Training

Events

    Bookseller Perspective

    Strong relationships with booksellers is key when it comes to selling books. Hear from Roaring Stories owner Daniel Jordon about best practice when dealing with booksellers.

    2 Aug 2023

    Crafting Real People into Compelling Characters

    Non-fiction writers: would you like to learn how to craft real people into compelling characters? Author and journalist Mawunyo Gbogbo will share practical ways to make real people interesting to the reader. 2 Aug 2023

    Literary Speed Dating

    Our successful Virtual Literary Speed Dating series gives writers a unique 3-minute opportunity to pitch their completed manuscript to Australian publishers and agents. Upcoming events in July 2023.

    Pitch Perfect

    Do you want to know how to nail your pitch to publishers? Courses available for adults and children's authors designed to answer all your questions on how to find the best publication outcome for your work. June 2023.

    Promoting Your Self-Published Book

    Self-publishing your book is one thing; selling it is another. Learn how to promote your book and generate buzz from three successful self-published authors. 4 August 2023

    The Promises We Make to the Reader

    Would you like to learn the promises authors make to their readers and how to keep them? Join us for this craft session with award-winning author Lian Tanner. 28 July 2023

    Securing an Overseas Agent

    Do you want an overseas agent but aren’t sure how to find one? Learn from three internationally published authors how - and why - they secured an overseas agent. 9 Aug 2023

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