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Structuring the Non-Fiction Book with Rebecca Giggs Join award-winning author Rebecca Giggs in this practical three-part course on structuring the non-fiction book. One of the biggest challenges of writing narrative non-fiction lies in constructing your project. Even if you know what you want to convey and how you want your writing to be read, organising […] The post How to Structure Your…
Save the date: Entries for the 2025 prize will open 10am AEST on Monday, 1 September, 2025 and close 11:59pm AEST, Sunday, 28 September 2025. We will be seeking creative non-fiction essays between 2500 and 3500 words, on any subject and in any style (such as memoir, commentary, cultural criticism, reportage, etc.). First prize is $2500, […] The post The KYD Creative Non-Fiction Essay Prize is…
The Next Chapter program elevates Australian stories that aren’t being told and nurtures a new wave of writers to tell them. In 2025, The Next Chapter will select a group of ten writers and provide each of them with a stipend of $15,000, a handpicked mentor to work closely with them on bringing their writing […] The post Apply for The Next Chapter appeared first on Kill Your Darlings .
Kill Your Darlings marketing and programming manager, Madeline Crehan, is leaving us to embark on the next step in her exciting career! Madeline joined the KYD team in 2022, overseeing a variety of initiatives across the organisation, including our Mentors Program, manuscript assessments, courses and prizes. A digital communications specialist with an associate degree in Professional […] The post…
Between now and the end of June, we’re offering special discounts on all online writing courses to KYD members AND non-members! Learn from award-winning authors and develop your writing skills at your own pace. Enjoy 15% off any KYD course, bundle or kit with the coupon code KYD15. KYD members can enjoy a generous 30% off! Become a […] The post EOFY Sale! Discounts on ALL courses appeared first on…
Since Israel’s invasion of Gaza, the list of artists who have been intimidated into silence, had funding revoked and contracts cancelled has grown at an alarming pace. Kill Your Darlings is deeply disappointed by the State Library of Queensland’s recent decision to rescind K A Ren Wyld’s fellowship, delay the awards proceedings for black&write! and […] The post A Statement of Support for…
Entries to the KYD School Writing Prize are now open! This year, we are seeking entries from students that explore the idea of ‘leadership’. We are looking for writing that responds to this theme as widely and creatively as possible in the following genres: Short fiction Essays Personal reflections Memoir and biography Genre pieces (fantasy, sci-fi, […] The post The 2025 KYD School Writing Prize…
Are you working on a manuscript and looking for some practical advice? Check out our KYD Manuscript Assessment Service. This month we’re offering $100 off all manuscript assessment bookings for works over 50,000 words. Receive professional, objective and encouraging feedback you can use to develop and strengthen your manuscript. Assessments take 4-6 weeks and can be arranged to suit […] The post…
Editorial Assistant Kill Your Darlings seeks a talented and enthusiastic editorial assistant to join our team in a part-time role (one day per week) in our North Fitzroy office (remote working is not optional). Reporting to and working closely with the editor, this position will suit an ambitious individual with an eye to launch their […] The post We’re Hiring! appeared first on Kill Your Darlings…
Suspense is crucial to crafting thrillers that keep readers turning pages. And while suspense may feel like a vibe when we’re reading, there are surprisingly practical techniques we can use to strengthen it in our writing and dramatically raise the quality of our manuscripts. Join bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt in our new online course on […] The post Learn to Write a Page Turning…
