Presented by Shawline Publishing Group - The next Symposium is scheduled in Brisbane – Saturday, 14th November 2020
This Symposium will launch and promote recently published Australian authors to the market place and invite key speakers of speciality field’s, views and expertise; along with being respected representatives of communities and industry’s within the local State of the event, to discuss issues and plans for writing and publishing in Australia and around the world.
This will be a quarterly event in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. Free give-away's and Door Prize presented along with great company and a chance to mingle with the community of authors and public figures around Australia.
Morning tea, Lunch, afternoon tea and after event drinks will be available to all attendees during the day for all guests.
The Venue will be the VICTORIA PARK GOLF CLUB and is designed around indie elements and casual comforts and a maximum of 550 people, yet given COVID19 restrictions, we are only allowing for a max of 250 guests at our event (including speakers and their guests) with space for tables around sides of the room area for book sales and author signings. (Event has the option to be postponed and all ticket sales will carry over to new date of event if required.)
ONE DAY EXPERIENCE -
• 9.00am Arrival of guests.
• 9.30am Seating for Introduction by MC of Speakers and Event
• 10am to 11.00am - 4 Guest speakers (15 minutes each)
• 11.00am – 11.15am - Morning Tea
• 11.15pm – 1.30pm - 4 Guest speakers (15 minutes each plus Q&A)
• 1.30pm to 2.30pm - Lunch break and mingling.
• 2.30pm to 5pm will be book signing with authors greeting guests and fans.
• 5pm to 6pm casual drinks in lounge areas for all who wish it.
ATTENDEE INCLUSIONS
The attendees will be given a promo bag of goodies which will include copies of published books and audio books by the authors present on the day and which the author will sign. Further discount vouchers and books will be available also for attendees to benefit.
LOCATION - QLD – Victoria Park golf Club, 309 Herston Rd, Herston QLD
AUTHORS and book signings
JD MURPHY – The Arbor Girls
Lorraine Pestell – A Life Singular Part one and Two
Jane Ireland – Emigree - Crying Tree series
Gillian Wells – Alone
Jodie Miller – Being Born
SPEAKERS on the day -
Bradley Shaw (MC) – Managing Director of Shawline Publishing Group
Councillor Vicki Howard, Chair for Community, Arts and Nighttime Economy - invited to speak on the Arts and plans for Brisbane developments in Arts & Literature.
2. Lori-Jay Ellis – QLD Writers CEO on writing & publishing and her own experiences.
3. JD Murphy – Author and speaker on emerging into the new literary world
4. Simone Feiler – Brisbane Audio books – how Audio books are developing and growing for the future
5. Jodie Miller – Author – work and experiences in writing and publishing
6. Gillian Wells – Author speaking about her recent books and her experiences
7. Lorraine Pestell – Author of the LIFE series books and speak of her experiences
8. Jane Ireland - Author or the Crying tree Series will talk about her experiences, inspirations and passion for writing.
9. Edwina Shaw - will provide gentle meditation & exercises designed to get your creative juices flowing.
MEDIA We will invite all local media such as radio and TV and Print editions where possible to maximise the coverage of the event on and off-line.
BOOK NOW TO RESERVE SEAT - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/independent-australian-authors-symposium-tickets-113310468662
