Q-Lit Festival: Masterclass - Get Your Hot Take Published

The Mission to Seafarers Victoria717 Flinders St, Docklands VIC 3005, Australia
All tickets are equal and we encourage you to pay-as-you-can

Q-Lit Festival: Masterclass - Get Your Hot Take Published

πŸ’«βœ¨ Insider Knowledge on Writing and Pitching βœ¨πŸ’«

Got a fiery opinion? Turn it into your next byline! Join Dani Leever, Publications Manager at Archer Magazine, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the publishing world. Learn how to transform your hottest take into a compelling article and craft the perfect pitch.

Dani Leever is a transmasc non-binary writer, editor and Libra based in Naarm. They are currently the Publications Manager for Archer Magazine, and they've been published in various online publications and in Fremantle Press’ anthology on OCD, 'Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant'.

⏰ Masterclass Series Schedule

  • 10:15am - Come on in!
  • 10:30am - Masterclass - The Mechanics of Metaphors (learn more and book here)
  • 12:00pm - Lunch break
  • 1:00pm - Masterclass - Make Them Feel Something (learn more and book here)
  • 2:30pm - Snack break
  • 3:00pm - Masterclass - Get Your Hot Take Published
  • 4:30pm - Formalities end

✨ See full festival program here

https://www.q-lit.com.au/queer-nostalgia

🍷 Food & Drink

This event will have a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and the surrounding area has a range of lunch options.

🎟️ Tickets

All tickets are equal and we encourage you to pay-as-you-can. Free tickets are available to anyone from the community, no questions asked - email hello@q-lit.com.au to secure a free ticket.

🌻 Access

The Auslan ticket is available to anyone who requires Auslan interpretation - selecting this ticket will alert our team to the need for an interpreter and this service will be arranged for the event.

This venue is wheelchair accessible, has gender neutral bathrooms, and a quiet space will be available throughout the event. A social story will be available within the program on our website.

There will be friendly Q-Lit volunteers throughout the event who can guide you, be someone to chat to, or introduce you to others in the community.

🚲 Travel

Nearest train station - Southern Cross

Nearest tram stop - Stop D6 Victoria Police Centre/Flinders St

Nearest parking - Siddeley Street

πŸ“· Video & Photography

Photos and video of the event may be used on socials and in advertising, if you do not wish for your image to be used please let someone from our team know.

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Q-Lit Festival: Masterclass - Get Your Hot Take Published 18 Jul 2026 🌈 Big Gay Guide