First Friday Club, our monthly conversation with an industry professional, has moved online! In June, we invite you join Picador publisher, Mathilda Imlah, in conversation with one of our knowledgeable staff about how the publishing industry is faring in these unusual times.

In its annual Honouring Australian Writers series, Writing NSW pays tribute to writers who have made an important contribution to our literary culture. In 2020 we honour Katharine Susannah Prichard with an event at the State Library NSW on Saturday 22 August.

‘Re-writing is the most powerful tool any writer has. Be prepared to kill your darlings.’

While we’re all safe and snug at home, the digital world abounds with creative content we’re all anxious to get on top of. Looking for the cream of the crop? Writing NSW staff share our best picks in podcasts, music and radio shows this month.

Plowing through the to-read pile on your nightstand? Writing NSW staff share what we’re loving this month in words.

‘Writing is a tough and lonely journey, but also immensely satisfying and fun. Seek out those who can travel alongside you and continue to make use of all the workshops and opportunities available. Together, we form our own communities.’

‘Re-writing is the most powerful tool any writer has. Be prepared to kill your darlings.’

‘[I wanted] to show the complexity of our relationship with pools as much more than places where we learn to swim and cool off in summer… the pool has inspired imaginations, built courage, fulfilled dreams, provided a refuge and, for some, has been a type of church.’