Writing and Publishing
Opportunities and awards wrap
Inaugural Judy Wheeler Commission closing soon, plus winners of the 2022 FUSE Glass Prize announced, and young artists receive Carclew…
Book review: The Signal Line, Brendan Colley
An award-winning novel that defies easy categorisation.
A light shone on First Nations writers
A new anthology features stories wholly by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives from Western Sydney and beyond.
Book review: Root and Branch, Eda Gunaydin
Twelve essays explore inheritance, family, identity and place through the lens of Turkish-Australian culture.
The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
How a festival responded to election fever (sausage sizzle included)
Sydney Writers' Festival nimbly navigates election coverage, explains Artistic Director Michael Williams.
Book review: The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, Meredith Jaffé
A questioning survey on the contract and compromises of a marriage.
Book review: If We Were Villains, ML Rio
A slow-burning, Shakespeare-drenched, dark academia mystery.
Book review: The Murder Rule, Dervla McTiernan
Another impressive psychological thriller by one of Australia's most talented crime writers.
How creative writing helps teens cope with COVID
Creative writing is therapeutic for teenagers, and also shows them new ways of supporting one another.