Chris Kerr compares the “slam” and traditional poetry scenes, chatting to a few of Canberra’s notable poets in his last post as Blogger in Residence. [Photograph by: Brianna Laugher] This is the second of two blog posts looking at the Canberra poetry scene. The first one explored the sometimes overlooked world of Bush Poetry. In … Continue reading
Blogger in Residence, Chris Kerr, focuses on homegrown small ebook publishers in his latest post. The words ‘small publishing’ conjure up images physical books lovingly posted out to customers, sometimes with handwritten notes. That said, ebooks are increasingly part of the picture for small presses. They can transform sales by giving even the smallest presses … Continue reading
Blogger in Residence, Chris Kerr, talks editing with Geoff Page and Duncan Felton. The editing process can seem opaque to writers. It lost a lot of its mystery after I had the opportunity to edit poetry magazines and a poetry pamphlet myself. Nothing reinforces the fact that editors are not infallible more than this experience. … Continue reading
Blogger in Residence, Chris Kerr, wants you to “forget whatever pale and anaemic associations the word ‘poetry’ brings to mind”, by enlightening you on the fascinating and lively poetry scene in Canberra. Canberra is blessed with a vibrant and diverse range of poetry scenes. This post is the first of a two-part look at what … Continue reading
Blogger in Residence, Chris Kerr, looks at how established YA writers creatively utilise social media. Read on to be inspired! One common thing aspiring writers are told is to make sure they have a good social media presence. Not everyone is convinced that social media has a positive impact on writers: American novelist Jonathan Franzen … Continue reading
Blogger in Residence, Chris Kerr, investigates how to make time for writing with a busy work life. Fitting writing into working lives can be a struggle. It can be hard to see how you can possibly write after a long and exhausting day at work. That’s something I’ve grappled with in different ways when working … Continue reading
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