Poetry & Spoken Word
Book review: Alchemy, Wendy Sharpe and Kate Forsyth
A creatively brilliant amalgamation of poetry and art.
Poetry and hip-hop music, how does that work?
An Australian modernist poet reconfigurated through spoken words and moving screen for a contemporary audience.
How autism shaped the poetry of Les Murray
Les Murray said his autism shaped his poetry; Amanda Tink reveals how Murray's later poems offer insights into his creative…
A national celebration of poetry’s diversity
A month of readings, events and workshops takes off in August to showcase diverse poetic talents and the breadth of…
The work will outlast the life: Gwen Harwood as feminist icon
Gwen Harwood may be one of Australia’s most celebrated 20th century poets but has often not been seen for the…
Book review: Clean, Scott-Patrick Mitchell
A poetry collection that tracks the hard road from addiction to recovery.
Narratives of struggle and healing in Refugee Week
Events commemorating and celebrating Refugee Week 2022.
Book review: Another Australia, edited by Winnie Dunn
The follow up collection to After Australia, this book offers the lived experience of Indigenous and writers of colour.
Book review: The Jaguar, Sarah Holland-Batt
An award-winning poet illuminates the dying light of her father's years.
How a festival responded to election fever (sausage sizzle included)
Sydney Writers' Festival nimbly navigates election coverage, explains Artistic Director Michael Williams.