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Sydney Writers’ Festival director steps down as leadership shake-up continues
Ann Mossop exits after record ticket sales and a challenging year navigating political debate.
- Melanie Kembrey
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Chris Minns is no fan of Randa Abdel-Fattah. Festival audiences think otherwise
The Sydney Writers’ Festival expects to clock the biggest box office of its 29-year history, despite pushback to some in its literary line-up.
- Linda Morris
Want a happier life? Try this ‘radically inclusive’ spirituality
Hiroko Yoda’s guide to spirituality resonates worldwide but draws on Japanese wisdom.
- Kerrie O'Brien
The history book running out of room for awards stickers has won again
The NSW Literary Awards honoured a mix of established names and breakout voices on Monday night.
- Melanie Kembrey
Meet the trio crowned 2026’s Best Young Australian Novelists
As the prize for young writers marks a milestone anniversary, we introduce to this year’s winners.
- Melanie Kembrey
Next time you’re at a local gig, look out for the queen of horror
Mariana Enriquez, acclaimed Argentinian author and master of the macabre, now calls Australia home.
- Robert Moran
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Is Sydney Writers’ Festival screwing its writers? This isn’t fiction
Bestselling author Michael Robotham is among those unimpressed with the festival’s demand that writers not appear at other book events.
- Melissa Mantle
‘It’s going to get weird’: How this reporter helps the real-life subjects of his books cope with sudden exposure
The celebrated New Yorker writer talks about solving mysteries others haven’t, reporting on people with a tendency for violence – and why he’d love to tell an Australian story.
- Melanie Kembrey
‘How much of my soul will it carve out?’: Life of Pi author Yann Martel on work-life balance
The Booker Prize-winning author is back with his first novel in 10 years – but there are good reasons for the long break.
- Richard Jinman
Randa Abdel-Fattah sells out Sydney Writers’ Festival appearance
The academic was sensationally dumped from Adelaide Writers’ Week in January, sending the festival into meltdown. Her Sydney appearance has already sold out.
- John Buckley