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Rebecca F Kuang speaking at All About Women 2024, Sydney Opera House. Photo: Jaimi Joy. Kuang is wearing a black sleeveless dress with floral patterns with her hands raised in the middle of explaining something. She has black tied-up hair and a black fringe. On the left is the cover of ‘Yellowface’, with two slanted almond eyes on a bright yellow background.
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Yellowface: insights from Rebecca F Kuang

Rebecca F Kuang’s debut literary fiction, ‘Yellowface’ has taken the publishing world by storm. She revealed more about the book's…

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Mills & Boon: How to write steamy scenes

Four Mills & Boon Australian authors offer tips on how to write racy copy.

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Why writing ‘cli-fi’ might relieve your eco-anxiety

How does writing fiction focused on climate change impact those who write it? Dr Rachel Hennessy, Alex Cothren and Amy…

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Book review: Serengotti by Eugen Bacon

'Serengotti' is a testament to Eugen Bacon's storytelling prowess and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of connection.

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So you want my arts job: Narrative Designer

Wondering who's behind the stories in video games? Narrative Designer Alexander Swords explains the scope of his job and player…

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Book review: Daisy & Woolf, Michelle Cahill

Pulling characters from the margins to the fore: an elegant meditation on race, class and privilege.

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How to break into writing and stay the distance

Advice for newcomers from some of the nominees of this year's Australian Prime Minister's Literary Awards.

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Has digital debunked the book fair?

With the pandemic closing down major events in the publishing industry, the virtual book fair offers advantages and challenges.