Getting the most out of a writers’ and illustrators’ conference
CYA Conference in Brisbane 4 and 5th of July By Caylie Jeffery We children’s writers and illustrators love it when a Conference like CYA (Children's and Young Adult Writers and Illustrators Conference) comes up.
Preparing for children’s writers and illustrators conferences in Queensland
Peter Taylor, Author, Illustrator and Presenter A huge thank you to Peter Taylor and Jenny Stubbs for the information packed Professional Development session at our Write Links meeting at the State Library Queensland on Saturday the 2nd of May. Peter’s
Karen Foxlee visits Write Links
It was a real privilege to have author Karen Foxlee speak to our group last Saturday on 27th of June. We are all greatly encouraged when a Queensland based author publishes beautiful books. Karen graciously spoke
Pamela Rushby on writing and her latest novel: The Ratcatcher’s Daughter
Brisbane children’s writers are lucky. Pamela Rushby is a local children’s writer with many years of experience and over a hundred published books. Quite a few Write Links members have met Pamela Rushby during various conferences and
Writing organisations for Queensland Children’s Writers
© Yvonne Mes When I first started writing for children It wasn't long before I discovered the various organisations available for children's writers and the support they offer. And since all these organisations's offer invaluable support for writers, and, let's
Interview with Samantha Wheeler, Author of Spud & Charli
Write Links member Samantha Wheeler, author of Smooch & Rose talks about being a children's author and her newest junior fiction novel, Spud & Charli, published by UQP. Interview by Yvonne Mes. I loved Charli's character, her
Nicholas Lochel Inspires Write Links Members
Author Nicholas Lochel signs his book for Write Links member Jillann Harrison Last month's meeting was one to remember. First there was the spectacular view from the boardroom at the top level at the Brisbane State Library followed by a
April Write Links Meeting with Stephanie Hogan at Black Cat Books
Stephanie Hogan presenting to Write Link members. A change of venue this month from the State Library Queensland to the lush and seductive (how can you not buy a book when you are there!) Black Cat Books in Paddington. Stephanie
Recent Successes By Write Links Members – July 2014
CYA's Tina Marie Clark introduces the CYA success panel. Quite a few Write Link Members had an amazing weekend at the CYA dinner and conference where three of the six writers on the CYA Success Panel were also
