Writing and Publishing
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Stella goes to Brisbane
Stella now heads over to Queensland to curate a free, one-day writers' festival.
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Opportunities and awards
Peter Porter Poetry Prize welcomes submissions, new Deaf Writing Commission, plus winners of PICA commissions and new ARIA Hall of…
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Dunkeld Writers Festival – why would you want to be anywhere else?
This weekend's Dunkeld Writers Festival will explore the landscape and the memories it holds.
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So you want my arts job: Legal Editor
Erin O'Dwyer brings her combined experience in law and journalism to the table as legal editor of 'The Law Handbook'.
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2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards shortlists
Find out the shortlisted titles of the Prime Minister's Literary Awards across six categories.
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Trent Dalton to be artist-in-residence at the Museum of Brisbane
Best-selling author Trent Dalton will be inviting Brisbanites to share love stories once again in an interactive love letter experience.
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Opportunities and awards
Grants for professional development, fringe festival call-out, plus winners of Australian Wearable Art Festival, and finalists of Woollahra Small Sculpture…
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Book review: The Book of Elsewhere, Keanu Reeves and China MiévilleÂ
The film star and award-winning writer collaborate on a novel that successfully fleshes out Keanu Reeves’ 'BRZRKR' comic book universe.Â
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So you want my arts job: Magazine Art Director
‘I am the one that makes the magazine look good!’ says Kim Douglas, the Art Director of 'Selector' magazine.
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5 tips on landing a visually arresting book cover
Tips on how to curate design, text and imagery to make a strong book cover.