Wombat Books Conference 2019

Wombat Books presents their first ever conference delivering mentorships, panels and workshops with our bestselling authors and illustrators. Running across three days in September, Wombat Books Conference endeavours to nourish the potential of emerging creatives and allow a glimpse into the world of Australian publishing.

From branding yourself to nailing the publisher pitch to manuscript mentorships, Wombat Books Conference is the new, up-and-coming event for writers and illustrators looking for that boost in their career.

Authors and illustrators can attend a smorgasbord of events:
Manuscript Mentorship with Aleesah Darlison
First Chapter Masterclass with Kate Forsyth
Networking Evening with the Stars
Professional Development Day

Tickets sold separately below. Check out the program for details about events.

Event Details

Professional Development Day

Date: Saturday 28 September 2019

Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Fiction Bar & Restaurant, Cleveland, QLD 4163

Please note: Separate masterclasses running 26-27 September 2019

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Meet the Authors

Featured Artist

Kate Forsyth

Kate Forsyth wrote her first novel aged seven and has now sold more than a million books worldwide. She is a direct descendant of Charlotte Waring Atkinson, the author of the first book for children ever published in Australia.