This month we’re joined by Annette Barlow, publisher at Allen & Unwin. Come along for a discussion on the behind-the-scenes workings of the publishing industry, followed by a delicious morning tea.

Join Indigenous-Pasifika artists Amrita Hepi, Brian Fuata, Emele Ugavule, Latai Taumoepeau and Winnie Dunn for a talanoa about Australian arts and literature, in which race, class, culture, faith, gender and sexuality intersect.

This opportunity is open to Writing NSW members only. Bookings open Monday 3 September. How does a publishing house work?  Ever wondered how a publisher decides whether or not to commission a work? Interested in getting feedback on your submission? On Friday 16 November, meet publishers from HarperCollins and Harlequin as they talk about the […]

“Her stories thrum with undercurrents of anger at the unjust hands these women are continuously dealt.”
Annie Zhang reviews Apple and Knife by Intan Paramaditha, a collection of stories which challenge our traditional notions of the heroin and her role.

“Would you join a book club that might challenge you to change your life? This one’s more than wine and laughs.”
Jan Allerton reviews A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski, a compelling novel about four women who take a month away from normality.

Ashleigh Meikle reviews The Honourable Thief by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios, a novel combining history and mythology to create a lively adventure.

‘I want the reader to become immersed in my characters’ worlds and have a sensory as well as a literary experience.’

‘Write daily, read widely in all genres and don’t think too much about the fashion. Don’t expect to get rich, and don’t go about comparing your work or your progress to others.’

‘Rather than being motivated by imagined commercial success, be driven by the joy of telling stories which give pleasure to readers.’