Writing and Publishing

Can blockchain work for the publishing sector?
A world-first blockchain prototype system for digital rights management and royalty distribution in the publishing sector has been developed by…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Government announces over $530,000 in arts funding, Playwriting Australia announces new commissions, entries for Walkley Awards now open plus more.

Book review: The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott
Robbie Arnott paints an evocative landscape of blues and greens in this enigmatic fable of nature’s relationship to mankind.

Book review: The Rules of Contagion by Adam Kucharski
Kucharski makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the current pandemic.

Book review: Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
The frightening extent of Harvey Weinstein’s power is revealed in disturbing detail.

Playwriting Australia announces $370,000 for theatre recovery
When theatres do start to open there could be an absence of new scripts, so Playwriting Australia has announced funding…

On the Move Latest sector appointments and departures
New CEO joins Brisbane Writers Festival, Actors Centre Australia welcomes new GM and Marketing Manager, and more.

Artists Essentials Toolkit #4: Promoting your art with social media
Researching your audience, brand awareness, exploring social media management tools and the impact of paid advertising: tips and s

New anthology calls for First Nations and Afro Black writers
A new anthology, slated to be published by Fremantle Press in 2021, is looking for submissions. ArtsHub spoke with editor…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
ACO mentorship program goes virtual, designs for new Ring Cycle production revealed, First Nations poetry residency, exhibitions that explore music…