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from Brisbane Writers Festival 2023

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The Second Book

Never mind how a writer gets their first book published – how do they do it all again a second time? Tune in to The Second Book to find out how some of Australia’s favourite authors tackled their ‘difficult second album’. This online video series features ten fascinating interviews with writers working across a range of genres. In conversation with ABC’s Michaela Kowalski, they share what they learned, what they loved and what they loathed about book number two.

What Are Publishers Looking For in YA?

Panellists: Kate Stevens (Hachette), Zoe Walton (PRH), Anna McFarlane (A&U)

Moderator: Danielle Binks (The Monster of Her Age)

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So, you’re polishing off your YA draft manuscript. Are you wondering what’s next?

What’s hot and what’s not? Come listen to our panel of commissioning editors from publishing houses with stellar YA lists: Hachette, PRH and A&U. Listen as they talk to literary agent, author and YA aficionado Danielle Binks about what they look for in a manuscript and what the trends are in Australia and overseas. A not-to-be-missed session for all those writing YA.

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BRYAN BROWN

Taut and crackling with character, these gritty, raw and sometimes very funny stories from Australian great Bryan Brown are Aussie Noir at its best.

Tracey Lien’s extraordinary debut is at once heart-pounding and heart-rending as it pulls apart the intricate bonds of friendship, family, culture and community that produced a devastating crime.

Buckle up for Nat’s unrequested take on pushing back against expectations and rolling through life with some laughs and kindness like a real, righteous ratbag!