Writing and Publishing
China’s pursuit of diaspora artists
Artist Badiucao hides his identity to avoid the attention Chinese authorities as one of many creatives who are under surveillance.
On being an ally for diversity
Being an ally means being prepared to do the difficult work towards structural change.
How to design a cultural experience kids will love
With school holidays approaching, parents are looking for activities that both entertain and educate their children. So how do you…
The Long Call by Ann Cleeves
Cleeves certainly knows how to construct a captivating, intricate plot with lots of unexpected turns.
What I do as a sensitivity reader
Whether I’m a sensitivity reader, a dramaturge, or a plain old editor, I’m looking at how your text might be…
Admin/Villains, Dublin Fringe (Ireland)
A one-man show about loneliness, longing, and social media-enhanced isolation, and a dance theatre piece exploring call-out culture through a…
The House of Youssef by Yumna Kassab
A remarkable debut collection of short stories elegantly detailing the lives of Lebanese migrant families in western Sydney.
The burden of responsibility as an activist
Nothing comes easy, especially with disabilities art. Three international leaders talk about the burdens and wins of activism, visibility, failure…
Why you should use a sensitivity reader
Employing a sensitivity reader is as much a matter of writing craft as it is of ethics.
Book Review: My Name Is Monster by Katie Hale
Hale’s debut novel is an examination of power and changing mother-daughter relationships.