Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. She has three collections of poetry published by the University of Western Australian Press (UWAP): Turbulence (2020), Decadence (2022) and Essence (2025). Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

Thuy On's Latest Articles

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Features

Book endorsements: yay or nay?

The giving and receiving of literary endorsements is a tricky practice. How do people in the literary world feel about…

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Career Advice

7 life hacks for writers

Here are some tips to help you with your writing goals.

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Features

Sensitivity readers: why do we need them?

Why are sensitivity readers used by authors and publishing companies?

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Career Advice

5 unexpected truths of being a published author

Here are some surprising facts about being in print for the very first time.

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Career Advice

Top 5 misconceptions about being a published author

Five myths about being an author exposed.

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News

International report on book-buying trends

How does Australia compare to other countries in terms of book purchasing habits?

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Features

10 Hollywood actors who also write fiction

Want to know whether your favourite actor can also wield a pen? Here are some novels you can check out.

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Features

What books did you pick up in your street library?

Go and browse through your local street library and participate in National Shared Reading Week.

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Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Librarian

Want to be a librarian? You won't get much – if any – time to read books.

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Features

5 ways to save money, but still support the arts

Want to support creatives but don't have much cash yourself? Check out these options.

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