Category Archives for Australian authors
The Literary Palate Cleanser: Why Every Reader Needs a Novella “Reset”
You've just finished a 900-page epic fantasy series. Your brain feels like it's been through a marathon. There are forty-seven character names still bouncing around your skull, three different
Continue readingReading Self-Esteem: Why Finishing 3 Novellas is Better for Your Brain Than One DNF Novel
Here's a question that might sting a little: How many books are currently sitting on your nightstand, gathering dust at the 40% mark? You started them with good intentions. You really did. But somewhere
Continue readingThe “Bigolas Dickolas” Effect: Why We Trust Strangers for Our Short Book Recs
An anime fan with a ridiculous username pushed an obscure sci-fi novella to #3 on Amazon's overall bestseller list, beating Pulitzer Prize winners and household-name authors, with a single tweet.
Continue readingThe Year of the Slim Volume: 5 Reasons Why Short Books Are Winning the Reading War
Remember when "I haven't had time to read" was just a polite excuse? Turns out, it was a market signal the entire publishing industry missed: until a Twitter user named Bigolas Dickolas
Continue readingThe Busy Parent’s Guide to Reading: How to Finish a Book Between School Runs
Let's be honest: that book on your nightstand? The one you started in 2023? It's not getting read. Not because you don't love reading: you do. But between packing lunches, refereeing sibling
Continue readingFrom Lapsed to Loaded: 5 Steps to Rebuild Your Library Without the Overwhelm
Here's a statistic that might sting a little: 42% of Australians who consider themselves "readers" haven't finished a book in the last six months. You're not alone if your once-thriving
Continue readingPsychological Thriller Short Stories: Why Your Brain Craves a Fast-Paced Twist
Here's something that'll make you rethink your reading list: 42% of readers abandon books halfway through, and the number one reason isn't lack of time: it's lack of motivation. You
Continue readingThe “One-Sitting” Challenge: Can You Solve This Mystery Before Your Coffee Gets Cold?
Here's a thought: The average Australian spends 47 minutes on their morning coffee routine: brewing, sipping, scrolling. What if, instead of mindlessly thumbing through social media, you could solve
Continue readingWhy 80 Pages is the New 400: The Rise of the Modern Novella
Here's something that might surprise you: the average reader abandons 60% of the books they start. And before you blame yourself for being "lazy" or "undisciplined," let me ask
Continue readingThe Aspirational Reader: How to Turn “I Wish I Read More” into “I Just Finished This”
Here's something that might surprise you: 55% of people wish they read more than they actually do. That's not just non-readers feeling guilty, it includes people who already read. They look
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