Aviva is a publisher at UQP and has worked in Australian publishing for over twenty years. Previously she has worked at Black Inc, Affirm Press and Scribe Publications. She was a co-founder and the inaugural executive director of the Stella Prize. Aviva regularly judges writing prizes and speaks at literary festivals and events. At UQP she is proud to work with many prize-winning authors, including Tony Birch, Ellen van Neerven, Mirandi Riwoe, Evelyn Araluen, Laura Elvery and SJ Norman.
Appearing In

Saturday 18 June
3-5.15pm AEST
Pitch It!
Sign up to this event to have the chance to deliver a practice five-minute, online, one-on-one pitch with a literary industry professional. These publishers, editors and literary agents are always on the lookout for new and exciting voices, so give it a go!
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Thursday 16 June
7.30-8.30pm AEST
EWF X Thin Red Lines: Left on Red
A play on being left on read, splashed in Thin Red Line’s titular crimson hue.

Thursday 23 June
10am-4pm AEST
Masterclass: Editing for Writers
Learn how to make the best of being your own (first) editor.

Friday 24 June
12.30-1.30pm AEST
Lunchtime Literature: Accessing the Industry
The literary industry can feel inaccessible and unapproachable to many. Three artists provide information and practical tips on how to access the literary industry, particularly for writers of working class and low-income backgrounds.

Monday 20 June
6.30-7.30pm AEST
The Next Big Thing: 2022 Emerging Writers’ Festival edition
** SOLD OUT **
Come join us at the Moat as we spotlight exciting new writers to watch, at our annual Emerging Writers’ Festival edition of Next Big Thing.
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