Q&A: The origin of ‘with flying colours’
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 577: Linguist and accent expert Rob Drummond on ‘You’re All Talk: Why We Are What We Speak’
Ever wondered why how the pronunciation of words evolves, why accents are formed – and why the way we talk differs depending on who we’re
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Seven’ by Chris Hammer
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Seven – the latest thriller from one of Australia’s best crime writers. Chris Hammer is the
Q&A: ‘Populous’ vs ‘populated’
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
Submissions open for 2024 Penguin Literary Prize
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize! Submit your manuscript for your chance to be published by Penguin Random House and receive
Jemima Parker kicks off her new career as a picture book author
The only thing that Jemima Parker regrets about the Writing Picture Books course is not doing it sooner! With a varied career that spanned law, communications and visual arts, Jemima knew she wanted to take a writing course ‘one day’. But it wasn’t until she was knee-deep in wedding decorations that she finally made the commitment to herself.
Writing Podcast Episode 576: Joanna Nell on her novel ‘Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year’ and how to build a career as a bestselling author
AWC alumni Joanna Nell is a bestselling author and her fifth novel is Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year. She has carved out a successful
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet’ by Jaclyn Moriarty
Jaclyn Moriarty is a bestselling, multi award-winning author and you can also meet her on episode 209 of our podcast. Her latest book is The
Copywriting Podcast Episode 063: To niche or not to niche – the pros and cons of niching your copywriting business
To niche or not to niche? It’s a question I get asked a lot so I thought I’d interview Lynne Testoni, a leading content creator
Q&A: The origin of ‘push the envelope’
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 575: Christine Wells on her journey from lawyer to full time author and her latest novel ‘The Royal Windsor Secret’.
Christine Wells on her journey from lawyer to full time author and her latest novel The Royal Windsor Secret. You can listen to the episode
COMP CLOSED: ‘Mr Einstein’s Secretary’ by Matthew Reilly
Matthew Reilly is the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow series, the Jack West series and numerous standalone novels. You can also meet him on
Susannah Glenn’s reinvention to become an author
“My earliest memories were of reading and writing and dreaming of becoming a full-time writer. Instead, I became a journalist and editor (the pay was better), thinking ‘one day’ I’ll turn my attention to fiction,” Susannah told us. “Well, that ‘one day’ had come! I rolled up my sleeves and learnt everything I could about how and where to start. Fortunately, one of the amazing resources I discovered was the Australian Writers’ Centre.”
Writing Podcast Episode 574: Lucy Lever on how she got a book deal for her novel ‘Mystic Ridge’.
Lucy Lever on her novel Mystic Ridge. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to
Q&A: The origin of the term ‘gaslighting’
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
A publishing dream come true for Pamela Jones
When her youngest son was a toddler, Pamela Jones found herself with two whole free hours a week. Not wanting to waste that precious time on household chores, Pamela instead decided to do something delicious for herself: she enrolled in Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Writing Podcast Episode 573: Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for
Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast
COMP CLOSED: ‘A Woman of Courage’ by Tania Blanchard
This week’s giveaway takes us back in time to Victorian England. We have three copies of Tania Blanchard’s latest book, A Woman of Courage, to
Furious Fiction: October 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the October Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly spotlight on our community’s creativity and the opportunity to have YOUR OWN story featured
Writing Podcast Episode 572: Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, ‘I Spy Treasure’.
Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, I Spy Treasure. You can listen to the episode below, on
The secret ingredient in a book’s success: Part 2
Welcome to part two of my short series on book distribution. If you read part one, you’ll know that distribution is an integral part of
Q&A: ‘Doesn’t hold a candle to’ and ‘burn the candle at both ends’
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 571: Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir ‘The Teacher’s Pet’.
Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir The Teacher’s Pet. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard’ by Natasha Lester
Natasha Lester is a bestselling author and course creator of the 2 Hours to Scrivener Power course. You can also meet her on episodes 106
Copywriting Podcast Episode 062: How to become a successful ghostwriter
If you’re a copywriter and you’d like to expand your services and create a long term stream of income, you should consider becoming a ghostwriter.
Q&A: The origin of ‘with flying colours’
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, it’s a colourful history… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 577: Linguist and accent expert Rob Drummond on ‘You’re All Talk: Why We Are What We Speak’
Ever wondered why how the pronunciation of words evolves, why accents are formed – and why the way we talk differs depending on who we’re speaking to? Rob Drummond discusses this and also phenomena like the Australian tendency to “uptalk” at the end of sentences, the Great Vowel Shift and
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Seven’ by Chris Hammer
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Seven – the latest thriller from one of Australia’s best crime writers. Chris Hammer is the acclaimed and award-winning author of international bestsellers Scrublands and The Tilt. You can also meet him on episodes 447 and 361 of our podcast. Here’s
Q&A: ‘Populous’ vs ‘populated’
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, pop quiz… Q: Hi AWC,
Submissions open for 2024 Penguin Literary Prize
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize! Submit your manuscript for your chance to be published by Penguin Random House and receive an impressive $20,000 advance. Here are the details from Penguin: In 2017, the Penguin Literary Prize was established to discover, nurture, and develop literary fiction
Jemima Parker kicks off her new career as a picture book author
The only thing that Jemima Parker regrets about the Writing Picture Books course is not doing it sooner! With a varied career that spanned law, communications and visual arts, Jemima knew she wanted to take a writing course ‘one day’. But it wasn’t until she was knee-deep in wedding decorations that she finally made the commitment to herself.
