Pink Shorts Press Opens Its Doors In Adelaide Arcade
The independent publishing company’s first release is the 15th anniversary edition of Barbara Hanrahan’s Sea Green.
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Independent publishing house Pink Shorts Press is the latest Renew Adelaide success story.
Taking over a coveted space in Adelaide Arcade, the South Australian publisher is the brainchild of good friends Emily Hart and Margot Lloyd.
Moving back to Adelaide to start Pink Shorts Press, the duo have over two decades of experience working in the publishing world, with Lloyd explaining how they’ve been “editing for poets and novelists, prime ministers and sports stars for many years.” Both Lloyd and Hart are excited to share new stories and voices through the books they publish.
Located upstairs next to SA favourite Two-Bit Villains, the shopfront serves as both an office for Pink Shorts Press and a space where literary events and training courses will be held.
“We always knew that Pink Shorts would thrive on strong local community in South Australia, which is why it’s so amazing to have found a home among the creatives and makers of the Adelaide Arcade, like Orchard Bookshop and Frida Las Vegas,” says Hart.
The first book pressed by Pink Shorts Press is a 15th anniversary re-release of Barbara Hanrahan’s classic Sea Green, which will be followed in August by the release of her 1985 novel, Annie Magdalene.
August will also see the release of two novels from South Australian writers – Alex Cothren’s Playing Nice Was Getting Me and Olivia De Zilva's Plastic Budgie.
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Along with publishing, Pink Shorts Press offers editing workshops where budding writers and seasoned vets can get a crash course in the skills required to write more effectively.
“Our ‘wordshops’ explore all things editing, AI and brand-voice for local businesses, small and large,” Lloyd says.
Hart adds that Pink Shorts Press are “also looking forward to hosting a new generation of literary events, including silent readings, literary speed dating and read-aloud meetings,” with the aim being to help “book people meet other book people.”
Pink Shorts Press is the 313th business venture launched by Renew Adelaide (and the 21st in Adelaide Arcade!), and one CEO, Gianna Murphy, is very excited about.
“Pink Shorts is such an exciting new voice in Adelaide's arts community,” Gianna says. “The team’s thoughtful approach to making the written word both fun and accessible is unparalleled. We’re excited to work with the Pink Shorts as these forge a new path within Australia's literary industry.”
Pink Shorts Press is now open at Adelaide Arcade in Shop 151. For more information, visit pinkshortspress.com.au.
