Starting a copywriting business is exciting, but navigating the financial and legal aspects can feel overwhelming. From choosing the proper business structure to understanding tax
Melissa Garside always dreamed of becoming a published author, and her children’s novel, Lexie Moon & The Word Burgling Bungle, is out now with Riveted Press!
Emma Pei Yin has always loved stories, and she was constantly creating characters and worlds in her head. When she went looking for those stories on bookshelves, however, she discovered that there were hardly any Asian voices being published. So she decided to write her own – and the result is her debut novel, When Sleeping Women Wake – releasing in 2025 in Australia through publishers Hachette, in the UK via Quercus Books, and in the US through Ballantine.
Graci Kim has worked as a diplomat, cooking show host and even made kids’ toys – but it was when she sat down to reread her favourite childhood novels that she discovered her passion.
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
Belle Gibson fooled the world as a health influencer who lied about having brain cancer. In this re-released conversation, we speak with Beau Donelly –
This week, we’re giving away three copies of You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego. In this twist-filled thriller, six bestselling authors are invited to
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 ‘folk horror’ that spans 40 years – awash with intrigue, magic and dark secrets! That’s what awaits you in this episode as we meet
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Last Days of Kira Mullan by Nicci French. In this tense psychological thriller, Nancy North suspects
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
Feeling cosy? Then you’ll love meeting author Alexandra Almond, as she shares her cosy fantasy novel, Thoroughly Disenchanted. Alexandra unpacks how she built her distinct
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Chickenpox by Remy Lai. Chickenpox by Remy Lai is a laugh-out-loud graphic novel about Abby, stuck at
Steven Lewis is one of the most experienced copywriters working in Australia today and was one of the world’s first web copywriters. Yes, he’s that
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 our first Furious Fiction Showcase for the year! This is the place where we recap this month’s creative challenge and let thousands of
Crafting a novel is one thing, but author Kate Solly loves crafting ‘crafty’ novels – including her latest title, The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-up. Kate
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Last Fashion House in Paris by Renee Ryan. The Last Fashion House in Paris is a gripping
The Australian Writers’ Centre’s Romance Writing course came at just the right time for school teacher Emma Pignatiello. She had written three YA manuscripts and was working on a crime novel, but she realised that what she really loved was romance.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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Melissa Garside always dreamed of becoming a published author, and her children’s novel, Lexie Moon & The Word Burgling Bungle, is out now with Riveted Press!
Emma Pei Yin has always loved stories, and she was constantly creating characters and worlds in her head. When she went looking for those stories on bookshelves, however, she discovered that there were hardly any Asian voices being published. So she decided to write her own – and the result is her debut novel, When Sleeping Women Wake – releasing in 2025 in Australia through publishers Hachette, in the UK via Quercus Books, and in the US through Ballantine.
Graci Kim has worked as a diplomat, cooking show host and even made kids’ toys – but it was when she sat down to reread her favourite childhood novels that she discovered her passion.
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, gulf wars… Q: Hi AWC,
Belle Gibson fooled the world as a health influencer who lied about having brain cancer. In this re-released conversation, we speak with Beau Donelly – co-author of the book that inspired the hit Netflix series, Apple Cider Vinegar. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify,
This week, we’re giving away three copies of You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego. In this twist-filled thriller, six bestselling authors are invited to a private island retreat hosted by reclusive mystery writer J.R. Alastor. What begins as a week of literary games turns deadly when one guest 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 rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, there’s something fishy… Q: Hi
A ‘folk horror’ that spans 40 years – awash with intrigue, magic and dark secrets! That’s what awaits you in this episode as we meet British author Olivia Isaac-Henry and discuss her latest suspense novel, Sorrow Spring. Olivia shares what inspired the location and themes, how she blended historical events
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Last Days of Kira Mullan by Nicci French. In this tense psychological thriller, Nancy North suspects her neighbour Kira Mullan’s death isn’t a suicide. Battling her own mental health challenges and dismissed by others as unreliable, Nancy must uncover the truth
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, bye for now… Q: Hi
Feeling cosy? Then you’ll love meeting author Alexandra Almond, as she shares her cosy fantasy novel, Thoroughly Disenchanted. Alexandra unpacks how she built her distinct characters, the role of magic in everyday life and her experience in finding an agent and getting published, along with advice for aspiring writers. You
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Chickenpox by Remy Lai. Chickenpox by Remy Lai is a laugh-out-loud graphic novel about Abby, stuck at home with her four wild siblings during a chickenpox outbreak. As chaos unfolds, Abby learns to navigate sibling bonds and responsibility with humor and heart.
Steven Lewis is one of the most experienced copywriters working in Australia today and was one of the world’s first web copywriters. Yes, he’s that old, but in a good way because he’s been around and he knows what works and what doesn’t. Steven is a master of writing emails
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, back to work… Q: Hi
Welcome to our first Furious Fiction Showcase for the year! This is the place where we recap this month’s creative challenge and let thousands of people enjoy our favourite 500-words-or-fewer stories. Let’s revisit what the prompts for this one were: Your story must take place at a beach. Your story
Crafting a novel is one thing, but author Kate Solly loves crafting ‘crafty’ novels – including her latest title, The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch-up. Kate shares her journey from casual writing in her family group chats to getting her first publishing contract, as well as how she manages to stay
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Last Fashion House in Paris by Renee Ryan. The Last Fashion House in Paris is a gripping WWII story where Paulette Leblanc, an apprentice seamstress at a Parisian fashion house secretly aiding the resistance, risks everything to fight the Nazis. As danger
The Australian Writers’ Centre’s Romance Writing course came at just the right time for school teacher Emma Pignatiello. She had written three YA manuscripts and was working on a crime novel, but she realised that what she really loved was romance.
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 stealing the show… Q:
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
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,
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.
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,
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
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