Hailey Trudgeon is an experienced non-fiction writer. Her areas of expertise are Early Childhood Development, Narrative Therapy, and Community Work with her work appearing in Journals such as the International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work She also has experience in creating informational resources, newsletters and other promotional material for Early Childhood Centres. She is currently undertaking studies in Media and Communications, building her skill sin copywriting and ghost writing.
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Erin Vincent is the author of Fourteen Ways of Looking (Upswell AUS/Deep Vellum US/CB editions UK/Penguin Random House CA) and Grief Girl (Pan Macmillan AUS/Penguin Random House US) which was named a New York Public Library Best Book. Her work has appeared in Meanjin, The Guardian, Electric Literature, The Offing , and elsewhere. She holds an MA in creative writing from the University of Technology Sydney and is currently studying for a PhD in creative writing with a focus on fragmentary literature.
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Writer, social researcher, former publisher Maggie Hamilton gives frequent talks and lectures; is a media commentator and keen observer of trends. She’s held a number of senior roles in publishing and at the ABC, and is the former publisher of the Inspired Living imprint for Allen & Unwin publishers. Maggie's books have been published in over a dozen countries worldwide. Maggie’s passion is people, understanding why we do what we do, how we can create a better tomorrow.
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Nova Weetman has published 20 books for children and young adults, including: Sonny & Tess, The Secrets We Keep, and Sick Bay. Nova’s books have been CBCA Notables, shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Prize, Japan’s Sakura Medal, the NSW Premier’s History Prize and more. She won the ABIA Award for Best Children’s Book Small Publisher in 2021. Nova’s adult memoir, Love, Death & Other Scenes was published in April 2024 through UQP. Nova has published short fiction in Overland, Mslexia, Kill Your Darlings, Wet Ink and Island. Nova writes articles regularly for The Guardian and The Age.
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Barry Collier OAM is an award-winning poet and author. He is a former NSW State MP, criminal lawyer and head teacher. Barry has published Poems Of Life, Of Love and Passing (2025) and his memoir, Collier for Miranda: The 1999 Labor Campaign (2018). Barry is passionate about making modern poetry relevant to Australians, their experiences and the challenges we all face. Barry’s memoir chronicles his grassroots campaign as a first-time candidate which produced “the upset of the 1999 NSW election.” Barry presents engaging PowerPoint presentations to groups (including high school classes to Year 11) and judges poetry competitions.
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Tony Thompson is the author of Summer of Monsters and Shakespeare: The Most Famous Man in London. He has also written two books for Sonicbond Publishing’s On Track series on The Doors and CCR. His articles on books, music, and education have appeared in The Age, The Australian, The Daily Review Australia, toppermost.co.uk, and Eureka St. He is a well-regarded speaker and has been a regular guest at the Melbourne Writers Festival and other literary events throughout Australia. He lives in Katoomba NSW and plays tenor saxophone with great enthusiasm.
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Dr Kate Cuthbert has been working with writers for almost 20 years. She has held senior roles at Books+Publishing, Pantera Press, Writers Victoria and she launched the Escape Publishing imprint at Harlequin Australia. Her book on the creation, impact, and language of book covers and titles, How to Judge a Book by its Cover, was released in 2025. A genre fiction enthusiast, she co-hosts the popular Bridgerton podcast What Would Danbury Do?. Kate provides editorial support, manuscript assessments, and submission package critiques.
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Irma Gold is an author, editor and podcaster. She is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, The Breaking and Shift, a short fiction collection, Two Steps Forward, and six children’s books. Irma is a freelance book editor for both publishers and individuals, and for a decade was Convener of Editing at the University of Canberra. She is the founder and co-host of the writing podcast Secrets from the Green Room. She works with writers on fiction (excluding speculative) and non-fiction for adults and children (picture books to YA). She has extensive experience working with First Nations authors and illustrators.
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Dr Robyn Ferrell is a writer and researcher, currently attached in cultural studies at the University of Sydney. She has taught art history and theory, cultural studies, philosophy and creative writing at several universities throughout Australia. She trained as a journalist on the Sydney Morning Herald before completing her doctorate in philosophy and aesthetics. Dr Ferrell has written several books on art and the culture industry, and writes regularly for newspapers and magazines.
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