UW Does AWWC 2021
Last year the Underground team took on the Australian Women Writers Challenge, committing to the Franklin level challenge to read at least ten
supporting and promoting australian emerging writers
Last year the Underground team took on the Australian Women Writers Challenge, committing to the Franklin level challenge to read at least ten
In January the Underground Team took up the Australian Women Writers Challenge for 2020, pledging the Franklin-level challenge where we committed to read
Cover photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Since we’ve all spent nearly the entire year stuck indoors because of You Know What, it
Book-to-screen adaptations are a controversial art. The limitations of special effects and other behind the scenes factors can make it difficult to accurately
Here at Underground we’re always hearing about new and exciting books being released in Australia. There’s always a delightful and relevant combination of
Marianne de Pierres Where better to start than with this boundary-crossing writer who has graced Australian publishing over and over again. Since 2003,
Book awards are a great way to find new reads from authors you may not have heard about, and also provide an easy
When I’m in a reading slump, or feel as though I need an escape from the world, I tend to gravitate towards historical
Image from Pixabay free images We’re in an unprecedented time. Stores, restaurants and entertainment venues are closed; people have lost their jobs; we
Image from Canva free stock images Bullet Journaling has been around for a while now, and there are many niche areas you can delve into
Image by Free Photos from Pixabay Alice’s Tea Cup, New York City, United States Inspired by the Mad Hatter’s tea party, Alice’s Tea Cup
The art of fiction is making it believable. Whether you’re writing a crime thriller, historical fiction, or science fiction, the realistic details are
Here at Underground we’re always looking for ways to support Australian writers, particularly authors from marginalised and underrepresented groups. With that in mind,
Image from Canva free stock images After discovering one of your favourite authors received a rejection letter, do you feel better about your own? If
Have you ever heard Underground’s motto? It was coined by one of our first editors, Mark Flower, back when we first started. It
Publishing your writing in literary magazines is one way authors and poets give themselves credibility when submitting longer works to publishers. Having a
Becoming a writer involves so much more than just having a talent for telling stories. There are so many aspects you must consider
Life gets pretty hectic sometimes. There isn’t always time to dedicate to our hobbies or to relaxation. According to studies, reading can reduce
A listicle by Kate Lomas Glendenning As a student, I spend countless hours commuting on the train. Over the years, the view of
Once upon a time, in an age few can recall, lived a boy who read books upside down sitting on his Nanna’s recliner
Part One of my 2019 TBR shelf, alphabetised by author’s first name One of the greatest joys in life is organising and re-organising
NAIDOC Week and Black History Month are a time for us to reflect on the achievements, contributions and history of the Australian Indigenous
Image from Canva Free Stock Images We’ve all seen those lists of lovely quotes from classic writers telling us all we need to know about
Kate Lomas Glendenning and Jess Rae recently appeared on Six Minutes For Me’s #ReadingWomenMonth Camera Flip series to help viewers fill in the
When you don’t drink alcohol or coffee, what could possibly be your vice? Bookstores—duh! At least in my case that’s exactly what it
Image from Canva free stock images Writing is something you can learn in many different ways and while many will tell you to learn by
I discovered Booktube back in 2016. It was like a whole new world of literature had opened up to me. Books I had
I find books memorable for different reasons. These reasons range from characters, to plot, or to setting; however, one endearing reason a book
Reading Goals It all starts here! Whether we are deciding to read more of a particular genre or to read more widely, to
Whilst I might splutter on about a book—attempting to justify my obsession with it—more often than not my intrigue lies with a particular
I am a jealous reader. Those characters we share an affinity with, you should know, are mine, mine alone, and, no, I will
A Character List by Jemimah Halbert Brewster Warning: this post contains some spoilers of the books and series mentioned Tiffany Aching, from several
A character list by Jess Rae Choosing literary characters that have impacted me is like trying to choose among friends, because that’s what
A Character List by Jess Gately Have you ever read a book and when the character died you cried, or when something good
A Character List by Shelley Timms Growing up, I had a hard time identifying with characters in the books I was reading. For
Welcome to our newest series: Character Lists! Each month one of our editors will explore the literary characters that have had an impact
Dylan Dartnell’s TBR list, part 2 You Belong Here, Laurie Steed I have seen this little number advertised quite a few times in
In 2018 I’ve challenged myself to read further outside my usual habits, so this To Be Read list features two memoirs, a historical
A new year and a new pile of books! Christmas and New Year’s made my bedside table look particularly healthy. Christmas brought me
The great thing about the New Year is that I get a chance to re-evaluate my reading goals. In 2017 I had two