Writing and Publishing
Australian teen literary habits revealed by new Deakin University research
Deakin University surveyed high school students to understand reading habits and preferences among teenagers, with the goal of increasing teen…
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
2024 Stella Prize shortlist announcement
Small press publishing houses dominate the shortlist of this year's Stella Prize.
Book review: Whenever You're Ready, Trish Bolton
A debut novel from a Melbourne-based author in which a trio of 70-something women take the spotlight.
Brisbane's bookshops: navigating challenges with community and innovation
Sales are down nationally, but book shops in Brisbane are moving with the times and seeing rewards.
Live Literature in Australia report
New research about the live events that bring authors and illustrators to the community has been released.
Book review: Cool Water, Myfanwy Jones
Fathers and sons and how damage can be inherited.
Book review: Always Will Be, Mykaela Saunders
Speculative fiction that foregrounds the Indigenous experience.
Mapping uncharted waters: getting to grips with AI in the creative industries
Presented by AFTRS, the 2024 Digital Futures Summit: AI and the Creative Horizon is a free online forum exploring the…
Opportunities and awards
Call-outs aplenty, plus winners of the Indie Book Awards, and more!