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Debut Authors

Thursday 15 October 6:30–8:00pm

Talking Writing is our regular themed writing event where we discuss the infinite possibilities of writing.

Join us at Writing NSW this October for Talking Writing: Debut Authors and hear Samantha W. L. Lee (Bound), Jessy Wu (Good Intentions) and Glenn Orgias (Teeth Kicker) discuss the development of their writing practice, the pathways that led them to publication and the realities of being a debut author. From the sometimes-grueling submission process to editing pitfalls, sparkling book launches and everything in-between, don’t miss your chance to hear these three brilliant authors chat about the highs and lows of being a first-time author and what they wish they’d known before they got published.

Join us at Writing NSW on October 15 for an evening of conversation and connection. Refreshments will be available from 6pm, as well as a chance to meet other writers before the panel. The panel will take place from 6:30pm sharp.

The event is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

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Samantha W. L. Lee, Jessy Wu and Glenn Orgias will be chatting about what they wish they had known at Talking Writing: Debut Authors.

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Speakers

Samantha W. L. Lee

Samantha W. L. Lee is a Chinese-Australian writer of literary fiction, essays and poetry. Her debut novel Bound was published in March of this year. Samantha was shortlisted for the WestWords/Ultimo Prize for her manuscript and completed the WestWords Fellowship in 2023. Samantha has also been shortlisted for multiple Needle in the Hay flash fiction […]

Jessy Wu

For five years, Sydney-based writer and entrepreneur Jessy Wu worked in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of venture capital as a partner at an early-stage VC fund, where she was named one of The Top 100 Innovators by The Australian and her fund one of five ‘up-and-coming VC funds to watch’. A regular contributor to the […]

Glenn Orgias

Glenn Orgias is an energy trader, writer and surfer. He was raised on the Central Coast of NSW and studied at Newcastle University. In 2009, while surfing at Bondi Beach, he survived an encounter with a Great White shark that resulted in the loss of his left arm, which he wrote about in his 2012 […]

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Writing NSW
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