Writing and Publishing
What I do as a sensitivity reader
Whether I’m a sensitivity reader, a dramaturge, or a plain old editor, I’m looking at how your text might be…
Meet the director of Tasmania’s newest literary festival
LJM Owen is a novelist, archaeologist, and the director of Terror Australis, a crime readers and writers festival in Tasmania.
On the Move: A reshuffle for Create NSW, new Board for Perth Festival
New Board members for Perth Festival and MCA, a shake up at Create NSW, AIDC appoints new advisory committee and…
How big data targets new audiences
Data – what it is, and how to use it – was the buzzword du jour at this year’s PAC…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
From exhibitions about BFF, contractors announced for Sydney Modern and Australian Museum, Feminist Writers Festival, and this week's opportunities.
How to Hold Space for your Actors
Originally trained as an actor, film director Kim Farrant shares deep wisdom about getting the best from performers.
Blak books to get you ready for the Blak and Bright Festival
As this weekend event celebrates First Nations writers, thinkers and artists, Timmah Ball presents some of her favourite books to…
Review: Story Time: Australian Children’s Literature, National Library of Australia (ACT)
The NLA presents a magical journey through the history of Australian children’s stories.
The burden of responsibility as an activist
Nothing comes easy, especially with disabilities art. Three international leaders talk about the burdens and wins of activism, visibility, failure…
Applause: Latest awards and celebrations
Sisters in Crime Davitt winners; Copyright Agency grants; Sunshine Coast Arts Prize; Kennedy Prize announced; and more.