“Idea Creation and Collaboration” with Sean Williams at BSAB October 2022
Jacqui Halpin introduced Sean Williams as: supremely talented. Sean Williams introduced himself as: one who was too stupid to give up. I’ll also add to these words of praise: extremely knowledgeable, funny and relatable. Sean shared so many pearls of wisdom, helped us
BSAB 2022 – Pitch Party
The friendly, intimate vibe of Story Arts Brisbane continued on the Sunday when everyone who was attending the workshops was at the State Library bright and early for the 8.30am Pitch Party. (Insider tip: So bright and early that next
Brisbane StoryArts Conference 2022 – First Page Pitches
It’s the last session of Saturday’s StoryArts conference and there’s a buzz in the air that has nothing to do with the oncoming thunderstorm outside. Never in a publishing industry do you get an opportunity to have instant feedback from five
A Conversation between Freya Blackwood and Zanni Louise at BSAB October 2022
New to the world of picture books, I had the privilege (and it was a privilege) to lean in, along with about 100 others in the auditorium, to a conversation between two gentle and humble giants of the world of
BSAB – Writing Middle Grade and Young Adult – Sean Williams
Sean Williams noted that at the heart of a writer is a child who loved a book. For Sean, his love of books stemmed from his parents who were both teachers and his mother studied children’s literature. Sean’s house was filled
BSAB – Writing and Illustrating with Passion: A Panel Session with Book Creators
Two acclaimed writers and one esteemed illustrator walk into a dark, deafening bar… Well, actually it was a dim, noisy auditorium full of aspiring as well as already blossoming children’s writers and illustrators excited to hear about their heroes’ journeys. The
Getting The Most Out Of Editor Sessions with Yvonne Mes
Writing conferences are important events on many a writer’s calendar. Editor assessments — a key highlight of writing conferences — often sell like hotcakes! Once you have your booking(s), how do you get the most out of your meeting with
