Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. She has three collections of poetry published by the University of Western Australian Press (UWAP): Turbulence (2020), Decadence (2022) and Essence (2025). Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

Thuy On's Latest Articles

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Deaf in dance: feeling the beat

‘Deaf in dance’, a free showcase featuring photos, artworks and stories from the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG) is on…

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Career Advice

5 tips to launch your book

The end road to publication is here, so now it's time to plan a party for your book's first public…

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Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Theatre Critic

Aside from the glamour of swanning around on opening nights among the glitterati, being a theatre critic necessitates a lot…

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Creativity boost as university partners with Island magazine  

A new collaboration will see benefits flow to writing students.

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Stella Count returns and free books initiative launches

Gender and book reviewing... Stella returns for another count, plus free books to be placed on public transport.

Career Advice

5 tips when applying for an arts grant

It certainly isn't easy to land a creative grant, but here are some tips to ensure your entry has the…

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Features

5 tips for finding a literary agent

So you have your manuscript ready, but how do you go about finding an agent to represent you?

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Nature as muse in children's literature: 2024 award shortlists

Discover the writers and illustrators nominated for the Environmental and Karajia Awards for Children's Literature.

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Literary organisations partner to present new festival

The inaugural Liminal Festival will take place in August at the Wheeler Centre, offering both in-person and online events.

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