Ask Amy Anything: Writing for Young Adults and the Screen (All Ages)

Join Amy Coomer for a behind-the-scenes In Conversation session about building a creative career from Queensland to the world. A published and award-shortlisted YA author, Amy will share practical insights on writing, persistence, navigating submissions, and finding your authentic voice in a competitive industry. She’ll also lift the curtain on developing television drama, including co-creating and working with Screen Queensland. You will also have plenty of time to ask your own questions. Perfect for aspiring YA writers and emerging filmmakers, this interactive session invites bold questions about creativity, collaboration, and turning big ideas into real-world projects.

Amy Coomer is a writer and actor based in Queensland, Australia. She is the author of three novels: Boys on a Train, a young adult coming-of-age novel that was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Leapfrog Press Global Fiction Prize, Rosemary Boy from Fair Play Publishing, and the forthcoming Ravensbourne from Bakers Lane Books. She is also co-creator of the dramatic TV series The Wrong One, which is currently in development with Screen Queensland.

Steph Maker is a bookseller, writer, and editor based on the Sunshine Coast. She has a background in journalism and education having worked for local news outlets as well as in the classroom. She loves little more than a good coffee and a great story.

Visit https://www.amycoomer.com/at-last-productions