Writing and Publishing
Miles Franklin winner 2025: Siang Lu, Ghost Cities
The Miles Franklin winner, Ghost Cities, is a beguiling, metafictional novel set in a film set. But who's directing who?
When book rejection leads to publishing success
Six Australian authors, including Katrina Cosgrove and Scarlett Harris, open up about their slow path to publication.
8 sizzling 2025 romance releases you need on your shelf
From fantasy dragon-riders to queer Napa Valley love stories, these are the 2025 romance releases setting hearts (and sales charts)…
20 pub quiz literary questions – the children’s and young adults’ literature version
So you tried the general literary quiz and the OzLit variation, here now is one devoted to children's and YA…
Book review: Autocorrect, Etgar Keret
Etgar Keret is back with 33 short stories about life, the universe and everything in between.
The book that changed your life
A selection of books that inspired and influenced, and left an indelible impression.
Book review: Hiroshige: artist of the open road, Alfred Haft
Experience the wonder of Hiroshige’s artistic imagination in this superb British Museum publication.
Book review: Blind Corners, Michael Collins
A thoughtful contemplation on ‘the art of fixing a shadow’.
10 pet peeves about books
Some of the little things that annoy readers before they even read a page.
10 expert tips on how to be a ghostwriter
Ghostwriting isn’t just writing for someone else. It’s shaping their story, capturing their voice and helping them say the things…