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Writer's Other Jobs

 This is a Writers’ Other Jobs piece from author, journalist, short fiction writer and lecturer Meg Mundell. You can find her on twitter here and…

The Book That Made Me Want to Join a Commune

Book That

Laura Woollett, on the book that made her want to join a commune (or at least write about one). I’m starting this diary because I…

Interview | Matthew Reilly

Interview

[ad_1] Samuel Elliott, in conversation with acclaimed author Matt Reilly Matthew Reilly, the forty-two-year-old best-selling author, is no different in person than he is on-stage…

Arts Grants for Writers

Building Blocs

This is a collection of writing grants and funding opportunities for writers. March The Copyright Agency Board endeavours to support a mix of writing, publishing…

Literary Cities: Alberta, Canada

Literary Cities

This is a Literary Cities post from Emilie Zoey Baker. by You remember visiting that cool kid’s house when you were young? You know, the one who always…

Writing Guilt

Ideas

This is a piece by Scarlett Harris, on writing and guilt. I’m a guilty person. If I cancel plans, don’t go to the gym or…

Family Management

Ideas

Justin Heazlewood, author of Funemployed, on the family frustrations unique to artists. One of the first artists I ever saw on TV was Mr Squiggle.…

Dear Friends

Editor's Desk

Our Content Director Liam Pieper, on the bright and shiny promise of the new year. Dear friends, welcome back. Join us as we big a…

Review | Quantum Words Festival

Review

This is a review of the inaugural Quantum Words Festival, by Sebastian Gonzalez. In early November the NSW Writer’s Centre hosted the inaugural Quantum Words Festival…

Building Blocs | Who's Afraid of Isaac Asimov?

Building Blocs

A guide to avoiding savage nerds converging upon your innocent science fiction story and ripping it to shreds.  By  Raphaelle Race The journey into writing…