Writing and Publishing
How AI poetry betrays our desire for human connection
Think you can tell the difference between Emily Dickinson and AI poetry?
NT Writers Centre
NT Writers Festival 2026
The NT Writers Festival returns to Darwin. Not just for readers and writers, this festival is for anyone who loves…
The University of Melbourne
Peter Blazey Fellowship 2027
The 2027 Peter Blazey Fellowship is now open. The $20,000 award is intended to further a work in progress for…
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 27 April to 2 May 2026 include coveted residencies, writing prizes and grants to support professional development.
Meanjin: QUT appoints 'establishing editor' for literary journal
Dr Ashley Hay has been appointed as Establishing Editor of Meanjin, as the journal begins a new chapter.
Vale David Malouf, a writer of wisdom, grace and generosity
David Malouf will be a remembered as a writer of wisdom, grace and generosity, and for the richness of his…
Adelaide Writers’ Week: Rosemarie Milsom announced as new director
Milsom's appointment follows a boycott, multiple resignations and the cancellation of the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week.
Dennis Altman: UQP has cancelled a children’s book illustrated by Matt Chun, citing antisemitism
'As a writer, I do not believe we counter racism, antisemitism, homophobia or transphobia by boycotts and cancellations.'
Solidarity with Jazz Money, Evelyn Araluen: 'We have an obligation to stand against genocide'
Writer Claire G Coleman watches in horror as UQP pulps a children's book by a First Nations writer.
Writers Victoria
Bodies in Flux: Writing while Hormoning
The discourse about perimenopause and menopause has gone from describing stigma and shame to creating pieces of self-reflection and awareness…