Aussie Writers

Why do we go down the staircase on the left-hand-side and up on the right-hand-side? Suzanne Kiraly asks if this is linked to our socialisation as a culture? Trivia, yes. But fascinating too! Continue reading →

What did you want to be when you were growing up? If you are like most of us, it was not crystal clear for some time. Some people are still searching. Here's a video story of a girl who worked it through! Continue reading →

Words change lives! Great writers influence with their words. Great writers make a difference in other people’s lives. Do something to improve YOUR writing today. Words Change Lives! from the Canberra Writing School on Vimeo. Words change lives. Good writers … Continue reading →

If you have been grappling with the new Facebook pages and wanting to maximise your presence as a writer on Facebook, then this training video from Facebook Classroom is a great place to start. It is “information rich” and you … Continue reading →

The future of the book is a contentious issue. It presents scenarios which are both fascinating and confronting. But is it all good? Books are sacred to book lovers and turning them into a multimedia experience could be construed as sacrilege! Continue reading →

One for the thinkers - how deeply do we connect in social media? Excellent question raised in this Ted talk by Shirley Turkle. "As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other?" Continue reading →

There is one major failing that makes or breaks a writer, in terms of experiencing success. This is the most common missing step in the publishing projects of many writers - the missing step that makes the project a complete success or an utter failure! Learn what it is and make sure you don't make

If you have ever been in love you will know that the best part about being in a sexual relationship is indeed the build-up and anticipation leading up to the event. New lovers are very conversant with this process. It’s … Continue reading →

Robert Fulghum knows how to explore the wonders of life's smorgasbord in his writing. Do you use your own life as fodder for writing? Continue reading →