Category Archives: 2011 Perth Writers Festival

The Science of Truth

Posted on March 6, 2011 by waxings

Guest post by Tamara Hunter It might seem odd to invite a scientist to talk about truth and fiction. After all, fiction is seen as the preserve of made up stories and science, you assume, is all about the search … Continue reading →

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So You Want To Be Published – Part 2: A Publisher’s Tips

Posted on March 6, 2011 by waxings

Getting your book published is harder than ever. Traditional format publishing is under increasing pressure from the rise of e-publishing and falling book sales, among other factors. This means publishers are becoming more selective about the manuscripts they buy and … Continue reading →

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The Genius of Jane: Austen’s Enduring Appeal

Posted on March 4, 2011 by waxings

Guest post by Tamara Hunter Novelist and academic Sophie Gee remembers the first time she came across Jane Austen. It was her 12th birthday and her parents had given her a copy of Pride and Prejudice. It had, they told … Continue reading →

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So You Want To Be Published – Part 1

Posted on March 3, 2011 by waxings

So you want to be published. Why? Think about it. Take plenty of time because, let’s face it, it’s not going to happen in a hurry…if at all. Unless you’ve got cash to burn and can pay to self-publish, the … Continue reading →

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Looking for Truth in Fantasy

Posted on March 2, 2011 by waxings

It seems contradictory, but the best fantasy is rooted in reality. Unless it contains what author and literary academic Anthony Eaton describes as ‘touchstones of truth’ with which readers can relate, he says the most fantastic, imaginative story will fall … Continue reading →

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What’s The Buzz?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by waxings

In the spirit of providing an encouraging and useful site for writers, Waxings is branching out into literary journalism. We do not pretend to have the resources to be a comprehensive news service, but Waxings will make the occasional foray … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas…

Posted on December 19, 2010 by waxings

Attention loved ones: what I really want for Christmas, or any other gift-giving occasion, is – a book voucher (assuming the Greek writing holiday is off the table). Some people turn up their noses at vouchers, thinking they reflect a … Continue reading →

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