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Writing & Illustration Bootcamps 

7th July - In person in Brisbane

Important Information

Please note that bootcamps booked after 31 May 2024 for the in-person bookcamp in July are non-refundable.

The Bootcamp is a day spent with an editor where you will receive feedback on your work in small group sessions, time to work on your manuscripts followed by a progress session where they will give you further feedback, there is also a discussion panel and a Q&A session. 

 

 

Places for the Bootcamp are limited to four people per group, with each editor working with two groups. 

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Unless specified otherwise:

  • Chapter books & YA follow the group 1 schedule

  • Picture books follow the group 2 schedule

Please read the Terms and Conditions page for cancellation information.

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Schedule times subject to change. (AEST)

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IMPORTANT

There will be no discussion panel or Q&A at the 3rd & 17th July Bootcamps. Attendees will be invited to attend the 24th July sessions.

Online Bootcamps

  • Cost: A$300 (excluding GST).

  • Submission dates: Work must be submitted by 4 February.

In Person Bootcamps

  • Location: Royal on the Park Brisbane CBD.

  • Cost: A$440 (excluding GST, includes tea & coffee on arrival + morning tea + lunch + afternoon tea)

  • Submission dates: Work must be submitted by 26 May.

Jennifer Ennion

"Thank you CYA for a fabulous writers' Bootcamp with Clare Hallifax. It was great having the opportunity to get to know Clare and Walker Books better, and Clare's knowledge and checklist for what makes a picture book not only good but marketable was priceless."

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