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Two panels. On the left is Tim Minchin, who is wearing a dark suit. He has long brown hair and a short beard. On the right is the cover of his book, 'You Don't Have to Have a Dream' which shows an illustration of a person holding up a yellow balloon.
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Book review: You don’t have to have a dream, Tim Minchin

Three speeches made by Tim Minchin when he received honorary university degrees are collected and published as a book.

Two panels. The left is of author Helen Garner, an elderly woman with short grey hair wearing a black top with her arm crossed. On the right is the cover of her book 'The Season.' It features a group of young boys on a footy field tackling each other.
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Book review: The Season, Helen Garner

Over a single footy season, Helen Garner explores the travails of the game, as well as offering an overarching look…

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Online: Writing Short Stories with Nick Earls

In this course, author Nick Earls focuses on key aspects of short-fiction craft, and how to approach making the kinds…

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First Seed to First Draft: Turning Ideas into Stories with Anna Downes

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Chris Phillips will show you how make your story concept shine, develop fundamental screenwriting skills, and give you unique insight…

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Online Feedback: Children's Books with Aleesah Darlison

In this online writing course, author Aleesah Darlison will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone…

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Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction with Fiona Murphy

In this creative non-fiction writing course, Fiona Murphy will provide feedback on your essays and creative non-fiction, enabling you to…

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Creativity for Writers with Hilary Bell

It’s a brand-new year, and the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your creative writing practice with Hilary Bell!

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Year of the Novel

Make 2025 the year you finally write that book in this course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt.

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