Join us on campus for free author talks.
Catch pop-up author talks or join our writing workshop – perfect for anyone ready to start their own storytelling journey.
Come along, get inspired and celebrate the joy of reading with us.
Event details Date: Saturday 28 February
Time: 10am–3pm
Location: UQ Centre (27A), St Lucia campus
Cost: free
Program of author talks
Moderators
Madonna Duffy (Bachelor of Arts '88) has worked in publishing for over three decades, with previous roles at Penguin in London and Pan Macmillan in Sydney, before joining UQP where she is now Director. Madonna has published many of UQP’s award-winning authors. She is a judge for the Queensland Literary Awards and a member of the APA’s Residential Editorial Program committee. Madonna is also a regular guest speaker at industry events and on university creative writing courses.
Sally Wilson (Bachelor of Arts ’01, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) ’04, Master of Arts ’17) has worked in books and magazine publishing for more than 20 years as a writer, editor, publicist and marketer. She has worked for publishers and literary organisations such as the Brisbane Writers Festival, UQP, Black Inc, Monash University Publishing, Magabala Books, Griffith Review and the Australian Book Industry Awards. She has a BA/LLB from The University of Queensland, where she also completed her Master of Writing, Editing & Publishing. Sally writes about books at The Booklister.
10–10:30am | Author Talk: Carly-Jay Metcalfe on Making a Memoir |
11–11:30am | Author Talk: Fiction vs Non-fiction with Ian Kemish AM |
1–2pm | Author Talk: How to Tell (and Sell) a Story with Martine Kropkowski |
2–2:30pm | Author Talk: Andrew Stafford on Music and Memory in Pig City |
2:30–3pm | Author Talk: Nikki Mottram on Crime (Writing) that Pays |
Getting here:
Casual parking is available under the UQ Centre. Paid parking applies Monday–Friday, 7am–9pm. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays.More information about parking at UQ.
St Lucia campus is conveniently accessible by bus and ferry.More information about public transport options.
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