COMP CLOSED ‘Fake’ by Stephanie Wood
“Women the world over are brought up to hope, even expect, to find the man of their dreams, marry and live happily ever after…” But
8 international short story competitions to enter before the end of the year
Entering short story competitions is a brilliant exercise for writers of all levels. Even if you think your writing isn’t ready yet, it will give
Novella writing competition is now open for Australian and New Zealand residents
Do you have a novella that you’re dying to publish? A work of fiction that was not meant to be a full novel, but should
2019 Brisbane Writers Festival tickets now on sale
The Brisbane Writers Festival is on from 5-8 September 2019 and tickets are now on sale. The Brisbane Writers Festival have announced a massive lineup
How high do your stakes have to be?
By Nat Newman How high do your stakes have to be when writing a story? Is death, destruction and violence necessary to push your story
Q&A: Breath vs breathe
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
‘Why I write’ collection part 3
“If I waited till I felt like writing, I’d never write at all” – Anne Tyler Writing can bring you incredible joy – but it
AWC presenter Patti Miller’s book launch: ‘The Joy of High Places’
Above: CEO of AWC Valerie Khoo with AWC presenter Patti Miller at the book launch. AWC presenter and Australia’s most renown teacher of memoir and
Dogs and books – who could ask for more?
We love books. And we love dogs. So we were pretty chuffed to discover The Dog Book Company. It’s a business that’s only recently started
Writing Podcast Episode 292 Interview with Kaneana May, author of ‘The One’
In Episode 292 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Screenwriting competition closing soon and Love Your Bookshop Day is coming up. You’ll meet
COMP CLOSED: ‘Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire’ by Nat Amoore
This week we have three copies to give away of Nat Amoore’s new Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire – a fun new book for readers
Q&A: The origin of “couch potato”
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 291 We chat to Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios, author of ‘The Emerald Tablet’
In Episode 291 of So You Want To Be A Writer: In this week’s episode, how to get the most out of a writers’ festival
‘Why I write’ collection part 2
“The worst thing you write is better than the best thing you did not write” For so many of us, writing is a creative urge
COMP CLOSED ‘The Blue Rose’ by Kate Forsyth
This week we have three copies to give away of The Blue Rose – the new book from award-winning author and AWC presenter Kate Forsyth.
6 ways to prepare so you get the most out of attending a writers’ festival
By Nat Newman You’ve bought your ticket, booked your accommodation and sorted out a babysitter. You’re totally ready to attend the amazing writers’ festival that’s
Q&A: Prize vs prise
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
Furious Fiction July 2019 winner and shortlist
This month we rode the story train and received a record number of entries for Furious Fiction yet again (we keep breaking those records) –
NOW OPEN: Australian sci-fi, horror and thriller screenplay competition
If you write screenplays in any of the genres of sci-fi, horror and/or thriller, then you need to get on this competition faster than you
‘Why I write’ collection part 1
“There is no greater tragedy than bearing an untold story inside you.” So goes the quote (attributed to Maya Angelou), summing up the curious compulsion
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to ‘Who You Think I Am’
This week, thanks to Palace Films, we’re giving away 10 double passes to Who You Think I Am – in cinemas around Australia from 1
Now open – The Oxford Australian Children’s Word of the Year writing competition
Calling all primary school-aged children. Oxford University Press Australia and New Zealand (OUPANZ) invites children across Australia to nominate their ‘Word of the Year’ and
Writing Podcast Episode 290 Meet Matt Stanton, author of the popular ‘Funny Kid’ series
In Episode 290 of So You Want To Be A Writer: We ask the tough question: should you cull your books? Meet Matt Stanton, author
The simple secret to a successful story structure
Guest post by Pamela Freeman If you’re planning out your structure, it can be overwhelming. All the graphs of three-act structures, all the pacing advice,
TELL US: What fuels your writing?
This week, we invite you to take part in a small writing task. What is it that drives you to write? Why do you do
COMP CLOSED ‘Fake’ by Stephanie Wood
“Women the world over are brought up to hope, even expect, to find the man of their dreams, marry and live happily ever after…” But this week, our giveaway book presents a very different view. The book is Fake by Stephanie Wood, an award-winning features writer who has created “a powerful,
8 international short story competitions to enter before the end of the year
Entering short story competitions is a brilliant exercise for writers of all levels. Even if you think your writing isn’t ready yet, it will give you a deadline to aim for – and there’s nothing like a due date to inspire you to get your story into shape. There are
Novella writing competition is now open for Australian and New Zealand residents
Do you have a novella that you’re dying to publish? A work of fiction that was not meant to be a full novel, but should see the light of day. We have exciting news! The Viva la Novella competition is now in its 8th year and is open for submissions.
2019 Brisbane Writers Festival tickets now on sale
The Brisbane Writers Festival is on from 5-8 September 2019 and tickets are now on sale. The Brisbane Writers Festival have announced a massive lineup with over 160 internationally renowned writers, thinkers and more scheduled to speak and present at the event. The festival will have a special focus on
How high do your stakes have to be?
