Angie Cui maps a unique journey into picture books
Angie Cui’s road to becoming a published children’s book author is a story of unexpected turns, persistence, and creative discovery. She has two picture books
Writing Podcast Episode 647: Sophie Clark on writing and pitching her ‘romantasy’ novel, ‘Cruel is the Light’
From the halls of Australia’s Parliament House to the dark corners of the Vatican! In this episode, author Sophie Clark talks about her writing process
WIN ‘Death in the Arctic’ by Tom Hindle
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle. In Death in the Arctic, Chloé Campbell joins a luxury
Claire Thompson inspires with her true-story picture books
Deciding to write picture books was literally a lightbulb moment for media and communications manager Claire Thompson. Each time she put her newborn baby in the carseat, the interior lights flashed on, so Claire and her four-year-old invented a story about a magic baby. She immediately realised she wanted to write a children’s book and enrolled in the course Writing Picture Books a few days later.
Q&A: The origin of ‘acid test’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Writing Podcast Episode 646: Rebecca Heath invites you to ‘The Wedding Party’
Want to know the formula to writing success? In this episode, scientist-turned-author Rebecca Heath discusses her latest domestic thriller novel, The Wedding Party and her unique
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘More or Less Maddy’ by Lisa Genova
This week, we’re giving away three copies of More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. More or Less Maddy follows Maddy, a young woman struggling
COPYWRITER 083: How to add grant writing to your copywriting services with Elaine Abery
Grant writing is a highly lucrative skill, and the demand for skilled grant writers has never been higher. If you want to master grant writing,
Shelley Dark’s writing group and travel memoir
Australian Writers’ Centre graduate Shelley Dark has completed several courses with us. After completing our Write Your Novel program, Shelley formed friendships that evolved into
Q&A: The origin of ‘footage’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Writing Podcast Episode 645: Kathy George on her classic Dickens retelling, ‘The Scent of Oranges’
“Please sir, can I have some more Dickens?” In this episode, author Kathy George discusses her latest novel, The Scent of Oranges – a retelling of
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Hidden Hand’ by Stella Rimington
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Hidden Hand by Stella Rimington. The Hidden Hand is a gripping spy thriller about a Chinese
Q&A: ‘Barista’ vs ‘barrister’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Writing Podcast Episode 644: Karina May on ‘That Island Feeling’ and how to set yourself up for success as a writer
Would you like to reinvent yourself as a writer? In this episode, accomplished author Karina May shares her advice on how to grow and setting
Top 10 Q&As for 2024
Q: Hi AWC, we’ve had some interesting conversations this year, haven’t we? A: Is that a rhetorical question? Q: No, a genuine one. A: Oh,
Furious Fiction: December 2024 Story Showcase
It’s beginning to feel a lot like… the Furious Fiction Christmas Eve Story Showcase! So gather up your tidings of joy, deck those halls and
In her words: Anna Johnston on her global two-book deal
Anna Johnston started telling stories at a young age, writing plays and short films for her parents as a child. But she left her storytelling passion behind when she went into healthcare and started her family. A course at the Australian Writers’ Centre changed that, reigniting her love of creative writing, and Anna is now celebrating the publication of her debut novel The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, in a two-book deal with Penguin Random House.
Writing Podcast Episode 643: Tabitha Carvan discusses her memoir, ‘This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch’
Described as a ‘memoir with a message’, This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch deals with many themes including celebrity obsession and shame. In
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Pictures of You’ by Emma Grey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Pictures of You by Emma Grey. Pictures of You is a powerful story of loss and self-discovery.
COPYWRITER 082: How to write a high converting sales page with Ash Chow
Sales pages – we’ve all heard of them but do you really know what they are, what they’re designed to do, how they’re different to
Q&A: 2024 Words of the Year
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Karina May keeps delivering ‘that rom-com feeling’
Karina May was working in digital marketing when she started dabbling in creative writing just for the fun of it – but she soon found herself hooked on the craft of storytelling. She voraciously attended courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre, including two rounds of Write Your Novel with Pamela Freeman, which gave her the structure to complete her first manuscript. After signing a two-book deal with Pan MacMillan, Karina has now released her novel Duck à l’Orange for Breakfast.
Writing Podcast Episode 642: Madeline Te Whiu on her trilogy and latest book, ‘The Queen Thief’
If you love fantasy, you’ll love our delightful interview with author Madeline Te Whiu, who shares her journey from writing her first book The Assassin Thief
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Bogan Book Club’ by John Larkin
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Bogan Book Club by John Larkin. The Bogan Book Club follows James Larwood who joins an
Q&A: ‘Allude’ vs ‘elude’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its
Writing Podcast Episode 647: Sophie Clark on writing and pitching her ‘romantasy’ novel, ‘Cruel is the Light’
From the halls of Australia’s Parliament House to the dark corners of the Vatican! In this episode, author Sophie Clark talks about her writing process and how she pitched her debut ‘romantasy’ novel, Cruel is the Light. She chats about her political background and how walking the ‘halls of power’ influenced
WIN ‘Death in the Arctic’ by Tom Hindle
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle. In Death in the Arctic, Chloé Campbell joins a luxury airship expedition to the North Pole, but a passenger is found dead, and the isolated group must confront the possibility of murder. As tension rises,
Claire Thompson inspires with her true-story picture books
Deciding to write picture books was literally a lightbulb moment for media and communications manager Claire Thompson. Each time she put her newborn baby in the carseat, the interior lights flashed on, so Claire and her four-year-old invented a story about a magic baby. She immediately realised she wanted to write a children’s book and enrolled in the course Writing Picture Books a few days later.
