ISSUE NO. 20
MARCH 2026

Contributors

Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright is a short story writer and novelist. She takes public tours of Pentridge Prison and has run creative writing workshops over several decades.

ISSUE NO. 2
August 2024

Plays at Pentridge

By Michelle Wright

Melbourne’s Pentridge Prison still holds powerful memories for many thousands of people. The prison’s towering bluestone walls were an imposing presence in Coburg, and almost all Melburnians have a story to tell about this notorious place.

6 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 1
July 2024

The Write Ideas: Creative Writing Exercises!

By Michelle Wright

Writing can be a great way to express yourself, to get things out of your head and to pass the time. But writing can also be daunting: where to start? These exercises will help you get your pen to paper.

4 MIN READ

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