workshop Archives - Jemma Pollari

Writing the Journey: a walking writing exercise from my residency in rural New South Wales

This walking writing exercise will take you and your character on a journey through emotional, sensory and physical details to map a story.

GenreCon 2026: Inklings was same-same but different for this year’s iteration of the flagship genre writers’ conference.

How to build your author website: workshop at Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival on Monday 5th May 2025. Get a head start online!

Spec. Fic. Society anthology: we are publishing an anthology of short stories from emerging, award-winning and dedicated authors.

Brain uploading trope is a mainstay of sci fi stories, with plenty philosophical quandaries. These books and shows will get you started.

There are a heap of beautiful places on the Sunshine Coast for family, couple and engagement photos. Here’s my collection-in-progress of locations.