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Alumni/Student success stories
Australian Writers' Centre Team

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.

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

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.

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Murdle Australia’ by G.T. Karber

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

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Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

WRITER 640: Susannah Glenn on her novel ‘Between Husbands and Wives’

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

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Literary Journeys’ by John McMurtrie

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

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Furious Fiction
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Furious Fiction: November 2024 Story Showcase

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.

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Endgame’ by Sarah Barrie

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

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Dictionary of Terrible Ideas’ by Dominic Knight

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.

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Alumni/Student success stories
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Kirsten Ealand’s journey to picture book success

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.

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘First Wife’s Shadow’ by Adele Parks

This week, we’re giving away three copies of First Wife’s Shadow by Adele Parks. This gripping psychological thriller explores the complexities of a second marriage haunted by the memory of a perfect first wife. With its twisting plot and complex characters, this novel promises to keep you on the edge

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