In this evening workshop, you’ll examine texts from a range of queer and trans Australian writers from genres including narrative nonfiction, fiction, memoir, arts criticism and poetry.

You’ll experiment with different writing styles and practice describing complex feelings and uncertainty to create nuanced, authentic characters.

You are encouraged to discuss the value of developing a creative community and seeking literary forums that centre LGBTIQA+ perspectives.

With: Sam Elkin

Sam Elkin is a non-binary transmasculine writer, event producer and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia (Allen & Unwin). Born in England and raised on Noongar land, Sam now lives on unceded Wurundjeri land. Sam’s essays have been published in the Griffith Review, Australian Book Review, Sydney Review of Books and Kill Your Darlings. He hosts the 3RRR radio show Queer View Mirror and his debut book is Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga (Upswell Publishing) is out now.