Linda Jaivin became a Sinologist, a person who specialises in the study of Chinese culture, language, history, and literature, by accident.
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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.
Firebrands’ scorching takes
A lawyer, a journalist, an activist, and former SWF CEO dissect the hostile legal environment facing women.
Fixing the wrongs of history
Leading authors reveal the appeal of writing historical fantasy at The Sydney Writers’ Festival.
Everyone has a story to tell
Listen to an interview with Tyree Barnette about his writing journey recorded at the 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival.
When sharing isn’t caring
Why the stories we tell, and share, matter to people with a disability.
Updating The Austen Formula
Hollywood star not the only one to shine in panel dissecting the modern rom-com novel.
Unlocking the Power of Poetry
What it’s like to attend a poetry reading at the Sydney Writers’ Festival.