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Booktopia is poised to collapse – what next?

Booktopia, Australia's largest online book retailer, went into voluntary administration last week. The industry is reeling.

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Literary Olympics: what wordsmith events would be on the program?

Imagine if there were an Olympics that favoured (bookish) brains over brawn. What would it look like?

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5 tips to maximise your chances of being a guest at writers’ festivals

It's not easy to find yourself on the invitation list of literary festivals, but here are some ideas worth trying.

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How did winning literary awards affect your life?

Whether it's validating your own work, buying more time to write more books or even changing the whole course of…

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5 tips for debut authors

Congratulations on your first book. It's been a heady ride. But what now?

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5 tips to launch your book

The end road to publication is here, so now it's time to plan a party for your book's first public…

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5 tips for finding a literary agent

So you have your manuscript ready, but how do you go about finding an agent to represent you?

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5 pitching tips for freelance writers

How do you pitch your story ideas in the most efficient way possible and with the greatest chance of success?

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New research shows handwriting as important as typing for children

A hybrid of digital skills and traditional pen(cil) and paper is recommended for optimal learning.

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5 tips to beat writers’ block

Easy steps to start writing again when you are creatively blocked.

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