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1 The Reinvention of Lit Mags Emily Laidlaw , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , May vol. 97 no. 2 2017; (p. 14-15)

'In recent years, Australian literary journals have expanded into public events, unpublished manuscript prizes and even traditional book publishing, and are increasingly being seen as places that nurture vibrant literary communities.' (Publication abstract)
1 Into the Depths of Despair, and Back Again Emily Laidlaw , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 22 April 2017; (p. 21) 'Jessica Friedmann’s broken figure hovers over a choppy sea on the striking cover of Things That Helped. And right from the opening essay, the reader is plunged into the depths of Friedmann’s despair. This deeply affective debut book chronicles the birth of her first son and the postnatal depression that nearly sent her under.' (Introduction)
1 Walled Alive Emily Laidlaw , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , January-February no. 378 2016; (p. 65)
— Review of Small Acts of Disappearance : Essays on Hunger Fiona Wright , 2015 selected work essay
1 Portraying Peril Emily Laidlaw , 2016 single work
— Appears in: Metro Magazine , Spring no. 190 2016; (p. 42-45) 'It's only been six years since John Marsden's beloved novel was made into a film, yet already we've seen a television version of the same story. Emily Laidlaw examines the impetus behind the double adaptation and explores how the series has been influenced by the notions of age, race and history.'
1 Amour Emily Laidlaw , 2015 single work short story
— Appears in: Seizure [Online] , October 2015;
1 In Short, Talented Women in Plain Sight Emily Laidlaw , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 30-31 May 2015; (p. 22)
— Review of Something Special, Something Rare : Outstanding Short Stories by Australian Women 2015 anthology short story
1 Review : Motherhood & Creativity Emily Laidlaw , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , vol. 94 no. 3 2015; (p. 23)
— Review of Motherhood & Creativity : The Divided Heart 2015 anthology interview
1 Review : Bloodhound : Searching for My Father Emily Laidlaw , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , vol. 94 no. 3 2015; (p. 22)
— Review of Bloodhound : Searching for My Father Ramona Koval , 2015 single work autobiography
1 Seeing Afghanistan with New Eyes : 'Love Marriage in Kabul' Emily Laidlaw , 2015 single work criticism
— Appears in: Metro Magazine , Autumn no. 184 2015; (p. 76-79)

'Buildings in tatters, barren desert, battered bodies and a brutal military are the images that often come to mind when Afghanistan is brought up in conversation. but Amin Palangi's 'Love marriage in Kabul', which chronicles a conventional love story alongside a story of coming together between east and west, urges us to challenge our preconceptions about the War-torn country.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 [Untitled] Emily Laidlaw , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , April vol. 93 no. 4 2014; (p. 24)
1 [Untitled] Emily Laidlaw , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , April vol. 93 no. 4 2014; (p. 20)
— Review of The Glass Kingdom Chris Flynn , 2014 single work novel
1 [Untitled] Emily Laidlaw , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , February vol. 93 no. 3 2014; (p. 20)
— Review of The Strays Emily Bitto , 2014 single work novel
1 Artistic Licence Emily Laidlaw , 2014 single work interview
— Appears in: Books + Publishing , February vol. 93 no. 3 2014; (p. 24)
1 Puberty Blues and Other Cliches Emily Laidlaw , 2012 single work essay
— Appears in: Voiceworks , Spring no. 90 2012; (p. 7) 'If I was to stretch this issue’s theme to the nth degree of breaking point of no return, etc., I’d have one mixed metaphor on my hands but also a tidy example of how clichés are like copying and pasting. In case that sentence did your head in, let me elaborate. Through reusing or abusing familiar imagery and sentence constructions, writing can become less of a creative exercise and more of a cobbled together Command + C + V Word doc. That is to say, clichéd. And when you’re starting out as a writer, it’s natural for your imagination to default to this setting without realising.' (Introduction)
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