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Please join us in welcoming Wendy Rudge to the #CYASuccess family!
"The CYA Conference has been one of the most transformative parts of my writing journey. I have been attending for six years now, and from the very beginning, it gave me something that is hard to find elsewhere - a genuine community of like-minded creatives, incredible professional development, and real opportunities to put my work in front of Australian publishers."
Ruby’s Perfect Fire Safety Plan is her debut picture book and is published by Wild Dog Books.
https://www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/wendy-rudgwww.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/wendy-rudgee
#CYAConference #success #writerscommunity #CYASuccess
This year, Karen Tayleur from Wild Dog will be doing online assessments on July 4. https://is.gd/G8hmyg
Have you secured an agent, signed a publishing contract, or been published following your involvement with the CYA Conference?
If you have, we'd love to know about it so we can add you to the success page.
Submit your details here: www.cyaconference.com/account/si
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Please join us in welcoming Wendy Rudge to the #CYASuccess family!
"The CYA Conference has been one of the most transformative parts of my writing journey. I have been attending for six years now, and from the very beginning, it gave me something that is hard to find elsewhere - a genuine community of like-minded creatives, incredible professional development, and real opportunities to put my work in front of Australian publishers."
Ruby’s Perfect Fire Safety Plan is her debut picture book and is published by Wild Dog Books.
https://www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/wendy-rudgwww.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/wendy-rudgee
#CYAConference #success #writerscommunity #CYASuccess
This year, Karen Tayleur from Wild Dog will be doing online assessments on July 4. https://is.gd/G8hmyg
Have you secured an agent, signed a publishing contract, or been published following your involvement with the CYA Conference?
If you have, we'd love to know about it so we can add you to the success page.
Submit your details here: www.cyaconference.com/account/si
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Savannah Hollis from Hardie Grant will be leading two in-person CYA writing bootcamp groups on 12 July at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane CBD, one for Picture Books and one for Chapter Books, including YA.
Savannah has worked across everything from literary fiction to picture books, collaborating with award-winning authors, emerging writers, LGBTQIA+ creators, and even global brands like Star Wars. She loves weird and wonderful books that respect young readers, especially smart and funny picture books, inventive graphic novels, and sci-fi and fantasy across all age groups.
Learn more or book a bootcamp place at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Savannah is also offering online assessments on 4 and 5 July, and in person assessments on 11 July at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
#CYAConference #KidLit #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks #YoungAdultWriting
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Savannah Hollis from Hardie Grant will be leading two in-person CYA writing bootcamp groups on 12 July at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane CBD, one for Picture Books and one for Chapter Books, including YA.
Savannah has worked across everything from literary fiction to picture books, collaborating with award-winning authors, emerging writers, LGBTQIA+ creators, and even global brands like Star Wars. She loves weird and wonderful books that respect young readers, especially smart and funny picture books, inventive graphic novels, and sci-fi and fantasy across all age groups.
Learn more or book a bootcamp place at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Savannah is also offering online assessments on 4 and 5 July, and in person assessments on 11 July at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
#CYAConference #KidLit #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks #YoungAdultWriting
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NEW RELEASE
Rebecca McRitchie has just signed up to do online junior fiction, middle grade, picture book and YA assessments at CYA.
Rebecca has been editing children's books for over 12 years and is currently a Publisher at Penguin Random House. She has worked on a number of bestselling titles, from picture books to YA novels.
Find out more at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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NEW RELEASE
Rebecca McRitchie has just signed up to do online junior fiction, middle grade, picture book and YA assessments at CYA.
Rebecca has been editing children's books for over 12 years and is currently a Publisher at Penguin Random House. She has worked on a number of bestselling titles, from picture books to YA novels.
Find out more at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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There’s still time to book your spot with Mary Anastasiou for a full day in-person marketing bootcamp for authors at the CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
You’ll gain the clarity, confidence and commercial direction you need to build a publishing career that doesn’t rely on luck, but on strategy. There is also a discussion panel and a Q&A session.
Mary is a children’s author, publishing mentor and marketing strategist with over 30 years’ experience in branding and creative marketing.
Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to come to the conference to join a bootcamp.
