Are you working on a piece that might fit the Australian Gothic genre? Keen to capture your settings and leave a lasting impression with readers?

Learn how to write Australian landscapes through a Gothic lens with WA author and KSP Writer-in-Residence Karleah Olson. In this workshop, you will:

✨ Study published works to learn how this genre hooks readers and leaves a lasting impression

✨ Explore tropes and elements of the Gothic genre and how to apply these to an Australian setting

✨ Harness location, atmosphere, and cultural context to craft stories that are distinctly Australian yet universally chilling

✨ Put everything together with guided brainstorming and writing activities, with an opportunity to share

🗓️ Saturday, 18 July 2026

🕒 1:00PM – 4:00PM

🎟️ $35 KSP Members, $50 Non-members

🔗 Reserve your spot now via their website (www.kspwriterscentre.com/workshops)

𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. Book now and dive into the world of Australian Gothic landscapes. This workshop is proudly hosted by the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre and supported by the Shire of Mundaring. KSP is a partner with Act, Belong, Commit for the promotion of mental health and wellbeing.