Alistair Trapnell has worked in marketing at Affirm Press for three years, having worked on numerous campaigns including the ABIA award-winning campaign for The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams. Prior to his time at Affirm, Alistair completed the Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing at The University of Melbourne. As a singer, songwriter, actor and writer, Alistair is passionate about storytelling in all its forms and loves playing a small role in helping writers realise their dreams.
Appearing In
Thursday 18 September, 9AM-12:30pm
The Lifecycle of a Book with Affirm Press
An in-demand masterclass that lifts the curtain on the industry operations of a book’s publication.
Led by Affirm Press’s top publishing professionals— from agents to editors, publicists to debut authors themsleves—this half-day event offers a rare inside look at how books are acquired, shaped, and championed. Gain practical knowledge about negotiations, editorial collaboration, marketing strategies, and building an author profile. An irresistible chance to explore every phase of a book’s release.
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