#CYAConference #writingcommunity #amwriting #bookmarketing #authorbranding
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There’s still time to book your spot with Mary Anastasiou for a full day in-person marketing bootcamp for authors at the CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
You’ll gain the clarity, confidence and commercial direction you need to build a publishing career that doesn’t rely on luck, but on strategy. There is also a discussion panel and a Q&A session.
Mary is a children’s author, publishing mentor and marketing strategist with over 30 years’ experience in branding and creative marketing.
Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to come to the conference to join a bootcamp.
#CYAConference #writingcommunity #amwriting #bookmarketing #authorbranding
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It’s the last day to book your online manuscript assessment with Alex Adsett from Alex Adsett Literary. Booking for sessions with Alex will close at 5 pm AEST today.
Alex is assessing
- Commercial adult fiction
- Crime
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Romance
- Speculative fiction
- Thrillers
- Women's fiction
- YA writing
There is no limit to the number of assessments you can book, giving you the opportunity to receive feedback on multiple projects.Find out more at: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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It’s the last day to book your online manuscript assessment with Alex Adsett from Alex Adsett Literary. Booking for sessions with Alex will close at 5 pm AEST today.
Alex is assessing
- Commercial adult fiction
- Crime
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Romance
- Speculative fiction
- Thrillers
- Women's fiction
- YA writing
There is no limit to the number of assessments you can book, giving you the opportunity to receive feedback on multiple projects.Find out more at: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Bethany Loveridge from PERENTIE PRESS is running a Graphic Novel Bootcamp at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
Bethany is an arts teacher, curriculum specialist, children’s author, and passionate advocate of the arts. She works as Publisher at PERENTIE PRESS and is always on the lookout for stories that are begging to be told visually.
Join in focused small-group feedback sessions, dedicated writing time, a progress session, plus panel and Q&A access. Groups are limited to four participants.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
Bethany is also doing online assessments on 4 and 5 July, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Bethany Loveridge from PERENTIE PRESS is running a Graphic Novel Bootcamp at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
Bethany is an arts teacher, curriculum specialist, children’s author, and passionate advocate of the arts. She works as Publisher at PERENTIE PRESS and is always on the lookout for stories that are begging to be told visually.
Join in focused small-group feedback sessions, dedicated writing time, a progress session, plus panel and Q&A access. Groups are limited to four participants.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
Bethany is also doing online assessments on 4 and 5 July, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Yes, you can still book manuscript and illustration assessments.
There are still a handful of in-person and online assessment spots available, and most editors and agents have not yet closed bookings.
Please remember that you need to submit your work on the day of booking from today.
So if you have been considering a manuscript or illustration assessment, now is the time to secure your place.
Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Yes, you can still book manuscript and illustration assessments.
There are still a handful of in-person and online assessment spots available, and most editors and agents have not yet closed bookings.
Please remember that you need to submit your work on the day of booking from today.
So if you have been considering a manuscript or illustration assessment, now is the time to secure your place.
Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Kristy Bushnell will be doing online manuscript assessments for everything from picture books to YA at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference on 4 & 5 July.
Kristy is an experienced freelance editor and mentor. She works with award-winning, bestselling and emerging authors, and has served as a judge on various Queensland Literary Awards panels, chairing the Children’s Book Award panel in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Kristy Bushnell will be doing online manuscript assessments for everything from picture books to YA at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference on 4 & 5 July.
Kristy is an experienced freelance editor and mentor. She works with award-winning, bestselling and emerging authors, and has served as a judge on various Queensland Literary Awards panels, chairing the Children’s Book Award panel in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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Sophie Hamley will be presenting a class titled "Trade publishing strategy: agents and submission pathways" at CYA 2026.
Sophie has worked as a bookseller, editor, writer, content producer and web producer. She was a literary agent at Cameron’s Management from 2006 until 2014; she is a past President of the Australian Literary Agents’ Association and was also a member of the Book Industry Collaborative Council. She is now a non-fiction publisher at Hachette Australia.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online on 11 July .
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program
Sophie is also running an in-person writing bootcamp for non-fiction writers on 12 July. Visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp for details.
#CYAConference
#WritingCommunity
#AmWriting
#WritersLife
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Sophie Hamley will be presenting a class titled "Trade publishing strategy: agents and submission pathways" at CYA 2026.
