The project aims to revitalise the creative writing community in Coonabarabran by fostering a collaborative atmosphere that empowers local writers. Through five peer-led workshops, participants will delve into the essentials of creative writing, guided by a hands-on, discussion-centric adult learning model. 

The workshops will leverage the allure of speculative fiction to provide a thematic backbone, enriched by insights from established authors that will be linked into the workshops through virtual online connections and in-person Q&A’s. The theme of speculative fiction links well with the region being well known for the Warrumbungle Dark Sky Park, the Dark Sky Awakens Sci-fi Festival and as the Astronomical Capital of Australia.

To reinforce the workshop learnings, participants will engage in writing challenges at home, further honing their skills. The culmination of this project will be a publication showcasing selected pieces from these challenges, accessible both in print and digitally, thus immortalising the participants' efforts and inspiring further literary endeavours within the community. 

Additionally, the Coonabarabran Times have agreed to facilitate a science fiction short story contest, inviting wider community participation and offering publication as a prize, thereby magnifying the project's impact. 

This initiative not only aims to rekindle a once-thriving writers' group but also to explore sustainable creative writing ventures for the future, addressing the stark lack of resources for writers in the region. The project stands as a beacon of encouragement, urging writers to weave their narratives and enrich the tapestry of regional literature.