Writing and Publishing
Beef, coal, and hot tracks: Aus music exports earn $195 million each year
Australian music is performing remarkably overseas, according to a new Australia Council report.
Book Review: Eight Lives by Susan Hurley
This is one of the best murder thrillers to hit the bookshops in a long time.
Book Review: Slugger by Martin Holmen
An all-too-realistic thriller with a protagonist who, while not likeable, is attractive and compelling.
From little things: the long gestation of my book
Finding and losing agents, drafting, re-drafting and forgetting about his book were all part of the publishing process for Peter…
Busting procrastination
Most artists feel the drag of procrastination at some point. Annabel Smith looks at ways to beat the negativity and…
Work travel hacks to keep you sane on the road
Regularly travelling as part of your arts practice can quickly become hard work, so we spoke to artists and writers…
Cuts sting cartoonists but new audiences are online
By axing daily political cartoons, The New York Times won't kill off cartooning. There is a healthy practice for cartoonists…
How libraries became tourism hotspots
Globally, libraries have been adapting. Professor Stuart Kells takes a tour of the world's best and discovers why they are…
Creative solutions for better mental health
Artists and arts workers around the world are increasingly aware of the importance of mental health. A group of NZ…
Ground rules for good governance
Because it can be a tricky thing, Kate Frykberg outlines her ground rules for boards working together in order to…