Appearances & workshops
LOOKING TO BOOK AN AUTHOR FOR YOUR SCHOOL?
I am available for author visits to your school and can deliver workshops on all aspects of writing, fantasy, fanfiction, idea generation, and more. Just get in touch to discuss the needs of your school/organisation.
‘Bianca was an engaging and relatable presenter. She shared valuable tips on writing fantasy, generating ideas, and world-building, and her love of literature shone throughout the session. She encouraged our students as both readers and writers and addressed all the focus points requested by our English department.’
Chenelle, Teacher Librarian at Penrhos
‘Bianca was absolutely fantastic, the Scouts loved her. She gave tremendous tips and practical advice on writing fantasy, world-building and how to start with an idea, while her passion for literature was evident throughout the talk. Bianca inspired the Scouts both as readers and as writers.’
Michaela, Scouts WA
Need a moderator for your next YA event?
I love chatting to authors and other industry professionals about books and creating a sense of community at events! I can also speak to book clubs, social media for writers, and YA writing in general. If you'd like to get in touch about how we can work together, use the contact form below.
I am also available for writing workshops for adults or young people.
I charge ASA rates, but these can be negotiated based on the needs and situation of your organisation.
Here are some of the events I've appeared at:
Upcoming
2025
Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival 2025 (Voices for the Future panel, Epic Realms workshop, Crafting New Worlds workshop)
2024
Murder in the Town Hall (Scribblers Festival)
Artbeat RTRFM for City of Swan Writer in Residence program
How to Catch a Plot Bunny (Workshop) - City of Swan Libraries
Fan Fiction Frenzy (Workshop) - Perth Festival
Fantasy Fanatics (Panel) - Perth Festival
Writing with Magic (Workshop) - City of Swan Libraries
YA 101 (Workshop) - City of Swan Libraries
Books and Behemoths with Meg Caddy (Love to Read Local Week with YA for WA)
Exploring Intersections of Story and Place with Amanda Curtin and Rebecca Higgie (Love to Read Local Week with City of Swan)
Special YA event with Read3r'z Re-Vu, Sydney
Spooky Story Livestream event with Livewire (Starlight)
2023
Angourie Rice and Kate Rice for Stuck Up and Stupid - Open Book
Heroes, Villains, and the In Between with C.S. Pacat (In Conversation) - Storytellers Festival
Let's Write Together (Workshop with Seth Malacari) - City of Swan Libraries
Story Laboratory for Young Writers (Workshop) - Vision Australia Libraries
Megan White for The Anatomy of Songs Book Launch - New Dawn Publishing
Holden Sheppard, The Brink (In Conversation) - Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival
YA'll Like Books? (Event) - Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival
Authors After School Program (Moderator) - Perth Festival
Holden Sheppard in Conversation, Australian Reading Hour (In Conversation) - Osbourne Library
Bianca Breen talks Akarnae (Guest) - Kidlit Classics Podcast
2022
From BookTubers to Bookcasters: Social Media for Writers circa 2022 (Panel) - Fremantle Press' The Business of Being a Writer - Perth Festival
#LoveOzYA - More than just a hashtag (Panel) - National Young Writers Festival
Build Your Own Fantasy (Panel) - National Young Writers Festival
Comparing Notes (Moderator) - Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Perth
2021
Q&A Sessions with Experts in Residence in partnership with Melbourne City of Literature 2021 (Moderator) - Writers Victoria
Melbourne Writers Festival 2021 Workshops (Moderator) - Writers Victoria
Double book launch of Evacuation Road by H.M. Waugh and Can the Real JR Stand Up Please by Nadia King (Moderator) - PaperBird Books
2020
YA Day 2020 - The YA Room and Writers Victoria
BookTube and the Book Blogging Business (Panel) - Great Dandenong Libraries
2019
YA Day 2019 - The YA Room and Writers Victoria
Q&A with authors at Allen and Unwin's #YAFanFest