Writing and Publishing
HarperCollins ANZ now reporting to US
What are the wider implications for publishing industry as HarperCollins UK CEO replaced with tech-savvy Pottermore boss?
When does a selfie become art?
The ubiquitous ‘selfie’ dominates social media, but how do we differentiate between a vanity snap and legitimate art?
Curating the future
A curator used to be a caretaker of objects. But now curators work with words, images and ideas often in…
Past, present and future of digital narratives
Award-winning writer and digital pioneer Kate Pullinger shares her secrets in collaboration with if:book Australia and QWC.
Fan fic goes legit with Amazon
Kindle Worlds is getting amateurs cash for their slash fiction.
AUDIO: Trying to be happy may make you miserable
Creative people are more prone to depression but positive thinking may be just what they don't need.
Penguin Random House to rake in $3.9 billion annual revenue
Planned merger of Penguin and Random House finalised, with the publishing juggernaut to control 25% of the US trade book…
Breaking into comics
Growing up, everyone has a favourite comic book hero. While most kids don’t end up drawing them, illustrator Nicola Scott…
The new vanity publishing
Do self-publishing companies like Blurb just take photographer’s money, or can they help build creative careers?
Ebooks bought, borrowed and stolen
With the avenues for obtaining eBooks expanding we take a look at the ethical considerations behind your latest literary fix.