Lauren
End of an Era
As the Mona project draws to a close after three years, each of the women behind the magazine reflects on what Mona has meant to them.
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Mona Community
Sep 9, 2023
Finding Inspiration in Lost Places
This week, Emma Datson shares the art of recycling existing poetry and in the words we are surrounded by in our everyday lives.
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Mona Community
Aug 31, 2023
On a Balcony Overlooking Torres Strait
This week, Mona features an experimental reflective piece by Ingrid Mason about a woman's experiences across the Pacific.
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Mona Community
Aug 23, 2023
Leaning into Dangerous Conversations
On the back of the NSW Regional Futures Symposium in Western Sydney, Dubbo-based artist Kim V. Goldsmith asks what bold actions are needed.
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Mona Community
Aug 18, 2023
Breaking Ground
This week, we visit one of our favourite interviews from Issue 03, 'Breaking Ground', an interview with the trailblazing Women in Cohousing.
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Mona Community
Aug 12, 2023
The Poetry of the Everyday
This week, as Mona starts to explore some of the ways in which poetry is being transformed by new writers, we feature Emma Datson's work.
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Mona Community
Aug 3, 2023
Issue Three - Editors' Favourites
This week, as the Mona team prepare for the official launch of Issue Three on 6th of August, the Mona Editorial Team reflect on their...
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Lauren
Jul 27, 2023
The Collector
Mona's Lauren interviews Cara-Ann Simpson, an experimental multi-media artist who has had a long struggle with debilitating illnesses.
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Lauren
Jul 20, 2023
Behind 'Unseen'
This week, Lauren speaks with the woman behind 'Unseen', Jacinta Parsons, about writing, sharing and courage.
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Lauren
Jul 13, 2023
REVIEW: Unseen — the secret world of chronic illness
This week, Mona’s exploration of women’s experiences with chronic illness continues as editor Lauren reviews Jacinta Parsons' Unseen.
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Mona Community
Jul 4, 2023
A Living Death: Life with ME/CFS
This month, Mona explores women's experiences with chronic illness, starting with Mel Ifield's experimental piece about life with ME/CFS.
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Mona Community
Jun 28, 2023
(Sitting with) the Discomfort of Change
Dubbo-based artist Kim V. Goldsmith explores what a post-carbon economy means for our region and its inhabitants - human and non-human.
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Lauren
Apr 28, 20229 min read
The Most Curious Playwrights
Lauren interviews the fantastically talented winners of the Curious Playwright Competition for women.
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Apr 24, 20227 min read
Legend, Myth and Narrative
Lauren considers the need for us to interrogate our mythology and legends, especially those that define national identity.
Lauren
Apr 11, 20225 min read
Sensory Landscapes - Part Four
In the last part of the Sensory Landscapes series, Lauren examines how writers can use animals in the landscape as inspiration.
Lauren
Apr 5, 20226 min read
Sensory Landscapes - Part Three
In this post, Lauren examines how we can use memory and contrast in our writing to gain greater insight into landscape and ourselves.
Lauren
Mar 30, 20225 min read
Sensory Landscapes - Part Two
In Part Two of the series, Lauren explores how we can use elements of weather as ways in which to open up new perspectives in our writing.
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Mar 25, 20225 min read
Is it time to stop defending the 'good men'?
Two recent moments in my life have been bothering me lately...
Lauren
Mar 20, 20226 min read
Sensory Landscapes - Part One
In Part One of this series, Lauren explores seasonality and the ways that an intimate knowledge of the land can improve our writing.
Lauren
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Atomic Stories
In March, Lauren presents a range of short writing exercises designed to help you get motivated to write! The first focus is atomic stories.
Lauren
Feb 19, 20224 min read
22 Writing Competitions to Enter in 2022 – Part 1
The most exciting Australian writing competitions in the first half of the year.
Lauren
Feb 4, 20222 min read
22 Ways to Improve your Writing in 2022 - Part Three!
The third post in a series to help you to invigorate your writing practice in 2022!
Lauren
Jan 12, 20223 min read
22 Ways to Improve your Writing - Part Two!
The second instalment of 22 Ways to Improve your Writing in 2022, writing advice to help you make the most of your writing in 2022.
Lauren
Jan 4, 20225 min read
22 Ways to Improve your Writing in 2022 - Part One.
Need help setting your New Year's Resolution? Why not set one to improve your writing? Lauren talks us through how.
Lauren
Dec 14, 20215 min read
A Gathering of Stories From Time Immemorial
With a focus on Place on the Mona Blog this month, Fiction Editor Lauren reviews one of her favourite book releases of 2021, Flock.
Lauren
Dec 7, 202114 min read
Stand By Your Man
She cursed herself for wearing the tired apron she had found amongst the meagre belongings of her mother-in-law.
Mona Community
Nov 29, 20214 min read
Transition Politics: Communities embracing change
I believe in the vision of an abundant, vibrant, inclusive and sustainable way of life.
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