English fantasy writer Joe Abercrombie was a guest at GenreCon in Sydney in November. This is an extract from his 'in conversation', a larger slice of which is published in the February issue of WQ.

Australian Council Lifetime Achievement in Literature award winner Herb Wharton to appear at Woodford Folk Festival

Year of the Edit tutor Kári Gíslason talks about why editing is a fundamental building block in the writing process.

Brisbane's James Moloney talks about the inspiration for his early work and also the delight of working with fantasy.

From November 15-30, QWC invades the kitchen for the first QWC bake-off in support of International Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Poet, performer, and writer David 'Ghostboy' Stavanger talks about how his writing journey and what he learned during QWC's Year of the Novel Series.

Deborah Kalin’s two-book The Binding series was picked up from Allen & Unwin’s Friday Pitch.

We’re rounding up competitions and opportunities in a new regular Friday post. We encourage members to research the competition before entering. QWC does not administrate the competitions and opportunities listed, and assumes no responsibility for your entry. See Competition Guidelines below for more information.

Competitions

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Simon Groth, manager of if:book Australia, explains why formats, hardware and platforms are an Amplified Author's best friend.

Simon Groth, Manager of if:book Australia, defines what it means to be an Amplified Author.