Write it! 2009

Free talks with practical tips and industry advice for budding writers.

Digital Publishing and Writing for New Media

Kate Eltham, CEO of Queensland Writers Centre, discusses the nature of digital publishing and techniques for writing for alternative mediums, such as blogging online.

Pathways to a career in publishing and editing

Heather Linaker, Managing Director of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Australia) provides valuable advice for those planning a career in editing or publishing.

The Lifted Brow and Independent Press

Ronnie Scott, writer, editor and founder of The Lifted Brow, joins us to talk about his experience establishing a successful and completely independent magazine. Ronnie talks about all aspects of the journey, from start-up to recent successes.

The Write Stuff

QUT's Craig Bolland discusses the ins and outs of the university's acclaimed creative writing course. This session is a must-do for prospective creative writing students.

Meet the Author:

Australian short story and young adult fiction writer Margo Lanagan drops by to impart some hard-earned knowledge of the publishing industry. Hear about what it's like to have your first book published, the highs and lows of a being a writer, and what she's currently working on.

Getting Published | Text Publishing


Jane Pearson, Senior Editor from Text Publishing (Melbourne), shares practical tips on how to get your novel published.

Creating a Writing Portfolio

Brisbane writers Matthew Condon and Benjamin Law will talk about the importance of putting together a professional portfolio to showcase your work. This session is not to be missed by anyone trying to carve out a career as a writer.