Writing and Publishing
ICYMI: rounding up the week’s arts news
From record box office numbers, to funding advice for artists, history unveiled and a salute to those we lost in…
When big tech met books
Writer and publisher Phillipa McGuinness reflects on how the publishing industry has been disrupted after Google, Amazon, Apple and the…
The art of adaptation
Adapting a critically acclaimed, non-linear, sci-fi-infused anti-war novel is no easy task. Playwright Fleur Kilpatrick explains how she tackled the…
The secret Australian poetry revival
One of the oldest forms of literary expression, poetry is not just surviving, it's thriving with festivals, diversity and, of…
Book Review: A Universe of Sufficient Size by Miriam Sved
Miriam Sved’s second novel explores mathematics, antisemitism, and the complex relationships of friends and families across time.
Book Review: Zealot by Jo Thornely
Jo Thornely details the history and practices of ten cults, with particular emphasis on their leaders.
Applause: latest funding and awards announced
2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award winners revealed, Australian Publishers Association's Hall of Fame recipients revealed and more.
A new Anzac for the arts
As Anzac Day approaches, New Zealand’s Big Idea CEO Annie Ackerman and Australia’s ArtsHub Content Director George Dunford consider the…
Book Review: A Lovely and Terrible Thing by Chris Womersley
In this collection of short stories, there is a poetic lilt to Womersley’s prose.
7 tips for going on parental leave
Make the transition to becoming a mum or dad easier with our tips for taking your parental leave.