We’ve reached the halfway point, so how are you going with your NYWM goal? Are you halfway there? Lagging behind? Steaming ahead? There is loads of advice out there for writers, some you may find valuable and some you may not. Today we thought it would be ideal to give you lots and lots and […]
As of yesterday the unofficial Emerging Writer Bookclub started over at Gabe McGrath’s blog (day one is here)! Authors from this year’s edition will be on the blog over the next 36 days talking about their contribution and elaborating on why they wrote their piece. Should be loads of fun so make sure you check […]
Name: Ruby Mahoney Age: 21 State: Vic What is your NYWM goal? I hope to write 15000 draft words of my Honours memoir project. What kind of writing do you do? Currently I’m working in creative nonfiction writing as part of my Honours year at RMIT. What inspires or motivates you to write and reach your goals? Deadlines! […]
Should you work for free? This debate has been gaining traction for a number of years as internships and volunteering become more prevalent in publishing fields. There are lots of opinions, but here is some information to help you make up your mind. Firstly, this flowchart is pasted up on the Express Media walls. It […]
Let’s talk beginnings. Does your article have a killer first paragraph? Your novel grab readers from the opening line? This post, Why Editors Focus on Page One, highlights how editors quickly assess a book from its first page. If you haven’t got that all-important opening magic, your work probably won’t get seen no matter how […]
For most of us, writing makes us happy (as much as it can make us frustrated and stressed!) and sharing our ideas or our feelings with others is the most inspiring thing we can think of. Do you think we need a certain level of mental well being in order to write well? Or is […]
Poets! Some resources for you today. The first stop for all things poetry is, of course, Australian Poetry. Online you can also find loads of information including this one on how to give a good reading of your poems, or this list of recommended texts for poets. Here is a great poetic glossary for your […]
Are you one of our YA writers? If you weren’t lucky enough to attend the Reading Matters conference from the Centre for Youth Literature at the State Library of Victoria recently, these amazingly in-depth roundups from the Alpha Reader blog will catch you up on all you missed. Make sure you check out day one […]
Today’s links are for the culture writers. Interested in writing about books, music, film, dance or theatre? This article about the history and role of rock criticism is fascinating. This one is a great exploration of what makes a good critic. In this piece, a great discussion of the current state of cultural criticism is […]
Do you use technology to assist your writing? We thought it would be worth showing some examples of terrific tools available to help enhance your writing. Poynter has an app for budding journalists which is well worth a look if you want tips and hints. Tile Mill can create detailed interactive maps to accompany stories. […]
