So You Want to Be a Writer fundraiser with A.L. Tait
Do you want to be a writer? Don’t know where to start? Or whether you should quit your day job? Join internationally published bestselling children’s
Q&A: Addictive vs addicting
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
Lesley Gibbes makes a splash with her ‘Three Little Mermaids’ picture book
We’re absolutely thrilled that our amazing presenter Lesley Gibbes has published another children’s book. Three Little Mermaids, which is beautifully illustrated by Lisa Stewart, is
Writing Podcast Episode 318 Meet AWC alumna Charlotte Barkla, author of ‘All Bodies Are Good Bodies’ and ‘Edie’s Experiments’.
In Episode 318 of So You Want To Be A Writer: You’ll meet Charlotte Barkla, author of All Bodies Are Good Bodies and Edie’s Experiments.
COMP CLOSED ‘Death of a Typographer’ by Nick Gadd
This week’s giveaway book is Death of a Typographer – Australian writer Nick Gadd’s second novel. Here’s a quick synopsis: In the book, we meet
Q&A: Complacent vs complaisant
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 317 Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of ‘Riptides’.
In Episode 317 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of Riptides. Discover scientifically proven ways to beat writer’s block
COMP CLOSED ‘Platform Seven’ by Louise Doughty
“Two deaths on Platform Seven. Two fatalities in eighteen months – surely they’re connected?…” This week’s giveaway is a powerful new thriller from bestselling author
12 things we’ve learnt from judging Furious Fiction
Furious Fiction has been going for two years now and that’s a lot of challenges under our proverbial belt! We love dishing up a new
Q&A: Defuse or diffuse
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
COMP CLOSED ‘Cross My Heart’ by Pamela Cook
“When a promise kept means a life is broken …” This week’s giveaway is from Australian fiction author Pamela Cook – writer of Black Wattle
Pamela Freeman has a whopping 9 books under contract
We already knew that AWC presenter Pamela Freeman was amazing but now we think she’s stratospheric! She currently has not one, not two, not five,
Furphy short story competition opens 1 February 2020
Furphy might be better known in Australia as a beer. However, the company is hosting a competition for short stories with a prize of $15,000!
Q&A: Firey vs fiery
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
AWC Newsletter: Thursday 30 January 2020
Want our newsletter emailed to you every Thursday? Sign up here! 30 January 2020 Last week, I promised you the big reveal of the 5-metre
Award for digitally published work now open
Do you have digitally published works? Then we have a prize for you! The Woollahra Digital Literary Award celebrates works originally published in a digital
Writing Podcast Episode 316 Meet Sue McPherson, author of ‘Brontide’.
In Episode 316 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Sue McPherson, author of Brontide. Learn why some people are calling for a
COMP CLOSED ‘Finding Chika’ by Mitch Albom
This week’s giveaway is number one bestselling author Mitch Albom’s new book, Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family.
Voices of Women Program now open for 2020
The Voices of Women Writing Competition for 2020 is now open! Are you writing short narrative stories in the first-person voice? Join the adventure in
Q&A: Over the moon?
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 315 Meet Pamela Cook, author of ‘Cross My Heart’.
In Episode 315 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Pamela Cook, author of Cross My Heart. Here’s your short story plan of
Furious Fiction January 2020 winner and shortlist
A new year of Furious Fiction and a new crop of hopeful storytellers (and some veterans!) lining up to showcase their skills. With the devastating
5 ways to improve your writing MOJO
We’re only a few weeks in but this year has already been a rough ride, with so many other things to distract and deter you
COMP CLOSED ‘Inner Worlds Outer Spaces’ by Ceridwen Dovey
Intimate portraits of people who love what they do… What does it feel like to be passionate about your daily work? How do people find
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2020 shortlist announced
Thirty seven writers have been shortlisted in the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. This is a highly prestigious award with $167,000 of prize money up
So You Want to Be a Writer fundraiser with A.L. Tait
Do you want to be a writer? Don’t know where to start? Or whether you should quit your day job? Join internationally published bestselling children’s author Allison Tait, co-host of our top-rating So You Want To Be A Writer podcast, for this exciting fundraising seminar for the Shoalhaven Readers’ &
Q&A: Addictive vs addicting
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 addicted to… Q: Hey
Lesley Gibbes makes a splash with her ‘Three Little Mermaids’ picture book
We’re absolutely thrilled that our amazing presenter Lesley Gibbes has published another children’s book. Three Little Mermaids, which is beautifully illustrated by Lisa Stewart, is out now with Scholastic Australia. Lesley is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children. Her chapter book series Fizz has been
Writing Podcast Episode 318 Meet AWC alumna Charlotte Barkla, author of ‘All Bodies Are Good Bodies’ and ‘Edie’s Experiments’.
In Episode 318 of So You Want To Be A Writer: You’ll meet Charlotte Barkla, author of All Bodies Are Good Bodies and Edie’s Experiments. We share 12 things we’ve learnt from judging Furious Fiction. You’ll learn how to market your book through guest posting. Plus, we have 3 copies
COMP CLOSED ‘Death of a Typographer’ by Nick Gadd
This week’s giveaway book is Death of a Typographer – Australian writer Nick Gadd’s second novel. Here’s a quick synopsis: In the book, we meet Martin Kern, who has a special sensitivity to fonts – a skill that he uses to solve typographical crimes. When a local printer is found
Q&A: Complacent vs complaisant
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 aim to please… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 317 Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of ‘Riptides’.
