If you’re a writer with a strong, original non-fiction voice, the Island Nonfiction Prize 2026 offers an opportunity to share your work with one of Australia’s leading literary magazines. With a $3,000 prize and publication in Island, it’s a chance to showcase creative, bold and thought-provoking non-fiction writing that engages
The ACU Prize for Poetry 2026 is one of Australia’s leading opportunities inviting poets to submit a single unpublished poem responding to this year’s theme, ‘witness’. With prize money totalling over $20,000 and national recognition through publication and shortlist exposure, it offers an exciting platform for both emerging and established
OMG, I adored Katie Hoskins’ debut novel, When the Party’s Over! In so many ways, it’s the PERFECT book – nailing structure and narrative to tell a nuanced and contemporary story. In this episode, Katie talks about the path that took her from beginner to a two-book Pan Macmillan deal,
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