frequently asked questions

  • The Professional developmental Days can be attended either in-person or online. With a base ticket you get access to both developmental days! Coach Camp Day is also ticketed separately with an individual ‘base ticket’. The ‘base ticket’ allows you to buy ‘add-on’ tickets.

  • First and foremost, the in-person weekend is all about face-to-face social connections. If you want to hear from the publishers before everyone else, then do attend in-person. However, the in-person Professional Developmental Day part 1 is recorded with closed captions and forms part of the on-line program for those who cannot make the festival in-person or have accessibility needs.

  • The publisher’s, editors and award winning creators are here on their own time and remunerated accordingly. The festival keeps the groups small so you can have more time asking questions and learning from the publishers and experts. The venue costs over $4k per day to hire.

    This is a very rare opportunity and well priced in comparison to other conferences in Australia.

  • That’s no problem! However there is a $30 administration fee for changes and $50 for refunds. Refunds are available up until 14 days before any event or the Coach Camp work submission deadline .

  • The catering will offer dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options. If you have a medical dietary need, we recommend you self-cater to ensure your personal health and safety needs are met.

  • Yes. Please read the festival’s Accessibility and Inclusion information .

  • VLINE trains travel to nearby train stations (Geelong, Waurn Ponds, Marshall) from Melbourne and Warnambool. From Geelong station you can travel to Torquay/Jan Juc on the VLINE bus. From Marshall train station there are local buses to Torquay/Jan Juc. You can plan your trip via the Citymapper app. The venues are a short walk to/from the centre of Torquay,

  • Torquay has accommodation options for all budgets including the beach front Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park, the Wyndham Hotel and many AirBnBs in the area. There is a 20% discount for festival goers staying the whole weekend at the Wyndham Hotel click here

  • Send your question sto info@sketchandscribefest.com or ask questions on the Facebook group for Sketch and Scribe Festival attendees.