Writing and Publishing
Writing NSW
Year of the Novel
Make 2025 the year you finally write that book in this course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt.
Verge
Verge 2025 Callout
Verge 2025 is seeking Australian writers’ submissions that creatively responds to the theme ‘blue’ through short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, experimental…
Creative Australia
Kathleen Mitchell Literary Award
The Kathleen Mitchell Award is presented biennially to the author, aged 30 or under, of an outstanding novel or novella…
Creative Australia
Dal Stivens Literary Award
The Dal Stivens Award is presented biennially to an author, aged 30 or under, for a short story or essay…
What audio books are Australians listening to?
Audio books are becoming more popular in Australia, but which titles and genres in particular and why go audio at…
Book review: New Australian Fiction 2024, Suzy Garcia (editor)
A provocative anthology that challenges readers with 15 diverse, often unsettling but always compelling stories.
Art books that make great gifts
20 new art books released just in time for the holiday season and festive gifting.
Opportunities and awards
Music support for WA creatives, Elvis poetry competition, plus winners of Ensemble Theatre Award, and more!
Book review: Mean Streak, Rick Morton
This exhaustive record of the illegal and self-serving behaviour of people in high places is as compelling as it is…
Book review: Orbital, Samatha Harvey
This year's Booker Prize-winner has garnered a lot of praise, but does it actually deserve it?