Writing and Publishing
Sex and other reasons why we ban books for young people
Books for young readers are often challenged or banned because they conflict with adult perceptions of childhood innocence.
Roadblocks on the path to publication
Approaching publishers with a completed manuscript can be a daunting task for authors. This sneak peek of Writers Victoria's publishing…
Writing a perfect query letter
A good query letter should entice an agent or editor to read your work. Here's how to master the art…
Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming culture
Australian culture has been enhanced by waves of refugees, a fact that shouldn't be forgotten in the current asylum seeker…
On Writing by Charles Bukowski
One for the reference shelf for an aspiring writer, but not one as full of writerly advice as you might…
Prescribing books for the soul
What should you read to cure loneliness? To reignite passion for life? To find confidence? A bibliotherapist identifies fiction and…
State Library Victoria receives biggest donation ever
Less than six months after launching its ambitious redevelopment campaign, the State Library of Victoria has three quarters of the…
Why funding arts is smart philanthropy
It's hard to argue with clean water but the best philanthropy deals with issues before they become problems with debate,…
Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic
For her first novel Emma Viskic presents us with an intricately plotted mystery thriller.
Creating Cities by Marcus Westbury
This book chronicles the way cities and its inhabitants can change existing spaces, change a mindset and change a city.