By Nat Newman How high do your stakes have to be when writing a story? Is death, destruction and violence necessary to push your story forward? Short answer: No way. I started thinking about this after a discussion on the So you want to be a writer Facebook community. A
Q&A: Breath vs breathe
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 breath of fresh
‘Why I write’ collection part 3
“If I waited till I felt like writing, I’d never write at all” – Anne Tyler Writing can bring you incredible joy – but it can sometimes feel like a chore. It depends on your mood, what’s gone on that day, and whether you got out on the right side
AWC presenter Patti Miller’s book launch: ‘The Joy of High Places’
Above: CEO of AWC Valerie Khoo with AWC presenter Patti Miller at the book launch. AWC presenter and Australia’s most renown teacher of memoir and life writing Patti Miller has released her latest memoir The Joy of High Places. Launched by Mark Tredinnick at Better Read Than Dead bookshop in
Dogs and books – who could ask for more?
We love books. And we love dogs. So we were pretty chuffed to discover The Dog Book Company. It’s a business that’s only recently started but we love the idea behind it: It creates stylish hardcover coffee table books about the world’s favourite dog breeds. Importantly, $1 from every sale
Writing Podcast Episode 292 Interview with Kaneana May, author of ‘The One’
In Episode 292 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Screenwriting competition closing soon and Love Your Bookshop Day is coming up. You’ll meet Kaneana May, author of The One. Plus, we have copies of Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire by AWC alumna Nat Amoore to give away. Click
COMP CLOSED: ‘Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire’ by Nat Amoore
This week we have three copies to give away of Nat Amoore’s new Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire – a fun new book for readers ages 8-12. (Nat completed our course on writing for children.) Here’s a brief summary of the book; a hilarious story of one bag of cash,
Q&A: The origin of “couch potato”
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 getting comfortable on the
Writing Podcast Episode 291 We chat to Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios, author of ‘The Emerald Tablet’
In Episode 291 of So You Want To Be A Writer: In this week’s episode, how to get the most out of a writers’ festival and meet Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios, author of The Emerald Tablet. Your Kid’s Next Read live event. Plus, we have three copies of The Blue Rose by
‘Why I write’ collection part 2
“The worst thing you write is better than the best thing you did not write” For so many of us, writing is a creative urge that simply must be brought to the surface. To live a life having never expressed yourself in this way, simply unthinkable. Your favourite authors –
COMP CLOSED ‘The Blue Rose’ by Kate Forsyth
This week we have three copies to give away of The Blue Rose – the new book from award-winning author and AWC presenter Kate Forsyth. It moves between Imperial China and France during the ‘Terror’ of the French Revolution and is inspired by the true story of the quest for
6 ways to prepare so you get the most out of attending a writers’ festival
By Nat Newman You’ve bought your ticket, booked your accommodation and sorted out a babysitter. You’re totally ready to attend the amazing writers’ festival that’s coming up! There’s just one problem… you’re a tiny bit terrified. Who will you speak to? What if you don’t know anyone? Is it okay
Q&A: Prize vs prise
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 our eyes on
Furious Fiction July 2019 winner and shortlist
This month we rode the story train and received a record number of entries for Furious Fiction yet again (we keep breaking those records) – as nearly 1200 writers climbed aboard. It’s official – writers love trains! Here were the JULY requirements each story had to meet: The story had
NOW OPEN: Australian sci-fi, horror and thriller screenplay competition
If you write screenplays in any of the genres of sci-fi, horror and/or thriller, then you need to get on this competition faster than you can say Wilhelm scream. Truant Pictures (based at Fox Studios, Sydney) is running the Truant Screenplay Competition to encourage and mentor new Australian voices working
‘Why I write’ collection part 1
“There is no greater tragedy than bearing an untold story inside you.” So goes the quote (attributed to Maya Angelou), summing up the curious compulsion that so many people on this planet have to WRITE. To tell a story – any kind of story – and continuing a verbal tradition
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to ‘Who You Think I Am’
This week, thanks to Palace Films, we’re giving away 10 double passes to Who You Think I Am – in cinemas around Australia from 1 August. Based on the novel by French author Camille Laurens, this is a gripping and teasing new film about female desire and identity. Academy-award winner
Now open – The Oxford Australian Children’s Word of the Year writing competition
Calling all primary school-aged children. Oxford University Press Australia and New Zealand (OUPANZ) invites children across Australia to nominate their ‘Word of the Year’ and submit a short piece of writing based on that word. There are some great prizes up for grabs! From the media release: Primary school-aged children
Writing Podcast Episode 290 Meet Matt Stanton, author of the popular ‘Funny Kid’ series
In Episode 290 of So You Want To Be A Writer: We ask the tough question: should you cull your books? Meet Matt Stanton, author of the popular Funny Kid series. The Adventures In Reading event is this weekend. Plus, we have 10x double passes to the psychological drama/thriller Who
The simple secret to a successful story structure
Guest post by Pamela Freeman If you’re planning out your structure, it can be overwhelming. All the graphs of three-act structures, all the pacing advice, all the ‘do I have a midpoint reversal’ panics… But there is a simpler way to consider if your structure is solid. And that is:
TELL US: What fuels your writing?
This week, we invite you to take part in a small writing task. What is it that drives you to write? Why do you do it? Writing can bring you incredible joy – but it can sometimes feel like a chore. It depends on your mood, what’s gone on that
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