When: Sunday 7 May 2023
Where: Qld Writers Centre. State Library of Qld
Cost: $75 Book Links members with you discount code (The code is applied at checkout after selecting $100) and $100 for non-members
Book and submit manuscript before: 31 March 2023
Nicola Santilli is a non-binary editor working at Allen & Unwin, where they help create beautiful, dynamic and interesting books for children and young adults. They have worked in Australian children’s publishing for over 10 years and served on the #LoveOzYA Committee from 2017 to 2018. Nicola has worked with many award-winning and bestselling authors and illustrators, including Anna Fienberg, Jess Racklyeft, Margaret Wild, Andy Joyner, Jaclyn Moriarty, First Dog on the Moon, Ursula Dubosarsky, Phil Lesnie, Jared Thomas, Freda Chiu, Karen Foxlee, Kelly Canby and Wai Chim. They were also the commissioning editor of the YA anthology Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories.
Nicola is looking for picture book texts, junior fiction, middle grade fiction and YA fiction with engaging characters, unique storylines and interesting world-building. They are particularly interested in stories from underrepresented voices, including writers who are First Nations people, People Of Colour, queer and/or disabled. Nicola is not interested in illustration portfolios or nonfiction texts at this time.
Nicola will be providing feedback on manuscripts on both the Saturday at Brisbane Square Library and Sunday at The Qld Writers Centre.
After you book this session with Nicola you will be contacted with information on how to submit your work.
Qld Writers Centre
State Library of Qld,
Stanley Place,
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Danielle Freeland storyartsbrisbane@gmail.com