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Savannah Hollis from Hardie Grant will be leading two in person CYA writing bootcamp groups on 12 July at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, one for Picture Books & one for Chapter Books and YA. Learn more or book a bootcamp place at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp #CYAConference

NEW RELEASE Rebecca McRitchie, from Penguin Random House, has just signed up to do online junior fiction, middle grade, picture book and YA assessments at CYA. Find out more at www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps

There’s still time to book your spot with Mary Anastasiou for a full day in-person marketing bootcamp for authors at the CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12. Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp #CYAConference #bookmarketing #authorbranding

It’s the last day to book your online manuscript assessment with Alex Adsett from Alex Adsett Literary. Booking for sessions with Alex will close at 5 pm AEST today. Find out more at: www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference

Bethany Loveridge from PERENTIE PRESS is running a Graphic Novel Bootcamp at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, on July 12. Find out more at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp #CYAConference

Yes, you can still book manuscript and illustration assessments. Please remember that you need to submit your work on the day of booking. So if you have been considering a manuscript or illustration assessment, now is the time to secure your place. #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Kristy Bushnell will be doing online manuscript assessments for everything from picture books to YA at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference on 4 & 5 July. Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps. #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks

Sophie Hamley will be presenting a class titled "Trade publishing strategy: agents and submission pathways" at CYA 2026. View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife #AuthorCommunity

Erin Middleton from Walker Books will be running a full-day in-person writing bootcamp for picture book authors at the CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference in Brisbane, July 12 To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp #CYAConference

Please join us in welcoming Reena Balding to the #CYASuccess family! www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/r... #CYAConference #success #writerscommunity #CYASuccess

Join Kate Rossignol for What teachers want in a school visit. Teachers follow a curriculum - often what teachers want is different to what the author is delivering. Find out how to make sure you deliver what they want.  Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square or online

Dani Vee from Larrikin House will be doing online manuscript and illustration assessments for a wide range of categories at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference on 4–5 July. Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments

Laura Franks from Affirm Press will be doing online and in-person assessments and in-person bootcamps at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.   The in-person assessments and bootcamps will be held at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square. #CYAConference

To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps. #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks

Peter Rowland will be running a class on Non-fiction books in the real world at CYA 2026 Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online on 11 July View the full program & book at www.cyaconference.com/program #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife

Such exciting news today… 4 book babies for the CYA Conference… 2 from previous competition winners and 2 from the March bootcamps contracted… and we heard about them all on the same day… It’s days like this that make us smile so hard our cheeks hurt!!!!! #CYAConference #CYASuccess

To learn more about the writing bootcamps and reserve your spot, visit www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp You do not need to attend the conference to join the bootcamps. #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks

Anna Solding, founder & publishing director of MidnightSun Publishing, is doing online manuscript assessments at CYA on 4–5 July. Open to adult, children’s and YA submissions, plus illustration. Book your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference

Rowena Beresford is the publisher and Managing Editor at Riveted Press, where she works closely with new and emerging authors as a writing coach and editor. She will be running in-person writing bootcamps on July 12 Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp #CYAConference #writingcommunity #amwriting

Fiona Smith from Beyond Words Literary Agency represents a string of successful authors. She is also a manuscript editor and published author. Fiona will be assessing manuscripts at CYA 2026 #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Lauren Clarke from Creating Ink will be running an all-day writing Bootcamps for Young Adult, Chapter Book & Adult writers at this year’s CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference at Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane, July 12. #CYAConference #WritersLife #writerscommunity #writingworkshop

Laura Franks works as an editor at @affirmpress.bsky.social and will be running two in-person writing bootcamp groups at CYA at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane CBD, on 12 July: one for Young Adult Novels & one for Adult Novels. #CYAConference #WritersLife

Please join us in congratulating Lelli Lopter for her second #CYASuccess! www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/l... #CYAConference #success #writerscommunity Have you secured an agent, signed a publishing contract, or been published following your involvement with the CYA Conference?

Abigail Nathan has run Bothersome Words Editing & Writing Services since 2004. In 2023, she joined Alex Adsett Literary as literary agent at large. Abigail is assessing Commercial adult fiction, Crime, Fantasy, Junior fiction, Middle grade, Mystery, Romance, Thrillers, Women's fiction & more.

