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Editing narrative non-fiction
Find the start (or end) of your memoir. Polish your essay collection. And peek into the publishing mindset.
Editing fiction
Take your novel to the next level. Make your short-story submission stand out in the slush pile. And peek into the publishing mindset.
Technical writing and editing
Struggling in the space between a complicated topic and a general audience? We'll help you find the words you need to be understood.
SA Kitsch: The strange stuff that makes us great: History Festival 2026
Shake off the cultural cringe and join queen of kitsch Stavroula Adameitis, aka Frida Las Vegas, for a nostalgic walk down memory lane in Adelaide Arcade. This lo-fi presentation will celebrate the specifics from our history – from far-out food to objectionable objects – inspired by her forthcoming book, Australianarama.
Includes loud-and-proud mocktails and snacks.
In the words of Barbara Hanrahan: History Festival 2026
Join Pink Shorts Press and Goodwood Books as part of South Australia's History Festival for an evening celebrating the words of Barbara Hanrahan – feminist author, artist and visionary. Hear local literary legends perform readings and discuss Hanrahan's artistic eye and influence.
Featuring Jo Case, Tracy Crisp, Farrin Foster and Arantza Garcia.
Barbara Hanrahan (1939–1991) may be best known as a printmaker, with over 450 works in the National Gallery of Australia, but she published fifteen books during her lifetime, many connected to her life in Adelaide, and her own creative journey. Her debut memoir, The Scent of Eucalyptus, is still well-loved, and two of her novels, Sea Green and Annie Magdalene, have been recently rereleased by Pink Shorts Press.
Tea and snacks will also be provided, with a chance to browse Goodwood Books' amazing collection of books with twentieth-century women writers.
Turn your expertise into a book
Written a research paper that would be perfect for a broader audience? Looking to turn academic language into something snappier? We can help.
Brand voice for creatives
Learn about brand voice – what it is and why it matters for your creative business. Then get the tools to develop your own and make it sing.