Kate's bootcamp will be online, so you can join us from anywhere.

Find all the details at www.CYAConference.com

Kate has over 15 years’ experience in publishing and has edited many well-known Australian titles, as well as working on books for major brands like Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon and DC Comics. She brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and encouragement to every session.

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Get expert feedback, practical support, and publishing insights.

Book your spot at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

Rowena Beresford from Riveted Press is hosting online writing Bootcamps for Young Adult, Chapter Book, and Picture Book writers on March 28 & 29. She will also be running in-person bootcamps on July 12.

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Rowena Beresford from Riveted Press is hosting online writing Bootcamps for Young Adult, Chapter Book, and Picture Book writers on July 28 & 29. She will also be running in-person bootcamps on July 12.

Get expert feedback, practical support, and publishing insights. Book your spot at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

Riveted Press is proud to have published numerous CYA alumni (four out of the nine 2025 Success Stories featured Riveted Press authors).

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We’re pleased to confirm that Lauren Clarke from Creating Ink will be running an all day writing Bootcamps for Young Adult, Chapter Book and Adult writers on 12 July at the Pullman King George Square, Brisbane.

Our writing Bootcamps are designed to give you structured, practical support in an encouraging environment. You’ll receive detailed feedback on your work in small group sessions, dedicated time to work on your manuscripts, and a progress review with further guidance. The day also includes a discussion panel and a Q&A session, offering valuable insight into craft and the publishing landscape.

These sessions are well suited to all writers, regardless of where you are in your writing journey.

Further details and bookings are available at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

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Bookings for the 2026 writing bootcamps are open.

Chapter Book and Young Adult authors can join the wonderful Kate Wenban from Scholastic online on the 28th March for a full day where you will receive feedback on your work in small group sessions, time to work on your manuscripts, followed by a progress session where they will give you further feedback. There is also a discussion panel and a Q&A session.

Kate has over 15 years’ experience in publishing and has edited many well-known Australian titles, as well as working on books for major brands like Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon and DC Comics. She brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and encouragement to every session.

Kate's bootcamp will be online, so you can join us from anywhere.

Find all the details at www.CYAConference.com

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#amwriting
#writingworkshop
#childrensbooks
#youngadultfiction
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Join me on January 10 at my new artist studio for a fun Sip + Create art party. If you've ever wanted to try painting in the dark, this one is for you. Glow in the dark supplies provided, plus drinks, for all genres of creatives.
(Photo by Soulful Pizza)

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Writing Secret 21: Publish Even If You Think It's Not Perfect - Johanna Rothman

Many writers think they need to make a specific piece “perfect” before they can publish it. I do agree that checking your logic and removing typos makes any piece much easier to read. However, these writers trip themselves up on the “perfection” part. If a writer gets stuck on the perfection part, they stop themselves […]

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I'm running my flash class again starting Jan. 12. Write a whole lot of new stories, learn a lot of fun craft techniques, get a lot of supportive feedback, and make friends too! Zoom, 10 weeks, Mondays 12-2 CST, $200

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Flash Winter 2026

When: 10 Weeks, Jan. 12, 2026 - Mar. 16, 2026, Mondays 12-2pm (central) (With a promise to get through feedback by 1:30, so no guilt if you have to leave then.) Where: Online through Zoom Cost: $200 Contact: [email protected]

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My wife's just published a newsletter covering "creative confidence", character communication, a radio interview she did recently and the writing courses she'll be running this (early) autumn. If any of that sounds interesting, please do check it out!
https://buttondown.com/storygodmother/archive/storygodmother-newsletter-32-formatting-for-2532/
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StoryGodmother Newsletter #33 - Creative Confidence

Hello! Hope you have had a lovely summer and that your writing is going well. Welcome to the September issue of the Story Godmother newsletter. There’s lots...

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