Opportunities for writers February 2021
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supporting and promoting australian emerging writers
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Like all good books, there is a final page and this marks my final page at Underground Writers. I joined the Underground team
Image from Pexels free images What makes a good horror story? Is it the shocking gore, or the slow burn of psychological torture
Image from Pexels free images Although this year feels like it has been ripped out of a dystopian novel, have you managed (amongst
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
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
When you think of ‘thriller’ as a genre you might think of a mystery set against the clock, unexpected twists that raise the
Cover image from Pixabay free images My uncle has lived a life of first-class flights, with contacts and friends in every country around
Our taste in books is often a very personal and very unique aspect of our personality. Not only do the types of books
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 is in full swing and if you’re anything like me you adore the arts and like to take full advantage
Image from Unsplash There are many reasons why writers may choose to use a different name to associate with their work. Across history,
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,
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, but I don’t know how to go about it?’ As writers, it’s not uncommon for us to
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
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
Image from the Victorian Illustrated Shakespeare Archive I recently re-watched all the Harry Potter films and whilst doing so found myself rolling my
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
As an admirer and writer of short stories, I decided to challenge myself by writing a different genre. After a bit of research,
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
Picture credit to 2ser Tuesday Book Club Since its inception in 2013, the Stella Prize has aimed to “recognise and celebrate Australian women
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
How to tell what story is worth writing. I know as a writer I always have so many ideas but I never have
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,
2018 was a big year for learning, and our editors were happy to discuss and share as much as they could. This post
2018 was a huge year for reviews with our editors covering a range of genres, themes and authors. Take a trip down memory
Featured image from Canva free stock images As someone who spends a decent amount of time commuting to work each week, audiobooks have
Have you ever heard of Jolabokaflod, the Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve? Translated to ‘The Christmas Book Flood’, Icelanders spend
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
We’ve reached that time of the year again … Halloween! It’s always fun to dress up on Halloween, but how do you decide
Fantasy is hands-down my favourite genre to read, and just like any genre fantasy comes with many tropes, some overused. Some of these
The term ‘judging a book by its cover’ pretty much sums up my shopping technique when looking for new books. Even when I’m
[Image Description: A silhouette of a soldier carrying another soldier who is presumably injured or dead across an empty battlefield. The text reads
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 the bane of all writers. Whether it takes the form of staring at a blank page not knowing what to
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? How do I motivate myself to write? How do I make time to write? Honestly? It’s up to you!
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