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Two panels. On the left is Daneil Juckes, who has brown hair and is wearing a grey t-shirt. On the right is the cover of his book, 'The Moment of the Essay' which has an orange and pink column on the diagonal.
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Book review: The Moment of the Essay, Daniel Juckes

Some interesting analysis of Australian essayists, but greater breadth and depth would have been welcome.

David Burton

Dec 17, 2024
Two panels. On the left is photo of Amanda Laugesen, who has blonde hair and is wearing a pink scarf over a violet top. On the right is the cover of her book 'Australia in 100 words', which features a black and white image of a man boxing with a kangaroo.
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Book review: Australia in 100 Words, Amanda Laugesen

The chief editor of the Australian National Dictionary explores the world of Australian English – and, in doing so, our…

Peter Hackney

Dec 17, 2024
Two panels. On the left is Kathryn Lomer, who has long wavy brown hair. On the right is the cover of 'The Furphy Anthology', written in yellow chalk copperplate.
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Book review: The Furphy Anthology, Joanne Holliman (editor)

The fifth edition of 'The Furphy Anthology' has a few moments of brilliance. 

Ash Brom

Dec 17, 2024
Two panels. On the left is photo of Eugen Bacon. On the right is the cover of her book, 'Afro-Centered Futurisms in Our Speculative Fiction' with features a profile illustration of a black woman.
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Book review: Afro-Centered Futurisms in Our Speculative Fiction, Eugen Bacon (editor)

Essays on Black speculative fiction speaks to evolving discourses about identity.

Dorcas Maphakela

Dec 12, 2024
Two panels. On the left is of Peter Kirkpatrick, who ha white hair and is wearing a white shirt. On the right is the cover of his book, 'The Wild Reciter' that features a kookaburra in a suit.
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Book review: The Wild Reciter, Peter Kirkpatrick

The shifting historical commingling of poetry and popular culture.

Thuy On

Dec 10, 2024
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Career Advice

7 life hacks for writers

Here are some tips to help you with your writing goals.

Thuy On

Dec 9, 2024
Two panels. On the left is author Deborah Levy, wearing a black top with pearls and her hair tied up. On the right is the cover of her book, 'The Position of Spoons' a black and white photo of the bottom half of a body in shorts with three wooden spoons on the ground.
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Book review: The Position of Spoons, Deborah Levy

The celebrated novelist and playwright reveals and honours some of her greatest influences.

Mia Ferreira

Dec 5, 2024
Two panels. On the left is author Emily Maguire, She has long brown hair and is wearing a black top with florals. On the right is the cover of her book, Rapture, which is covered in a elaborate floral design with an eye peering through in the centre.
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Book review: Rapture, Emily Maguire

A story based on the legend of Poe Joan.

Erin Stewart

Dec 4, 2024
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Features

Sensitivity readers: why do we need them?

Why are sensitivity readers used by authors and publishing companies?

Thuy On

Nov 29, 2024
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Book review: The Mother Must Die, Koraly Dimitriadis

A collection of short stories tracking intergenerational families, motherhood and the migrant experience.

Sarah Halfpenny

Nov 27, 2024
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