Writing and Publishing
We need a National Cultural Policy that backs working writers
The public consultation for the next national cultural policy is drawing to a close. Author Jennifer Mills shares her own…
Cannon by Lee Lai lingers as a quiet and powerful work
Cannon, winner of the 2026 Stella Prize, is a reminder that exhaustion, obligation and the search for connection rarely fade…
How children's authors are managing the fallout from Craig Silvey’s guilty plea
In a difficult time for the Australian KidLit community, authors are having much-needed conversations to keep connections with young readers…
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Turning the Screws: Building Tension in Storytelling
Tension is the heartbeat of story. It’s what makes readers turn the page in both fiction and non-fiction.
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Online Feedback Clinic: Poetry
Join this writing course and work on your poetry under the guidance of Tim Loveday.
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Plotting and Structure
How do structure and pacing bring your work of fiction to life?
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Writing to let Go
Writing can be a powerful tool for processing, coping with and thriving through life’s struggles and challenges.
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Masterclass: The Art of Short Storytelling
Short stories are a balancing act of precision and resonance. Join acclaimed writer Cate Kennedy for an intensive masterclass on…
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The Rebellion of Form: Writing Beyond Rules
Every story inherits a structure: plot arcs, narrative voice and literary tradition that shape how novels are written and read.
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Writers Victoria x Castlemaine Library Open Mic Night
Writers Victoria and Castlemaine Library are teaming up for an Open Mic Night, and you’re invited.