Writing and Publishing

How much is a manuscript assessment service worth?
With the ASA announcing a new service to support authors, we weigh up the costs of editorial guidance.

Pozible Gigs offers $10,000 for live music
A new scheme from crowdfunding website Pozible is giving musicians and venues the chance fund their projects.

16th Century double bass joins ACO
The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) has unveiled its latest acquisition.

International opportunity for picture book authors
Me Books app offers authors 50/50 deal on children’s book distribution.

HarperCollins ANZ now reporting to US
What are the wider implications for publishing industry as HarperCollins UK CEO replaced with tech-savvy Pottermore boss?

Pulitzer prize winner at Mildura Writers' Festival
Pulitzer prize winning author Jane Smiley has been added to the Mildura Writers' Festival program.

Palace theatre under threat
Melbourne’s Palace Theatre is under threat after the announcement that developers plan to demolish the property.

When does a selfie become art?
The ubiquitous ‘selfie’ dominates social media, but how do we differentiate between a vanity snap and legitimate art?

Curating the future
A curator used to be a caretaker of objects. But now curators work with words, images and ideas often in…

VIDEO: The Extraordinary Shapes of Geoffrey Rush
A new exhibition celebrating the work of one of Australia’s greatest actors is now on show at the Arts Centre…