Writing and Publishing
Why there need to be more autistic characters in children’s books
The limited and skewed portrayal of autism means it is often misrepresented rather than represented in fiction, which can be…
The 5 pillars every artist needs to run a successful business
From visioning to productivity, you need a range of skills to run a successful small arts business.
The ACCC takes 'fake' Aboriginal art to Court
In the first such case to head to the Federal Court, the ACCC targets misleading products on the tourist market…
Two Sisters by Asne Seierstad
Two Sisters is literary journalism at its best.
False Claims of Colonial Thieves by Charmaine Papertalk Green and John Kinsella
Good poetry plucks at the heartstrings; it speaks to the emotions as well as to the intellect.
What we must learn from the Deadly Woman Blues fiasco
Deadly Woman Blues should not be forgotten. It remains a useful and instructive example, albeit unintentionally, of the authorial burdens…
4 tips for getting paid: a writer's guide
An author, a literary agent and a copyright expert discuss ways authors can navigate the digital landscape to make money…
Call of the wild: Extreme artist residencies
Some artists are inspired by pushing their practice – and themselves – to the edge. We take a look at…
9 writing and reading tips from writers
Whether you’re wrestling writer’s block or you’re an avid reader wanting to approach stories from a new perspective, try these…
The Weed Foragers Handbook by Adam Grubb and Annie Raser-Rowland
The ‘science textbook’ definition of a weed as ‘a plant that according to some human criteria is undesirable.'