Every fortnight, our Writeability Writers’ Group sessions give writers with disability the opportunity to meet and discuss their work. At December’s Writeability Salon, these talented emerging writers will share some of their stories. ‘Nothing about us, without us’ is the theme for this year’s Salon, which coincides with 2015’s International Day of People with Disability. […]
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In an agency that represents 65 creators across literary and commercial fiction, non-fiction, YA, series fiction and books for younger readers, as well as picture books, the work is varied and always interesting.
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What are some of the key, important differences between an agent you would regard as great at her/his job, and an agent who is not-so-great?
For authors who are seeking to sell overseas publishing rights to their work (especially US rights), do you recommend going through an Australian agent (who might use sub-agents) or seeking a separate agent who is local to that territory?
‘I have looked at lists of agents accepting Australian writers and most seem to be fully booked and not taking new clients. I am now faced with the option of self-publishing on Amazon with the additional requirement of self-promotion. Whilst I would have happily worked with an agent, is there any advice for writers unable
Cate Kennedy is an accompished author throughout a variety of genres, having just published her most recent work ‘New Australian Love Stories’. Here Cate discusses her knowledge and observations on short story writing and editing with Sharona Lin. You’re a very versatile writer and have written poetry, non-fiction, children’s books and short stories. How do
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Are you hoping to find a publisher for your manuscript? Or considering self-publishing? An editor can help you improve your writing and get it ready for submission or publication. A good editor is like a great coach – they will inform, encourage and inspire you to make your writing the best it can be.
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If I had a dollar for every person who has approached us saying, ‘So, I have this really great blog that gets up to X amount of hits per day and now I want a book deal,’ I’d be a rich woman. It’s the new big thing – EVERYONE has a blog and now EVERYONE
Jax-Jacki Brown is a feminist, disability and queer rights activist, as well as a freelance writer, spoken-word performer and workshop presenter. In the lead-up to hosting the Writeability Salon at the Emerging Writers Festival, she gave Sharona Lin an insight into writing, disability and ‘Untold Stories of Pride’. You’re a feminist, disability and queer rights
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