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Boost for the ego!
Had the best possible author’s night last night! It was a Battle of the Books at Montreuil, where young readers, in groups of two or three or solo, spoke up for their favourite book in 3 minutes. There...
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Do you have a YA book written? Can you write with an authentic voice for YA? Then this may be for you. Hardie Grant Ampersand Project. They say: ‘ Speculative elements are welcome, so long as they...
View ArticleAngry Robot open their doors again!
If you have an epic fantasy, or sf and fantasy in all flavours for the YA reader, then you may want to submit. Full instructions are here. Time frame is April 16th to 30th, 2012. Best of luck!
View ArticleCalling writers of childrens and young adults books
Text Publishing have opened their Children and Young Adults Writing Competition again. See here for details. ‘Both published and unpublished writers of all ages are eligible to enter with works of...
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Paula Weston asks: Why aren’t YA books as respected as ‘adult’ books?
Today we have Brisbane based author, Paula Weston, whose debut YA fantasy Shadows has just been released from Text Publishing. Paula is going to talk about her passion, writing for Young Adults. She...
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Supanova steampunk documentary!
It’s a week and a half to the Sydney Supanova – the special big bash, Supanova’s tenth anniversary celebration. Not only stars of film and TV (more than I can list – check ‘em out at...
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What Marianne did…
Marianne has been writing to major deadlines for the last couple of years. Her Tara Sharp series has been optioned by Hoodlum, an award winning, multi-platform production company. Congratulations, MDP!...
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Calling writers of Young Adult Manuscripts!
The first Ampersand Project book to be published. The Hardie Grant Ampersand Project This is an opportunity for YA writers to put their work in front of an editor. ‘The Ampersand Project runs annually...
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Louise Curtis shares her journey to Self Publish
How to Publish Your Ebook The first step to internet publishing success is writing – and above all editing – an excellent book. You can find HEAPS of excellent advice on writing by clicking on...
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Going French, going German!
Just got my author’s copies of the French and German editions of Song of the Slums. The design follows the model of the French and German covers for Worldshaker and Liberator. Very French and very...
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