Having a baby is a life-changing experience, and for Ariane Beeston, profoundly so. She experienced postpartum psychosis, a rare and debilitating mental illness – and as part of her healing journey, she started writing about her experiences. After completing Freelance Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Ariane kickstarted
Michelle Stephens spent two decades as an architect before she let herself chase the dream she has had since childhood: writing a book. That dream now her debut mystery thriller, The Crack, is set for release with Allen & Unwin in January 2027. Her way into all of this was
The 2027 Peter Porter Poetry Prize is now open, offering poets an exciting opportunity to share their work with one of Australia’s leading poetry awards. Run by Australian Book Review, the prize celebrates outstanding contemporary poetry and invites writers to submit a single poem for the chance to win a
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