Take a look at what we’ve read in October – a local debut, a nuanced literary novel, a book of poems for the internet age, and a collection of stories inspired by Paul Kelly songs.

‘The theme and style of stories are varied, some are close to magic realism, some directly related to Persian folklore and some realistic experience of first-generation migrant life experience in Australia.’

“The better you understand the intricacies of good writing, the more powerfully you can write about any aspect of your life.”

“Research is all about venturing into the unknown and developing an understanding of the world you are writing about in a way that means you can make it real for your readers as well.”

Fill your October with these wonderful writing events. There’s a range of events to brighten your month, including writing festivals, author talks, live theatre, book launches and more!

“Too much information kills tension. But showing – through dialogue, active sentences, strong word choice and carefully chosen visceral reactions – pulls the reader into the story and makes them an active participant rather than a bored onlooker.”

Take a look at what we’ve read in September – a complex thriller, a meditation on grief, an addictive page-turner, a piece on Antarctic moss, a book of essays and more!

‘These days nearly all my friends are writers. Much of the joy in my life comes from our conversations about books, our introspective lives, and our work. It also comes from witnessing their efforts and celebrating their successes.’

“A great synopsis shows that you understand very clearly what you are writing about, that you are able to encapsulate the intent and trajectory of the manuscript, and that you know where your project fits into the marketplace.”