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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.
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.
10 pet peeves about books
Some of the little things that annoy readers before they even read a page.
Famous closing lines in books
So, you've tried guessing the opening lines of famous novels, how about the final words?
12 unusual book dedications to inspire your own
Finally finished your manuscript and want to write a memorable dedication that's not simply to mum, dad and Fluffy? Here's…
20 famous opening lines in books
Fancy yourself a whiz at literary trivia?
So you want my arts job: Writing Coach
Procrastinating about your writing? Joining a 'Gunnas' workshop may help the ink to flow.