Promoting the craft of writing in <b>Far North Queensland</b>

Promoting the craft of writing in Far North Queensland

About Us

In 2004, an informal group of writers came together to share an interest in writing. Today, Tropical Writers Inc is a vibrant, not-for-profit writing group that welcomes members who write in all different genres.

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Become A Member

Our goal is to share our passion for writing and nurture the creative muse in each of us. Become a member and network with other writers, share your work, grow, learn and pass on your own experiences.

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News & Events

Join us on a literary journey and stay up to date with all the latest news, events, book launches and more. If it’s anything to do with tropical writing, happening here or further afield, live or online.

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Member Competitions

It’s time to dust off your quills! (Actually, we don’t think you should let them get dusty in the first place!) We are back with our Member Writing Competitions.

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TWI MEMBERS WRITING

April 2026, 1st: Heart of Darkness (prompt: Fight or Flight)

Ken Cotterill

The big trucks came in one after the other, crunching across the loose gravel of the supply depot. The vehicles from Four Field Regiment, One

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April 2026, 2nd: The Primal Man (prompt: Fight or Flight)

Robert Beattie

He has a knife. I could only stare in mute comprehension. There was a substance-addled tilt to the man’s eyes, his arms and face were

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April 2026, 3rd: Hairy Encounters (prompt: Fight or Flight)

Lenka Wagner

I am 196 cm tall and weigh around 82 kilograms. Back in high school, my PE teacher called me ‘the perfect football specimen’. But I

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April 2026, 3rd: Who’s Jimmy? (prompt: Fight or Flight)

Fay McGrath

Something woke her. Puzzling. A sound. Not possums on the roof. Dingoes?  Blood-curdling pack howls had become a common occurrence. But she discounted that idea

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