Magicial backdrop for aspiring writers in Whitsundays

Aspiring writers from the Whitsundays were treated to a world-class event last weekend at Coral Sea Resort.

Amidst a backdrop that would inspire avid writers, the Whitsunday Writers Festival attracted high profile guests, authors and publishers to its two-day event.

Festival organiser Gloria Burley said the writers were hugely appreciative of the magical backdrop of the Coral Sea Resort a location made possible thanks to their two major sponsors the Whitsunday Regional Council and the resort itself.

"I remember coming to a function here some years ago and I was in this room here but the curtains were drawn ... I pulled back the curtains and couldn’t believe the view. It is such a beautiful place and we are truly so thankful to the resort for their sponsorship of this festival," Ms Burley said.

Sarah L’Estrange who is a producer on Books and Arts Daily on the ABC National Radio was so inspired by the event, it will feature on her show today (Wednesday) between 10 and 11am.

"I have been doing vox pops with the guests and finding out why they are all here … I want to recreate the colour and atmosphere of the event for our listeners because there aren’t a lot of events like this in regional areas of Queensland," Ms L’Estrange said.

Other high profile guests included popular science author Professor Chris Turney, award winning screenwriter Cory Taylor, former chairman and managing director of the ABC David Hill and author and books editor Chris Flynn.