Author: Sarah Mott

We asked award-winning author Aleesah Darlison one tough question… and she rose to the challenge with a stellar list of children’s books.

August 7, 2020

Writers On Writing / Inga Simpson recommends her favourite nature reads

‘My ‘starter pack’ for those aspiring to write about the natural world would include…’ Award-winning writer and author Inga Simpson has made a list of her favourite pieces of writing about the natural world, ahead of her online course, Nature Writing, starting 2 September.

July 23, 2020

Feature Articles / Tara June Winch on reclaiming language and writing fiction

‘We are at a crucial point in history where we must preserve stories from our elders, our language custodians, our old people before they are lost, because when the door closes on these stories and languages, it truly does slam shut on our history and culture, and the very essence of all our identities as Australians.’

Writers On Writing / Make 2020 the year you write a novel, with Emily Maguire

Emily Maguire’s course, Year of the Novel (phase 3), is now online and open to writers across NSW and Australia. We chatted to her about what writers can expect from the 8-week course.

July 17, 2020

Writers On Writing / Wai Chim on why we should all be reading YA

We chatted to bestselling author Wai Chim, ahead of her online course Writing YA – Channelling Your Teen Voice, about tackling big themes, what makes a story fit into the YA genre, and some of her favourite reads at the moment.

July 9, 2020

Writers On Writing / Linda Funnell on seeing potential in a manuscript

We chatted to experienced editor and publisher Linda Funnell, ahead of her course Online Feedback: Manuscript Development, about what she looks for in a great manuscript, what makes a good relationship between a writer and their editor, and what she’s reading at the moment.

July 3, 2020

Writers On Writing / Ryan O’Neill recommends his top short stories

We asked author Ryan O’Neill to recommend a couple of his favourite short stories, ahead of his course Online Feedback: Short Stories, and he responded with some crackers. All stories are available to read online, so you can see what the fuss is about.

June 30, 2020

News / Where writing is sacred

‘The walls are the history of Australian literature and it feels special to be a part of it’ – 2019 Varuna Fellowship winner Kaya Wilson reflects on his time at Varuna Writers’ House.

June 26, 2020