

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: GCWA meeting & workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Gold Coast Writers' Association Event
21 March 2026

ORDER OF EVENTS

12:00 Arrive and register

12:30 News and brief announcements

12:40 Speaker: Stephen Hipkiss - Book Launch Errors and How to Avoid Them

13:45 Afternoon Tea &amp; Networking Break

14:15 In Conversation: Vijay Fitzgerald with Authors - A Book Launch

15:30 Close

In our first session, Stephen Hipkiss presents a journey through all the potential pitfalls of launching a book and methods around avoiding them. Learning from your mistakes is a great way to learn, but learning from other people's mistakes is much quicker. Lets go through all the mistakes people regularly make so you can avoid them and launch your book successfully.

Stephen is a writer and publisher with 5 books written - 4 in fantasy genre, the other an adventure romance. He created Hipkiss Publishing in 2023 to create exceptionally high-quality books for the Australian and New Zealand market. Stephen works in Logistics as a full-time job, as well as volunteering at Marine Rescue Southport as Duty Skipper. He is also a Tai Chi instructor and has been a judge for the Aurealis Awards in 2022 and 2023. Originally from Wales, Stephen moved to the Gold Coast in 2009 and has never looked back. Stephen’s aim is to get traditionally published and get more people reading.

In our second session, Vijay Fitzgerald interviews authors (members of GCWA) who will each launch a book on the day. These authors put in the time and effort to create a book they are proud of. We will hear the stories of how their book came to life, how they navigated the hard work of editing and publishing, and the joy of holding the final product in their hands. Our support will mean the world to them. We would love to see you there!

Members and visitors are all welcome.

Entry prices are:
Members: $9.00 online (or $10.00 at the door)
Visitors: $14.00 online (or $15.00 at the door). Click here for more information on GCWA membership

Tickets will also be available at the door. EFTPOS payments are preferred. 

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If you would like to know more about joining GCWA, go to our website: https://www.goldc oastwriters.org/membership

Please email info@goldcoastwriters.org if you have any questions.

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ABOUT GCWA
The Gold Coast Writers’ Association is a not-for-profit organisation.
Our mission is to encourage and support writers from all genres, age groups, and levels of experience to grow, learn, and excel in their craft.
Our events offer the opportunity to connect and share with like-minded people in a relaxed environment.
Guest speakers are invited from all genres of writing. Speakers are encouraged to share information about their writing life, discuss their techniques, and sell their books.

Workshops are held at each meeting. These workshops provide informal opportunities for members and visitors to enjoy hands-on writing, listening, and reading activities in small groups.
Membership offers the additional advantages of being able to sell your books at the meetings, attending our member-only critique groups, and much more.

More details about GCWA are available on our website http://www.goldcoastwriters.org
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Burleigh Waters
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia
- **lat**: -28.0823
- **long**: 153.43159
- **full address**: 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia, 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia, Burleigh Waters

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Gold Coast Writers' Association (https://allevents.in/org/gold-coast-writers-association/12190115)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia, 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia, Burleigh Waters
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gold Coast Writers' Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Workshops, Meetups, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about GCWA meeting & workshop ?
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