Sophie Constable, one of our new Bloggers in Residence, discusses how our canine friends are much like our favourite page-turners. A good dog is like a good book. Well-loved (hence dog-eared). Always there when you need them. Minor indiscretions can be forgiven because they’ve captured your heart. As a veterinarian and an author, I’m well … Continue reading
We asked two wonderful Canberran book retailers what their top 3 books to read this year were. This post supplements a bunch of articles found in the May edition of ACTWrite magazine themed around booksellers. ACTWrite is the ACT Writers Centre’s monthly magazine for members. Become a member to get your copy in either your mailbox or … Continue reading
Words by Rachael Nielson I buy most of my books online and read reviews before purchasing. I’m eyeing off Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham, A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride, and The Prince Lestat by Anne Rice. For those of you who, like me, enjoy a recommendation before buying … Continue reading
Words by Katt Pemble Why do we write? Why do we read? And, is the answer to these questions the same? Creative, by definition, is characterised by originality of thought. Why then, do we as writers, put pieces of ourselves into our work? Are we saying that our thoughts and ideas are original and worthy … Continue reading
Words by Jenni Curry, ACTWC Blogger in Residence Surely, this is a question which has been around as long as the printing press. When a writer can’t think what to write, should they consume previously published words? Or restrict themselves so the creative process isn’t tainted by the works and thoughts of others? The trouble … Continue reading
Words by Giulio Zambon When I finally bought an iPad, I was looking forward to reading a lot of books that were no longer in print. I warmed at the idea that one day I could take with me all the books I had ever read. But then I discovered that the iPad was too … Continue reading
Bram Stoker Nominee and Shirley Jackson Award winner Kaaron Warren has sold many short stories, three novels (the multi-award-winning Slights, Walking the Tree and Mistification) and four short story collections. Last year she was a winner in the ACT Writing and Publishing Awards — read on to see what she did with her prize! In December last year, I was … Continue reading
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