Writing and Publishing

Cooking for copyright
Want to try a cupcake from the early 1900s? Libraries, museums and historical societies will cook their way to copyright…

No throwing stones, Gertrude!
The new Gertrude Glasshouse is a result of an innovative new model for private-public resourcing.

Missing the boat to China
Touring Swan Lake in China is not the kind of cultural diplomacy that will help Australia gain a foothold in…

The digital future is offline (so don't roll turds in glitter)
Have we reached the peak of our fascination with technology? The future cherishes the human touch, smell and all.

Moneybag: Latest money news
Find out more about the $120,000 on offer for the next Australian musical success stories.

Something Special, Something Rare
Black Inc's latest anthology is a wonderful selection of short stories by Australian women.

Australia needs to remain a culturally ambitious nation
Original Australian work, not majors performing classic repertoire, is what distinguishes our nation's cultural contribution to the world.

What else? The next stage of arts online
Smart cultural organisations are moving beyond online archiving and social media to make digital media part of their creative process.

Does pain make you more creative?
Emotional shocks and grief can blow your life apart but they can also be the very thing that connects you…

Putting writers on the street
Recognising the power of storytelling and place, the inaugural Young Writers in the City program will send young writers to…