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‘Just write. Even if no one ends up reading it, every piece of writing you produce goes towards honing your craft!’

September 6, 2019

Writers On Writing / Sian Prior on how to overcome writer’s block

We interviewed writer and broadcaster Dr Sian Prior about overcoming writer’s block and self-doubt ahead of her Sydney workshop, Unlocking Creativity on Sunday 22 September at Writing NSW.

September 5, 2019

Book Review / Horatio Squeak by Karen Foxlee

By Michelle Wanasundera

“Horatio Squeak is about giving unlikely friends a chance and being brave despite your fears. It’s not enough to listen to your true feelings — one needs to voice those thoughts, even if it is just a squeak!” – Michelle Wanasundera reviews Horatio Squeak by Karen Foxlee.

August 30, 2019

Writers On Writing / Fiction needs to show women in all their marvellous complexity, with Dianne Blacklock

We interviewed author, teacher and editor Dianne Blacklock ahead of her workshop Writing Contemporary Women’s Fiction, happening on Saturday 21 September at Writing NSW.

August 29, 2019

Writing On Our Calendar / September 2019

Springing its way to you this new season are literary events you won’t want to miss. Are these in your calendar yet?

August 28, 2019

Podcast / Honouring: Sumner Locke Elliott

Listen to the podcast of our 2019 Honouring Australian Writers event on Sumner Locke Elliott.

August 27, 2019

Podcast / #SpecFic 19: Speculative Fiction Festival

In June we explored the surreal worlds of science fiction, fantasy and horror at Writing NSW’s Speculative Fiction Festival.

August 23, 2019

Writers On Writing / This is how you make your podcast stand out, with Kate Mildenhall

We interviewed writer, teacher and co-host of The First Time podcast, Kate Mildenhall ahead of her workshop How to Podcast, which she will be running on Saturday 21 September with co-host and fellow author, Katherine Collette.

August 22, 2019

Book Review / Malamander by Thomas Taylor

By Stewart Sheargold

“The joy of the book is in its characters. Herbert Lemon narrates with a dry wit and a heartening positivity.” – Stewart Sheargold reviews Malamander by Thomas Taylor

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