Writing and Publishing
20x20: Fighting the slaughter of arts journalism
This week, as part of our 20x20 series celebrating 20 years of ArtsHub, we revisit the state of art criticism,…
How to win at NaNoWriMo
Two authors who used NaNoWriMo to complete first drafts of their novels share their advice.
Book Review: Hysteria by Katerina Bryant
Hysteria is the story of Bryant’s illness – her attempt to make sense of her symptoms, secure a diagnosis and,…
Book Review: Honeybee by Craig Silvey
The author of popular Australian novel Jasper Jones has returned with a new tale of identity and self.
What to say when the news is all bad
In 2020 we've all had our share of bad news whether it's personal, professional or pandemic. Dr Diana Carroll looks…
Myth or truth: Do artists feel international engagement is overrated?
To mark International Artist Day, ArtsHub asked Australian artists how they felt about engaging with an international audience, or whether…
Book Review: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
This ambitious and original novel cements Murata’s reputation as an iconoclastic talent to her new audience of English-language readers.
Book Review: On Beverley Farmer: Writers on Writers by Josephine Rowe
Rowe describes Farmer’s essay collection The Bone House as ‘a work of restless genius and unshakeable focus’.
Finalists announced for 2020 Walkleys
From Robodebt, bushfires, COVID19, to #LetUsSpeak, and so much more; Australian journalists are recognised for their tireless efforts in bringing…
ARA Historical Novel Prize now the richest genre-based prize for literature
Diversity in historical fiction is honoured with prize money doubling for the inaugural ARA Historical Novel Prize.