Crime meets literary. Two great Australian authors, Miles Franklin Literary Award-longlisted author Julie Janson and local legend Ben Hobson, discuss the Australian flavour of their novels and what makes them unique within the ever-popular crime genre.

Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a writer more than being asked for a synopsis. How do you condense all the drama, events and emotion of a novel into a couple of hundred words? QWC experts show you how to craft an engaging synopsis that will hook readers and prospective publishers alike.

Join editor Callum McDonald in conversation with Brisbane YA author Cale Dietrich, whose novels delve into genres from rom-com to thriller to horror. How does he keep his audiences coming back with each new style - and what genre is he thinking of next?