Writing Podcast Episode 532: Children’s author Lian Tanner on her latest novel ‘Spellhound’.
Beloved children’s author Lian Tanner on her latest novel Spellhound. How to gamify your writing to get more done. And win Mim and the Disastrous
Three ways to tap into your creativity
I’ve been working as a writer since I was 19 years old, which is … well, a lot of years. One thing I’ve never had
Sandie Docker: Successful women’s fiction author
Although Sandie Docker always imagined she would be published one day, she knew it required a lot of self-belief and determination. But after studying at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Sandie finally found the confidence and passion to keep going until she reached her dream of becoming a women’s fiction author. She has now published three books with Penguin, including The Kookaburra Creek Cafe, The Cottage At Rosella Cove, and The Banksia Bay Beach Shack.
COMP CLOSED: ‘Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show’ (The Travelling Bookshop, #4) by Katrina Nannestad
This week’s giveaway book is filled with fun adventures – a travelling bookshop, a dog show including a disobedient bulldog, a horse called Flossy and
QA: “Grill” vs “grille”
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 531: Sandie Docker reveals her inspiration and writing process behind ‘The Redgum River Retreat’
AWC alumna Sandie Docker reveals her inspiration and writing process behind The Redgum River Retreat. Plus: how to write your novel faster. And win The
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Briefest English Grammar and Punctuation Guide Ever!’ by Ruth Colman
If you’ve ever questioned where your commas should go or whether you can really split that infinitive, then this week’s giveaway might help! We’re giving
Copywriting Podcast Episode 052: How to automate your copywriting business to do less and make more, with guest Shanice Miller
They say that a big business is just a small business with systems. So how do you create the systems? How do you know what
Furious Fiction: March 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to our new-look Furious Fiction monthly story showcase! As always, this will be a place to be inspired by our community’s creativity – and
QA: “Gradation” vs “gradiation” vs “graduation”
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
AI Content vs Human Written Content for SEO
By Kayla Chauvel For decades, one powerful concept has captured the imaginations of millions: artificial intelligence (AI). An evergreen topic in popular culture, it’s been
Writing Podcast Episode 530: Chris Wright, journalist and co-author of ‘The Millionaires’ Factory’.
Chris Wright, journalist and co-author of The Millionaires’ Factory: The inside story of how Macquarie Bank became a global giant. Should you write about real
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Vein of Gold’ by Julia Cameron
This week’s giveaway book is a sensational guide to creative expression by Julia Cameron – the international bestselling author of The Artist’s Way. The Vein
Need to edit your own writing? Here’s where to start
Learning to edit your own writing is an essential part of every author’s life. Even if you plot every sentence out in advance, you will
QA: “Speed” vs “velocity”
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
Short story competitions to enter in 2023
Is 2023 the year you share your short stories with the world? There are plenty of competitions and writing opportunities for you to challenge your
Enter the Write It Fellowship
Calling all aspiring writers! The Write it Fellowship is open for submissions. Here’s the information from Penguin Random House: The Write It Fellowship, launched in
Writing Podcast Episode 529: Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller ‘The Favour’.
Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller The Favour. How to explore the stories of your tertiary characters.
COMP CLOSED ‘The Writing Retreat’ by Julia Bartz
A writing retreat sounds like a dream for most writers. This week’s giveaway, The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, follows five writers on a unique
QA: The origin of “fit the bill”
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 528: Jessica Dettmann on her third novel ‘Without Further Ado’
Jessica Dettmann on her third novel Without Further Ado. Nurturing your other creative talents. And win Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones. You can listen to the
COMP CLOSED: ‘Heart Bones’ by Colleen Hoover
The author of this week’s giveaway is no stranger to the New York Times bestseller list. Thanks to millions of views on BookTok, her emotion-packed
Copywriting Podcast Episode 051: How to use ChatGPT to write more copy more quickly, with guest Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart is the founder of StewArt Media, one of Australia’s most successful digital marketing agencies. He works with clients like Booktopia, Telstra and Simply
AWC graduate Ky Garvey’s debut picture book is published
Ky Garvey had put aside dreams of being an author, thinking they weren’t compatible with having a ‘real job’ and paying the bills. But when she discovered the online course in creative writing at Australian Writers’ Centre, she realised she could fit writing around her work and family commitments. And now Ky’s dreams have come true, with the publication of her debut picture book Easy Peasy with EK Books.
Q&A: “Laser” vs “lazer”
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 532: Children’s author Lian Tanner on her latest novel ‘Spellhound’.
Beloved children’s author Lian Tanner on her latest novel Spellhound. How to gamify your writing to get more done. And win Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show from The Travelling Bookshop series by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Cheryl Orsini. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on
Three ways to tap into your creativity
I’ve been working as a writer since I was 19 years old, which is … well, a lot of years. One thing I’ve never had any trouble with is ideas. As a magazine journalist, then a freelance writer, my whole job was predicated on new ideas. And I learnt very
Sandie Docker: Successful women’s fiction author
Although Sandie Docker always imagined she would be published one day, she knew it required a lot of self-belief and determination. But after studying at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Sandie finally found the confidence and passion to keep going until she reached her dream of becoming a women’s fiction author. She has now published three books with Penguin, including The Kookaburra Creek Cafe, The Cottage At Rosella Cove, and The Banksia Bay Beach Shack.
