Events & Appearances

Did you know that the way your brain naturally processes the world has a direct impact on how you write? In this free masterclass we explore the four NLP modalities — Visual, Auditory, Kinaesthetic, and Auditory Digital — and what each one means for the way you naturally create, think, and tell stories. You'll discover your own dominant modality and walk away with practical insights into the writing approach that works best for your unique wiring.

VIP session immediately following takes a deeper dive into each modality in action, including a live Q&A with Maddison.

ONLINE MASTERCLASS

Writing TO YOUR WIRING

Discover Your NLP Modality and How It Shapes the Way You Write

ONLINE ZOOM 45min
FREE 10am Sydney AEST | NY 8pm EDT · LA 5pm PDT  -- VIP 11am Sydney AEST

TUE
26
MAY

2026

If you've started your book more than once, or have a folder full of half-finished manuscripts, this masterclass is for you. We'll look at the real reasons writers get stuck in the restart cycle — and it's rarely about commitment or discipline.

You'll learn to recognise the patterns keeping you from the finish line and leave with a clear, practical framework for moving forward on your manuscript with confidence.

VIP session immediately following goes deeper into the Finish-First Framework with personalised guidance and a live Q&A with Maddison.

online masterclass

Why You Keep Starting (and Not Finishing)

The Real Reason Your Book Is Still not written

ONLINE ZOOM 45min
FREE 10am Sydney AEST | NY 8pm EDT · LA 5pm PDT  -- VIP 11am Sydney AEST

TUE
30
JUN

2026

Love on the Beach Book Signing is a 2 day event held at the beautiful Mantra on View at Surfers Paradise.

Maddison will be selling and signing her books on Saturday 1st August. 

So bring your paperbacks for Maddison to sign and come and say a big hello!

All people aged 13 and over will require a paid ticket.

For children 12 and under, a child's ticket will need to be selected
(though please note there will be books/products on sale there,
that contain graphic covers - so discretion in brining children is advised).

BOOK FAIR & SIGNING

LOVE ON THE BEACH

A TWO DAY BOOK SIGNING EXTRAVAGANZA ON THE GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND

Mantra On View Surfers Paradise - 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Australia
10am to 4pm -Saturday

SAT
01
AUG

2026

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UPCOMING - ALL events

Did you know your personality type directly shapes the way you write — and that writing against your natural wiring could be the very thing keeping you stuck? In this in-person talk, Maddison walks you through the Bird Writing Personality Framework — a powerful tool used with her coaching clients — to help you identify your own writing personality type and understand why you write the way you do.

You'll discover whether you're a detail-loving Owl, a big-picture Eagle, a story-feeling Dove, or a spotlight-loving Peacock — and what that means for your process, your planning style, and your productivity at the desk.

Stay for the hands-on workshop immediately following, where you'll put the framework into action and leave with personalised, practical strategies you can use the very next time you sit down to write.

This event is hosted by the Gold Coast Writers' Association.

in-person talk & WRITING workshop

DISCOVER YOUR WRITING PERSONALITY

Unlock How You're Wired to Write — Plus & Hands-On Workshop

Burleigh Waters Community Centre - 111 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters
12:30pm to 3:30pm

SAT
17
OCT

2026

TAlks

WHEN FUTURE TALKS ARE SCHEDULED - THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED

book fairs

Love on the Beach Book Signing is a 2 day event held at the beautiful Mantra on View at Surfers Paradise.

Maddison will be selling and signing her books on Saturday 1st August. 

So bring your paperbacks for Maddison to sign and come and say a big hello!

All people aged 13 and over will require a paid ticket.

For children 12 and under, a child's ticket will need to be selected
(though please note there will be books/products on sale there,
that contain graphic covers - so discretion in brining children is advised).

TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
CLICK ON THIS LINK

BOOK FAIR & SIGNING

LOVE ON THE BEACH

A TWO DAY BOOK SIGNING EXTRAVAGANZA ON THE GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND

Mantra On View Surfers Paradise - 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise 4217, Australia
10am to 4pm - Saturday

SAT
01
AUG

2026

festivals

WHEN FUTURE FESTIVAL APPEARANCES ARE SCHEDULED - THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED

online talks & masterclasses

Did you know that the way your brain naturally processes the world has a direct impact on how you write? In this free masterclass we explore the four NLP modalities — Visual, Auditory, Kinaesthetic, and Auditory Digital — and what each one means for the way you naturally create, think, and tell stories. You'll discover your own dominant modality and walk away with practical insights into the writing approach that works best for your unique wiring.

VIP session immediately following takes a deeper dive into each modality in action, including a live Q&A with Maddison.

ONLINE MASTERCLASS

Writing TO YOUR WIRING

Discover Your NLP Modality and How It Shapes the Way You Write

ONLINE ZOOM 45min
Free 10:00am Sydney AEST | NY 8:00pm EDT · LA 5:00pm PDT  -- VIP 11:00am Sydney AEST

TUE
26
MAY

2026

If you've started your book more than once, or have a folder full of half-finished manuscripts, this masterclass is for you. We'll look at the real reasons writers get stuck in the restart cycle — and it's rarely about commitment or discipline. You'll learn to recognise the patterns keeping you from the finish line and leave with a clear, practical framework for moving forward on your manuscript with confidence.

VIP session immediately following goes deeper into the Finish-First Framework with personalised guidance and a live Q&A with Maddison.

online masterclass

Why You Keep Starting (and Not Finishing)

The Real Reason Your Book Is Still not written

ONLINE ZOOM 45min
Free 10:00am Sydney AEST | NY 8:00pm EDT · LA 5:00pm PDT  -- VIP 11:00am Sydney AEST

TUE
30
JUN

2026

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GET IN TOUCH

All talks are offered free of charge to writing groups, reader groups. libraries, and writing organisations. Maddison is flexible on format, date, and timing, and is very happy to tailor the session to suit your community. To start a conversation about bringing one of these talks to your group, reach out via email below.

All talks are offered free of charge to writing groups, reader groups. libraries, and writing 

organisations. Maddison is flexible on format, date, and timing, and is very happy to tailor the session to suit your community. To start a conversation about bringing one of these talks to your group, reach out via email below.

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