The 2026 Writers' and Illustrators' #competition is open. www.cyaconference.com/competition

Writing goals for 2026? Start by getting your early bird ticket to CYA Join us in Brisbane or online for practical, industry-focused sessions & a supportive community of writers Early bird registration is now live: www.cyaconference.com/registration #CYAConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Did you read your latest newsletter? - 2026 early bird tickets are available until 31 December, - In-person assessments are back, and - There will be two in-person streams, which will be available to watch online.

This October, both Song of the Starlings and My Brother-But-One are available in the Kindle Spring Sale for only A$1.49. each. The adventures in Africa stand alone but are even richer as part of the series: amzn.to/4gSLNB2

Song of the Starlings and My Brother-But-One are part of the Kindle Spring Sale. For the month of October, you can pick up each title for just AUD 1.49. Don’t miss out – the sale runs from 1–31 October 2025. 👉 Amazon Author Store amzn.to/4gSLNB2

If you missed the latest Writers at Sea newsletter, you can read it online at bit.ly/WAS250914

Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary life. On the Writers at Sea retreat, we love to bring together authors who share a love of storytelling and creating a supportive community while travelling. Get all the details at www.writersatsea.com.au or email us at [email protected] #WritersAtSea

Join us and take your writing on a journey with the Writers at Sea Retreat. It’ll give you the time and space to focus on your work while enjoying a cruise to Vanuatu. You can find all the details at www.writersatsea.com.au #WritersAtSea #WritingCommunity

Who’s up for a writer retreat at sea with @tmclark.com.au and Alli Sinclair? Departs from Brisbane on 19 Feb 2026.

CYA 2025 20th Anniversary treats #CYAconference #CYA2025 #cake #sweettreats

Congratulations Fliss Goldstein for coming First in the Published: Writing for Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Anne Freeman for coming Second in the Published: Writing for Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Fiona Marsden for coming Third in the Published: Writing for Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Kristy Nita Brown for coming First in the Published: Writing for Children and Young Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Nean Mckenzie for being Highly Commended in the Published: Writing for Children and Young Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Anna Brotherson for being Highly Commended in the Published: Writing for Children and Young Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Jevita Nilson for being Highly Commended in the Published: Writing for Children and Young Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Steve Heron for being Highly Commended in the Published: Writing for Children and Young Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Suzanne Barton for being Highly Commended in the Published: Writing for Children and Young Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Johanna Baker-Dowdell for coming First in the Stories for Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Venetia Vernon for coming Second in the Stories for Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Elle Vidovich for coming Third in the Stories for Adults category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Jackie Yap for coming First in the Young Adult category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Robert Boland for coming Second in the Young Adult category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Linda Wright for coming Third in the Young Adult category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Kirsten Temple for coming First in the Chapter Books - Older readers category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Emma Greville for coming Second in the Chapter Books - Older readers category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Fiona Lloyd for coming Third in the Chapter Books - Older readers category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Wendy Rudge for coming First in the Chapter Book - Younger Readers category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Angela Toniolo for coming Second in the Chapter Book - Younger Readers category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Angela Toniolo for coming Third in the Chapter Book - Younger Readers category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Christine Pirrone for coming First in the Picture Book - Primary - Non-Fiction category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations to all our Winners! #CYA2025 #CYAconference #Competitionwinners #WritingCompetition

Congratulations Amanda Lieber for coming Second in the Picture Book - Primary - Non-Fiction category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Kate Lewis for coming Third in the Picture Book - Primary - Non-Fiction category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Seetha Dodd for coming First in the Picture Book - Primary School category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Beck Blake for coming Second in the Picture Book - Primary School category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Melissa Elk for coming Third in the Picture Book - Primary School category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Bree Morgan for being Highly Commended in the Picture Book - Primary School category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Gabrielle Cardwell for coming First in the Picture Book - Preschool category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Jemima Parker for coming Second in the Picture Book - Preschool category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Pamela Ueckerman for coming Third in the Picture Book - Preschool category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Louis Decrevel for coming First in the Published - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Niyati Froind for coming Second in the Published - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Yulia Potts for coming Third in the Published - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Clare Yang for coming First in the Aspiring - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Andrew Macinotsh for coming Second in the Aspiring - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Bindy James for coming Third in the Aspiring - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Ayla J for coming First in the Hatchlings U18 - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition

Congratulations Siena B for coming Second in the Hatchlings U18 - Illustrations category #CYA2025 #Winner #Competition