Yarra Bend Press

03/04/2026

Well done Edwina! Glad to see another ex-NMIT/MelbPoly associate doing something great in the literary world… https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/03/sororicidal-edwina-preston-book-review

The author deftly captures the intricacies and subtle violence of a sibling relationship. As both girls age, our sympathies shift again and again

18/11/2025

I strongly doubt the book "designers" spent hours working on these covers, it looks more like a Canva hatchet job... Having said that, most authors have very little to no say in how a publisher commissions the cover art.

Ockham Book Awards dropped two titles from contention after new guidelines introduced on artificial intelligence use

18/02/2023

Very sad to hear the news today that our dear friend and alumni Robert Bennett has just passed away. Our thoughts and love go out to Lynda and the family. RIP mate…

12/07/2020

I wonder if they really work? I suppose it all about motivation (and actually being able to write something interesting)...

Fabula is an analogue framework for fiction writers and screenwriters

03/12/2019

With the short-sighted demise of BWaP it’s no wonder the art of reading and writing is on the decline...

A worldwide study of more than half a million 15-year-olds shows Australian students lag 3.5 years behind their Chinese counterparts in maths.

03/12/2018

Goodbye Melbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Writing and Publishing...

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die..."

15/10/2018

Participating at these type of events always look good on your resumé...

04/10/2018

You are all invited to the launch of the very last 'The Last Word' anthology, themed NEXT.

• When: Thursday 18 October 2018
• Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Where: The Chapel @ Melbourne Polytechnic, Fairfield Campus
• What: Food and drinks will be supplied.
• RSVP: By 11 October 2018 to [email protected]

And here's a sneak peak of the book cover with thanks to the students from the Bachelor of Illustration.

19/07/2018

Our very, very "The Last Word" anthology is currently in production and we are looking for contributors. The theme is "next". We are accepting a wide range of genres (up to 4,000 words) including novel excerpts, short stories, flash fiction, memoirs, creative essays, poetry, even song lyrics. All contributors will receive printed copies of the book and be immortalised in print forever. Send your submissions to the editor at [email protected]

24/03/2018

Just a reminder gates close Tuesday 3 April for submissions to Vol. 1 No. 1 of the 'ReadFin' literary journal. This is a bona-fide publication (ISBN 9780987319241) which is fishing for stories, poetry, essays, criticism, reviews, profiles, interviews, and letters. Send your files and a brief bio to [email protected]