Meetings:
Book Links meetings are held online via ZOOM, generally the Monday evening before the monthly Write Links meetings.
Email the secretary@booklinks.org.au for dates if you are interested in getting involved.
Write Links meetings are generally held on the first Saturday of the month at the State Library of Qld and online. Venues and dates can vary.
These meetings are for financial members of Book Links but non-members can attend for up to 2 meetings to see how they work.
For paid workshops, anyone can attend, and financial member receive discounted attendance.
The meeting structure is generally:
● 1:00 pm – Topic of interest or professional development
● 2:00 pm – Networking
● 3.00-5.00 – Critique groups
Workshop meetings are also scattered throughout the year and on those days sessions can begin earlier.
Sometime there is a fee to attend to cover presenter fees.
The next Write Links meeting will be Saturday 31 May in Meeting Room 1B. State Library Qld at 1pm.
The next Book Links meeting will be via ZOOM on Monday 26 May 2025 – Book Links meeting 6pm via zoom. If you wish to join in, please email info@booklinks.org.au for a link.
Are you or your family a Book Links member yet? Members receive generous discounts to events!
Join for 2025 via Trybooking.
The June Write Links meeting will be held 31 May in Meeting Room 1b, State Library of Qld
• 1:00 pm Topic: Writing Activation
• 2:00 pm Write Links Networking and Collective Wisdom
• 3:00 -5:00 Critiquing
Please ensure your Book Links membership is up to date before attending any face-to-face meetings. Staying current with your membership helps ensure smooth participation in all activities, access to resources, and compliance with organisational guidelines. It also pays the rent and insurance!
Face-to-face meetings are exclusive to paid members only. However, new book creators are welcome to attend two free trial sessions (excluding paid workshops).
Write Links now has its own Facebook page! This public page is where you can stay updated on upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities specifically for children’s book creators.
In addition to our public page, we also have a private Facebook group exclusively for paid Book Links members. This group offers a more intimate space for discussions, networking, and member-only resources.
The July Write Links meeting will be held 5 July in Meeting Room 1b, State Library of Qld
• 1:00 pm Topic: Writing Activation
• 2:00 pm Write Links Networking and Collective Wisdom – Focus on grants
• 3:00 -5:00 Critiquing
Please ensure your Book Links membership is up to date before attending any face-to-face meetings. Staying current with your membership helps ensure smooth participation in all activities, access to resources, and compliance with organisational guidelines. It also pays the rent and insurance!
Face-to-face meetings are exclusive to paid members only. However, new book creators are welcome to attend two free trial sessions (excluding paid workshops).
Write Links now has its own Facebook page! This public page is where you can stay updated on upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities specifically for children’s book creators.
In addition to our public page, we also have a private Facebook group exclusively for paid Book Links members. This group offers a more intimate space for discussions, networking, and member-only resources.
Upcoming Events:
Special dates to mark in your diary for 2025:
29 August – Romancing the Stars Sunshine Coast
Other key dates to note for 2025
9-10 October – Wordplay as part of Brisbane Writers Festival at The Brisbane Powerhouse
Friday 31 October – Future Libraries Conference (QSLA) Book Links at their Trade Fair.