Whether you’re writing true stories or fiction, the creative journey takes courage. Bravewords workshops build writing confidence, bring you together with other storytellers, and help guide you to the heart of your subject.

What’s on at Bravewords

  • Bravewords Live

    An evening of live storytelling held on the last Sunday of the month hosted by Rob Carlton & Adrienne Ferreira.

  • Telling True Stories Writing Course

    Over six weeks you'll practice writing stories drawn from real life while gaining inspiration, tuition, and creative tips from a professional writer.

  • Australian South Sea Islander Matriarch's Writing Workshop

    A creative collaboration between the Australian South Sea Islander community in Mackay, Bravewords, and Nadia Townsend in August 2024.

  • Memoir/Fiction Masterclass

    For writers working on bigger projects, these intensive workshops break down obstacles and help develop your work to the next stage.

  • Writing Short Stories

    In this 4-week course you'll explore how writers play with language, imagery and scenes to create compelling short stories alive with meaning and resonance.

  • Writing Coaching

    Need some help with a writing project? Bravewords personal and small group coaching offers support, structure and productive deadlines.

Recent Projects

  • Story Club at Words on the Waves

    Live storytelling at Words on the Waves Writers Festival, 2024.

  • Rose Scott Women Writers Festival

    In September, Bravewords partnered with the Rose Scott Women Writers’ Festival in Sydney for their 10th anniversary, presented by The Women’s Club.

  • Central Coast Writes 2023 Anthology

    A collection of true stories written and illustrated by locals. This community project was produced by Bravewords and supported by Central Coast Council.

  • When These Mountains Speak

    Held in June 2023, this inter-cultural project shared diverse stories of farming families who live in the valleys and mountains of the Central Coast.

  • Sea of Faces

    Exhibited at The Entrance in March 2023, Sea of Faces was part of Place Maker, a free arts festival presented by Central Coast Council and a mob of talented local creatives.

  • 5 Lands Walk Festival

    Held in June 2023 the series of cultural events brought family, friends and the wider community together to celebrate life, have fun and connect to our deep Aboriginal history, settlement and who we are today.

“The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them.” 

—Elizabeth Gilbert