Writing and Publishing
2024 Stella Prize shortlist announcement
Small press publishing houses dominate the shortlist of this year's Stella Prize.
Book review: Whenever You're Ready, Trish Bolton
A debut novel from a Melbourne-based author in which a trio of 70-something women take the spotlight.
Brisbane's bookshops: navigating challenges with community and innovation
Sales are down nationally, but book shops in Brisbane are moving with the times and seeing rewards.
Live Literature in Australia report
New research about the live events that bring authors and illustrators to the community has been released.
Book review: Cool Water, Myfanwy Jones
Fathers and sons and how damage can be inherited.
Book review: Always Will Be, Mykaela Saunders
Speculative fiction that foregrounds the Indigenous experience.
Mapping uncharted waters: getting to grips with AI in the creative industries
Presented by AFTRS, the 2024 Digital Futures Summit: AI and the Creative Horizon is a free online forum exploring the…
Opportunities and awards
Call-outs aplenty, plus winners of the Indie Book Awards, and more!
Theatre review: Akaraka, The Substation
Akaraka grapples with topics related to the West African diaspora in Australia.
Book review: What I Would Do to You, Georgia Harper
What would you do if faced with the shocking conundrum explored here?