COMP CLOSED: ‘Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show’ (The Travelling Bookshop, #4) by Katrina Nannestad
This week’s giveaway book is filled with fun adventures – a travelling bookshop, a dog show including a disobedient bulldog, a horse called Flossy and more. We’re giving away three copies of Mim and the Disastrous Dog Show, the fourth book in the The Travelling Bookshop series by Katrina Nannestad,
QA: “Grill” vs “grille”
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, you go grill… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 531: Sandie Docker reveals her inspiration and writing process behind ‘The Redgum River Retreat’
AWC alumna Sandie Docker reveals her inspiration and writing process behind The Redgum River Retreat. Plus: how to write your novel faster. And win The Briefest English Grammar and Punctuation Guide Ever! by Ruth Colman. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Briefest English Grammar and Punctuation Guide Ever!’ by Ruth Colman
If you’ve ever questioned where your commas should go or whether you can really split that infinitive, then this week’s giveaway might help! We’re giving away three copies of The Briefest English Grammar and Punctuation Guide Ever! by Ruth Colman. Here’s the blurb: Now in one handy volume: the bestselling
Copywriting Podcast Episode 052: How to automate your copywriting business to do less and make more, with guest Shanice Miller
They say that a big business is just a small business with systems. So how do you create the systems? How do you know what systems to create? What even is a system? If you’re a copywriter looking to fast track the success of a business and want some inside
Furious Fiction: March 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to our new-look Furious Fiction monthly story showcase! As always, this will be a place to be inspired by our community’s creativity – and perhaps even see YOUR OWN story featured. It’s always so interesting to see how different writers use the monthly challenge criteria, so let’s remind ourselves
QA: “Gradation” vs “gradiation” vs “graduation”
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 going to grad school…
AI Content vs Human Written Content for SEO
By Kayla Chauvel For decades, one powerful concept has captured the imaginations of millions: artificial intelligence (AI). An evergreen topic in popular culture, it’s been the subject of dozens of bestselling novels and blockbuster films, like Bicentennial Man, Her, Minority Report, and Ex Machina. While we’re still lightyears away from
Writing Podcast Episode 530: Chris Wright, journalist and co-author of ‘The Millionaires’ Factory’.
Chris Wright, journalist and co-author of The Millionaires’ Factory: The inside story of how Macquarie Bank became a global giant. Should you write about real places? And win The Vein of Gold by Julia Cameron. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Vein of Gold’ by Julia Cameron
This week’s giveaway book is a sensational guide to creative expression by Julia Cameron – the international bestselling author of The Artist’s Way. The Vein of Gold takes you on a deep internal journey through seven kingdoms to unlock your creativity – the perfect cure for writer’s block. Here’s the
Need to edit your own writing? Here’s where to start
Learning to edit your own writing is an essential part of every author’s life. Even if you plot every sentence out in advance, you will still need to edit your first complete draft to ensure it’s as good as it can be. If you’re more at the ‘pantser’ end of
QA: “Speed” vs “velocity”
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 are speed bumps… Q:
Short story competitions to enter in 2023
Is 2023 the year you share your short stories with the world? There are plenty of competitions and writing opportunities for you to challenge your creativity and get your work out there – with the chance to win some great prizes. Don’t know where to find these great opportunities? Well,
Enter the Write It Fellowship
Calling all aspiring writers! The Write it Fellowship is open for submissions. Here’s the information from Penguin Random House: The Write It Fellowship, launched in 2018, aspires to find, nurture and develop unpublished writers across all genres with a focus on under-represented sections of our community, such as writers from
Writing Podcast Episode 529: Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller ‘The Favour’.
Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller The Favour. How to explore the stories of your tertiary characters. And win The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to
COMP CLOSED ‘The Writing Retreat’ by Julia Bartz
A writing retreat sounds like a dream for most writers. This week’s giveaway, The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, follows five writers on a unique writing retreat with an eerie twist when people start disappearing. Here’s the blurb: Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat at the remote
QA: The origin of “fit the bill”
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 bill, please… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 528: Jessica Dettmann on her third novel ‘Without Further Ado’
Jessica Dettmann on her third novel Without Further Ado. Nurturing your other creative talents. And win Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones. 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 Creative Coaching
COMP CLOSED: ‘Heart Bones’ by Colleen Hoover
The author of this week’s giveaway is no stranger to the New York Times bestseller list. Thanks to millions of views on BookTok, her emotion-packed books have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. We’re talking about none other than Colleen Hoover and we’re giving away three copies of
Copywriting Podcast Episode 051: How to use ChatGPT to write more copy more quickly, with guest Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart is the founder of StewArt Media, one of Australia’s most successful digital marketing agencies. He works with clients like Booktopia, Telstra and Simply Energy to help them build their digital presence, drive leads and generate revenue. In this podcast, I talk with Jim about the potential of ChatGPT
AWC graduate Ky Garvey’s debut picture book is published
Ky Garvey had put aside dreams of being an author, thinking they weren’t compatible with having a ‘real job’ and paying the bills. But when she discovered the online course in creative writing at Australian Writers’ Centre, she realised she could fit writing around her work and family commitments. And now Ky’s dreams have come true, with the publication of her debut picture book Easy Peasy with EK Books.
Q&A: “Laser” vs “lazer”
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 laser focused… Q: Hi
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