Writing and Publishing

Metro magazine’s future under threat
Australia's oldest and most prestigious screen publication is under threat. A campaign hopes to raise funds and find a partner.

Book review: Did I Ever Tell You This?, Sam Neill
The New Zealand star has over 150 acting credits and his memoir makes it obvious why people just keep on…

Want to be a scriptwriter? Megan Herbert says: 'just put it out there'
What's the 100-day project? And what if you've been told your artform isn't 'real' work? Meet writer and political cartoonist…

How stories shape the world (and how to get better at telling them)
Storytelling, and helping other people hone their storytelling skills, are enormously important for Joe Hepworth, NIDA’s new Head of Writing…

ScreenHub appoints Paul Dalgarno as Managing Editor
Paul Dalgarno joins ScreenHub with a wealth of journalism and publishing experience.

What's it like to write Clickbait? Christian White knows
The bestselling writer says anxiety about showing his work to the world never stops, but the thrill of writing drives…

Vale Doug MacLeod
MacLeod, whose career spanned children's books and musical theatre to television comedy, is much missed.

TV review: Books That Made Us
This ABC and Blackfella Films production tries to get books back on the box but focuses too much on celebrity.

Nominees announced for the 54th AWGIE Awards
Writers of The Dry, Nitram, Here Out West, The Great and Fisk are among those nominated for the awards for…

Branding Yourself: what's your 'user experience'?
Stop thinking of branding as 'selling out'. Clarity and consistency help you share your authentic creative gifts.