We're thrilled to be able to deliver a Writers' Festival in Emerald on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Extending our outreach programme to Emerald in 2024. Storyfest will provide regional communities with equitable opportunities to interact with authors and books in a fun, festive atmosphere; strengthening connection in regional communities around a unique cultural experience. Rarely– if ever–do writers festivals come to the outback, we seek to change this: making inspiration accessible to all.

Prologue Party
Literary Lunch
Young Writers' Dinner
Adult Panel Session

Prologue Party

Come along to the opening night of Storyfest Central Queensland, this free community event is for the whole family to enjoy! The Prologue Party is a night of festivities to celebrate and a great opportunity to meet some of Australia’s best authors and illustrators!


Enjoy all the fun with games, activities, performers and much more to enjoy in a fairground atmosphere. The festival bookshop will be open, it is a great opportunity for adults and children to browse the bookshelf and find that perfect book.

Variety of dinner and beverage options available for purchase.

Literary Lunch

The Literary Lunch enables avid book readers to join a book-club style discussion with an author who writes about challenging, emotional and controversial topics! Don’t miss this signature event at Storyfest Central Queensland

Young Writers' Dinner

The Young Writers’ Dinner provides young people with a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ – to spend an exciting evening workshopping with some of Australia’s bestselling kids and YA fiction writers. 

The dinner is open to the wider community suitable for ages 10+.

Adult Panel Session

Join us for an adult panel session where esteemed authors and literary experts will gather to discuss diverse themes, writing techniques, and the evolving landscape of literature today.

Engage in stimulating conversations, gain unique perspectives, and discover new insights into your favorite books and genres. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the literary scene, this panel promises to inspire, educate, and ignite your passion for great writing.