Writing Podcast Episode 576: Joanna Nell on her novel ‘Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year’ and how to build a career as a bestselling author
AWC alumni Joanna Nell is a bestselling author and her fifth novel is Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year. She has carved out a successful literary career alongside her work as a medical doctor. When Joanna first explored the world of writing, she completed several courses at the Australian Writers’
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet’ by Jaclyn Moriarty
Jaclyn Moriarty is a bestselling, multi award-winning author and you can also meet her on episode 209 of our podcast. Her latest book is The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet and we have three copies to give away. This whimsical tale takes us to the world of Kingdoms and Empires,
Copywriting Podcast Episode 063: To niche or not to niche – the pros and cons of niching your copywriting business
To niche or not to niche? It’s a question I get asked a lot so I thought I’d interview Lynne Testoni, a leading content creator and copywriter. Lynne specialises in some of the most coveted topics – interior design, homewares, gardening, food, cookbooks and much more. She has carved out
Q&A: The origin of ‘push the envelope’
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, it’s the envelope, please… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 575: Christine Wells on her journey from lawyer to full time author and her latest novel ‘The Royal Windsor Secret’.
Christine Wells on her journey from lawyer to full time author and her latest novel The Royal Windsor Secret. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode FOCUS ON… Villains
COMP CLOSED: ‘Mr Einstein’s Secretary’ by Matthew Reilly
Matthew Reilly is the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow series, the Jack West series and numerous standalone novels. You can also meet him on the podcast. We have three copies of his latest book Mr Einstein’s Secretary to give away. It’s a gripping story that follows a young woman
Susannah Glenn’s reinvention to become an author
“My earliest memories were of reading and writing and dreaming of becoming a full-time writer. Instead, I became a journalist and editor (the pay was better), thinking ‘one day’ I’ll turn my attention to fiction,” Susannah told us. “Well, that ‘one day’ had come! I rolled up my sleeves and learnt everything I could about how and where to start. Fortunately, one of the amazing resources I discovered was the Australian Writers’ Centre.”
Writing Podcast Episode 574: Lucy Lever on how she got a book deal for her novel ‘Mystic Ridge’.
Lucy Lever on her novel Mystic Ridge. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Buy So You Want to be a Writer – the book! Facebook group for So
Q&A: The origin of the term ‘gaslighting’
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, it’s a gas… Q: Hi
A publishing dream come true for Pamela Jones
When her youngest son was a toddler, Pamela Jones found herself with two whole free hours a week. Not wanting to waste that precious time on household chores, Pamela instead decided to do something delicious for herself: she enrolled in Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Writing Podcast Episode 573: Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for
Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Tania Blanchard: From physiotherapist to full-time fiction author WIN A Woman of
COMP CLOSED: ‘A Woman of Courage’ by Tania Blanchard
This week’s giveaway takes us back in time to Victorian England. We have three copies of Tania Blanchard’s latest book, A Woman of Courage, to give away. Tania Blanchard is an acclaimed author of historical novels The Girl from Munich, Suitcase of Dreams, Letters From Berlin, and Echoes of War.
Furious Fiction: October 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the October Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly spotlight on our community’s creativity and the opportunity to have YOUR OWN story featured or acknowledged. Here were this month’s criteria: Each story had to feature someone looking through either a TELESCOPE or BINOCULARS. Each story had to include
Writing Podcast Episode 572: Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, ‘I Spy Treasure’.
Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, I Spy Treasure. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Buy So You Want to
The secret ingredient in a book’s success: Part 2
Welcome to part two of my short series on book distribution. If you read part one, you’ll know that distribution is an integral part of a book’s success – but it’s also an area that many emerging authors don’t know much about. Book distribution is essentially what it says on
Q&A: ‘Doesn’t hold a candle to’ and ‘burn the candle at both ends’
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, it’s too hot to candle…
Writing Podcast Episode 571: Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir ‘The Teacher’s Pet’.
Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir The Teacher’s Pet. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode FOCUS ON…Subplots WIN The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard’ by Natasha Lester
Natasha Lester is a bestselling author and course creator of the 2 Hours to Scrivener Power course. You can also meet her on episodes 106 and 186 of our podcast. This week we’re giving away three copies of Natasha’s latest book The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard which takes us on
Copywriting Podcast Episode 062: How to become a successful ghostwriter
If you’re a copywriter and you’d like to expand your services and create a long term stream of income, you should consider becoming a ghostwriter. What even is a ghost writer? In many senses, a copywriter is the ultimate ghost writer in that we write content for a specific client,
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