‘O’Beirne gifts the reader with eighteen windows into other worlds, minds and dreams, set in the past, present and future, and painted on an Australian canvas.’ –Robert Fairhead reviews A Couple of Things Before the End: Stories by Sean O’Beirne

Fallen down the youtube hole of vines, fail compilations and Daniel Radcliffe interviews recently? Get back on track with Writing NSW staff film, online events and festival recommendations this June.

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.

Afraid of missing out on all the wonderful events our favourite bookstores, festivals and venues have to offer this quarantine season? Writing NSW has collated all the best events on the internet this May.

At a loss for what to watch this quarantine season? Never fear—Writing NSW staff have you sorted this month with our top choices in film and events.

‘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.’

Are your eyes tired from all this extra screen time? Never fear—our staff have you sorted with some stellar podcast recommendations and food for your ears.

‘[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.’