Writing and Publishing

Writing NSW
Story Fundamentals: Narrative Scene and Summary
This course looks at the differences between summary and scene, the qualities of each, and when to employ them in…

Writing NSW
Online: The Rules of Writing Romance
In this writing course, with author Melanie Saward, we will discuss the rules of writing romance: the structure, tropes, and…

Writing NSW
Writing Compelling True Stories
This workshop with author and educator Dr Sian Prior will introduce you to some of the essential skills required to…

Writing NSW
Writing Tools: The Fundamentals of Fiction
In this one-day workshop with Melina Marchetta, participants will work on pieces of writing with an emphasis on dialogue, descriptive…

Book review: The Buried Life, Andrea Goldsmith
Three people form an unlikely bond in this tale about messy relationships across generations.

Book review: Elegy, Southwest, Madeleine Watts
A road trip that meanders around love and loss.

Eastwood Hills FAW 2025
Eastwood/Hills Fellowship of Australian Writers 2025 Boree Log Award for Bush Verse
Eastwood/Hills FAW is a group of diverse individuals who offer encouragement and support for writers of all levels of experience, from…

Women’s voices writ large and amplified
NewSouth Publishing has always been a supporter of women and their impact on Australian society.

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Creative Australia
International Rights Fund For Literature
This program supports literary agents, rights managers, and publishers to attend international markets such as book fairs to sell rights…