Non-fiction
Got an idea for a non-fiction article? Feature article, obituary, personal essay, memoir, travel writing, gonzo journalism - we want it all. Send your pitch to Bel Monypenny: editor (at) expressmedia (dot) org (dot) au. Voiceworks Contribution Guidelines apply, and pitches must be received 3 weeks before the Contribution Deadline to be considered. Upcoming issues and exact pitch deadlines are on the How to Submit page.
Columns
Our columns are made up of the following categories: The Intergoogletube, The Bookshelf, The Arts Lab, The Leisure Lounge and The Newsroom. Within these categories there are a number of columnists pitching each issue on different themes.
For example, The Arts Lab has a rotating roster of four or five columnists covering music, film, visual art, theatre, etc. Each issue, all columnists pitch their ideas and we will publish the strongest one or two per category. This means we have the scope to publish quality work but our columnists won't have to face the burn out of having to write a number of consecutive columns.
The Intergoogletube is all about new media and technology - Web 2.0, online social networking, the how and why of information dissemination in the twenty-first century. Anything related to the written word and publishing industry fits nicely on The Bookshelf. Go to The Leisure Lounge for what the yoof of today are doing for pleasure and style. Finally, columnists discuss the state of the world in The Newsroom.
And remember, column writing is different from regular non-fiction. To begin with, the columns are shorter - the word count is 1400 words - and because columnists are published regularly, we hope that readers will come to know their voice. Also, columnists won't have space to go into the sort of depth and research required of a non-fiction piece. Instead, we hope that our columns offer more personal insight. We're looking for unique, interesting young voices!
Please see our How to Submit page for further submission guidelines.
VOICEWORKS SUBMENU.The John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers event date: Monday May 24th, 2010 - Friday Aug 20th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | The John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers 2010 is now open for entries. |
Electioneering event date: Wednesday Jul 14th, 2010 - Saturday Aug 21st, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | The aim of Electioneering is to cover the 2010 Federal Election the way young voters need it to be – free from political jargon and with a focus on the way the big issues affect young people. Funded... >> read more |
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know about Voiceworks Magazine ... event date: Wednesday Sep 8th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | 
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The Big Splash – mini-festival event date: Saturday Sep 18th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | Writing for Young Adults |
Signal Program event date: Friday Feb 10th, 2012 - Wednesday Nov 10th, 2010 | Author(s): Bel Schenk | The full Signal program is below. Download for workshops and panel sessions for young writers and media makers (13-20).... >> read more |