Opportunities for writers January 2021
Photo by MESSALA CIULLA from Pexels American Australian Association Arts Fund Indigenous Scholarships “The American-Australian Arts Fund (AAAF) provides support of up to US $20,000 to
6 Things I’ve learnt in 6 Years of Underground Writers, by Jess Rae
Like all good books, there is a final page and this marks my final page at Underground Writers. I joined the Underground team
How to Write Horror, by Shelley Timms
Image from Pexels free images What makes a good horror story? Is it the shocking gore, or the slow burn of psychological torture
How to Motivate yourself to Write during Lockdown Ease, by Kate Lomas Glendenning
Image from Pexels free images Although this year feels like it has been ripped out of a dystopian novel, have you managed (amongst
Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome, by Jess Gately
Image by Myriam Zilles from Pixabay We’ve all been there. You’re down to the nitty gritty bits of your manuscript. You’re not quite sure how
Years later: Reflecting on your own writing, by Jess Rae
I read a short story I wrote 10 years ago and I have some thoughts… COVID-19 self-isolation has meant spring-cleaning time for my
Thriller Sub-Genres You May Not Know About, by Shelley Carter & Jemimah Halbert Brewster
When you think of ‘thriller’ as a genre you might think of a mystery set against the clock, unexpected twists that raise the
Social Media Finally Invests in Wellbeing by Dylan Dartnell
Cover image from Pixabay free images My uncle has lived a life of first-class flights, with contacts and friends in every country around
Is literature elitist? By Shelley Carter
Our taste in books is often a very personal and very unique aspect of our personality. Not only do the types of books
How to Title Your Creative Piece, by Kate Lomas Glendenning
Do you struggle with finding the perfect title for your work? After writing a poem/short story/novella/novel, do you know what you want to
Perth Fringe Festival for Literary Nerds, by Jess Rae
Perth Fringe Festival is in full swing and if you’re anything like me you adore the arts and like to take full advantage
Should I Use a Different Author Name? by Jess G.
Image from Unsplash There are many reasons why writers may choose to use a different name to associate with their work. Across history,
Take your Nonfiction to the Next Level by Shelley Carter
Image from Canva Free Stock Images Writing long-form nonfiction can be difficult; there is a fine line between cramming as much interesting information into a book or article,
The Year That Was… by Dylan Dartnell
Image from Canva free stock images The year that was—that still is. You have done so well… but I need just a little more from
I’ve got a story to tell; now what? By Jess Gately
‘I’ve got a story to tell, but I don’t know how to go about it?’ As writers, it’s not uncommon for us to
7 Journaling Activities to Improve Your Writing by Jess Gately
Image from Canva Free Stock Images Journaling is a popular way for writers to improve their skills and practise their craft on a daily or
Visualisation Tools for Planning Your Story by Jemimah Halbert Brewster
Image from Canva Free Stock Images Let’s say you have an idea for a story but you don’t know where to begin with planning
How To Create a Compelling Villain, by Jess Rae
Image from the Victorian Illustrated Shakespeare Archive I recently re-watched all the Harry Potter films and whilst doing so found myself rolling my
What to do when you receive feedback on your writing, by Jess Gately
Image from Canva Free Stock Images Receiving feedback can be a painful process. As writers, we should actively seek it, but there’s no taking away
Writing a Story Cycle, by Kate Lomas Glendenning
As an admirer and writer of short stories, I decided to challenge myself by writing a different genre. After a bit of research,
Writing Your Author Bio, by Jemimah Halbert Brewster
Image from Canva Free Stock Images Whether you enjoy or loathe writing them, an appropriate author bio is essential when presenting yourself to your audience
Stella Prize 2019 Overview: what was shortlisted this year? By Shelley Carter
Picture credit to 2ser Tuesday Book Club Since its inception in 2013, the Stella Prize has aimed to “recognise and celebrate Australian women
Planning a Novel, by Jess Gately
Image from Canva Free Stock Images Take what you will from this process and build upon it in a way that best suits you. You
Is Your Idea Worth It? By Jess Rae
How to tell what story is worth writing. I know as a writer I always have so many ideas but I never have
How to Create Fully Developed Fictional Characters, by Kate Lomas Glendenning
Image from Canva free stock images As a reader, it is incredibly frustrating to immerse yourself within a book with underdeveloped characters; as a writer,
What We Learnt in 2018
2018 was a big year for learning, and our editors were happy to discuss and share as much as they could. This post
Aussie Titles Reviewed in 2018
2018 was a huge year for reviews with our editors covering a range of genres, themes and authors. Take a trip down memory
9 Audiobooks to add to your 2019 TBR, by Shelley Carter
Featured image from Canva free stock images As someone who spends a decent amount of time commuting to work each week, audiobooks have
3 things to consider when choosing books for your loved ones this Christmas
Have you ever heard of Jolabokaflod, the Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve? Translated to ‘The Christmas Book Flood’, Icelanders spend
Shelley’s Gift Guide for Literature Lovers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, until you have to start writing a shopping list for your book-loving friends, and
Literary Halloween Costume Ideas, by Jess Rae & Kate Lomas Glendenning
We’ve reached that time of the year again … Halloween! It’s always fun to dress up on Halloween, but how do you decide
5 Fantasy Cliques and How to Make Them Different, by Jess Rae
Fantasy is hands-down my favourite genre to read, and just like any genre fantasy comes with many tropes, some overused. Some of these
Book Cover Monotony and the Rise of the ‘Bouquet Book’, by Shelley Timms
The term ‘judging a book by its cover’ pretty much sums up my shopping technique when looking for new books. Even when I’m
Writing big topics for the small page, by Jess Gately
[Image Description: A silhouette of a soldier carrying another soldier who is presumably injured or dead across an empty battlefield. The text reads
7 Books That Celebrate Books, by Jemimah Brewster
I’m a book person: I read them, I write about them, and I like reading about how great they are. Deep meta. The
Writer’s Block. Is it real and how to get past it? by Jess Gately
Writer’s Block is the bane of all writers. Whether it takes the form of staring at a blank page not knowing what to
You Don’t Have to Finish the Book, by Jemimah Halbert Brewster
I’ve been seeing a lot of articles and posts recently about not finishing a book once you’ve started reading it, and I feel
When Should I Write? By Kate Lomas Glendenning
When should I write? How do I motivate myself to write? How do I make time to write? Honestly? It’s up to you!
21 Things I Learnt from Books, by Jess Rae
In mid-April I turn 21 (I know: I’m such a baby) and so of course I’m having a 21st birthday party. In true
3 Reasons Every Writer Should Use Pinterest, by Shelley Timms
Let’s be real: not every writing session is spent madly tapping the keys, scenes unfolding effortlessly as you ride the wave of inspiration