Tips on Writing YA from Melissa Keil
Melissa Keil is a writer and children’s book editor. She is the author of three YA novels: Life in Outer Space, The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl and The Secret Science of Magic.
The EWF Blog
Writing about Music – Chance Sonic Mediations
I am often surprised by the sounds I make in my unguarded moments – more surprised when I realise others have heard them too. The tight, high-pitched voice I use to thank tram drivers. The deeper pitch and accent when I speak to men I don't like. I...
Ten weirdest things I learnt writing a crime novel
Over the past three years I researched the history of crime and investigation in London. Here are some of the weirdest things I found out:
Finding crip lit community
My absolute favourite thing in the whole world is hanging out with other wheelchair users. There is something conspiratorial about this particular joy, something brazen about how much space we take up together.
EWF19 ambassador announcement
Five celebrated Australian writers will headline the National Writers’ Conference on 22–23 June as part of the 2019 Emerging Writers’ Festival.
2019 MRC Writers Residents
Congratulations to the 2019 Melbourne Recital Centre Writers’ Residency recipients: Kiara Lindsay, Xanthea O'Connor, Caitlin McGregor and mentor Adalya Nash Hussein.
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