Q&A: The origin of ‘acid test’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, testing times… Q: Hi AWC,
Writing Podcast Episode 646: Rebecca Heath invites you to ‘The Wedding Party’
Want to know the formula to writing success? In this episode, scientist-turned-author Rebecca Heath discusses her latest domestic thriller novel, The Wedding Party and her unique journey from the laboratory to the library, as well as how she crafts each story and the importance of building a writing community. You can
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘More or Less Maddy’ by Lisa Genova
This week, we’re giving away three copies of More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. More or Less Maddy follows Maddy, a young woman struggling to understand her bipolar disorder while chasing her dream of becoming a comedian. The novel explores her emotional highs and lows, offering a powerful and
COPYWRITER 083: How to add grant writing to your copywriting services with Elaine Abery
Grant writing is a highly lucrative skill, and the demand for skilled grant writers has never been higher. If you want to master grant writing, attract clients, and confidently charge for your services, this podcast episode is for you. In this episode, Elaine Abery of Unravelling Red Tape shares her
Shelley Dark’s writing group and travel memoir
Australian Writers’ Centre graduate Shelley Dark has completed several courses with us. After completing our Write Your Novel program, Shelley formed friendships that evolved into a writers’ group – THE ALLWRiTE CLUB. We were delighted to hear that the group is still going strong. Many members of the writing group
Q&A: The origin of ‘footage’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re putting our best foot
Writing Podcast Episode 645: Kathy George on her classic Dickens retelling, ‘The Scent of Oranges’
“Please sir, can I have some more Dickens?” In this episode, author Kathy George discusses her latest novel, The Scent of Oranges – a retelling of the classic Dickens story Oliver Twist from the perspective of character Nancy. Kathy shares her love for gothic literature and why she chose this story
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Hidden Hand’ by Stella Rimington
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Hidden Hand by Stella Rimington. The Hidden Hand is a gripping spy thriller about a Chinese student at Oxford caught in a covert operation to steal research. CIA agent Manon Tyler must uncover the truth before it’s too late. With suspenseful
Angie Cui maps a unique journey into picture books
Angie Cui’s road to becoming a published children’s book author is a story of unexpected turns, persistence, and creative discovery. She has two picture books set to be published in 2025 – My Mum is a Bird with UQP and Our Map with Wombat Books, and she has learnt plenty
Q&A: ‘Barista’ vs ‘barrister’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, courtrooms and cafes.. Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 644: Karina May on ‘That Island Feeling’ and how to set yourself up for success as a writer
Would you like to reinvent yourself as a writer? In this episode, accomplished author Karina May shares her advice on how to grow and setting yourself up for a successful author career. Karina also discusses her third print book, That Island Feeling, staying accountable as a writer, using social media,
Top 10 Q&As for 2024
Q: Hi AWC, we’ve had some interesting conversations this year, haven’t we? A: Is that a rhetorical question? Q: No, a genuine one. A: Oh, okay then. Then yes, we have. Fascinating at times. Q: I know right? It’s always so tricky picking just 10 favourites to share with our
Furious Fiction: December 2024 Story Showcase
It’s beginning to feel a lot like… the Furious Fiction Christmas Eve Story Showcase! So gather up your tidings of joy, deck those halls and jingle all the things as we unwrap the creative 500-words-or-fewer gifts YOU left under our tree this month, using these prompts: Each story had to
In her words: Anna Johnston on her global two-book deal
Anna Johnston started telling stories at a young age, writing plays and short films for her parents as a child. But she left her storytelling passion behind when she went into healthcare and started her family. A course at the Australian Writers’ Centre changed that, reigniting her love of creative writing, and Anna is now celebrating the publication of her debut novel The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, in a two-book deal with Penguin Random House.
Writing Podcast Episode 643: Tabitha Carvan discusses her memoir, ‘This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch’
Described as a ‘memoir with a message’, This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch deals with many themes including celebrity obsession and shame. In this episode, author Tabitha Carvan discusses her experience writing this uniquely personal story, as well as offering advice for aspiring memoir writers. You can listen
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Pictures of You’ by Emma Grey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Pictures of You by Emma Grey. Pictures of You is a powerful story of loss and self-discovery. After a crash wipes her memory of her late husband, Evie must rebuild her life with the help of an old friend. Grey’s heartfelt storytelling
COPYWRITER 082: How to write a high converting sales page with Ash Chow
Sales pages – we’ve all heard of them but do you really know what they are, what they’re designed to do, how they’re different to other web pages, and more importantly, how to write one? Ash Chow is a sales page expert – she’s the ‘go to’ copywriter for those
Q&A: 2024 Words of the Year
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, the words that defined us.
Karina May keeps delivering ‘that rom-com feeling’
Karina May was working in digital marketing when she started dabbling in creative writing just for the fun of it – but she soon found herself hooked on the craft of storytelling. She voraciously attended courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre, including two rounds of Write Your Novel with Pamela Freeman, which gave her the structure to complete her first manuscript. After signing a two-book deal with Pan MacMillan, Karina has now released her novel Duck à l’Orange for Breakfast.
Writing Podcast Episode 642: Madeline Te Whiu on her trilogy and latest book, ‘The Queen Thief’
If you love fantasy, you’ll love our delightful interview with author Madeline Te Whiu, who shares her journey from writing her first book The Assassin Thief to completing her trilogy with her latest release, The Queen Thief. Madeline talks about her experience writing while working full-time, her planning process, harnessing social
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Bogan Book Club’ by John Larkin
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Bogan Book Club by John Larkin. The Bogan Book Club follows James Larwood who joins an eccentric book club to rebuild his life after prison. Through quirky friendships and unexpected wisdom, he discovers resilience and a fresh perspective on his future.
Q&A: ‘Allude’ vs ‘elude’
Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, allusions of grandeur.. Q: Hi
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