Rochelle has repeatedly chosen manuscripts from the CYA Conference for publication and works across early readers, junior fiction, middle fiction, YA and selected adult fiction. She loves fast paced, plot driven stories and is keen to keep supporting CYA creators.
Rochelle is leading small group, CYA Bootcamps. Groups are limited to four participants and conference attendance is not required.
www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
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"Winning the published author section of CYA in 2023 opened doors for publishers to consider my work. It made them take notice and be willing to take me seriously and have a closer look."
Please join us in welcoming Katrina Macdonald Roe to the #CYASuccess family!
Read her story at www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/katrina-macdonald-roe
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Participants receive targeted small-group feedback, dedicated manuscript time and a progress review session, alongside panel discussion and Q&A. Groups are capped at four for focused outcomes.
Final call: one remaining chapter book & YA place for the 28 March online Writing Bootcamp with Lorae Fossy, Commissioning Editor at Scholastic Australia.
No conference registration required.
Book now: www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
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Participants receive in-depth editorial feedback in a small cohort, dedicated manuscript time, & a follow-up progress session, plus access to a discussion panel and Q&A
Michelle publishes from early childhood through to YA & is particularly drawn to engaging picture books & entertaining non-fiction
There is one remaining picture book place for the 28 March online Bootcamp with Michelle Madden of Penguin Random House Young Readers.
No conference registration required.
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4 & 5 July – Online
11 July – In person (conference attendees only)
Assessments are available exclusively to Conference, Bootcamp and Writers at Sea attendees.
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Assessments are 15-minute, one-on-one conversations with an agent or editor who has already pre-read your work, which means personalised feedback. These are not pitching sessions, but an opportunity to get professional advice and guidance on your stories and illustrations.
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Have you looked into the 2026 CYA assessment sessions? You can choose from 21 agents and editors, with more to be announced, across every genre of writing and illustration. There’s no limit to how many sessions you book, so you can gain multiple perspectives if that supports your goals.
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And on an even more exciting note, another assessment resulted in a direct contract offer from Rochelle at Wombat Books. It has been a wonderful experience working with Rochelle and the Wombat team, who have been nothing but welcoming and supportive."
"Some advice I received from an agent helped me rewrite a manuscript that has just been taken to acquisitions with a publisher that is near-impossible to interact with for unagented authors (so I still have my fingers crossed for that one...)
Please join us in welcoming Zoë Crowest to the #CYASuccess family!
Read her whole story at www.cyaconference.com/cyasuccess/zoë-crowest
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Bootcamps are full day, small group editorial sessions. Conference attendance is not required.
Held at Pullman Brisbane King George Square, with an online option.
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Kate Stevens is leading a CYA Bootcamp.
With sixteen years of in-house publishing experience, including as Associate Publisher at Hachette Australia, Kate is passionate about supporting emerging children’s authors and is particularly interested in picture books, middle grade & YA.
Bootcamps are full day, small group sessions and conference attendance is not required.
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Rochelle has selected multiple CYA manuscripts for publication and is interested in fast paced, plot driven stories across children’s, YA and selected adult fiction. She is offering online assessments on 4 and 5 July, and in person assessments on 11 July.
Rochelle Stephens, Editor and Publisher at Wombat Books, is working with CYA authors again through assessments and Bootcamps.
www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Small group, full day sessions with personalised editorial feedback.
Online on 28–29 March and in person on 12 July in Brisbane.
Conference attendance not required.
Join Lorae Fossy, Commissioning Editor at Scholastic Australia, for CYA writing bootcamps for picture books and chapter books including YA.
www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
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These full day, small group sessions offer personalised editorial feedback, dedicated writing time, and clear next steps. You do not need to be attending the conference to take part.
Michelle will also be offering online assessments on 4 and 5 July.
Michelle Madden, Commissioning Editor at Penguin Random House Young Readers, is returning to lead CYA Bootcamps for picture books and chapter books/YA.
Find out more: www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
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Riveted Press is proud to have published numerous CYA alumni (four out of the nine 2025 Success Stories featured Riveted Press authors).
Book your spot at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
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Exciting news! Rowena Beresford from Riveted Press is hosting online writing Bootcamps for Young Adult, Chapter Book, and Picture Book writers on July 28 & 29. She will also be running in-person bootcamps on July 12.
Get expert feedback, practical support, and publishing insights.
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The day also includes a discussion panel and a Q&A session, offering valuable insight into craft and the publishing landscape.
Further details and bookings are available at www.cyaconference.com/bootcamp
Our writing Bootcamps are designed to give you structured, practical support in an encouraging environment. You’ll receive detailed feedback on your work in small group sessions, dedicated time to work on your manuscripts, and a progress review with further guidance.
