Entries to the KYD School Writing Prize are now open! 🎉

This year's theme is ‘Connection’. The winning student will receive a $500 cash prize, publication in KYD and an invitation to perform at the The Wheeler Centre Teen Gala!

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Applications for the Peter Blazey Fellowship are now open! Established to honour the memory of journalist, author & gay rights activist Peter Blazey, this $17,000 award seeks to further a work of biography, autobiography or life writing. Faculty of Arts
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'Thunderhead' author Miranda Darling on sustaining creative inspiration.

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“For me, there’s an essential relation between reading and writing. If I’m not reading much, then I am not as engaged or immersed as a writer.”

'Bodyfriend' author Katherine Brabon on sustaining creative inspiration.

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Sam Elkin on creative inspiration in 'What I Wish I'd Known'. Sam's debut memoir, 'Detachable Penis', is out now via Upswell Publishing.

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📣 SURPRISE! The 2024 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE has begun!

Purchase an Express Media membership between now and Sunday, and go into the draw to win one of TWO prize bundles jam-packed with treats and resources to help your journey as a young writer ✏️✨

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'Little Plum' author Laura McPhee-Browne in 'What I Wish I'd Known About Creative Inspiration'.

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In our latest instalment of What I Wish I’d Known, writers share some of the unexpected and useful things they’ve learned along the way about sparking creativity, generating ideas and overcoming writer’s block.

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Reminder: Entries to the @slql's Young Writers Award close this coming Monday!

The winning story will be published in KYD, and be awarded $2,000 plus a Queensland Writers Centre membership. Entries are open to Queensland writers aged 18–25.

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Are you an emerging writer with a story to tell?

Submissions are now open for The Lord Mayor's Creative Writing Awards 2024, run by our friends at City of Melbourne Libraries!

Submissions close 12am Monday 3 June 2024.

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Feel insane to feel the way I feel about writing. Till Cher Tan goes and says it out loud. Thank fuck.

In which I shit on L@ur*n 0yl*r, chat about how my book came to fruition, how I don't see writing as a 'career' + some fun reading recommendations! Thank you Kill Your Darlings for always supporting my work ☺️

Today in KYD: We chat to #DebutSpotlight author Cher Tan CT6000 about her book ‘Peripathetic' (@newsouthpub), the role of the internet in her career and why she doesn't critique her work as she writes.

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Today we are also launching our new bundle Media Masterclass: Political & Opinion Essays!

This bundle includes Jennifer Mills' new course, PLUS Bridie Jabour's popular ‘Opinion Writing’ course. jennifer mills Bridie Jabour

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Today we're launching a new course: Writing Political Essays with Jennifer Mills!

Learn to write powerful, challenging and compelling essays with an experienced writer and activist. KYD members can enjoy $50 off until 11.59pm Sun 26 May.

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Non-fiction pitches are open! ✏️

We’re keen for articles that explore writing craft, literature, pop-culture and political analysis. Pitches will close at will close 11.59pm (AEST) Sunday 26 May.

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Alexis Wright, winner of Stella, reflects on her writing career.

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'I always intended for 'Praiseworthy' to be a big book and you just hope the book is the right scale for the times that we live in.' —Alexis Wright

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Alexis Wright speaks with Kill Your Darlings.

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