Writing and Publishing
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Working with illustrators in children's literature
What are some of the processes behind collaborating with illustrators when you are writing a book?
Praiseworthy indeed: Alexis Wright wins Miles Franklin Award 2024
Alexis Wright wins the most prestigious literary prize in Australia for the second time.
Book review: Everyone on Mars, Larry Buttrose
A mixed bag of yarns set after the human colonisation of Mars.
Book review: All You Took From Me, Lisa Kenway
Once begun, this psychological thriller is hard to put down.
Book review: Dirrayawadha, Anita Heiss
The prolific author returns to the Frontier Wars in this epic Australian fiction.
Book review: The Shortest History of Music, Andrew FordÂ
Andrew Ford’s new book is stunningly comprehensive, but its academic tone would be a daunting slog for the average reader.
Opportunities and awards
Regional Landscape Prize call-out, invitation to take part in queer photoshoot, plus winners of Queensland Premier's Drama Awards and finalists…
Is romantasy killing Australian literature?
An explosion in the romantasy genre, led by authors such as Sarah J Maas and the influence of TikTok, is…
What skills do journalists have to weather the storm of redundancy?
Things are not looking good for journalism, but this doesn't mean journalists have to drown with the current.