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Writing Workshops

Develop your craft with masterclasses led by published authors, editors, and industry professionals. Free for all ALN members.

30+

Workshops Yearly

15+

Expert Instructors

500+

Writers Trained

4.8

Average Rating

Why Choose Our Workshops

What You'll Get

Small group sizes for personalized feedback
Taught by published authors and industry professionals
Practical assignments with constructive critique
Access to workshop recordings for review
Certificate of completion
Networking with fellow writers

Current Sessions

Available Workshops

Beginner4 spots left

Foundations of Fiction Writing

Sarah Mitchell

Published Author & Writing Coach

Master the fundamentals of storytelling, from plot structure to character development. Perfect for beginners and those looking to strengthen their basics.

6 weeks
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM AEST
15 participants max

Topics covered:

Plot StructureCharacter DevelopmentDialogue Writing+3 more
Free for Members
Intermediate2 spots left

Advanced Character Development

James Kurongku

Award-Winning Novelist

Dive deep into creating complex, memorable characters that drive your story. Learn techniques used by published authors to bring characters to life.

4 weeks
Saturdays, 2:00 PM AEST
12 participants max

Topics covered:

Character ArcsMotivation & ConflictBackstory Integration+3 more
Free for Members
All Levels8 spots left

Writing Historical Fiction

Dr. Eleanor Matthews

Literary Professor & Author

Learn how to blend historical accuracy with compelling fiction. Discover research techniques and how to bring past eras to vivid life.

8 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM AEST
20 participants max

Topics covered:

Historical ResearchPeriod-Accurate DialogueSetting & Atmosphere+3 more
Free for Members
All Levels3 spots left

Poetry Craft Intensive

Emma Chen

Poet & Workshop Leader

Explore various poetic forms and find your unique voice. From traditional sonnets to contemporary free verse, expand your poetic toolkit.

5 weeks
Sundays, 11:00 AM AEST
10 participants max

Topics covered:

Traditional FormsFree VerseImagery & Metaphor+3 more
Free for Members
All Levels12 spots left

Self-Publishing Masterclass

Marcus Chen

Indie Author & Publishing Consultant

Everything you need to know about successfully self-publishing your book, from formatting to marketing strategies.

4 weeks
Thursdays, 7:30 PM AEST
25 participants max

Topics covered:

Manuscript PreparationCover DesignFormatting for Print & eBook+3 more
Free for Members
Beginner6 spots left

Memoir & Personal Essay Writing

Lisa Wong

Memoirist & Editor

Turn your life experiences into compelling narratives. Learn the art of memoir writing and personal essay craft.

6 weeks
Mondays, 6:00 PM AEST
15 participants max

Topics covered:

Finding Your StoryTruth vs MemoryStructure & Pacing+3 more
Free for Members

Success Stories

What Writers Say

The fiction workshop helped me finish my first novel. The feedback was invaluable!

Rebecca T.

Foundations of Fiction Writing

Finally understood the self-publishing process. Now I have two books on Amazon!

Michael S.

Self-Publishing Masterclass

Sarah's teaching style is incredible. I learned more in 6 weeks than in years of writing alone.

Jennifer L.

Advanced Character Development

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