Kirsten Ealand’s path to becoming a published picture book author is a testament to the power of persistence. After completing Writing Picture Books Masterclass at Australian Writers’ Centre, Kirsten’s debut picture book, Like a Gannet, is now published with Windy Hollow Books. But that’s not all – she already has a second book, The Big Backyard Plan, coming out with Affirm Press.
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 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.
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
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
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
Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman’s Lounge – The inside Story of
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Murdle Australia by G.T. Karber. Murdle Australia is perfect for fans of word games and brain teasers.
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
Meet Susannah Glenn, author of Between Husbands and Wives. Susannah discusses her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of setting and character development. She highlights
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Literary Journeys by John McMurtrie. Literary Journeys explores 75 iconic journeys from classic and modern literature. Through
Would you like to become an expert at UX copywriting?Would you like to make money from UX copywriting?What even is UX copywriting? UX copywriting is
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
Welcome to November’s Furious Fiction story showcase! And kudos for getting here on time too, as plenty of our characters this month did NOT do
Meet Sebastian Smee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, who discusses his new book Paris in Ruins, its historical context, and the challenges of writing it.
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Endgame by Sarah Barrie, the breathtaking finale to the gripping Lexi Winter series. Fast-paced and filled with
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
Meet Mitch Jennings, author of A Town Called Treachery, who shares his journey to becoming a novelist and his advice for aspiring writers. You can
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson, a thrilling new addition to the bestselling Ernest
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
Meet New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, who talks about her latest novel The Night We Lost Him, her writing process, and adapting her
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Dictionary of Terrible Ideas by Dominic Knight. This witty book takes readers on a hilarious journey
In this episode I talk with Lizzie Mulherin, an experienced copywriter, brand strategist, and founder of Create Your Living on Substack. Lizzie has worked with
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
Meet Amanda Willimott, who talks about her historical fiction novel Winter of the Wolf, informed by extensive research. Amanda reveals how she got her book
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 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.
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
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.
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
Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman’s Lounge – The inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out. Joe is a former Australian Financial Review columnist and he discusses his experience writing about Qantas, its CEO and the
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Murdle Australia by G.T. Karber. Murdle Australia is perfect for fans of word games and brain teasers. This collection presents a series of intricate challenges that mix logic and detective work. Each puzzle offers a unique mystery to solve, providing an engaging
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 playing head games.. Q:
Meet Susannah Glenn, author of Between Husbands and Wives. Susannah discusses her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of setting and character development. She highlights the impact of persistence, learning from setbacks, and taking writing courses. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Literary Journeys by John McMurtrie. Literary Journeys explores 75 iconic journeys from classic and modern literature. Through essays and illustrations, it captures how travel shapes characters and narratives, making it perfect for literature and travel enthusiasts alike. Here’s the blurb: A beautifully
Would you like to become an expert at UX copywriting?Would you like to make money from UX copywriting?What even is UX copywriting? UX copywriting is a fascinating and super important sub-genre of copywriting that can turn a good customer experience into a great customer experience. UX stands for User Experience
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, hats, cuffs and spurs.. Q:
Welcome to November’s Furious Fiction story showcase! And kudos for getting here on time too, as plenty of our characters this month did NOT do that. Why? Well – all will become clear when you see this month’s prompts: Each story had to include a character who arrives somewhere LATE.
Meet Sebastian Smee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, who discusses his new book Paris in Ruins, its historical context, and the challenges of writing it. He also touches upon his previous book The Art of Rivalry, how to approach writing art criticism, and tips for aspiring writers. Sebastian now writes
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Endgame by Sarah Barrie, the breathtaking finale to the gripping Lexi Winter series. Fast-paced and filled with twists, this crime thriller will have you on the edge of your seat as vigilante-turned-cop Lexi faces off against her most dangerous adversary yet. As
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 beyond help.. Q: Hi
Meet Mitch Jennings, author of A Town Called Treachery, who shares his journey to becoming a novelist and his advice for aspiring writers. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. 00:00 Introduction00:27 Reinvention04:02 Writing
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson, a thrilling new addition to the bestselling Ernest Cunningham mysteries. Packed with festive cheer, impossible murders, and a deadly advent calendar, Benjamin delivers a perfect blend of mystery and humor that will keep
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, field assignments.. Q: Hi AWC,
Meet New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave, who talks about her latest novel The Night We Lost Him, her writing process, and adapting her hit novel The Last Thing He Told Me for television. Laura shares her approach to character development, writing routines, and advice for aspiring writers. She
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Dictionary of Terrible Ideas by Dominic Knight. This witty book takes readers on a hilarious journey through humanity’s most misguided inventions, concepts, and cultural phenomena. Knight’s sharp humor and keen observations offer a refreshing perspective on the absurdities of human innovation.
In this episode I talk with Lizzie Mulherin, an experienced copywriter, brand strategist, and founder of Create Your Living on Substack. Lizzie has worked with top brands like Red Bull, Afterpay, and David Jones, and she’s here to share how she leverages Substack to build an audience, earn recurring income,
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, missing appointments.. Q: Hi AWC,
Kirsten Ealand’s path to becoming a published picture book author is a testament to the power of persistence. After completing Writing Picture Books Masterclass at Australian Writers’ Centre, Kirsten’s debut picture book, Like a Gannet, is now published with Windy Hollow Books. But that’s not all – she already has a second book, The Big Backyard Plan, coming out with Affirm Press.
Meet Amanda Willimott, who talks about her historical fiction novel Winter of the Wolf, informed by extensive research. Amanda reveals how she got her book deal with Penguin Random House and the power of persistence, planning and mentorship. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify,
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