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 our venue’s health and safety measures that may be in place at the time, including any vaccine requirements, QR code check-in, face-masks, physical distancing and any assistance in maintaining venue hygiene and cleanliness in line with Victorian Government requirements. 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.
Workshops 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.
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.
BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN
JOCK SERONG, PLOT AND STRUCTURE – ‘STRONG BONES FOR NIMBLE PROSE’
A FULL DAY MASTERCLASS
Sunday, June 22nd, 10 am to 4 pm, Mornington Community
House, 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington.
When you’ve lost the plot – look to Jock. Jock’s workshop Plot & Structure: Strong Bones for Nimble Prose, is a great insight into this vital topic.
Jock Serong is the author of six novels, most recently Cherrywood in 2024, and was one of the founding editors of Great Ocean Quarterly. He writes for The Monthly, The Guardian, Surfing World and other publications. In addition to Cherrywood, Jock has produced five novels: Quota, The Rules of Backyard Cricket, On the Java Ridge, and the Bass Strait historical novels Preservation, The Burning Island, and The Settlement. He divides his time between Port Fairy in western Victoria and Flinders Island in Bass Strait’s Furneaux Island group.
Jock Serong
STORIES WITH SPICE: BYPASS THE CRINGE AND BRING ON THE SMOULDER
AN ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH ANNE FREEMAN
AUGUST 13TH 7 – 8PM
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
For almost two years Ann has been running an hour-long interactive workshop for writers who wish to improve their sex scene writing called Stories with Spice: Bypass the cringe and bring the smoulder. It’s loads of fun and has been hugely successful. Here’s what participants have to say:
‘The best workshop I’ve been to in ages! Anne’s expert tips can help you use spice to develop your characters’ authenticity and motivation, while moving your story forward. Highly recommended!’ — Simone, writer.
Anne is a Fiction writer, copywriter, social media content creator and publicist who writes contemporary fiction about women who are stuck in life and the extraordinary ways they shake themselves loose.
Her latest novel, Me That You See, is out now.
BOOK HERE:
https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/product/ann-freeman-stories-with-spice-13-august-2025/
Heidi Catherine on Indie Publishing workshop
Sunday, 14 September from 10-2 pm.
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
Want to be your own publisher? Then ‘The Indie Author Playbook for Success’ workshop by Heidi Catherine is for you.
From $50 members ($40 concession) to $90 for non-members. Tea and coffee provided BYO catering.
Mornington Community Centre, Wilson’s Road.
Heidi Catherine is the author of over thirty Indie titles, having sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide. Her debut novel, The Soulweaver, won the Romance Writer’s Association Emerald Pro award. Heidi has been highly commended in The Hope Prize, The Louie Award, and the Scarlet Stiletto Awards. With a degree in Marketing and a career teaching online at one of Melbourne’s top universities, Heidi enjoys helping other authors to achieve Indie success. This workshop will cover the tools and skills you need to embrace a successful career as an Indie author.
BOOK HERE:
https://peninsulawritersclub.com.au/product/heidi-catherine-indie-publishing-14-september-2025/
Write In + Night Write sessions
Peninsula Writers’ Club writing meetups for members occur at Mornington Community House and Mount Martha House.
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 6:45 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.
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.
Scroll down to see all the dates for our Write In and Night Write sessions for the year.
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Friday – Write In dates
Friday January 31, 2025
Friday February 28, 2025
Friday March 28, 2025
Friday May 2, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday June 27, 2025
Friday July 25, 2025
Friday August 29, 2025
Friday September 19th, 2025
Friday October 31, 2025
Friday November 28, 2025
Friday December 12, 2025
Thursday – Night Write dates
Thursday February 13, 2025
Thursday March 13, 2025
Thursday April 10, 2025
Thursday May 8, 2025
Thursday June 12, 2025
Thursday July 10, 2025
Thursday August 14, 2025
Thursday September 11, 2025
Thursday October 9, 2025
Thursday November 13, 2025
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