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, Shu-Ling Chua reflects on the year that was 2015, and shares some of her writerly wisdom. “It is a universal truth that we will not inspire everyone, resonate with everyone, or empower everyone. There are billions of us, and it’s unrealistic to assume that our message is meant for them all.” ~Nicole … Continue reading
Blogger in Residence, Shu-Ling Chua, recently spoke with Lex Hirst about her experience in organising a writing festival. Catch up on Part 1 here. [Photo credit: Sarah-Jane Edis] What is your favourite thing about organising NYWF? I love the community aspect but what I really love is, that moment when an idea you’ve discussed all year … Continue reading
Zoya Patel, last year’s Anne Edgeworth Fellowship recipient tells of her experience at a Writers’ Residence. Applications for the 2015 Anne Edgeworth fellowship close Friday 30th October. See here for more details. Recently I had the enormous privilege of being a writer-in-residence at Varuna Writers’ House, in the Blue Mountains. The week-long residency was part of … Continue reading
Blogger in Residence, Christine McPaul explores the many social media platforms for writers to consider. Being effective at social media, whether for business or personal use, means capturing people who have short attention spans. They’re only a click away from a picture of a funny cat, so you have to make your thing more compelling than … Continue reading
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your creative endeavours. I’m a creative writer and editor from Sydney. Right now, I’m pursuing publication of my first novel, while running Writer’s Edit—the online literary magazine I founded in 2013. I’m also currently managing the production and publication of our second creative writing anthology Kindling Volume … Continue reading
Words by Bec Fleming, ACTWC Blogger in Residence Four years ago, this week, I found out my PhD thesis had passed examination. My first call was to Mum, the person I always called first with good news or bad. But Mum didn’t answer the phone that day, my sister did. In hospital for tests, Mum … Continue reading
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