How to write and publish a novel: A conversation

Author of literary thriller LIT, Anna Woods, and local novelist and literary judge, Alison Wong, discuss what it takes to write and publish a novel in the changing world of AI.

Anna will read from LIT, a tense, twist-driven literary thriller about love, control and the dangerous power of a secret that won’t stay hidden, described as a “heart-pounding masterpiece” by Better Reading.

Together they will unpack sources of inspiration, the transformation of real life into fiction, and what makes a story gripping for readers and publishers alike. Exploring the role of writing community, practising craft, professional organisations, and the state of the industry in the age of AI, they will uncover what it takes for a novel to be published in Australia today.

For avid readers, the curious, and especially recommended for aspiring and emerging writers.