Melbourne Writers Festival: A conversation with John Boyne

John Boyne, famed author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, came down to Melbourne for the writer’s festival to discuss his experience and success in writing historical fiction for children and adults.

Young writer spotlight: Danielle Binks

Every now and then I’d like to introduce you to a young Victorian writer who has achieved some form of success through their writing. For the first of these posts, I spoke to Danielle Binks, a young writer whose short story came second in the 2011 John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers and who currently runs a successful book reviewing blog – ALPHA reader.

Don’t go it alone: the importance of mentoring

Getting connected with writers who have gone through the same writing blocks as you is an invaluable thing, and an excellent resource to have under your belt.

Uncovering your writing batcave

When you’ve got a great idea and have just brewed the perfect cup of tea, often all you’re missing is a nice space to sit down and get that idea down on paper, or, in this digital age, onto the screen in front of you.