There is a romantic myth that surrounds writers. This myth is rife with infatuation, possessiveness and protectiveness: a writer is supposed to be obsessed with their work. Utterly absorbed. If...
Tag: creative non-fiction
Creative non-fiction takes the techniques and elements of fiction and poetry and applies them to a non-fiction story. It is, as the name suggests, a true story told using creative devices. Creative...
In a contemporary society so deeply imbued in materialism, we cannot help but question the core values driving journalism. Has journalistic writing, or in fact any writing, become merely a...
The Art of Biography Writing with Claire Tomalin at Sydney Writers’ Festival
Claire Tomalin, Britain’s pre-eminent literary biographer, has authored books on Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Samuel Pepys and Jane Austen, among others. At the Sydney Writers’ Festival,...
Are Writers Happy People? The Happiness Dilemma at Sydney Writers’ Festival
As writers, we are compelled to look beyond and ask ourselves the big questions in life. Set in the Main Stage area of Pier 2/3 at Circular Quay, Paul Dolan, Matt Haig and Amanda Lohrey spoke...
Author Interview: Sydney Srinivas talks biographies, research and more
Sydney Srinivas is an enthusiastic story teller with 7 biographies published to date. The subjects of his writing make up an impressive list: Alan Turing of The Imitation Game fame, Henry Ford,...