Sophie has worked as a bookseller, editor, writer, content producer and web producer. She was a literary agent at Cameron’s Management from 2006 until 2014; she is a past President of the Australian Literary Agents’ Association and was also a member of the Book Industry Collaborative Council. She is now a non-fiction publisher at Hachette Australia.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online on 11 July .
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program
Sophie is also running an in-person writing bootcamp for non-fiction writers on 12 July. Visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp for details.
#CYAConference
#WritingCommunity
#AmWriting
#WritersLife
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Erin Middleton from Walker Books will be running a full-day in-person writing bootcamp for picture book authors at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference in Brisbane, on July 12.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Erin is also doing online (4 and 5 July) and in-person (11 July) assessments, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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Erin Middleton from Walker Books will be running a full-day in-person writing bootcamp for picture book authors at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference in Brisbane, on July 12.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Erin is also doing online (4 and 5 July) and in-person (11 July) assessments, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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Please join us in welcoming Reena Balding to the #CYASuccess family!
"After more than 10 years of writing for children, my first picture book is being released this month, and CYA played a crucial part. I started entering picture book manuscript into the CYA competition each year, tracking how my manuscripts fared, seeing my results improve. My best result in the competition was about fifth one year but by far the best result overall was getting a publishing offer!
I quickly learned how fortunate I was that my assessment had been with Maryann from Wild Dog Books– she was already interested in kelp and could see the potential in a picture book about it. "
https://www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/reena-balding
#CYAConference #success #writerscommunity #CYASuccess
This year, Karen Tayleur from Wild Dog will be doing online assessments on July 4. https://is.gd/G8hmyg
Have you secured an agent, signed a publishing contract, or been published following your involvement with the CYA Conference?
If you have, we'd love to know about it so we can add you to the success page.
Submit your details here: www.cyaconference.com/account/si
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Please join us in welcoming Reena Balding to the #CYASuccess family!
"After more than 10 years of writing for children, my first picture book is being released this month, and CYA played a crucial part. I started entering picture book manuscript into the CYA competition each year, tracking how my manuscripts fared, seeing my results improve. My best result in the competition was about fifth one year but by far the best result overall was getting a publishing offer!
I quickly learned how fortunate I was that my assessment had been with Maryann from Wild Dog Books– she was already interested in kelp and could see the potential in a picture book about it. "
https://www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/reena-balding
#CYAConference #success #writerscommunity #CYASuccess
This year, Karen Tayleur from Wild Dog will be doing online assessments on July 4. https://is.gd/G8hmyg
Have you secured an agent, signed a publishing contract, or been published following your involvement with the CYA Conference?
If you have, we'd love to know about it so we can add you to the success page.
Submit your details here: www.cyaconference.com/account/si
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Join Kate Rossignol for What teachers want in a school visit. Teachers follow a curriculum - often what teachers want is different to what the author is delivering. Find out how to make sure you deliver what they want.
Kate has worked at Griffith University, lecturing in education and ethics, sharing her expertise with future educators and is currently HOD-C at Gumdale State School, where she also oversees the school library, fostering a culture of learning and literacy.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online.
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program
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Join Kate Rossignol for What teachers want in a school visit. Teachers follow a curriculum - often what teachers want is different to what the author is delivering. Find out how to make sure you deliver what they want.
Kate has worked at Griffith University, lecturing in education and ethics, sharing her expertise with future educators and is currently HOD-C at Gumdale State School, where she also oversees the school library, fostering a culture of learning and literacy.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online.
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program
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Laura Franks from Affirm Press will be doing online and in-person assessments and in-person bootcamps at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.
She has a Master’s in Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing from the University of Melbourne and oversees the management and assessment of unsolicited submissions to Affirm Press and has also written many freelance manuscript assessments.
Laura is passionate about working on manuscripts regardless of genre and approaches manuscript assessments like a team sport, warmly and enthusiastically providing honest, constructive feedback.
The in-person assessments and bootcamps will be held at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square.Book your session:
www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Laura Franks from Affirm Press will be doing online and in-person assessments and in-person bootcamps at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.
She has a Master’s in Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing from the University of Melbourne and oversees the management and assessment of unsolicited submissions to Affirm Press and has also written many freelance manuscript assessments.
Laura is passionate about working on manuscripts regardless of genre and approaches manuscript assessments like a team sport, warmly and enthusiastically providing honest, constructive feedback.
