Pete Lead

Writer | Narrator | Facilitator

Writing


I'm a member of the DreamForge Magazine DreamCasters and the Fireside Quills writing groups. Finalist for the 2024 Mike Resnick Memorial Award: Best Science Fiction Short Story by a New Author.

Fiction

Reviews

Comedy

Non-Fiction

Voice


Many years as a stage actor (and sometimes singer); now performing audio narration.

Do you have a story you want me to narrate? Or a part you want voiced? Get in touch.


Editorial

Workshops


I started running workshops in 1999. I've designed and taught workshops in improvisation, stagecraft, public speaking, pitching, leadership and communication skills, and a range of entrepreneurship topics.

Workshop: Flow State

How do you get out of your own way when you’re creating something? Wouldn’t it be nice to easily step into a flow state?Rediscover the playful joy of writing in this workshop, where you’ll draw on stage improvisation techniques to discover the voice, characters, plot points and dialogue of a story. Step out of your head and into the present moment with live, experiential activities as well as writing exercises and discussion – all in an environment of safety and joy.

  • Thursday 18 September, 2025 at the Emerging Writers Festival: book now

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Workshop: Improv for Creative Writing

When I picked up the fiction-writing pen again recently a lot of my theatrical/comedy improvisation training came into play. Improv approaches helped me discover voice, character, details, plot points, dialogue etc.In this interactive workshop, creative writers learn through activities and exercises -- out loud and on the page. We will cover an introduction to improvisation and improv concepts such as heightening, beats, and layering.You will leave the workshop knowing how to find a story's unique voice, how to trust and inspire yourself, and how to keep an audience engaged.As seen at FyreCon and Flights of Foundry.

  • Next workshop date: TBC

Bio

Pete Lead (he/him) is an Australian speculative fiction author and narrator. He was a finalist in the Mike Resnick Memorial Award for best new author, and has been published in The Dread Machine, Small Wonders, and Unnerving Books Magazine.

Contact


You never write anymore.

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