Writing and Publishing
Author Raymond E Feist on the art of world-building
The internationally renowned fantasy novelist reveals the magic behind his writing, and why it’s good to talk to your characters.
Review: Macbeth by Jo Nesbø
Jo Nesbø’s Macbeth, published by Random House Large, is a thriller about the struggle for power regardless of cost.
The VCA Dance 40th anniversary celebrates the future of dance
VCA Dance is celebrating 40 years of outstanding dance education and training and the accomplishments of its alumni at a…
Applause: latest success stories
Schenberg Art Fellowship recipient revealed; Miles Franklin Literary Award longlist; STC Patrick White Playwrights' Fellow announced; Blake Prize winner lauded,…
The art of writing an opinion piece
A strong opinion piece can enlighten and embolden a reader, while a poorly constructed argument can be noxious. So how…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
A new Senior Curator at Monash Gallery of Art, Adelaide Fringe appoints Head of Industry and Artist Fund, and more.
Ending the street fight
This week’s Meeting of Cultural Ministers has the opportunity to be ambitious and end the fight between sectors and art…
Is the sector over-reliant on volunteers?
When you call a plumber do you stop and think "is this person getting paid?" No, because we have labour…
Why Fringe Festivals are the centre point of our culture
Recent events may have left some artists questioning the validity of the Fringe model. Simon Abrahams, Creative Director/CEO of Melbourne…
Trying to make sense of restructure in Penguin Random House literary division
The sales of literary fiction and how publishers support it are in the spotlight following latest restructure at Penguin Random…