The in-person assessments and bootcamps will be held at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square.Book your session:
www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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Peter Rowland will be running a class on Non-fiction books in the real world at CYA 2026.
Peter is a Whitley Award-winning author, naturalist, and photographer who loves finding the sweet spot between scientific facts and a great story. With a library of work that includes 14 wildlife books and five scientific papers, Peter has also been the lead editor on two key guides on landcare and revegetation.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online on 11 July .
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program
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Peter Rowland will be running a class on Non-fiction books in the real world at CYA 2026.
Peter is a Whitley Award-winning author, naturalist, and photographer who loves finding the sweet spot between scientific facts and a great story. With a library of work that includes 14 wildlife books and five scientific papers, Peter has also been the lead editor on two key guides on landcare and revegetation.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online on 11 July .
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program
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Such exciting news today… 4 book babies for the CYA Conference… 2 from previous competition winners and 2 from the March bootcamps contracted… and we heard about them all on the same day… It’s days like this that make us smile so hard our cheeks hurt!!!!!
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Such exciting news today… 4 book babies for the CYA Conference… 2 from previous competition winners and 2 from the March bootcamps contracted… and we heard about them all on the same day… It’s days like this that make us smile so hard our cheeks hurt!!!!!
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To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks
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Anna Solding, founder and publishing director of MidnightSun Publishing, will be offering online manuscript assessments at CYA on 4–5 July.
Anna publishes award-winning books for adults and children and is seeking submissions across a wide range of categories, from picture books to adult literary fiction.
She will be reviewing Adult Literary Fiction, Chapter Books, Early Readers, Illustrations, Junior Fiction, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Picture Books, and YA Writing.
Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Anna Solding, founder and publishing director of MidnightSun Publishing, will be offering online manuscript assessments at CYA on 4–5 July.
Anna publishes award-winning books for adults and children and is seeking submissions across a wide range of categories, from picture books to adult literary fiction.
She will be reviewing Adult Literary Fiction, Chapter Books, Early Readers, Illustrations, Junior Fiction, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Picture Books, and YA Writing.
Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Rowena Beresford is the publisher and Managing Editor at Riveted Press, where she works closely with new and emerging authors as a writing coach and editor. She will be running in-person writing bootcamps at the CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
Group 1 will be Chapter Books/Young Adult novels. Group 2 will be a Picture Book group. Each group is limited to four people.
The bootcamp is a day spent with an editor where you will receive feedback on your work, 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.
Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to come to the conference to join a bootcamp.
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Rowena Beresford is the publisher and Managing Editor at Riveted Press, where she works closely with new and emerging authors as a writing coach and editor. She will be running in-person writing bootcamps at the CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
Group 1 will be Chapter Books/Young Adult novels. Group 2 will be a Picture Book group. Each group is limited to four people.
The bootcamp is a day spent with an editor where you will receive feedback on your work, 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.
Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
You do not need to come to the conference to join a bootcamp.
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Fiona Smith from Beyond Words Literary Agency represents a string of successful authors. She is also a manuscript editor and published author.
Fiona will be assessing the following manuscripts at the CYA Conference
• Adult Literary Fiction
• Commercial Adult Fiction
• Crime
• Fantasy
• Historical
• Literary Fiction
• Middle Grade
• Mystery
• Narrative Non-Fiction
• Romance
• Speculative Fiction
• Thrillers
• Women's Fiction
• YA Writing
• MemoirAssessment sessions are 15-minute one-on-one online meetings, with pre-read material and tailored feedback.
www.cyaconference.com/assessments
There is no limit to the number of assessments you can book.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
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Fiona Smith from Beyond Words Literary Agency represents a string of successful authors. She is also a manuscript editor and published author.
Fiona will be assessing the following manuscripts at the CYA Conference
• Adult Literary Fiction
• Commercial Adult Fiction
• Crime
• Fantasy
• Historical
• Literary Fiction
• Middle Grade
• Mystery
• Narrative Non-Fiction
• Romance
• Speculative Fiction
• Thrillers
• Women's Fiction
• YA Writing
• MemoirAssessment sessions are 15-minute one-on-one online meetings, with pre-read material and tailored feedback.
www.cyaconference.com/assessments
There is no limit to the number of assessments you can book.
#CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
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Lauren Clarke from Creating Ink will be running an all-day writing Bootcamps for Young Adult, Chapter Book and Adult writers at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
These sessions are well-suited to all writers, regardless of where you are in your writing journey.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Lauren is also doing online (4 and 5 July) and in-person (11 July) assessments, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
#CYAConference #WritersLife #writerscommunity #amwriting #writingworkshop
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Lauren Clarke from Creating Ink will be running an all-day writing Bootcamps for Young Adult, Chapter Book and Adult writers at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12.
These sessions are well-suited to all writers, regardless of where you are in your writing journey.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Lauren is also doing online (4 and 5 July) and in-person (11 July) assessments, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
#CYAConference #WritersLife #writerscommunity #amwriting #writingworkshop
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Laura (she/her) works as an editor at Melbourne-based publishing house @affirmpress and will be running two in-person writing bootcamp groups at CYA at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane CBD on 12 July; one for Young Adult Novels and one for Adult Novels.
Laura is passionate about working on manuscripts regardless of genre and approaches manuscript assessments like a team sport, warmly and enthusiastically providing honest, constructive feedback.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Laura is also doing online (4 and 5 July) and in-person (11 July) assessments, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Laura (she/her) works as an editor at Melbourne-based publishing house @affirmpress and will be running two in-person writing bootcamp groups at CYA at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane CBD on 12 July; one for Young Adult Novels and one for Adult Novels.
Laura is passionate about working on manuscripts regardless of genre and approaches manuscript assessments like a team sport, warmly and enthusiastically providing honest, constructive feedback.
To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Laura is also doing online (4 and 5 July) and in-person (11 July) assessments, which can be booked at www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Abigail Nathan has run Bothersome Words Editing & Writing Services since 2004. She has edited for Australian publishers including HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Harlequin, Escape and Hachette, as well as UK publishers including Angry Robot, Hachette and Gollancz, and small presses in the USA. She works regularly with emerging and self-publishing writers as an editor, mentor, and book coach. In 2023, she joined Alex Adsett Literary as literary agent at large.
Abigail is assessing
- Commercial adult fiction
- Crime
- Fantasy
- Junior fiction
- Middle grade
- Mystery
- Romance
- Speculative fiction
- Thrillers
- Women's fiction
- YA writing
There is no limit to the number of assessments you can book, providing an opportunity to gain feedback across multiple projects.Find out more at: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Abigail Nathan has run Bothersome Words Editing & Writing Services since 2004. She has edited for Australian publishers including HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Harlequin, Escape and Hachette, as well as UK publishers including Angry Robot, Hachette and Gollancz, and small presses in the USA. She works regularly with emerging and self-publishing writers as an editor, mentor, and book coach. In 2023, she joined Alex Adsett Literary as literary agent at large.
Abigail is assessing
- Commercial adult fiction
- Crime
- Fantasy
- Junior fiction
- Middle grade
- Mystery
- Romance
- Speculative fiction
- Thrillers
- Women's fiction
- YA writing
There is no limit to the number of assessments you can book, providing an opportunity to gain feedback across multiple projects.Find out more at: www.cyaconference.com/assessments
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Charmaine Ross will be presenting a masterclass on “How to know when your book is truly market-ready: Beyond passion projects: how to recognise a professional, saleable book.” at CYA 2026
Charmaine brings together a rare combination of creative and commercial expertise. With a background in fine arts and graphic design, she has spent more than 30 years working in marketing and advertising, specialising in visual communication and producing professional, saleable materials.
She has been a published author for over 15 years and has written more than 80 romance novels. In addition to writing, Charmaine has designed market-ready book covers and worked extensively with illustrators and printers, giving her practical insight into what separates a passion project from a professional publishing product.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online.
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program
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Charmaine Ross will be presenting a masterclass on “How to know when your book is truly market-ready: Beyond passion projects: how to recognise a professional, saleable book.” at CYA 2026
Charmaine brings together a rare combination of creative and commercial expertise. With a background in fine arts and graphic design, she has spent more than 30 years working in marketing and advertising, specialising in visual communication and producing professional, saleable materials.
She has been a published author for over 15 years and has written more than 80 romance novels. In addition to writing, Charmaine has designed market-ready book covers and worked extensively with illustrators and printers, giving her practical insight into what separates a passion project from a professional publishing product.
Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online.
View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program