Writing Reviews with Mia Macrossan
StoryLinks Managing Editor, esteemed children’s book reviewer and former CBCA judge Mia Macrossan presented an enlightening session on writing reviews at the Write Links meeting on 29th June. Here are the details, based on her notes. Who is the audience of
5 Tips for Writing A Series with Charlotte Barkla
On 25th May Write Links members had the opportunity to attend an insightful professional development session with author Charlotte Barkla. Always a highlight of Write Links meetings, professional development sessions offer valuable insights from industry professionals into a multitude of
Illustration Retreat at Woodlands of Marburg, May 2024
Set in the beautiful surrounds of Woodlands of Marburg, children’s book author and illustrator Yvonne Mes opened the weekend with one of the most widely loved and recognised of all picture book characters – Eric Carl’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
A New Critique Group at Write Links!
Hello aspiring and emerging authors and illustrators! Are you like me when I started writing and have googled extensively on 'how to get published' and found out that it's super helpful to join a writing group and take part in critiques? Well
Compelling Characters Workshop with Gus Gordon
One sunny autumn afternoon, illustrator and author Gus Gordon shared his wisdom with the world. On Saturday 6th May 2023, the monthly WriteLinks session featured an internationally acclaimed guest with over eighty books to his name. Forty creatives filled the room