Join Charmaine Ross will be presenting a class on How to know when your book is truly market-ready: Beyond passion projects at CYA 2026. Join in-person at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane or online. #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife

Kate Stevens has over sixteen years’ experience as an in-house book editor, most recently as an Associate Publisher at Hachette Australia. #CYAConference #WritingCommunity

Rochelle Stephens is the editor & publisher at Wombat Books & has repetitively chosen manuscripts from the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference for publication. Wombat Books has taken on picture books from pitches every year for the last few years & Rochelle is keen to keep supporting CYA.

Savannah Hollis from Hardie Grant will be running two in-person writing bootcamp groups at CYA at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane on 12 July; one for Chapter Books, including Young Adult Novels and a second for Picture Books. #CYAConference #KidLit #WritersLife #ChildrensBooks

Please join us in welcoming Kai Ash to the #CYASuccess family! Read Kai's story at www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/kai-ash The Boy Maeve, due for release on 26 May 2026 by Hardie Grant Children's Publishing. #CYAConference #writerscommunity #CYASuccess

Daniel Pilkington is a Literary Agent and publishing consultant based in the Inner West of Sydney. With a background as the former Sales Director of Hachette Australia, Daniel brings a wealth of industry experience to his current endeavours. #CYAConference #WritingCommunity

Lorae Fossy, Commissioning Editor at Scholastic Australia, has only one picture book place remaining for her in-person writing bootcamps at the Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane CBD on 12 July. #writingcommunity #amwriting #KidLit #CYAConference

Sophie Hamley is a non-fiction publisher at Hachette Australia and will be running a full-day in-person writing bootcamp for non-fiction authors at this year’s CYA Writers and Illustrators Conference in Brisbane. Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp #CYAConference

Sarah McKenzie Literary Management is a Melbourne/Naarm-based agency representing new, emerging & established authors across literary and commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, middle grade, junior fiction & picture books. Secure your session: www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference

Zena Shapter will be running a class on Self-editing for novelists. Zena is a multi-award-winning author of science fiction, fantasy, speculative, and contemporary fiction. View the full program and book at www.cyaconference.com/program #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritersLife

4 days to go. Explore the 15 categories and submit your work at: www.cyaconference.com/competition #CYAConference #WritingCompetition #CreativeWriting

Brenda Gurr from Little Story Wren will be assessing picture book manuscripts at the CYA Conference Assessment sessions are 15-minute one-on-one online meetings, with pre-read material and tailored feedback. www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Mary Anastasiou is a children’s author, publishing mentor and marketing strategist with over 30 years’ experience in branding and creative marketing. She will be running an in-person marketing bootcamp at the CYA Conference in Brisbane. Book at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

Please join us in welcoming Sharon Dalgleish to the #CYASuccess family! Read her story at www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/s... #CYAConference #success #writerscommunity

Richard Pritchard will be running a class on Stories That Stick: How to write & illustrate a middle-grade series through myth, morals & collaboration at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference See the full program & book at www.cyaconference.com/program #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #Booksky

Lauren Clarke from Creating Ink is ready to read your story, particularly if it involves gripping characters who make you feel. www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Karen Tayleur from Wild Dog Books will be assessing Chapter Books, Early Readers, Junior Fiction, Middle Grade, Picture Book, YA Writing manuscripts & Illustrations. There is no limit to the number of assessments you can book. www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference #WritingCommunity

Rowena Beresford is the publisher and Managing Editor at Riveted Press, where she works closely with new & emerging authors as a writing coach & editor. She'll be running writing bootcamps at the CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane on 12 July www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

Tara Wynne from Curtis Brown will be doing online assessments of manuscripts for - Crime - Horror - Mystery - Narrative Non-Fiction - Non-Fiction - Romance - Thrillers - Women's Fiction at CYA Conference www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Erin Middleton from Walker Books Australia will be assessing Chapter Books, Early Readers, Junior Fiction, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Fantasy, and Speculative Fiction manuscripts at CYA 2026. www.cyaconference.com/assessments #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Please join us in welcoming Katherine Owens to the #CYASuccess family! "CYA didn’t just inspire me. It equipped me. It connected me. It positioned me." Read her story at www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/katherine-owens #CYAConference #success #writerscommunity