Writing and Publishing
How do you define an ‘emerging’ writer?
The phrase emerging is supposed to help identify early-career writers in need of support, but too often it is categorised…
5 tips for pitching to the media
Rather than taking a blanket approach, making each of your pitches count results in a better chance at media coverage.
Making the headlines across this week's arts news
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
2022 Miles Franklin shortlist announced
Five authors compete for the nation's most prestigious literary prize.
Book review: My Heart is a Little Wild Thing, Nigel Featherstone
This tender story of family and relationships is also a coming-out tale that sees the protagonist wresting control of his…
Book review: This All Come Back Now, edited by Mykaela Saunders
A mixtape of Un-Australian First Nations futurism from the collective campfire.
Opportunities and awards
Call outs for Reconciliation Writing Competition plus MAGNA winners, experimental choreographic resident announced and design shortlists, and more!
Narratives of struggle and healing in Refugee Week
Events commemorating and celebrating Refugee Week 2022.
Book review: Another Australia, edited by Winnie Dunn
The follow up collection to After Australia, this book offers the lived experience of Indigenous and writers of colour.
This week's arts news in brief
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…