Posts by John Tague
In response to Christchurch
WALEED ALY CAPTURED the response of many when he said that he was not shocked but profoundly gutted and scared by the hideous massacre at the Christchurch mosques last Friday. His heartfelt condemnation of those who had normalised Islamophobia, hate speech and action – or allowed it to happen on their watch – was a…
Read MoreThe economics of conservation – World Science Festival Brisbane
The economics of conservation – What price nature? The past two decades have seen increasing emphasis on the economic benefits of conservation and biodiversity, attributing value to environmental goods as natural capital: discussions about ecology on the one hand and conservation on the other are increasingly couched in dollar terms. This panel discussion – a…
Read MoreWriting the Country – Adelaide Writers’ Week
Adelaide Writers’ Week Contributors Jane Gleeson-White, Tom Griffiths and James Bradley will discuss their contributions to Writing the Country with Griffith Review editor Ashley Hay at the 2019 Writers’ Week during Adelaide Festival. When: Wed 6 March, 3.45–4.45 pm Where: West Stage, Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden, King William Road, Adelaide Tickets: Free (no RSVP necessary)…
Read MoreWriting the Country – Avid Reader
The natural environment is under threat. Seabirds consume plastic, glaciers in East Antarctica are melting, species’ habitats are disappearing (as are so many species themselves) and Australia’s greenhouse emissions continue to rise. As the potential for intervention appears to be tangled up in political and economic agendas, the need to renew our approach to our…
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Submissions open –
The Novella Project VII
Following the outstanding success of Griffith Review 62: All Being Equal – The Novella Project VI, submissions are now open for Griffith Review’s seventh annual novella competition! Boasting a prize pool of $25,000 to be shared equally among winners, The Novella Project VII is one of the richest novella competitions in the world. The winning…
Read MoreNotes on the novella
This celebration of the novella form features original notes from writers like Nick Earls, Michelle de Kretser, Helen Garner and many more. Read on to learn more about the novella and gain inspiration for your own entry into The Novella Project VIII. Our first note on the novella comes from the writer at the forefront…
Read More2019 Griffith Review Contributors Circle Varuna Residencies
2019 Griffith Review Contributors Circle Varuna Residencies Griffith Review invites applications from current Contributors Circle members for a week-long writing residency at Varuna, The Writers’ House. A Varuna residency provides a week’s accommodation, meals and a private workspace to further develop a work in progress in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Entry guidelines Griffith Review…
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It’s getting close to that festive time of year again, and we’re putting on a couple of very special deals to help with all your gifting adventures. To save 20% on the gift that lasts all year, simply select your preferred format and enter the promo code GIFTSUB at the check-out. To save 20% on…
Read MoreNovella November #17
In the seventeenth instalment of Novella November – Griffith Review‘s month-long celebration of novella form – Brisbane-based writer Daniel Young describes the journey from 55,000-word manuscript to published novella. A winner of The Novella Project VI, Young’s novella ‘Shanghai wedding’ was published in Griffith Review 62: All Being Equal – The Novella Project VI. I NEVER…
Read MoreStories beyond ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
This free interactive event, presented by Griffith Review and Griffith Libraries, will celebrate the publication of Griffith Review 62: All Being Equal – The Novella Project VI. Our expert panel will answer your questions and explore the social, political and personal impacts of the marriage equality postal survey, bringing to life the big issues and the stories…
Read MoreLong form and long distance – Asia Pacific Writers and Translators
Join Mirandi Riwoe, Lucy Neave, Sally Breen and editor Ashley Hay as they explore the art and craft of evoking place in long-form fiction and narrative non-fiction. How does research feed into settings? How do writers bring places near and far – in terms of time as well as geography – to life? And what are…
Read MoreGeorge Town Literary Festival
Conversations: Imperial Amnesia – The Legacy of the Commonwealth What are the unspoken horrors of British ‘benevolence’ in the countries of the Commonwealth? What are the scars and legacies that remain? This session at the George Town Literary Festival will see Ali Cobby Eckermann, Bernice Chauly and Salil Tripathi approach these themes as moderated by…
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