Writing and Publishing

Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist announced
11 novelists are longlisted for this year's Miles Franklin Award, presented annually and named after the author of 'My Brilliant…

Opportunities and awards
Art prizes open for entries, plus the inaugural cohort of QSO Academy, finalists of WA Premier's Book Awards, and more!

New creative writing centre for 100 Story Building
A new chapter unfolds for a literacy centre for marginalised children and youth.

Book review: Fat Girl Dancing, Kris Kneen
An achingly honest memoir of otherness, queerness and embodied becoming.

So you want my arts job: Graphic Novelist
Yawuru artist, creator and graphic novel author Brenton McKenna was among Australia's first published Indigenous graphic novel authors.

Book review: Royals, Tegan Bennett Daylight
A unique and absorbing modern Australian YA story.

Strengths and challenges for neurodivergent editors
Dr Louise Merrington and Tanja Gardner shared insights in the recent IPEd panel, ‘Neurodivergence and editing: a view from the…

Head to the Central Coast for an arts and nature reset
Thinking about a mid-year reset? The Central Coast has plenty to offer, from curated arts itineraries to the best of…

How a focus on storytelling and character equips would-be writers with essential skills
Authenticity and passion are at the core of the courses run by Story Studios Australia.

Book review: Painting the Light, Ned Manning
A solid read for those who enjoy Australian historical fiction.