THIS IS THE 2012 PROGRAM
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Was held on: 7th July 2012
Place: Southbank Institute of Technology,
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane, Qld, 4101
Friday 6th July 2012:
Hotel - Various rates - see Payments Page.
CYA Conference has secured rooms at the Diana Plaza Hotel for the same rate for delegates that we are getting for presenters if booked through CYA Conference.
Update: 27th June: Hotel now fully booked out on 6th July.
Networking Cocktail Evening - Friday 6th July 2012: $40.00 Direct Deposit or $41.50 PayPal
To be held at: "66 On Ernest" which is Level 2 C Block at Southbank Institute of Technology (TAFE), 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane.
Time: 6pm for 6.30 start - 8.30 end - 9pm we need to vacate the premises as the TAFE student are catering our conference the next day.
Note: This is on a large veranda with patio heaters. Please wear sensible informal clothing.
Saturday 7th July 2012: CYA Conference 2012
Held at: Southbank Institute of Technology (TAFE), Block H, 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane.
Full Day Conference. Full Price - $215.00 - $221.50 PAYPAL Concession Price - $185.00 Concession Price - $191.00 PAYPAL
Program for 7th July 2012 - To download a PDF File of this Program Press Here
Time Duration Studio & Workshop/Masterclass/Presenter
8:00-8:20 20 minutes Registration & Morning Coffees
8:20-8:40 20 minutes Conference Opening, Competition Winners Announcement.
8:45-9:25 40 minutes Studio 1 - All Attending
Slashings Of Editors~ Editor Etiquette...what editors expect and don't like to see
Editors: Leonie Tyle, Zoe Walton, Nadine Bates, Vincenzo Pignatelli, Paul Collins. Chair: Kaz Delaney
9:30-10:25 45 minutes Studio 1
Sharpening the Senses ~ Establishing scene and mood,
and characters using sensory detail.
- Isobelle Carmody
Studio 2 ( 90 minute Masterclass)
Through The
Lens - When Photography Tells The Story ~ A hands on master class on how
to
make images dramatic. - Jan Latta Requirements: Lap top with their photos to show Jan at
end of
presentation.
Studio 3 ( Extended 3 Hrs Master Class)
Create a Picture Book ~ Aspects of creating pictures books - Dr Virginia Lowe & Jo Thompson
10:30 – 11:15 45 minutes Studio 1
The Pain And Ecstasy Of Social Media
~ How it affects/impacts the author today (i.e - how to juggle it
all…) - Kaz Delaney
Studio 2 (90 minute Masterclass)
Through The Lens - When Photography Tells The Story ~ A hands on master class on how to
make images dramatic. - Jan Latta
Requirements: Lap top with their photos to show Jan at end of presentation.
Studio 3 (Extended 3 Hrs Master Class)
Create a Picture Book ~ Aspects of creating pictures books - Dr Virginia Lowe & Jo Thompson
11:15 -11:30 15 minutes Morning Tea
11:35 – 1:05 90 minutes Studio 1 (90 minute Masterclass)
Young Adults ~ Keeping them sane, alive and
encouraging them to open their hearts to the world.
- Paul Griffin - USA
Studio 2 (90 minute Masterclass)
Digital Apps ~Illustrators and publishers POV’s and
aspects of creating digital formats. Lucia Masciullo
& Vincenzo Pignatelli
Studio 3 (Extended 3 Hrs Master Class)
Create a Picture Book ~ Aspects of creating pictures books - Dr Virginia Lowe & Jo Thompson
1.05 – 1.55 50 minutes Lunch
2.00 – 2.30 30 minutes Studio 1 - All Attending
CYA Success Stories - Kaz Delaney, Judy Paulson, Ben Long and Janet Reid
2.35- 3.20 45 minutes Studio 1
Writing Narrative Non-Fiction ~ Discover a range of approaches
to writing creative non-fiction that brings
factual information alive for the
reader. Come with an idea for a project – leave with a proposal! Meredith Costain
Requirements: Note-taking equipment, ideas for
topics you’d like to research and write about.
