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 and Evan Andrews.
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.
UPCOMING ADVENTURES
Pictured: Words Gone Wild workshop at ExplorerFest festival, Hawkes Nest, 2025.
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 September 2025
Adventure & Travel Writing Retreat on the Six Foot Track with Words Gone Wild
Over two days on the iconic Six Foot Track in the Blue Mountains, you’ll hike 15km through the Megalong Valley, cross the Cox’s River, sleep off-grid at a remote eco lodge, and finish with lunch and wine at a boutique vineyard.
Along the way, you’ll take part in hands-on writing sessions—from interview skills around the campfire to sensory storytelling after a wild swim. You'll leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and the space to shape your stories.
Every step also supports the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, thanks to our partnership with not-for-profit tour company Emu Trekkers.
Saturday 8 November 2025, Blue Mountains
One Day Adventure & Travel Writing Workshop, Govetts Leap, Blue Mountains
Set in the stunning surrounds of Govetts Leap, Blackheath, in the Blue Mountains National Park, this hands-on day is packed with writing exercises, story structure tips, feedback, and time to write. All set in the stunning surrounds of the Blue Mountains National Park.
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
Words Gone Wild collaborates with 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.
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