Penguin Books Australia

Have you ever wanted to write a work of popular fiction?
Or wondered what goes on in the mysterious world of book publishing?

Penguin Australia is proud to take the Penguin School of Popular Writing to Sydney. This exclusive one-day seminar for aspiring writers of commercial fiction is Saturday 27 July 2013. Learn from industry-leading insiders Ali Watts (Associate Publisher at Penguin), Belinda Byrne (Commissioning Editor at Penguin), Carol George (from Penguin’s digital imprint, Destiny Romance), award-winning Australian author Fiona McIntosh and popular Australian author Steve Worland about what it takes to make a bestseller – and how you can write one yourself. Meet our industry-leading insiders and bestselling Australian authors and download the agenda for Saturday 27 July 2013. 

With a particular focus on Commercial Fiction, this will be an inspiring and informative day-long seminar for anyone interested in what goes on behind the scenes in the book world. You will hear thoughts from publishing professionals and bestselling authors about the business of publishing, the publisher’s role, digital publishing, opportunities for new writers and getting that all-important first break – and beyond!  

This exclusive one-day seminar is on Saturday 27 July 2013 at the Chemical Sciences M11 Lecture Theatre, University of New South Wales, High Street, Kensington. 

The cost is $250 and includes morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch.
Find more information including conditions of registration, fees and booking form here.