Yellowface was fun – if you’re not June Hayward or Athena Liu, the two central writer-characters of the 2023 bestselling novel by R F Kuang. But for an emerging writer trying to make a name in the industry, there are so many red flags.
Join the Arts Law Centre of Australia for this workshop that will outline some practical tips for writers in avoiding scandals or other legal pitfalls. You may not learn first aid or how to avoid an untimely death from choking on pancakes, but you will hear about how to avoid being accused of using someone else’s work, and what to do if you are.
You’ll also learn about how to protect your copyright and avoid cultural appropriation, seen through the lens of Australian Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property.
Last, this workshop will discuss things to look out for in a publishing contract.
Join Chloe Hillary (a lawyer, reader and emerging writer) and Katherine Giles (a lawyer and reader) from Arts Law as they tackle these issues in a practical and easy-to-understand way.
The Cultural Centre is wheelchair accessible, but please email hello@bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au if you have any other accessibility requirements.
Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will have Auslan interpreters available for the Festival and will schedule them into sessions on request. Please complete the Auslan request question at checkout.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Arts Law.
Workshop Ticket Information
There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required.