Join Centre for Stories for a fun, creative session where reading sparks new ideas and writing is all about experimenting. We’ll explore short stories, poems and other pieces by writers from Perth and around the world, then try out a bunch of fun writing activities.

From creating characters and playing with different genres to inventing worlds and sparking ideas, there’s plenty of room to let your imagination run wild.

Whether you love reading, writing, or just want to try something new, come along and see where your ideas take you. No experience needed!

This is a workshop for young people in high school or equivalent

No previous experience needed and come as you are

About the facilitator:

Rashida Murphy is a writer, poet and reviewer whose short fiction and poetry have appeared in journals and anthologies internationally, including Westerly and Open Road Review. Her debut novel, The Historian’s Daughter (UWA Publishing), was shortlisted for the Dundee International Book Prize, and her short story collection, The Bonesetter’s Fee & Other Stories (Spineless Wonders), was shortlisted in the 2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. Her award-winning novelette, Old Ghosts, was published by Night Parrot Press in 2026. Rashida holds a PhD in Writing from Edith Cowan University. She has judged major literary awards, including the WA Premier’s Book Awards and the Hungerford Award, and has been a writer-in-residence, a festival guest and a mentor to emerging writers through the Centre for Stories.

For more information contact Dordaak Kepup Youth Services on 9407 1666 or [email protected]