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Co-authoring: twice as fun or double the trouble?

What are some of the issues and complexities about writing a book with another author or even several authors?

A profile of a woman. The bottom half of her is covered by steam.
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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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Literary speed dating: swipe left or right?

Do you think you may be a good candidate for a three-minute power pitch to publishers and agents?

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Found in translation

To the uninitiated, the prospect of having your book translated into different languages is daunting and exciting, but how does…

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Second book syndrome

Pushing through with the writing and publication of a second book can be fraught. How can you navigate some of…

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Slush pile success stories

Among the pile of unsolicited manuscripts, occasionally a couple will be picked up for publication. Here are some stories of…

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So you want my arts job: Proofreader

Proofreading is a last chance, 'spit and polish' appraisal of a writer's work for pesky mistakes. Being finicky and pedantic…

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Teacher-writers: the hyphenated existence

Writers who also teach (and vice versa). How do they manage to juggle both professions?

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So you want my arts job: Bookseller

Loving books is ideal but being genuinely helpful is equally important when it comes to working in a bookstore.

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Book Review: Everything Harder than Everyone Else by Jenny Valentish

Pushing oneself to the edge of extremity.