Writing and Publishing
Artists dying of exposure
It can be awkward to ask for money you are worth but if you don't, there is a queue of…
Building a viable book industry
A small sales upturn is among reasons for optimism but the book industry also faces threats to its financial viability.
Free the arts protest outside Turnbull’s office today
A snap action to demand Brandis is stripped of the Arts portfolio and the NPEA repealed will be held outside…
The Book Council of Australia: a missed opportunity
The Book Council of Australia could be an agent for advocacy and for change for writers. But it appears to…
A new way to reclaim your copyright
A new technology may provide a gateway that ensure copyright holders can prevent misuse of their intellectual property.
What Prime Minister Turnbull means for the arts
We examine Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's form on the arts as arts leaders launch a campaign to persuade the new…
Sex and other reasons why we ban books for young people
Books for young readers are often challenged or banned because they conflict with adult perceptions of childhood innocence.
Roadblocks on the path to publication
Approaching publishers with a completed manuscript can be a daunting task for authors. This sneak peek of Writers Victoria's publishing…
Writing a perfect query letter
A good query letter should entice an agent or editor to read your work. Here's how to master the art…
Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming culture
Australian culture has been enhanced by waves of refugees, a fact that shouldn't be forgotten in the current asylum seeker…