On Writing

On Writing is your source for news and resources from Writing NSW. Keep up with the latest literary events, find inspiration with our member successes, and get equipped with tools to sharpen your writing. You can browse recent updates, or search by our regular features.

January 17, 2020

Writers On Writing / Keeping your writing muscles limber, with Hilary Bell

We spoke with internationally produced playwright Hilary Bell ahead of her six-week course, Creativity for Writers, starting on Wednesday 12 February. If you want to reignite your creativity this year, check out the courses we’re running to help you do just that here.

January 10, 2020

Writers On Writing / Fiona Wright on the value of feedback

By Claire Thompson

We spoke with award-winning writer, editor and critic, Fiona Wright ahead of her online course, Online Feedback: Poetry beginning on 10 February.

December 16, 2019

Spotlight On / Therese Spruhan

By Lou Garcia-Dolnik

‘[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.’

December 13, 2019

Book Review / Akin by Emma Donoghue

By Jan Allerton

“A further joy is Donoghue’s impressive breadth of knowledge, combining ancient gods and philosophy with truths about the horrors of Nazi occupation and those of a tough suburban drug culture.” – Jan Allerton reviews Akin by Emma Donoghue.

December 12, 2019

What We're Reading / December 2019

Looking for books to read over the summer or wanting gift ideas? Have a read of our final What We’re Reading post for 2019 where the Writing NSW staff reflect on the books they have read in December.

December 4, 2019

Writing On Our Calendar / December 2019

Summer’s here and so are the final days of the year. It’s not too late to strike off those new year resolutions — starting with the ones on your calendar.

December 2, 2019