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Writing & Illustration Bootcamps 

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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. 

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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, generally:

  • Group 1: Chapter Books & YA & Adult GP1

  • Group 2: Picture books & Adult GP2

  • Writing Time: Writing or Illustration

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Please read the Terms and Conditions page for cancellation information.

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IMPORTANT:

There will be no discussion panel or Q&A on the 29th March Bootcamps. Attendees will be invited to attend the 28th March sessions.

Schedule times subject to change. (AEST)

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Bootcamps

  • Location: Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane CBD and online

  • Cost: A$485 (excluding GST, in-person includes tea & coffee on arrival + morning tea + lunch + afternoon tea)

  • Submission dates: Work must be submitted by 10 June, or at the time of booking if after 10 June

If the in-person bootcamps do not sell out, some sessions may become available to online attendees.

Missed out on a bootcamp or assessment?

You can waitlist to be first in line is someone cancels.

Heidi Lehtis

The immediacy and relevance of workshopping with an editor and other writers was a heart-warming experience. The feedback was highly useful and provided impetus for my writing project. I appreciated the sense of connection with others pursuing similar creative paths.

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