Writing and Publishing

Author incomes halved in past 15 years
Falling book prices have dramatically reduced the capacity for writers to make a living from their work.

Art school merger is off
Sydney College of Arts will remain independent after the University of Sydney told students it was terminating the agreement with…

Ten best day jobs for artists
The right job can support and strengthen your artistic practice.

Cheers as playwright castigates Arts Minister
Patricia Cornelius faced down Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield at a national playwrights dinner on Tuesday.

Creative Industries boom in UK (but that was before Brexit)
Creative industries have bucked the trend in Britain’s depressed economy and the Government claims the success will survive Brexit. Artists…

David Williamson on what's wrong with Australian theatre
Rip down thousand-seat mausoleums and replace them with multiplexes, says Australia's most successful playwright.

Further $3M for new arts precinct
Coupled with $4.5 million in philanthropic donations and an earlier $4M in state support, the new funding will make the…

Cultivating resilience in the face of chaos
Connectedness, self-care, a playful outlook and finding meaning in difficult experiences can help you bounce back from setbacks.

Is a practical writing degree an oxymoron?
Universities are pitching writing degrees as pragmatic career courses for a new generation of writers.

Nine myths that shouldn't stop you working in the arts
Don't be discouraged by the naysayers. Many of the reasons you will hear not to work in the arts don't…