Kevin Densley describes this week’s (previously unpublished) poem as one ‘about the nature of creative ideas and creativity more generally’.
Almanac Poetry: Dat Ole Debble Called Redrafting
November 18, 2024 by 2 Comments
Every writer does it; some should do it more; others should do it less – in this Monday’s poem, KD deals with the subject of redrafting.
Almanac Poetry: Larger Than Life
October 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley says regarding this week’s poem: ‘Can a writer, in some sense, become his own body of work?’
Almanac Poetry: A Poem (Almost) Writes Itself
May 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
From a wellspring as deep as eternity – this poem from Kevin Densley concerns the way writing can bubble up from a quiet place within.
Round 5 – St Kilda v Richmond: The Seven Steps to Writing Success
April 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
John Green applies his seven-point writing strategy to an 86 point Richmond victory, which he had to watch while out for dinner.
The Solace of Words
August 24, 2020 by 13 Comments
Words from Nicole Kelly to all of the Almanackers and beyond; words for the soul and self too. An especially poignant reflection on something fundamental and irrepressible yet close and personal to so many of us. [I feel privileged to have read them – Ed.]
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Ignition
February 10, 2020 by 7 Comments
In Ben Kirkby’s latest column the writers make a pact.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Conflict, of interest
January 20, 2020 by 5 Comments
Ben Kirkby and friends gather again and the discussion turns to conflict.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Test of Character
January 13, 2020 by 2 Comments
In Ben Kirkby’s second column about his writers’ group, he relates their discussion about character.
The effort of listening and typing
April 21, 2015 by 5 Comments
Matt Watson responds to Matt Zurbo’s call to arms and is delighted as a seemingly mundane task becomes a privilege. Its not too late to give Matt a hand!
How Writing Has Been Improving Me
December 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
The best writing is when it comes from the heart. Yoshi Imagawa’s latest post tells how immersing himself in footy culture is doing wonders for his confidence and research skills.
The power of the Almanac
November 25, 2013 by 24 Comments
Craig Dodson tells the story of his journey with writing for the Almanac. How it has opened up connections, confidence, support and feelings he didn’t think possible.
The art of writing, lost and found
December 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Gareth Andrews on Writing. One of the beautiful gifts given to man and possibly one of its most underused.
Write for the Junior Almanac
June 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to the Junior Almanac page. We publish the words of keen young writers. You can write about footy. But really, we just want to see kids learning to love stories and words, and to become published writers and enthusiastic readers. So we’d love you to write about your passion, whether it be footy or [Read more]
JTH’s Writing Seminar
January 24, 2011 by 7 Comments
Hey peeps! So I thought id give u a look at what took place in my folder during the writing seminar at JTH’s house. After venturing through the forest (also known as the garden) in heels (not recommended) and meeting John’s very pretty wife and adorable children, the chatting and learning began. I’m pretty sure [Read more]
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