Day: November 19, 2014

Grammar and Punctuation
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The Parenthesis Trap

Each week, we take a look at a common confusions and ambiguities in the English language (that gives us about a century’s worth of material!) – making things easier through the power of friendly conversation. This week, parentheses and brackets…   Q: Hi Australian Writers’ Centre, I have a quick

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Job Vacancy: Program Manager, Melbourne Writers Festival

JOB ADVERTISEMENT Melbourne Writers Festival is an internationally acclaimed festival that celebrates literature and the work of writers. This is a rare opportunity for a knowledgeable and innovative literary programmer to join MWF’s management team as the Festival enters its 30th year. For more information, visit the Melbourne Writers Festival website.

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