Studio 2
Making A Scene: Pinning Your Ideas To The Page ~ How to create an illustrated
spread for a
picture book - collecting ideas, creating the characters and
then using ink, collage, textures and white space to
create a surprising
scene which best captures the story and its emotion. - Katherine Battersby
Studio 3 (140 minute ADVANCED MASTER CLASS)
Now the Hard Part - Promoting Your Book! ~ Practical Advice for Authors and
illustrators of one or
more published book/s will learn how to promote and
market their books from one of Australia's most experienced
authors and
publishers. Paul Collins
3.20 – 3.35 15 minutes Afternoon Tea
3.40 – 4.25 45 minutes Studio 1
The Secondary Character ~ How to develop secondary
characters and give realism to minor characters
(which does a lot in giving
depth to a novel)...Steph Bowe
Studio 2 ( 90 minute Masterclass)
About Picture Books ~ what authors, editors
and
illustrators do ... main focus is drawing! Includes: TIPS for
bringing
characters to life with movement and expression, humour and drama, WITH LOTS
of hands-on learning by
drawing. Craig Smith
Studio 3 (140 minute ADVANCED MASTER CLASS)
Now the Hard Part - Promoting Your Book! ~ Practical Advice for Authors and illustrators of one or
more published book/s will learn how to promote and market their books from one of Australia's most experienced
authors and publishers. Paul Collins
4.30 – 5.15 45 minutes Studio 1
'Breaking Through' ~ Writers blocks, tricky novels, industry doors.Belinda Jeffrey
Studio 2 ( 90 minute Masterclass)
About Picture Books ~ what authors, editors
and illustrators do ... main focus is drawing! Includes: TIPS for
bringing characters to life with movement and expression, humour and drama, WITH LOTS of hands-on learning by
drawing. Craig Smith
Studio 3 (140 minute ADVANCED MASTER CLASS)
Now the Hard Part - Promoting Your Book! ~ Practical Advice for Authors and illustrators of one or
more published book/s will learn how to promote and market their books from one of Australia's most experienced
authors and publishers. Paul Collins
Editor/Agent Appointments: These are additional to the cost of Conference if you require one.
Cost of Editor/Agent Appointments: $90.00 Direct Deposit - $93.00 PAYPAL
Pitches of 15 minutes maximum. Actual pitch times to be notified. These happen through out the day
We will endeavour to accommodate your first choice, however, these will be a first in, first served process, with preferences given to those attending the CYA Conference, and those only pitching, given second option.
Pre-reading Requirement - for all Children’s or Young Adults Manuscripts & illustration Work:-
Picture books: 2 texts, (Note: For Jill there is only 1 picture book text.)
or Novels: 10 pages + synopsis,
or Illustrations: 4 – 5 samples.
You will also need to send a photograph and a small 100 word BIO on yourself, and the direction you plan to go with your writing/illustrating as a career in the future.
Work must be emailed to info@cyaconference
NOTE: 27th June - There are a few places left with editors/agents - Here are the spaces available:-
Leonie Tyle and Jill Corcoran - SOLD OUT
Zoe Walton, Nadine Bates and Kristina Schulz, Alex Adsett and Vincenzo Pignatelli - under 10 each.
If you are still wanting to pitch to any of these, please book ASAP and email your work to CYA Conference, so that the editors/agent can get a chance to read it within a reasonable timeframe (NOT the night before!).
Times for your editor/agent sessions will be emailed to you one week before conference.
Editors, Agents and Industry Professionals On site are:
Editor: Leonie Tyle (Leonie Tyle Publishing) - Picture books, chapter books, Young Adult and illustrations.
Editor: Zoe Walton (Random House) - Quality commercial fiction for children and young adults. NO PICTURE BOOKS.
Editor: Nadine Bates (Hootenanny Books) Picture books and illustrations only
Editor: Kristina Schulz (UQP) Middle reader fiction and young adult fiction. No series or picture books.
Editor: Vincenzo Pignatelli (BlueQuoll Digital Publishing) Apps and app ideas with story only
Agent: Jill Cocoran (Herman Agency Inc- USA) -Picture books, chapter and YA books, and illustration portfolio's.
Agent: Alex Adsett - (Alex Adsett Publishing) - YA spec fic/crime ONLY.
Onsite Parking: $12.00 Direct Deposit - $13.50 PAYPAL
There is parking onsite at a cost on 7th July 2012, a disk to display on your dashboard will be emailed to you a week before conference. The disks are numbered, and there is onsite security.
Booking Closed
Note: Some people are experiencing problems with wufoo links. If you are, you are welcome to fill in the word document as a manual registration, and email it to us directly or fax it to us, and we will input you into the system. (Please only use this if you are genuinely experiencing problems as it makes more work for both CYA Conference and you guys not using the automated system.)
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Photography Permission:
A photographer will be in attendance at the CYA Conference. The purchase of a ticket implies permission to use the photos for archival and marketing purposes.