Writing and Publishing
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Why is the art world still married to meritocracy?
Part lottery, part systematic exclusion: three artists speak about the limitations of the meritocratic approach, and imagine how the art…
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Why writing ‘cli-fi’ might relieve your eco-anxiety
How does writing fiction focused on climate change impact those who write it? Dr Rachel Hennessy, Alex Cothren and Amy…
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Literary speed dating: swipe left or right?
Do you think you may be a good candidate for a three-minute power pitch to publishers and agents?
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19 jobs to consider for a career change in 2024
Whether you have visions be in the spotlight, to lead from behind the scenes, or to go our on your…
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Publishing trends from US perspective
Topical literary trends from a US perspective.
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10 recently published arts books, worthy of a read
Arts publications worthy of your time. ArtsHub shares what's top of reading lists for November.
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Setting in motion: what Ireland’s basic income pilot could mean
The success of the national campaign that established Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme offers a range of…
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9 ways to help you deal with creative rejection
Hearing "no" is never easy but recovering from rejection is a necessary part of the artist’s life. Here are some…
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So you want my arts job: Bibliotherapist
Though bibliotherapy is an ancient practice it's not particularly well-known, says Dr Susan McLaine, a practitioner of over 18 years…
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Braille: embossed dots literacy
Braille offers another accessibility option for readers, but what are the latest news and innovations for the system?