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

Features

Second book syndrome

Pushing through with the writing and publication of a second book can be fraught. How can you navigate some of…

News

Indigenous Literacy Day livestreamed from Sydney Opera House

For the first time since its inception a dozen years ago, Indigenous Literacy Day will be livestreamed from this iconic…

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Book review: Storytellers, Leigh Sales

Over 30 Australian journalists offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the news is made.

Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Soundscape Designer

To a layperson, Guy Webster makes cool noises for a living, but his job is far more complicated than that.

Features

Slush pile success stories

Among the pile of unsolicited manuscripts, occasionally a couple will be picked up for publication. Here are some stories of…

News

Exit interview: Anna Moulton, Magabala Books

The outgoing CEO of Magabala Books is proud to be leaving a thriving organisation.

News

What are the manuscript submission details for Australian publishers?

ArtsHub has compiled a list of Australian publishers currently accepting manuscripts.

Features

Should literary prizewinnings be shared among the shortlist?

Should the winner take it all?

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Performance review: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Film with Orchestra, Hamer Hall

With the backing of an orchestra, this multi award-winning movie was sonically resonant.

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Book review: A Line in the Sand, Red Room Poetry

A sample of 20 years of Australian poetry is showcased in this wide-ranging anthology.

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