Pregnancy: one of my greatest creative acts

As someone who writes, performs, and makes things, I have always thought deeply about the creative process.

motherhood, creativityLaura Jackson24 March 2026

What pregnancy and birth taught me about womanhood and humankind

Before I became pregnant, I understood, intellectually, that every person had grown inside a woman’s body. Of course, I knew that. We all do.

writing, motherhoodLaura Jackson24 March 2026

Systems I use as a creative and mum (to support my chronically disorganised, messy, very human brain)

As a kid, I had a reputation for being forgetful, late, and unreliable. And as much as it frustrated everyone around me, it probably frustrated me even more.

creativity, productivityLaura Jackson23 March 2026

Flexibility within structure - finding a framework that lets my creativity thrive

As a creative, I need to feel free. That instinct is core to my personality.

writing, creativityLaura Jackson23 March 2026

How to be creative and productive at the same time (tips for writers)

Being an effective writer absolutely requires us to be functioning at peak creativity - but just as important is maintaining our productivity.

writing, creativity, productivityLaura Jackson23 March 2026

How to build a writing habit that survives real life

Being a writer is simple, right? Sit down. Write. Voila.

writing, creative managementLaura Jackson23 March 2026

Life as an allergy mum

Cooking for a family? Talk about mental load.

Sydney Festival 2026, through my favourite lens

Sydney Festival ran from 8 to 25 January 2026, and this year I finally made it along for the first time! (I know, where have I been all this time?)

Arts and CultureLaura Jackson28 February 2026Sydney Festival 2026, Sydney arts, women in the arts

Supporting women and the arts: embracing the role of patron

Truthfully, I’m still getting comfortable with calling myself a patron. Since I stepped into the philanthropic space about 3 years ago, it has been an iterative process and something I’m still in the process of learning a lot about.

Dealing with audition rejection: a practical mindset for actors

Listen, I get it. Rejection is brutal. And in this field, it’s relentless.

acting, auditionsLaura Jackson19 February 2026Laura Y Jacksonauditions, acting jobs

What I learned from sitting on the other side of a casting panel

For years, I treated auditions like they were a test. An exam. Something to get right.

acting, screenwritingLaura Jackson14 February 2026casting panel, acting jobs