Somerset Celebration of Literature
Amy will be a guest at the Somerset Writers’ Festival from 17-19 March 2010. Held on the Gold Coast, Somerset is Australia’s premier school-based festival. Other guests include Markus Zusak, Jack Heath, Melina Marchetta, and Sophie Lee.
In addition to student sessions on each day of the festival, Amy will be appearing in The Journey of the Book seminar with author of young adult and adult fiction Belinda Jeffrey and UQP Children’s Publisher Kristina Schulz.
When: Wednesday 17 March / 10.30am-12.00pm
Where: Somerset College, Mudgeeraba
Tickets: On sale 15 February
From writing to editing, design, promotion and professional development, this seminar is a must for any aspiring writer.
From Manuscript to Market
Express Media, in partnership with the Queensland Writers’ Centre and The Edge are presenting workshops for young writers in Brisbane.
Amy will lead a workshop themed From Manuscript to Market, which will cover topics such as your choice of subject matter, drafts, pitching your book and the where/who/how of the submission process.
Amy will also talk about what happens during and after the editing, publication and review process.
When: Saturday 20 March / 2.00pm-4:00pm
Where: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane.
Tickets: From Express Media
