Writing and Publishing
Book review: The Crimson Road, A G Slatter
A fantasy vampire setting, but its potholes detract from the world-building.
VAS Gallery | The Victorian Artists Society
Imprint Symposium
Join VAS for a dynamic day of ideas, creativity, and conversation as we delve into the art of storytelling in…
Which 12 titles made the Stella Prize longlist 2025?
Seven fiction, four non-fiction and one poetry collection make up the Stella Prize longlist for 2025.
Book review: Outrageous Fortunes, Megan Brown and Lucy Sussex
An unearthing of the life and times of Mary Fortune, who wrote the first book of detective stories published in…
Book review: First Year, Kristina Ross
Award-winning debut fiction about a young actress navigating her way around an education in the performing arts.
Book review: Taking Apart The Bird Trap, Amanda Anastasi
This poetry collection explores life, loss and death in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
Varuna, the National Writers' House
Varuna Residential Fellowships 2026
Varuna’s most prestigious award offers up to 38 fellowships to emerging and established writers across Australia, for an opportunity of…
Opportunities and awards
A $60,000 moving image commission opens, plus the winner of the MECCA x NGV Women in Design and finalists of…
When I left school I made a terrible career choice
Why I became an electrical engineer and did a 180-degree turn, becoming a published author...
Writing NSW
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader
In this one-day course with best-selling thriller author, Petronella McGovern, you’ll learn how to link your characters and plot, and…