Become a Writer, Editor, and Publisher Info Evening

Explore your career options in Writing, Editing and Publishing

Passionate about writing, editing, or creating? Interested in turning your passion into a profession? Or seeking leadership opportunities within this rapidly transforming industry? Join us for an engaging info evening to discover more about your career options within these industries and unlock your passion!

• Join the conversation with our distinguished academics and industry leaders as they share industry trends and insights that could benefit your career development journey 
• Hear inspiring personal stories from our industry experts, alumni, and current students to discover your career opportunities within this industry
• Learn about our strong industry connections and exciting project work opportunities for our students, including collaborations with national and international experts in writing, editing, and publishing
• Discover more about our program structure and flexible part-time options that accommodate your life commitments
• Find out about the financial aid options available to you, including Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and other academic scholarships
• Connect with our guest speakers, network with like-minded professionals, and get answers to all your queries. 

This event is hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Event details

5:30 pm Doors open
6:00 pm Session commences
6:05 pm Industry keynote presentation
6:10 pm Program Introduction
6:30 pm Panel session
7:00 pm Networking starts (Light refreshments will be provided)
7:30 pm Event concludes

Keynote Speaker 

Tom Langshaw (he/him) has been working in Australian trade publishing for more than a decade. He started his career at Penguin Random House in various editorial roles, and since 2021 has been with Sydney-based independent house Pantera Press. Tom is currently a publisher at Pantera working across genres including memoir, narrative non-fiction, personal development and commercial and literary fiction.

Notable books Tom has edited and published at Pantera include Courtney Act's memoir Caught in the Act, Dr Paul Callaghan's bestseller The Dreaming Path and Nadine J. Cohen's critically acclaimed debut novel Everyone and Everything. In 2023, Tom was named as a Rising Star by the Australian Publishers Association.

Panellists

Dr. Claire Corbett, a distinguished writer, lecturer, and fiction editor. With a background in film and writing from UTS, Dr. Corbett has contributed to notable films and publications. Her debut novel, "When We Have Wings", received critical acclaim and accolades, while her second novel, "Watch Over Me", further solidified her literary prowess. As a teacher of creative writing program at UTS and board member of Varuna, the National Writers' House, Dr. Corbett is dedicated to nurturing emerging talents.

Dr. Andrew Pippos, a Lecturer in Writing, Editing, and Publishing. He is a renowned writer of fiction and narrative nonfiction, with his novel 'LUCKY'S' shortlisted for the 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award. He holds a doctorate in creative arts from UTS and has been a valuable educator in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Andrew's works have been featured in prominent publications, and he has been a speaker at major literary events and conferences, including the Sydney Writers' Festival and The Adelaide Festival.

The event will also be live-streamed, so you have the option to attend in-person or tune in online!