My phone rang three weeks ago, and I was informed that I’d been nominated to serve as the next Poet Laureate of Florida, where I live with my wife and son. When I hung up, I turned and glanced, for …
The writer laid bare
My next class that helps writers to develop their manuscripts-in-progress begins on 30th September. One spot is still available. For details please contact me on info@leekofman.com.au…
Why do I write about strawberries?
‘What is the most necessary thing for a writer?’ I often ask in my writing classes. ‘A publishing contract,’ an occasional smartass might reply. Mostly, though, I get sound answers: a voice, a good ear for dialogue, a compelling narrative. …
I’ve been invited to participate in the Melbourne Jewish Writers Festival. My panel is on 2.6 Monday. I’ll be talking about the role of Internet in contemporary writing culture. More details here: http://www.mjwf.com.au/program-2-june/…
A Guest Post by One of the More Esteemed Australian Editors, Nadine Davidoff: Editor at Work
Australian author Michelle de Kretser once said that her excitement at receiving a publishing contract is not so much due to the promise of being published, but the pleasure of being edited. ‘No-one, not even my own mother, will read …
I’m delighted (and surprised) to be a finalist for Best Australian Blogs 2014 in the section of Words & Writing. Full list of finalists is here: http://www.writerscentre.com.au/community/best-australian-blogs-comp/finalists-2014/?inf_contact_key=33fe76629992da3c3a64d81a2982ec52de92cf450cb88918cf01b25ad4ea2f32…