Writing and Publishing
The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
How a festival responded to election fever (sausage sizzle included)
Sydney Writers' Festival nimbly navigates election coverage, explains Artistic Director Michael Williams.
Book review: The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, Meredith Jaffé
A questioning survey on the contract and compromises of a marriage.
Book review: If We Were Villains, ML Rio
A slow-burning, Shakespeare-drenched, dark academia mystery.
Book review: The Murder Rule, Dervla McTiernan
Another impressive psychological thriller by one of Australia's most talented crime writers.
How creative writing helps teens cope with COVID
Creative writing is therapeutic for teenagers, and also shows them new ways of supporting one another.
Opportunities and awards wrap
AWGIE Awards open for applications, $300,000 sculpture commission opp and participants of Arts House disability-led residency plus the churchie finalists…
Greens pitch artist’s wage (again)
10,000 artists and arts workers could receive nearly $800 a week for one year based off the Greens' latest pledge.
Book review: Bad Art Mother, Edwina Preston
A split-perspective exploration of societal hostility towards maternal creativity.
John Kinsella on creative collaboration
The complexity and rewards of co-writing poetry across oceans and cultures.