Publishing and Journalism Now and Then

Thursday 6th December  11:45-1:00  G11 3.56

With so much on offer on the internet and blogs, as well as immediate online news platforms and instant updates, how has the shape of publishing and journalism changed in the last several years? Is the traditional slow-paced format of publishing a printed book, a journal, or news dying out? Where are we headed next?

Join prominent publishing figures as they discuss the challenges and opportunities. Phillip Edmonds, Ashley Hay, Yen-Rong Wong in discussion with Mary Farrow.

See detailed biography of panelists here.

Individual session tickets: $18 Full Price // $15 Concession.

This session is also included in a day pass or a 3 day program pass. Day Pass: $50 Full Price // $45 Concession. Program Pass: $120 Full Price // $100 Concession

Phillip Edmonds has taught Australian literature & Creative writing for over twenty years. His most recent experience as a publisher has been producing 'Wet ink,’ the magazine of ‘new writing' from 2005 to 2012. He has published three collections of short fiction, including 'The Soapbox'.

Yen-Rong Wong is the founding editor of Pencilled In, a magazine devoted to publishing and championing the work of Asian Australian writers and artists. Shortlisted for the Deborah Cass Prize in 2017 and for the Queensland Premier’s Young Publishers and Writers Award in 2018, she will be a Katharine Susannah Prichard writer-in-residence for 2019.

Ashley Hayis a Brisbane-based novelist and essayist. Her latest novel is A Hundred Small Lessons.  She is the editor of Griffith Review.

Mary Farrow is the manager of Emerald Community House. and director of the Centre of Resilience, where she helps the community through programs, festivals and services. She recently launched the Emerald Messenger, a community paper dedicated to slow journalism.

Please choose your ticket type below - Single Session, Day Pass or a Festival Program Pass.

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This session is also included as part of a day pass or three day program pass. Day Pass - $50 Full Price // $45 Concession. Gives access to all session on the day of your selection, excluding workshops.

Full three day program pass - $120 Full Price // $100 Concession. Gives access to all sessions excluding workshops.

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