I write books for children and young adults. Sometimes I write short stories for grown-ups.
Carly Findlay, Rebecca Lim, Hope Muthambu, Danielle Binks
Please note: this panel discussion will be Auslan interpreted.
Are we Reading to Escape, or Face, Reality?
Never has there been a greater range of books written for adolescent readers. There are books that invite them into worlds that teem with the extraordinary, the fantastical, or pulse with gritty realism. How do authors make decisions about the worlds that will best tell their story? Authors, Gabrielle Wang, Danielle Binks, Nicole Hayes and Jack Henseleit share their strategies to engage younger readers with Amanda McGraw-Pleban.
Presented by VATE
Are the millennials demanding new forms of fiction? Three authors who write for a new generation of readers – Danielle Binks, Sarah Epstein and Jack Henseleit – come together to consider the impact of the ‘millennial mind’ on the crafting of their stories.
Presented by Victorian Association for the Teaching of English (VATE)
KidLitVic – Meet the Publishers is an opportunity for new, emerging and experienced writers and illustrators to meet and hear from industry professionals on writing, illustrating and publishing children’s and YA books in the current Australian market.
The one day conference combines expert panel discussions, one-to-one assessments with publishers, illustrator portfolio showcase, pitches and masterclasses that will build and enhance your creative career.
Kill Your Darlings is delighted to launch the 2019 Mentors Program, a unique, comprehensive and structured editorial mentorship program designed to support early-career writers in the development of a long-form work of fiction or non-fiction.
Writers across Australia can now apply to work with Benjamin Law, Bri Lee, Danielle Binks or Rebecca Starford over a six-month period. A mentorship consists of close reading and reporting on your work in progress (10-12,000 words at a time, totalling up to 60,000 words), along with five consultations over Skype, phone or in-person over the six-month period.
CYA Conference – 6 & 7 July 2019 – is the place that brings together learning the craft of writing, illustrating, publishing and beyond.
This conference is a professional development weekend for new and established writers consisting of master classes and workshops conducted by published writers, illustrators (Saturday only) and industry professionals.