Christmas parties and other seasonal celebrations are about to overtake your life. Take this last chance to focus on your writing free from such distractions. Push through on an established project or start something new to work on over the holiday period. Enjoy lunch in the serene grounds of Callan Park and chat with fellow […]

‘The more you pitch, the more comfortable you become with rejection, with no response, and with pitching again. Editors want to hear from you, and rejection is never personal!’

Check out some of the wonderful literary events happening in Sydney and around NSW (and online) this November!

“The themes of identity, generational trauma and the body are brutally and beautifully rendered. It was a unique voice that I want to hear more from.” Kavita Bedford

“The life of a writer is precarious so its diversify or watch your career go down the gurgler.”

‘I think in order to write a compelling memoir, you need to leave your ego at the door and be vulnerable. That’s the most important element. I couldn’t have written Hip Hop & Hymns if I was too worried about what other people would think of me.’

‘I really believe there’s a lot of ancestral knowledge that pertains to the power of storytelling. It’s not only a way to bridge cultural gaps but also a way to teach, critique systems, and build community.’