Writing and Publishing
Knowing when it's time to go (from the archives)
Arts industry figures share their stories about knowing when it's time to seek the next challenge, and how to handle…
How to write the perfect approach email
Here's what you need to know if you're contacting someone out of the blue about a creative project or partnership.
The Innocent Reader by Debra Adelaide
Debra Adelaide’s collected essays offer forthright insight on living alongside books.
The Godmother by Hannelore Cayre
A refreshing novel for its focus on a middle-aged female protagonist and her ongoing hustle.
So you want my arts job: literary translator
Author and translator Elizabeth Bryer shares her thoughts on the collaborative magic of translating literature.
Terra nullius is Australia's unfinished business
Addressing the climate emergency and improving relationships with Indigenous Australians and Pacific Islanders means building people-to-people exchange, according to our…
The Cherry Picker’s Daughter by Aunty Kerry Reed-Gilbert
Reed-Gilbert’s memoir is a touching if somewhat disjointed ode to the fearless woman who raised her against all odds.
Keeping fresh and focussed in a long term role (from our archives)
It's the perennial question: how do you stay motivated in a job that you love after years? This classic article…
Double Booker Prize breaks rules and makes history
Bernardine Evaristo, the first black woman to win the award since it started in 1969, shares the prize with Margaret…
Mental health online (beyond avoiding the comments)
For writers, performers and other artists, social media can be both fertile and frightening. ABC’s Osman Faruqi shares some tips…