Every year for the last three years, Writer’s Edit has launched a beautiful new book in the Kindling series. With each launch party, we’ve seen writers emerge from their busy lives and travel from all over Australia to come together and join the festivities. With each book brought into the world, we’ve made new friends …
For those about to start NaNoWriMo – we salute you! In fact, we’ll even join you! We’ve got some fantastic writing exercises planned for October and November, to help you (and everyone else writing as per usual) to get a few more words on the page. What is NaNoWriMo and why should I get involved? …
How Word Sprints Will Help You Win NaNoWriMo This Year Read More »
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We chatted with Brisbane-based writer, TJ Wilkshire, about her poem ‘My Head‘ and its techniques and influences, and her best advice …
Poet of the Month, TJ Wilkshire, on Poetry Techniques & Staying Ambitious Read More »
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We spoke with UK-based writer, Claire Wong, about her poem ‘Etymology in the Buffer Zone’ and the mythological inspirations behind her …
Poet of the Month, Claire Wong, on Fusing Classic and Contemporary Poetry Read More »
There are countless avenues for careers in the freelancing world. Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. How do you get your foot in the door? How do you get enough experience? If you’re interested in becoming a freelance editor, you’ll need to establish yourself as a professional with plenty of experience – it’s going …
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Short Story of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We talked with Kindling III author, Cassie Hamer, about her story ‘Tim’s War‘ which explores adolescence and friendship during the …
Short Story Author of the Month, Cassie Hamer, on Writing Inspiration and Advice Read More »
There are countless factors that go into rejecting a work. You might be familiar with submitting, but here’s a peek into the flip-side of publishing and rejection. I’ve been on both sides of the rejection spectrum recently: as a writer having a story shot down by a journal (part and parcel of the writing life!), …
Why Your Writing Has Been Rejected And How To Cope Read More »
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We talked with South Coast writer and PhD student, Donna Waters, about her sestina ‘Memory of Trees’ and its influences. Tell …
Poet of the Month, Donna Waters, on Sestina Poetry and Writing Advice Read More »
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We talked with Sydney tanka poet Marilyn Humbert about her enrapturing poem ‘Small Hours’ and its use of mythology. What’s your …
Poet of the Month, Marilyn Humbert, on Mythology and Writing Advice Read More »
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Short Story of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We talked with south coast writer, editor, and event organiser, Linda Godfrey, about her enchanting outback bildungsroman story ‘Aunt Merle‘. …
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We spoke with Kindling II poet, Katherine O’Chee about her poem, ‘Unravel‘, which was chosen as our April Poem of the …
Poet of the Month Katherine O’Chee on Imagery and Inspiration Read More »
You’re in the thick of writing some characters’ conversations and it hits you: where do the commas go? Do you need one after an exclamation mark? How’s it supposed to look on the page? We’ve broken down some dialogue into its simplest parts with our step-by-step, visual tutorial covering punctuation, dialogue tags, descriptors, and formatting. …
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Story of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. We discussed writing and reading with Katrina Kemp, author of ‘Word-Flies‘, a story using two rounded characters which features as our …
Short Story of the Month Author Katrina Kemp on Character and Authentic Voice Read More »
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. I talked with South Coast writer Hannah Masterson whose poem ‘Nevermore’, a modern ode to Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The Raven’, was …
Poet of the Month Hannah Masterson on Appropriating Classics for Modern Audiences Read More »
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Short Story of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. Anne Vince, a writer and teacher living in rural Australia, spoke to us about her prose piece, ‘On Reading “Nigger’s …
Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. I chatted to Los Angeles ‘Poet Punk’ and Kindling II author, Ruth Christopher, whose prose poem ‘Marc Antony’ was highlighted as …
Poet of the Month Ruth Christopher on Bukowski and Stream of Consciousness Read More »
Deputy Editor Kyra explores the powerful messages in the ‘The Natural Way of Things’…
Deputy Editor Kyra Bandte talks to Poet Bella Li about Arthur Rimbaud and ‘Rhyming the Dead’…
Deputy Editor Kyra Bandte talks to Sydney-based poet Jakob Ziguras about his work with the Red Room Company…
We talk to poet Aden Rolfe about his work with The Red Room Company…