Anne-Marie Te Whiu joined First Friday to speak about her background as a writer, editor and festival director, the state of poetry publication in Australia, and how to make a career as a poet in Australia.

‘Some people use the term gatekeepers to describe publishers, but in my experience, publishers are eager for great stories that will connect with readers.’

‘All you need to write funny stories is to work out what makes you laugh. There are so many varieties of comedy, so once you discover what kind you enjoy, then you can use that as a springboard to write your own.’