Writers are the architects of imagination, the sculptors of words, and the custodians of stories. But what sparks this relentless urge to write? At Book Fair Australia, I was honoured to speak with 12 remarkable authors who shared their deeply personal...
Interview with director and writer Milena Bennett, by Luci Kugathasan and Nataša Aster-Stater Milena Bennett’s 2023 short film, ‘Cactus’, is a heartbreakingly beautiful story about two lonely souls becoming unlikely friends. Through ‘Cactus’, Bennett tells her story...
Amy Anshaw-Nye at Varuna - The National Writers’ House | (Credit: Amy Anshaw-Nye) Amy Anshaw-Nye (she/her) is a queer writer and a student majoring in creative writing at Western Sydney University. Amy is a current WestWords Academian and recipient of the 2023...
"Writer's block" is a term used to describe the inability to write; after all, distractions are a common occurrence for everyone. Regardless of if you’re a beginner or an expert writer. And if you have similar experiences, I recommend reading this article in full....
Having any dietary requirement can be a challenge, but for those with coeliac disease, finding gluten free food that is coeliac friendly can be incredibly difficult. Lucky for us here in Sydney, we are spoiled for choice with gluten free finds that are coeliac safe,...
Ever find yourself sitting in a lecture, trying to take in all the information, but still feeling like something isn’t clicking? Or maybe you’ve had those moments where you really wish you could just talk things through with someone who actually gets it? Trust me,...
Films and TV shows often offer the viewer a new perspective (pun intended) every day. From portraying that there’s beauty in the mundane and that there’s more to the world than what meets the eye. In this piece, three films will be reviewed: a short film named...
Picture this: You’re sitting in a café with a friend, and instead of the usual, “How’s work?” they casually ask, “So, what’s your inner child been up to?” And it’s not weird at all! You sip your coffee and say, “Oh, just reconnecting with some childhood fears;...
The Gen Z Guide to Love We belong to the 'replied to your story' kind of love. Where at the end of shared playlists a tender hug awaits, We belong to the 'tagged you in a meme' kind of love, Hoping that the algorithms align our fate. We belong to the ‘Taylor...