If you missed the Thank Forum for Disabled Writers? Listen to this!

Developing a career as a writer can be hard. As part of Access2Arts’ Thank driting development project for emerging disabled writer, we hosted the ‘Thank Forum for Disabled Writers’ where four writers shared their thoughts on developing as a disabled writer.

Now, Access2Arts has turned their presentations into four podcasts so that even if you missed the Thank Forum you can tune in to get insight into how you can build your writing practise into a career.

Professionalism for writers

“You want to make sure you’re remembered in the right way and not in the wrong way.”

By Kate Larsen

DOWNLOAD a podcast of Kate Larsen’s Thank presentation (26MB, MP3)

DOWNLOAD a transcript of Kate Larsen’s Thank presentation (24kb, DOCX)

Personal branding

“Personal branding is telling people what you do and why you do it. It shows people who you are!”

By Carly Findlay

DOWNLOAD a podcast of Carly Findlay’s Thank presentation (25MB, MP3)

DOWNLOAD a transcript of Carly Findlay’s Thank presentation (23kb, DOCX)

Valuing you

“I earn my living from writing, don’t ask me to write or talk for free”

By Gayle Kennedy

DOWNLOAD a podcast of Gayle Kennedy’s Thank presentation (32MB, MP3)

DOWNLOAD a transcript of Gayle Kennedy’s Thank presentation (24kb, DOCX)

Writing disability

“I’ve neither the time, energy or desire to read work that supports […] dominant views of disability…”

By Gaele Sobott

DOWNLOAD a podcast of Gaele Sobott’s Thank presentation (26MB, MP3)

DOWNLOAD a transcript of Gaele Sobott’s Thank presentation (24kb, DOCX)

The Thank Forum for Disabled Writers was held on Sunday 7 July 2019 at the Adelaide City Library and was moderated by Jessica Alice, Director of Writers SA.

Thank was supported by funding received from the SA Government’s Department of Premier and Cabinet. The Thank Forum for Disabled Writers was supported by the Adelaide City Library.