In Episode 317 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of Riptides. Discover scientifically proven ways to beat writer’s block and Allison has an exciting fundraiser announcement (and teaser for her next book). Plus, we have 3 copies of Platform Seven by Louise Doughty to
COMP CLOSED ‘Platform Seven’ by Louise Doughty
“Two deaths on Platform Seven. Two fatalities in eighteen months – surely they’re connected?…” This week’s giveaway is a powerful new thriller from bestselling author of Apple Tree Yard, Louise Doughty. The novel is called Platform Seven and it goes a little something like this… Platform Seven at 4am: Peterborough
12 things we’ve learnt from judging Furious Fiction
Furious Fiction has been going for two years now and that’s a lot of challenges under our proverbial belt! We love dishing up a new set of criteria each month, and as a result, a wide variety of stories have stood on the podium. On closer inspection however, there are
Q&A: Defuse or diffuse
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 blowing a fuse… Q:
COMP CLOSED ‘Cross My Heart’ by Pamela Cook
“When a promise kept means a life is broken …” This week’s giveaway is from Australian fiction author Pamela Cook – writer of Black Wattle Lake, Essie’s Way, Close to Home and The Crossroads. We interviewed her recently in episode 315 of our podcast, and her latest novel is Cross
Pamela Freeman has a whopping 9 books under contract
We already knew that AWC presenter Pamela Freeman was amazing but now we think she’s stratospheric! She currently has not one, not two, not five, but NINE books under contract! Incredible. We were so impressed by this feat that we had to ask Pamela just what it means to have
Furphy short story competition opens 1 February 2020
Furphy might be better known in Australia as a beer. However, the company is hosting a competition for short stories with a prize of $15,000! According to the Furphy Story website: Everyone can write at least one good story. That was the belief of J. F. Archibald, the editor and
Q&A: Firey vs fiery
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 have some quick fire
AWC Newsletter: Thursday 30 January 2020
Want our newsletter emailed to you every Thursday? Sign up here! 30 January 2020 Last week, I promised you the big reveal of the 5-metre public art installation I’ve designed that’s going to be exhibited at Circular Quay in Sydney. Well, like many things that have to go through a creative
Award for digitally published work now open
Do you have digitally published works? Then we have a prize for you! The Woollahra Digital Literary Award celebrates works originally published in a digital format – e.g. epub, online articles etc. And, it’s in its fourth year and going strong. There are guidelines for eligible work (it can’t just
Writing Podcast Episode 316 Meet Sue McPherson, author of ‘Brontide’.
In Episode 316 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Sue McPherson, author of Brontide. Learn why some people are calling for a boycott of the new 50 pence coin. Discover top ways you can reinvent yourself in 2020. Plus, there are three copies of Finding Chika: A
COMP CLOSED ‘Finding Chika’ by Mitch Albom
This week’s giveaway is number one bestselling author Mitch Albom’s new book, Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family. Mitch is most known for the international sensation Tuesdays with Morrie. This is his first work of nonfiction in 10 years and his most personal
Voices of Women Program now open for 2020
The Voices of Women Writing Competition for 2020 is now open! Are you writing short narrative stories in the first-person voice? Join the adventure in 2020 as Voices of Women presents CLEARWAY: CREATE THE SPACE: The annual writers’ competition. Hear your own short stories performed live by amazingly powerful women
Q&A: Over the moon?
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 mooning about… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 315 Meet Pamela Cook, author of ‘Cross My Heart’.
In Episode 315 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Pamela Cook, author of Cross My Heart. Here’s your short story plan of action for this year! Discover 20 words to inspire you to write in 2020. Plus, you could win one of 3 copies of Inner Worlds
Furious Fiction January 2020 winner and shortlist
A new year of Furious Fiction and a new crop of hopeful storytellers (and some veterans!) lining up to showcase their skills. With the devastating bushfires at their peak earlier this month, a lot of writers used the challenge as a chance to express their emotions through their words –
5 ways to improve your writing MOJO
We’re only a few weeks in but this year has already been a rough ride, with so many other things to distract and deter you from your wordsmithery. So as the entrance gates to Twenty Twenty start to fade in the rear-view mirror, it’s a great time to sit up
COMP CLOSED ‘Inner Worlds Outer Spaces’ by Ceridwen Dovey
Intimate portraits of people who love what they do… What does it feel like to be passionate about your daily work? How do people find their way into fascinating, unusually fulfilling careers, even against the odds? This week’s giveaway book is Inner Worlds Outer Spaces: Working Lives of Others by
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2020 shortlist announced
Thirty seven writers have been shortlisted in the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. This is a highly prestigious award with $167,000 of prize money up for grabs. The prize began in 1986 with previous winners including Tim Winton, Helen Garner, Richard Flanagan and Gail Jones. We’re cheering extra loud for
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