Sam Van Zweden reviews books for The Big Issue and Readings Monthly. She was an official Emerging Blogger for the Melbourne Writers’ Festival in 2012, and a blogging partner of Overland Poetry Festival in 2010 and 2011. She is the Online Editor for Writers Bloc.
We're all doing seven things at once, that’s part of the creative lifestyle, right? Are nervous breakdowns just part of it too? These writers share their horror stories and when it’s ok to say no.
Read MoreA discussion around identity, ownership and permission in writing. On why cis folks shouldn't try to speak for trans folk, and if it's ever okay to write about identities that are not your own.
Read MoreDiary writing is an age-old tradition but what purpose do these scribblings serve? We find out with these brave souls willing to open up.
Read MoreA live Writer's Bloc session of Writers' Other Jobs - find out what strange, wonderful and mundane jobs these writers have done outside writing to bring in the bacon. Supported by ACT Writers Centre.
Read MoreA discussion around identity, ownership and permission in writing. On why cis folks shouldn't try to speak for trans folk, and if it's ever okay to write about identities that are not your own.
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