Writing

Features of virtue

Exploring the common virtues of award-winning feature writing to analyse how journalists make us feel something when we read their work.

Walking our Walkley path

Vivienne Pearson and Margaret Paton’s project on school fundraising was one…

The Art of Critique

Digging into how critics work, and their role in society, with Ben Neutze and…

Spotlight on: Jeff Sparrow

“Literary criticism isn’t an add-on to the publishing culture; it’s…

Spotlight on: James Button

“I would love to see more in-depth studies through journalism of how…

Spotlight on: Leisa Scott

“For me it was always about teasing out the humanity of situations. It…

Keeping it real

Who owns a story? Is it something a journalist takes from an interviewee or is it a…

Real-life and fiction intertwine for Trent Dalton

Life and virtue reality

When I analysed 23 Best Feature winners from past Walkley Awards, I found sophisticated writing on complex topics, and a signposting of human virtues.

How to make part-time freelancing work for you

Maybe you’re not ready to leave your full-time job. Maybe you’re working from home caring for small humans. Maybe you like the security of a regular pay…