Writing and Publishing
Book review: Nightingale, Laura Elvery
An ethereal contemplation of death, life and what lies in between.
Book review: My Name is Emilia Del Valle, Isabel Allende
The renowned author's latest book echoes her past works.
Opportunities and awards
‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ receives six Tony nominations, a portrait of an artist wins the Packing Room Prize and…
Q-Lit is Victoria’s new festival of queer writers and storytellers
Over 60 LGBTQIA+ writers and artists will be in attendance at Q-Lit's first festival.
Varuna, the National Writers' House
The Writer's Space Online Fellowship for Writers with Disability
Writers with disability or who are D/deaf are invited to apply for a three-week online fellowship, offering mentorship, writing exercises…
10 Australian literary scandals
The Australian book world has long been enlivened with scams and misdemeanours.
Mary Martin Bookshop
COMIC BOOK WONDER DAY
Join us on the veranda of Mary Martin Bookshop Queen Vic Market to celebrate Comic Book Wonder Day and the…
Stephanie Preston
Online writers workshop series: Curious Writers Book Club
Part book club, part writing class (minus the homework) for new and emerging writers who love words and want to…
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.
Book review: Highways and Byways, Jimmy Barnes
If you liked Barnes’ previous books, this won’t disappoint. Â