Industry Talk

The Minis Series

4 espresso shots about writing, reading or the book industry; and thoughts on two funny novels for children

Jul 3, 2025 • Emily Gale

The Mistakes Series

5 mistakes I've made as a writer

Jun 6, 2025 • Emily Gale

A quick message

For those who had a paid subscription to Voracious

Dec 10, 2024 • Emily Gale

Jamie Oliver and the Epic Oversight

Nov 11, 2024 • Emily Gale

5 Podcasts for Book Lovers

This piece was originally written for paid subscribers in October 2024 and has been lightly edited since.

Oct 24, 2024 • Emily Gale

The Secret Garden Game

A meditation for (some) writers

Sep 7, 2024 • Emily Gale

My Problematic Favourites

Thoughts on Lynne Reid Banks and Roald Dahl

Apr 9, 2024 • Emily Gale

Minis #4: Surviving Tiny Arrows

A way of thinking about the indignities of being a writer

Mar 17, 2024 • Emily Gale

Judge Dread: how to be semi-sensible as an author about literary awards

A child’s eye

Mar 10, 2024 • Emily Gale

Keep Notes and Carry On

On incendiary comments made by a Melbourne bookstore owner

Feb 8, 2024 • Emily Gale

The New Year's Eve Edition

Recommendations and the final day of a special offer

Dec 31, 2023 • Emily Gale

5 Mistakes I've Made As a Writer #5

Dec 8, 2023 • Emily Gale

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