From the Reading Chair

The writing life

AI and the Creative Urge

The writing life

AI might be able to draft a synopsis, but can it satisfy the creative urge?

Connecting as writers

The writing life

A profile of writer and writing teacher Lisa Clifford

The Messy First Draft

Rewriting and editing, The writing life

It may be shambolic, confused, all over the place. It may be a train wreck. That's okay. It’s just the first draft. And first drafts are messy.

Behind the Successful Debut Book

Rewriting and editing, The writing life, When you're done

The 'overnight' success of debut books is usually built on a development process spanning many, many years.

Critical Reading for Writers

Rewriting and editing, The writing life, Writing tips

Critical reading is an important skill for writers to develop. Don't underestimate the value of reading the works of others.

Challenges for Emerging Writers

The writing life

The three main challenges and hurdles facing emerging writers.

Managing Feedback

The writing life, When you're done

We may not have control over the feedback we receive, but we do have control over the way we respond to it and what we do next – how we manage it.

When am I Done?

The writing life, When you're done

Knowing when your work is ready to be launched into the wider world can be a difficult thing to pin down.

Recharging your Batteries

The writing life

Sometimes writers' energy for a project becomes depleted. Just as batteries run down and need recharging over time, so do writers.

Surviving Rejection

The writing life, When you're done

‘Resilient writers think of success and rejection as a package deal: If we want to accept writing success when it comes, we must be willing to accept writing defeat when it happens.'

Laurel Cohn and her team offer comprehensive editing and manuscript development services, as well as mentoring and consultations to help you realise your writing goal.

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‘I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work, the Midjungbal of the Bundjalung, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. For thousands of years the First Peoples of this Country have understood the power of story to shape and reshape our understanding of ourselves and our world, a continuing practice from which we can all draw inspiration.’ Laurel Cohn

From the Reading Chair

The writing life

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