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Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · 3d

The October newsletter is on its way.

If you have already booked your cabin and secured your place on the Writers At Sea Retreat, we can’t wait to see you in 127 days! (…it’s coming fast!!!)

You can read it online at bit.ly/WAS2510

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T.M. Clark @tmclark.com.au · 18d

Song of the Starlings and My Brother-But-One are part of the Kindle Spring Sale. For the month of October, you can pick up each title for just AUD 1.49.

Don’t miss out – the sale runs from 1–31 October 2025.

👉 Amazon Author Store amzn.to/4gSLNB2

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Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Sep 14

If you missed the latest Writers at Sea newsletter, you can read it online at bit.ly/WAS250914

Set sail from Brisbane on the 19th February 2026 🏝️🛳️

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Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Sep 12

Wherever you are in your journey, we hope you'll join us to connect, share ideas, attend writing classes and writing time, as well as the fun things like shore excursions, shows and the evening meals.

#CreativeCommunity

Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Sep 12

Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary life. On the Writers at Sea retreat, we love to bring together authors who share a love of storytelling and creating a supportive community while travelling.

Get all the details at www.writersatsea.com.au or email us at [email protected]

#WritersAtSea

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Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Sep 9

Whether you’re polishing a manuscript or starting something new, the retreat is designed to help you make progress.

Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Sep 9

Join us and take your writing on a journey with the Writers at Sea Retreat. It’ll give you the time and space to focus on your work while enjoying a cruise to Vanuatu.

You can find all the details at www.writersatsea.com.au

#WritersAtSea #WritingCommunity

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Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Aug 25

Partners and travelling companions are welcome to enjoy evening activities, dinners, and on-shore excursions, ensuring a wonderful experience for everyone.

Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Aug 25

The retreat includes:
• Writing workshops led by Alli & Tina
• Writing sessions and
• Personalised one-on-one feedback from Alli & Tina

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Writers at Sea Retreat @writersatsea.com.au · Aug 25

How does a writing retreat at sea sound?

Join authors Alli Sinclair and T.M.Clark on Voyager of the Seas from 19–27 February 2026 for an 8-night creative adventure to Mystery Island, Port Vila, and Luganville, Vanuatu.

Find out all the details and book your place at www.writersatsea.com.au

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · Jul 18

We hope you'll join us for our 20th anniversary Writers and Illustrators Conference, with online sessions this weekend and in-person/streamed sessions next weekend.

If you haven't booked yet, you can do so at www.CYAConference.com

#CYA2025

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · Apr 26

The conference is a hybrid event, enabling participation from anywhere in the world.

Conference Details
🗓 19–20 July – Live online sessions
🗓 26 July – In-person sessions at Pullman Brisbane King George Square, (streamed for online attendees)

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · Apr 26

Join Bobby Harris (USA - Hey! Digi Marketing) on July 20th for Smart Marketing: Using Social Media & Analytics to Target and Grow Your Audience at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.

Find out all the details and register at www.cyaconference.com

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · Apr 27

Rowena Beresford’s In-Person Writing Bootcamp – 27 July

Join Rowena Beresford, Managing Editor of Riveted Press, for an intensive, in-person Writing Bootcamp designed to refine your craft and accelerate your manuscript progress.

Secure your place now at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · Apr 29

Mary Anastasiou from will be doing online assessments of Illustrations, Chapter Books, Early Readers, & Picture Book manuscripts at CYA.

www.cyaconference.com/assessments

#CYA2025 #CYAConference #WritersCommunity #writing #YALit #FictionWriters #WritingTips #PictureBooks

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · Apr 29

Join Karen Wasson on July 19th for Thinking Inside the Box - writing a graphic novel at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.

Details
🗓 19–20 July – Live online sessions
🗓 26 July – In-person sessions at Pullman Brisbane King George Square, (streamed for online attendees)
www.cyaconference.com

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 2

Lauren Clarke from Creating Ink will be doing online assessments of Adult Literary Fiction, Commercial Adult Fiction, Historical, Romance, Thrillers, Women's Fiction, & YA Writing manuscripts at CYA.

www.cyaconference.com/assessments

#CYA2025 #CYAConference #WritersCommunity #writing

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 4

What’s Included:
• Small-group editorial feedback tailored to your manuscript
• Structured writing sessions and progress check-ins
• A dynamic panel discussion and interactive Q&A

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 4

Luna Soo’s In-Person Writing Bootcamp – 27 July

Join Luna Soo, Senior Editor at Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing, for an intensive, in-person Writing Bootcamp to refine your craft and accelerate your manuscript progress.

Secure your place now at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 5

Laura Franks from Affirm Press will be doing online assessments of Commercial Adult Fiction, Crime, Historical, Thrillers, Women's Fiction, & Literary Speculative Fiction manuscripts at CYA.

www.cyaconference.com/assessments

#CYA2025 #CYAConference #WritersCommunity #writing #YALit #FictionWriters

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 6

Join Jacqueline Harvey on July 19th for Keeping Creative Ideas Flowing at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.

Conference Details
🗓 19–20 July – Live online sessions
🗓 26 July – In-person sessions at Pullman Brisbane King George Square, (streamed for online attendees)

www.cyaconference.com

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 9

Join Juliet Marrilier on July 20th for Writing Historical Fantasy: Blending Myth, Magic, and History at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.

Conference Details
🗓 19–20 July – Live online sessions
🗓 26 July – In-person sessions at Pullman Brisbane

Register at www.cyaconference.com

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 12

Join Lauren McKeller on July 26th for Coming soon at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.

The conference is a hybrid event, enabling participation from anywhere in the world.

Find out all the details and register at www.cyaconference.com

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 14

Join Pam Rushby on July 26th for The Perfect Pitch: pitching your book to publishers at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.

The conference is a hybrid event, enabling participation from anywhere in the world.

Conference Details-
www.cyaconference.com

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CYA Conference @cyaconference.com · May 14

oin Catherine Bilson on July 20th for Plot It Out: Structuring Your Story with a Plotting Sheet at the CYA Writers & Illustrators Conference.

The conference is a hybrid event, enabling participation from anywhere in the world.

Find out all the details and register at www.cyaconference.com

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