Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. Her debut, a collection of poetry called Turbulence, came out in 2020 and was released by University of Western Australia Publishing (UWAP). Her second collection, Decadence, was published in July 2022, also by UWAP. Her third book, Essence, will be published in 2025. Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

Thuy On's Latest Articles

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Career Advice

5 tips to launch your book

The end road to publication is here, so now it's time to plan a party for your book's first public…

Thuy On

Jun 24, 2024
Career Advice

5 tips when applying for an arts grant

It certainly isn't easy to land a creative grant, but here are some tips to ensure your entry has the…

Thuy On

Jun 17, 2024
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Features

5 tips for finding a literary agent

So you have your manuscript ready, but how do you go about finding an agent to represent you?

Thuy On

Jun 17, 2024
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Career Advice

5 pitching tips for freelance writers

How do you pitch your story ideas in the most efficient way possible and with the greatest chance of success?

Thuy On

Jun 11, 2024
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News

New research shows handwriting as important as typing for children

A hybrid of digital skills and traditional pen(cil) and paper is recommended for optimal learning.

Thuy On

Jun 3, 2024
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Career Advice

5 ways to deal with a bad review

How do you cope when the work you've laboured over for years receives a less than flattering reception?

Thuy On

Jun 3, 2024
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Career Advice

5 tips to beat writers’ block

Easy steps to start writing again when you are creatively blocked.

Thuy On

May 27, 2024
Features

Move over Millennials, it’s time for older women writers to shine

Are the works of older women writers writing about their lives a new Australian publishing trend?

Thuy On

Mar 31, 2024
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Features

Overseas literary residences: inspiration will last longer than the trip

What are some of the benefits and challenges of applying for an overseas literary residence?

Thuy On

Mar 29, 2024
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Q&A

Why reading can help kids impacted by COVID-era school closures

Teaching children resilience through books.

Thuy On

Mar 6, 2024
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