Writing and Publishing
Varuna, the National Writers' House
WORKSHOP: Memoir Writing with Benjamin Law
A five-day intensive workshop with Benjamin Law for writers who are ready to share their life story, outside of friends…
Varuna, the National Writers' House
WORKSHOP: Making poems with Felicity Plunkett
Join Varuna’s in-person weekend workshop with Felicity Plunkett and find a community of fellow poets ready to read, write and…
Varuna, the National Writers' House
Blue Mountains Writers' Festival
An unmissable event for readers and writers alike, the Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival is an intimate festival of ideas and…
Varuna, the National Writers' House
WORKSHOP: Nature Writing with Sophie Cunningham
Join non-fiction writer, novelist and creative writing teacher Sophie Cunningham to explore what it means to write about nature, and…
15 novels longlisted for one of Australasia’s richest literary awards
The 2026 ARA Historical Novel Prize longlist spans millennia, continents and untold histories, with $155,000 up for grabs.
Institute of Professional Editors
Translating with an accent across languages and cultures: a conversation with Deepa Bhasthi
In this session, Deepa Bhasthi, in conversation with Thirangie Jayatilake, will talk about the act of translation, of being a…
Institute of Professional Editors
Designing and producing accessible books
This practical webinar is designed for design and production teams in all forms of publishing, including trade and educational.
Institute of Professional Editors
Developing accessible content
This practical webinar is designed for in-house editorial staff and freelance editors in all sectors of publishing, including trade and…
Anna Woods' debut novel LIT gives architects the thriller treatment
Anna Woods’ Kiwi thriller revolves around ill-gotten gains and three architects trapped in an eternal triangle.
National Library of Australia
Book launch: Paddle Steamer Pearl
Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing’s newest children’s books Paddle Steamer Pearl, with a morning of stories, craft…