"A bird doesn't sing because it has the answer
– it sings because it has a song"
Joan Walsh Angland, A Cup of Sun (1967)
Every Kingston story deserves to be told. Including yours
From the heart of Mentone to the edges of Kingston, we are a community-led home for writers. Whether you’re writing your first poem or your tenth novel, you'll find your voice with us
What’s Happening
NEW! Creative Writing for Beginners
(Day Time, in the room)
Have you always wanted to write but not known where to start? In this eight week, four session fortnightly course you will be supported to lose your fear of the white page, to learn about beginnings and endings (and all the bits in between) and learn how to build a piece of writing. The course is warm, non-judgmental and gently paced
NEW! Creative Writing for Beginners
(Evenings, Zoom)
Have you always wanted to write but not known where to start? In this eight week, four session fortnightly course you will be supported to lose your fear of the white page, to learn about beginnings and endings (and all the bits in between) and learn how to build a piece of writing. The course is warm, non-judgmental and gently paced
Memoir Writers
Be part of a small group of writers meeting weekly, starting out on a journey to write stories and capture your unique experiences.
This free course is exclusively available to Members of Kingston Writers Centre.
A welcoming community for writers of all backgrounds
So you've always wanted to write? Now you've found us, it's time to get started! Kingston Writers Centre is a not-for-profit community run by volunteers, and our aim is to help you get writing. We welcome absolute beginners and absolute experts, from every walk of life and every part of our Kingston community. We offer courses, meet-ups, Book Clubs, mentorships, writing competitions, advice from experts and more. Join us today and begin your writing journey
Stay in the Loop
Unsure about writing? Join our community for gentle updates on courses, competitions and local gatherings in Kingston. Meet fellow writers and keep each other on track
Kingston Writers Centre, Rear, 36 Florence St, Mentone 3194, Victoria, Australia
1925–2025: Mentone Public Library
2026– : Kingston Writers Centre @Mentone Public Library