Mackay Writers Welcome Bush Poetry Legend for Workshop

Members of the Mackay Writers' Group. Front: Kel and Brooke. Back: Canna, Jack, Riki, Paul and Steve. Photo Supplied

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For aspiring writers, poets and storytellers, a rare opportunity to learn from one of Australia's most respected bush poets is coming to Mackay next month, with an all-day workshop designed to help participants refine their craft, share their stories and even transform their poetry into song.

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Hosted by the Mackay Writers on July 11^th the workshop will be led by acclaimed bush poet Mick Martin, who will guide attendees through the art of bush poetry while encouraging writers of all experience levels to build confidence, ask questions and develop their own unique voice.

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"Going to a workshop with an expert gives you permission to do things that maybe you always thought you weren't good enough to do.”  

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"It gives you permission to put yourself out there and write and ask questions and, like, expand your knowledge to grow within yourself."

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Running from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Jubilee Community Centre, the workshop will give participants the chance to develop a poem, explore how it can be set to music and learn directly from one of Australia's leading bush poets.

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Founded by Paul Vanderloo’s, Mackay Writers has been bringing local writers together for more than 40 years, with workshops like this held only every five years. Alongside special events, monthly workshops at 1pm on the last Saturday of every month, supporting one another across a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to memoirs and everything in between.

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Whether you've been writing for decades or have a notebook full of ideas waiting to get started on, the workshop promises a welcoming space to sharpen your skills, meet fellow writers and maybe think up your next great story.

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