Writing and Publishing
Writing awards, competitions and opportunities for 2022
It’s time to fill your calendar with these literary prizes, fellowships and opportunities.
Author earnings low despite strong book sales
A survey from the Australian Society of Authors reveals that authors' incomes are dangerously low.
Book review: The Way It Is Now, Garry Disher
A mystery fiction that's more a whydunnit than a whodunnit.
Upcoming 2022 books
Get ready to make room on your shelves in anticipation of these new releases.
Book review: Danged Black Thing, Eugen Bacon
A sweep of short stories written in poetic and sometimes opaque language.
Palestinian creatives call out festival
Palestinians and allies are withdrawing from the 2022 Sydney Festival over a partnership with the Israel Embassy.
Book review: Bodies of Light, Jennifer Down
One woman's attempt to transcend and conquer her past.
Celebrating the digital pivots of 2021
From phoenix festivals to million dollar fairs, the year ushered another wave of innovators turning challenges into opportunities.
Opportunities and awards wrap
JamFactory FUSE Glass Prize entries open in January, 2022 Platform LAB participants announced alongside 2021 Telstra Emerging Chorographer recipient, 2022…
Most popular reviews in 2021
What were our most-read reviews of the year?