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When reading leads to writing and romance
A shared love of the written word brought authors Michelle Marquardt and Bill Congreve together.
The dark side of Substack
Substack is a trailblazer for independent publishing, but the algorithm is inescapable.
Book bet as Aussies read less
Kate Toon took a leap of faith on a failing bookstore, as screens dominate daily life and fewer Australians are making time to read.
Language the key to China
Linda Jaivin became a Sinologist, a person who specialises in the study of Chinese culture, language, history, and literature, by accident.
Advocating dying with dignity
Photographer Julian Kingma and Andrew Denton lead a discussion about Voluntary Assisted Dying at The Sydney Writers’ Festival.
SWF 2025: We’re all in this together
Artistic director Ann Mossop gives us the lowdown on the Sydney Writers’ Festival 2025.
Kingma: Snapshots of trust
Photographer Julian Kingma’s new book focuses on the human side of voluntary assisted dying.
Christmas for Comic Book Fans
Free Comic Book Day is cherished among pop culture enthusiasts worldwide.
Firebrands’ scorching takes
A lawyer, a journalist, an activist, and former SWF CEO dissect the hostile legal environment facing women.