Crystal is an author, editor and journalist providing mentoring and manuscript development to authors and aspiring authors under the Write Now Literary brand.
Bringing an academic background in Children’s Literature along with hands-on knowledge from several years working with traditional publishers, literacy organisations, and schools, you can expect rapid-fire feedback in your sessions with Crystal (she knows how fast the time will go!) - you can also expect an author-care-first approach at all times.
Best known for her work with Larrikin House Publishing, during which time Crystal was shortlisted for an ABIA Award in the Rising Star of Australian Publishing category (2022). Crystal is regularly found judging literary competitions such as Pitch It, CYA and Foreva bility, or at various speaking engagements as a passionate advocate for diversity in literature.
Bootcamp participants are welcome to work on picture books, junior fiction and graphic novels in this session!
Crystal Corocher Bootcamp
Important
Please note Bootcamps are non-refundable unless we can resell the session.
- 22 & 23 April are online.
- 9 July is in person.
About the bootcamps
The Bootcamp is a day spent with an editor where you will receive feedback on your work in small group sessions, time to work on your manuscripts followed by a progress session where they will give you further feedback, there is also a discussion panel and a Q&A session.
Places for the Bootcamp are strictly limited to four people per group, with each editor working with two groups.
Groups will be divided into
- Chapter Books & Young Adult Novels (Select Group 1 when booking)
- Picture Books (Select Group 2 when booking)
You do not need to be coming to the conference to join a bootcamp.