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How Aussie chefs are boosting book sales: Nagi Maehashi and the new wave of cookbooks
Often overlooked in conversations about Australian literary trends, Australian cookbooks have been internationally influential for decades.

Industry shocked after Black Inc Books asks writers to consent to AI licence
The Melbourne publisher wants its writers to agree to their work being used to train AI.

Book bans are at an all time high, new report finds
The latest report from PEN America shows American book bans more than doubled than the previous year.

Why do we cosy up to crime fiction?
What are some of the tropes of cosy crime fiction and why is it so popular?

So you've signed the contract and handed in your manuscript … now what?
What are some of the processes your manuscript will go through before it is published?

The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read
New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book…

Book endorsements: yay or nay?
The giving and receiving of literary endorsements is a tricky practice. How does the Australian book community feel about them?

Australian publishing faces unprecedented consolidation – will it help or hurt local authors?
In a massive sea change for Australian publishing, three independent publishers have been acquired in less than six months. Experts…

What changes do writers want in the Australian books industry?
Here's a wish list from Australian authors on aspects they'd like to augment, tinker with or scrap altogether.

Twain to Dickinson: the daily routines of history's most famous writers
We take a dive into the daily routines of history's greatest writers to reveal tips on habit and discipline.