded in accordance with the timeframes below:

Within 5 days of the event – no refund
Within 6 – 10 days of the event – 50% refund
Over 10 days before the event – full refund (less applicable merchant processing fee)

Cancellations

Peninsula Writers’ Club reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule any activity due to lack of bookings, venue or public safety changes up to two days prior to an event or workshop.

Upcoming Workshops + Events

Our Write In and Night Write sessions are held throughout the year and are open to members only. Bookings are not required, but if you are a member of our private Facebook group, The Ink Tank, we ask that you let us know you are coming in the event post comments.

Workshop bookings are open to members and the general public.

Each year, our workshops and events are announced once they are confirmed and made available here to book. Watch our for our 2026 program in the New Year.

SHARE YOUR STORY NIGHTS

We hold Share Your Story Night regularly throughout the year for members. This is an opportunity to socialise and receive feedback on our work. Prose, memoir, poetry, technical, and academic writing – all are welcome. Readers have 2 minutes to introduce their work and 5 minutes to read with feedback, if desired.

PLEASE NOTE – Photos will be taken at all our events and used to promote our activities with the wider community via social media, our website and electronic communication. Anyone who does not wish for their photo to be taken and/or used for these purposes is to inform a member of the Peninsula Writers’ Club Committee or the host of the event upon arrival.

Our first workshop for 2026

The Writers Toolbox – Creative Writing

Fundamentals with Kelly Gardiner was a huge success.

SAVE THE DATES

FOR OUR WEEKEND SELF-EDITING AND SELF-PUBLISHING BOOTCAMP!

Saturday June 20th, and Sunday June 21st.

Saturday 20th, is Self-Editing with Irma

Gold, and Sunday 21st, is The Indie Author’s

Playbook for Success. Heidi Catherine

reprises her sold out 2025 workshop.

10 am – 2 pm.

Bentons Square Community Centre, 145

Bentons Road, Mornington

Bookings will open soon.

IRMA GOLD

Irma is an award-winning powerhouse in the Australian literary scene. Whether she’s writing critically acclaimed novels like Shift (2025) and The Breaking, or creating world-first children’s books, Irma’s work resonates globally—with titles published in seven languages!

Why you don’t want to miss her:

A Literary Leader: Her debut novel won the Canberra Critics Circle Award, and her short fiction is featured in prestigious journals like Meanjin and Westerly.

A Global Innovator: Her picture book, Seree’s Story, achieved a world first by being published in a bilingual Māori/English audio format.

The Editor’s Eye: With a decade of experience as the Convener of Editing at the University of Canberra, Irma knows exactly what makes a manuscript shine.

Voice of the Industry: You may know her as the co-host of the popular writing podcast, Secrets from the Green Room.

Fresh off the March 2026 release of Come Home, Bigabila (co-written with Corey Tutt), Irma brings a wealth of knowledge on craft, editing, and the publishing industry.

Book Irma's Workshop

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HEIDI CATHERINE

After a successful career penning and self-publishing over thirty fantasy and dystopian novels, and “killing off” many characters along the way, Heidi Catherine has turned her attention to a life of crime. Now specialising in domestic suspense, Heidi is fascinated by the complexities of human interaction, a passion she justifies by watching far too much reality TV.

An award-winning writer, her accolades include the RWA Emerald Pro Award, a Scarlet Stiletto placing, and publication with Simon & Schuster. Heidi is represented by Anjanette Fennell (Key People Literary Management) and is a proud member of Sisters in Crime and the Australian Crime Writers Association. She lives on the Mornington Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and a bossy rescue chihuahua.

Book Heidi's Workshop

Write In + Night Write sessions

Peninsula Writers’ Club writing meetups for members occur at Mornington Community House and Mount Martha House.

Note:These monthly meetups are member only events

FRIDAY – WRITE IN sessions are held on the last Friday of the month (excluding public holidays when they are brought forward one week) from 10am to 2pm at Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road Mornington.

Admission is covered in your annual membership fee. Write at your own pace, with quiet scheduled writing time and motivating company, while you share milestones and hear all the latest news and opportunities. Establish your own sense of accountability, connection and inspiration. Hang out with other members and share ideas and challenges.

BYO lunch or visit off-site cafes. Tea and coffee supplied at the venue.

Bookings are not required.

WiFi available.

THURSDAY – NIGHT WRITE sessions are held on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30pm, at Mount Martha House, 466 Esplanade, Mt Martha.

Bring your laptops and notebooks for writing in company in the evening. Ideal for members who work or have day time commitments. Bring your own nibbles and catch up with other members in a stunning location with views across Port Phillip Bay.

Admission is covered in your annual membership fee.

BYO snacks or dinner. Tea and coffee supplied at the venue.

Bookings are not required.

WiFi available.

ONLINE SESSIONS (ZOOM WRITE) are on the first Wednesday of the month from 7 until 8pm. If you’d like to be included, contact hello@peninsulawritersclub.com.au.

Scroll down to see all the dates for our Write In and Night Write sessions for the year.