Ditch the desk and get outside
WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR
THE WILD AT HEART
Ever wanted to write about your outdoor adventures? See your name in print? Work with outdoor brands you love?
We’re here to help you do exactly that—and maybe even turn your adventures into an income.
These aren't your average writing workshops. Words Gone Wild gets you away from the desk and off the beaten path—literally—and drops you into the kind of landscapes that spark real stories. Think campfires, open skies, fresh air, and the freedom to write without walls.
Because if your stories are born in the wild, that’s where you should learn to tell them.
Photos by Jaimi Joy.
SHARE YOUR ADVENTURES WITH THE WORLD
Whether you’re:
Writing for yourself
Posting to your own channels
Pitching to magazines
Pitching to outdoor websites
Dreaming of working with outdoor brands
…we’ve built Words Gone Wild to give you the tools and confidence to make it happen.
You’ll learn how to:
Find your own writing voice and style
Work with different storytelling formats—features, interviews, narrative, content
Capture observation and emotion in place-based writing
Conduct interviews and find a fresh angle
Pitch editors and tailor your stories for publication
It's time to get your words from the wild to the world.
CHIEF WILD ONE
Brooke Nolan is the brains (and boots) behind Words Gone Wild.
She’s written her way across the world—with more than 100 outdoor adventure stories published in print and online, features in three books, and brand partnerships with the likes of Icebreaker, Kathmandu, and Tourism Australia through We Are Explorers, Australia’s Mumbrella Consumer Magazine of the Year.
Brooke is all about turning lived adventures into stories that land—whether it’s a personal essay, a magazine feature, or branded storytelling that still feels real.
GUEST WILD ONES
Throughout the Words Gone Wild workshops and events, you’ll hear from some of Australia's best outdoor writers and editors, including:
Caro Ryan
Caro is an outdoor educator, author, and founder of LotsaFreshAir, a platform dedicated to inspiring and educating hikers. With a background in television production, she combines storytelling with practical outdoor skills, and has written for pretty much all of Australia's outdoor publications.
Kirrily Schwarz
Kirrily is an Australian freelance writer and journalist with a serious love of outdoor travel and adventure. A writer and an editor, her work is found in publications including Escape, The Guardian, and The Australian. She's currently living in Vancouver, Canada.
Tim Ashelford
Tim is the Managing Director and former editor of We Are Explorers, Australia's leading digital adventure publication. An avid rock climber, trail runner, and surfer based in Sydney, Tim is passionate about sharing stories that inspire outdoor exploration.
UPCOMING ADVENTURES
The campfire’s calling, and your story’s not going to write itself. Express interest in our upcoming events, and you'll receive a 10% discount when they're launched, too.
2-4 May 2025
Outdoor Writers Workshop @ExplorerFest 2025
Join Words Gone Wild at the first ever Explorerfest organised by We Are Explorers. This free workshop gives you a taste of what you can expect on a full Words Gone Wild workshop.
Date TBC
Words Gone Wild Webinar Series
oin our three-part webinar series covering everything you need to get started writing about adventure. Learn the foundations in Adventure Writing 101, find your unique style in Finding Your Voice (with special guest writers), and master the art of getting published in Pitch Perfect: Learning to Pitch Like a Pro.
November/December 2025 (TBC)
Blue Mountains Adventure Writing Workshop (Includes donation to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation)
Join us for a two-day camping and writing adventure deep in the Blue Mountains. Learn how to craft story hooks after a wild swim, master interview skills by the campfire, and find your writing voice in the wilderness. All camping gear, guides, and meals are provided by Emu Trekkers—a not-for-profit supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Get in touch
Express interest in upcoming workshops
Send a quick message saying which event you're interested in and we'll be in touch. Have questions? Ask away: we promise we don't bite. Unless you steal our snacks.
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