Festival '25

In this practical workshop we’ll look at what makes an elegant review and how to balance praise with constructive criticism.

Discover easy and innovative ways to market yourself and your writing so you can reach a wider audience, land more projects, deals, grants and opportunities, and sustainably sell your works.

Join legendary author Isobelle Carmody for an immersive writing workshop that dives deep into the art of storytelling.

Bestselling crime writer Dervla McTiernan shares her practical strategies for overcoming creative roadblocks and staying productive.

Join acclaimed Indian artist and author Ita Mehrotra for a hands-on workshop on creating graphic novels, comics and zines.

Join literary agent Melanie Ostell for a dynamic pitching workshop designed to help you craft a compelling pitch, refine your project, and present your work with confidence to publishers and agents.

Once you’ve finished polishing your manuscript, the next step is to submit it to agents and publishers. But it’s hard for any writer to know if their work is really ready for that step – an opinion from an expert is invaluable. In this consultation, you’ll be given feedback on your work and whether or not it’s ready to submit.

Once you’ve finished polishing your manuscript, the next step is to submit it to agents and publishers. But it’s hard for any writer to know if their work is really ready for that step – an opinion from an expert is invaluable. In this consultation, you’ll be given feedback on your work and whether or not it’s ready to submit.