For writers in Melbourne there is A Bookish Night Out at The Astor for you tonight, where authors, bloggers, editors, or generally bookish individuals are encouraged to join in watching The Artist and My Week with Marilyn. Plenty of bookish chatting to be expected during interval and before/after the show. Today the NYWM Travelling Story […]
Today’s contribution to the NYWM Travelling Story will be written by Kate Andrews-Day. Kate Andrews-Day (24, Darlinghurst NSW) grew up in Melbourne, and now divides her time between Sydney, Paris and Hill End. She is currently working on a book about two dysfunctional lovers in an apocalyptic future. Set in regional NSW, it features lynch […]
JUST DO IT. Look at what you’d be missing out on if you didn’t go. If you want, you can volunteer. 27—30 September 2012. The National Young Writers’ Festival (NYWF) occurs annually in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, over the New South Wales’ Labour Day Holiday Weekend in late September/early October. It […]
Are you doing an arts or communication degree? If so, you’ve probably been subjected to questions about what an arts degree qualifies you for. Read this brilliant article on Kill Your Darlings from last month which addresses why an arts degree is vital for your employment prospects. Only two weeks to submit your work of […]
Today’s contribution to the NYWM Travelling Story will be written by Finn O’Branagain. Finn (24, Marrickville NSW) is a poet, playwright and performer from Darwin. She has recently worked with ATYP, Backbone, Corrugated Iron, JUTE, Mudlark, Darwin Theatre Company, NT Writers’ Centre and Sydney Fringe. She was recently part of the Australia Council’s Cultural Leadership […]
Discover and practice different ways of creating effective characters and original stories. Develop a short play or screenplay under the guidance of tutors and build confidence and skills. Each term concludes with readings of work by guest actors. Entry to this course is by interview. Interview date: Sunday 1 July Visit http://www.nida.edu.au/NidaCustomisation/CourseList.aspx?TYP=336#4961 for full details
Well here we are, one week in to National Young Writers’ Month. How is your goal shaping up? Have you been filled with early enthusiasm, or were you distracted by the general pace of life and have left that writing goal lingering on the shelf? Today we’re focusing on ways to keep up motivation after […]
Today’s contribution to the NYWM Travelling Story will be written by Liam Campbell. Liam Campbell (13, Cook ACT) is currently in Year 8 at Canberra High School. He’s both an avid reader and writer, and he’s studying all aspects of creating theatre, including writing, directing and acting with Canberra Youth Theatre. Liam enjoys books with […]
Check out (and purchase) the Emerging Writers’ Festival’s publication. It’s literally the most valuable commodity on the planet for a young writer. The Emerging Writer: An Insider’s Guide to Your Writing Journey Every writer has to find their own way to emerge – there is no set route, no absolute path and no road that […]
We just had to mention this one. Sleepers Publishing are having a Massive Winter Book Sale. This is your chance to pick up amazing Australian work including back copies of Sleepers Almanac (a must if you’re planning to submit to be published in the Almanac, especially as submissions are open now) and authors including Kalinda […]
