Writing and Publishing

So you've signed the contract and handed in your manuscript … now what?
What are some of the processes your manuscript will go through before it is published?

Opportunities and awards
The Lighthouse Award and Australian Life photography competition open now, plus the winner of the Peter Porter Poetry Prize and…
Waverley Council
Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award Judging Panel Expression of Interest (EOI)
Waverley Council invites authors, academics, literary critics, and book industry professionals to submit an Expression of Interest to join the…

Sian Prior
Advanced Creative Non Fiction online course
The Advanced Creative Non Fiction course builds on the content covered in Sian’s Creative Non Fiction course. (Note: the Creative…

Copyright Agency
Cultural Fund - Grants for Organizations
The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund supports leading Australian creative organisations and key industry stakeholders with grants to create and deliver…

To read or not to read?
A new report surveys the reading habits of different segments of the Australian population and offers advice to motivate wider…

Book review: Water Moon, Samantha Sotto Yambao
A dreamy and fantastical tale about choices made and not made.

The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read
New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book…

Opportunities and awards
Georges Mora Fellowship open for applications, plus Li Cunxin honoured with Lifetime Achievement and Matilda Awards nominees revealed.

Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.