Books Mentioned at the Writers In Residence Festival
Firstly, thank you for stopping by and being part of the festival. If you enjoyed the readings, discussion or general vibe of any of the writers as...
News
Announcing the Writers In Residence Festival
We've got some exciting news. On Monday night we're having a writers festival. I know, that's so soon! But you know what, you won't have t...
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Write Like Agatha Christie, the World’s Bestselling Author
Irene Bell explores how you can find inspiration from Agatha Christie, the world's bestselling author. Agatha Christie is the world’s bestselli...
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What I Learnt From Every Creative Writing MasterClass… Trailer
Joel Burrows explores the world of MasterClass writing lectures. The MasterClass writing lectures appear to be worthwhile, if you have a spare $2...
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How to Conduct an Interview Like a Pro
Music journalist Sharona Lin on how to conduct an interview like it's your thousandth. The very first interview I ever landed was with Silversun ...
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Should I Study Creative Writing?
Molly McLaughlin talks with Australian writers, asking should I study creative writing? As a full-time freelance writer, people often ask me why ...
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Exploitation at Work: If It Feels Wrong, It Probably Is
Kate Reynolds on exploitation and neglected pay in the creative workplace. Click. My phone, awkwardly angled by a rock on the ground, captured...
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We Need to Talk About Grammarly
Joel Burrows on the dangers of Grammarly and better ways to edit. Grammarly is the editing program that’s everywhere. It’s plastered over You...
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Want to Write More? How I Write 150% More Than Stephen King
Stacey Farley on creating goals to write more each day and achieving dream word counts. I’m a full-time writer who pens, you guessed ...
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How Spotify Playlists Saved My Novel
Writer Laura Elizabeth Woollett on how the perfect book playlist can save your novel. Every writer has a unique relationship with music. While so...
Opportunities
Freelance Writing Jobs and Opportunities | October 2018
For your perusal: freelance writing jobs, competitions, and places to publish. Each month we scour the myriad opportunities out there and c...
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TFW Your Debut is Published
It’s meant to be a magical time – you’ve been working your guts out as a writer for the past decade, focussing on the goal of getting a book pub...
Opportunities
DWF/Swinburne Microfiction Challenge
DWF/SWINBURNE MICROFICTION CHALLENGE From Hemingway’s infamous six-word story, to Lydia Davis’ very short stories and Teju Cole’s sm...
Opportunities
Freelance Writing Jobs and Opportunities | September 2018
For your perusal: freelance writing jobs, competitions, and places to publish. Each month we scour the myriad opportunities out there and c...
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How To Support Your Writer Friend (Or So Your Friend Has Decided to Ruin Their Life)
Emma Michelle on staying in your writer friend's good books when writing support is hard to come by. Last year I self-published a book. I’d wor...
Opportunities
Freelance Writing Jobs and Opportunities | August 2018
For your perusal: freelance writing jobs, competitions, and places to publish. Each month we scour the myriad opportunities out there and c...
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5 Unforgettable Writing Lessons from Claire Keegan’s Fiction Clinic
Jack Cameron Stanton on quick writing lessons after attending Claire Keegan's fiction clinic. It’s banal to deny it: at every writing workshop ...
Opportunities
Writing NSW/Text Publishing Boundless Indigenous Mentorship Program
The mentorship is awarded to an unpublished Indigenous w...
Opportunities
Freelance Writing Jobs and Opportunities | July 2018
For your perusal: freelance writing jobs, competitions, and places to publish. Each month we scour the myriad opportunities out there and c...