Career Advice
How to make money from writing
Advances and word rates have plummeted so it takes many income streams to make a living as a writer.
Roadblocks on the path to publication
Approaching publishers with a completed manuscript can be a daunting task for authors. This sneak peek of Writers Victoria's publishing…
Writing a perfect query letter
A good query letter should entice an agent or editor to read your work. Here's how to master the art…
Creative courage: 10 tips for finding, building and working it
We take a look at how to bolster your creative courage or rediscover it when it goes AWOL.
How to land an agent...and avoid the dodgy ones
Know how to find an agent who will help who will help your career without fleecing you.
Why directors need to get out of the way
Every leader is one of three things: an inspiring mentor, a forgettable blip, or a terrible story that colleagues tell…
The slow truth behind overnight success
The fairy tale of a big break is usually only half the story. Years of preparation is often behind an…
When collaborations go wrong
We hear often about successful creative pairings but there are also pitfalls that can derail a project. Avoid these three…
Six things successful writers wish they had known when they started
Get the advantages of someone else's hindsight to build your career in the arts.
How does your choice of university affect your future?
The graduate employment market is tough. Can your choice of uni affect your outcomes?