Melbourne-based author, copywriter, and editor.

Paul published his first articles, poems and stories in the mid-'90s and he has now published eight books, including one ghostwritten title:

• The Desert Swimmer (ghostwritten memoir for Brendan Cullen, 2026)
• High Spirits (poetry, 2024)
• Matters of Life and Faith (creative non-fiction, 2021)
• We. Are. Family. (novel, 2016)
• Standard Variation (poetry, 2014)
• Dodging the Bull (short fiction, 2007)
• Awake Despite the Hour (poetry, 2007)
• Minorphysics (poetry, 2003)

He has won, been placed or commended in several national awards for poetry and short fiction. He has written for screen and stage, including the acclaimed play You're the Man, produced at La Mama Theatre, Carlton Courthouses in 2024. His latest play, The Ballad of Dan O'Malley: A Football Tragedy, will hit the stage at Theatreworks St. Kilda in August 2026.

Writing is his passion and his living. He has published freelance journalism over many years in numerous publications:

• The Age
• The Guardian
• Griffith Review
• ABC Religion and Ethics
• Meanjin
• Eureka Street
• The Big Issue

He has also written speeches, film scripts, marketing collateral, case studies, reports, and journalism for many businesses and organisations:

• Crumpler
• Madman Entertainment
• AFL
• Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
• Rowland Pinder
• Gemba
• Victorian Government
• VCAT
• Magistrates' Court
• Gathering Place Health Service Maribyrnong

Find out more about Paul's books, journalism, copywriting and editing, performance writing, and writing workshops.