9 sweet courses to binge over Easter
As we approach the Easter long weekend and the chance to take stock one-third of the way into 2019, it’s a great opportunity to add
Writing Podcast Episode 277 Meet AWC alumna Megan Blandford, author of ‘I’m Fine (and other lies)’
In Episode 277 of So you want to be a writer: What happens when writing is hard? Meet AWC alumna Megan Blandford, author of I’m Fine
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to ‘The Chaperone’ starring Elizabeth McGovern
This week we have 10 double passes to give away to see The Chaperone, in cinemas nationally from 25 April 2019. Based on Laura Moriarty’s bestselling
Australian Book Industry Awards 2019 Shortlist
The Australian Publishers Association is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2019 Australia Book Industry Awards. From this shortlist, The Category Winners and the Overall
Q&A: Just desserts or just deserts?
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 276 Meet Amie Kaufman, international bestselling author of YA and middle-grade fiction
In Episode 276 of So you want to be a writer: International bestselling author Amie Kaufman joins us to chat about her YA and middle
Vicki Laveau-Harvie’s memoir wins the $50,000 Stella Prize
First-time author Vicki Laveau-Harvie is the winner of 2019 The Stella Prize for her memoir The Erratics. This is the first time in its seven-year
2019 ACU Prize for Poetry now open
Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest poetry competitions offering $18,000 in prizes. The 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry will be awarded for
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to Lee Chang-dong‘s film ‘Burning’
This week, thanks to Palace Films, we have 10 DOUBLE PASSES to Burning (M) in cinemas nationally from 18 April 2019. Based on a story
Writing Podcast Episode 275 We chat to Peg Fraser, author of ‘Black Saturday: Not the End of the Story’
In Episode 275 of So you want to be a writer: What you need on your author website. Meet Peg Fraser, author of Black Saturday:
Q&A: Raise vs raze
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
State Library of Victoria fellowship program is now open
Applications are now open for the State Library of Victoria’s 2019 Fellowships program. Each year, the Library offers creative and specialist fellowships to encourage the
COMP CLOSED: WIN Alexander McCall Smith’s latest book
This week we have THREE copies of The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith, author of over 80 books including the award-winning The
Submissions for The Fogarty Literary Award are now open
If you are an author (aged between 18 and 35) from Western Australia with an unpublished manuscript then this is for you! One of Australia’s
9 essential tips to supercharge your fiction writing
We often talk about people being on a ‘writing journey’. Even the most established, prolific and famous writers are still honing their craft, learning new
Entries open for 2019 The Banjo Prize
If you are Australia’s next great storyteller then this is for you. HarperCollins Publishers Australia has announced that entries are now open for the 2019 Banjo
Q&A: April Fools, Fool’s or Fools’ Day?
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
“How I fell in love with writing” part 5
All throughout this month, we’ve been sharing the wonderful stories from our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you first meet?”
New York book launch for AWC alumna Astrid Scholte
Astrid Scholte’s dream of being published has come to fruition with the recent launch in New York of her debut novel, Four Dead Queens published
Writing Podcast Episode 274 Meet AWC alumna and former Buzzfeed editor-at-large Jenna Guillaume, author of ‘What I Like About Me’
In Episode 274 of So you want to be a writer: Australian literary festivals to add to your diary. Meet Jenna Guillaume, AWC alumnus and
COMP CLOSED: WIN Jaclyn Moriarty’s new book!
This week we have THREE copies of bestselling author Jaclyn Moriarty’s latest novel Gravity is the thing published by Pan Macmillan Australia, to give away.
Kaneana May: From TV scriptwriter to published author
When Kaneana May, a stay-at-home mother living in regional NSW, took a trip to Sydney to do Popular Women’s Fiction with the Australian Writers’ Centre she came away inspired, motivated with new ideas and a new direction. Today she is a published author and her debut novel The One, published by Harlequin hit the bookshelves in July 2019.
Writing Podcast Episode 273 Meet Karen Viggers, author of ‘The Orchardist’s Daughter’
In Episode 273 of So you want to be a writer: We chat to Karen Viggers, author of the bestselling book The Lightkeeper’s Wife and
“How I fell in love with writing” part 4
If you’ve been playing along at home, you’ll know that recently we asked our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you
Furious Fiction March 2019 winner and shortlist
Writing can be a lot like doing the laundry. You put a jumble of ideas and words into the machine and then— actually, this simile
9 sweet courses to binge over Easter
As we approach the Easter long weekend and the chance to take stock one-third of the way into 2019, it’s a great opportunity to add to your writing skills with our suite of self-paced online courses. The following NINE have been created by experts and designed to provide you with
Writing Podcast Episode 277 Meet AWC alumna Megan Blandford, author of ‘I’m Fine (and other lies)’
In Episode 277 of So you want to be a writer: What happens when writing is hard? Meet AWC alumna Megan Blandford, author of I’m Fine (and other lies): Postnatal depression, motherhood and trying to actually be fine. We share tips on how to cut mundane elements from your story. Plus,
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to ‘The Chaperone’ starring Elizabeth McGovern
This week we have 10 double passes to give away to see The Chaperone, in cinemas nationally from 25 April 2019. Based on Laura Moriarty’s bestselling book and reuniting the writer (Julian Fellows), director (Michael Engler) and star (Elizabeth McGovern) of Downton Abbey, The Chaperone takes place amid the backdrop of
Australian Book Industry Awards 2019 Shortlist
The Australian Publishers Association is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2019 Australia Book Industry Awards. From this shortlist, The Category Winners and the Overall ‘Book of the Year’ Winner will be announced at the premier event on the Australian book industry calendar – The ABIA Awards night – to be
Q&A: Just desserts or just deserts?
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 deserted our dessert…
Writing Podcast Episode 276 Meet Amie Kaufman, international bestselling author of YA and middle-grade fiction
In Episode 276 of So you want to be a writer: International bestselling author Amie Kaufman joins us to chat about her YA and middle grade fiction. We have double passes to Burning, a film based on a story by Haruki Murakami, to give away. You’ll also learn the meaning
Vicki Laveau-Harvie’s memoir wins the $50,000 Stella Prize
First-time author Vicki Laveau-Harvie is the winner of 2019 The Stella Prize for her memoir The Erratics. This is the first time in its seven-year history that a memoir has won the Stella Prize and the second time it’s been awarded to a debut author. The Erratics from The Stella
2019 ACU Prize for Poetry now open
Entries are now open for one of Australia’s richest poetry competitions offering $18,000 in prizes. The 2019 ACU Prize for Poetry will be awarded for outstanding poetry with the theme Solace, reflecting on Anne Frank’s supposition: “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to Lee Chang-dong‘s film ‘Burning’
This week, thanks to Palace Films, we have 10 DOUBLE PASSES to Burning (M) in cinemas nationally from 18 April 2019. Based on a story by Haruki Murakami, Korean master Lee Chang-dong’s remarkable new thriller Burning was the most acclaimed film of Cannes, setting a record for the highest-ever score achieved
Writing Podcast Episode 275 We chat to Peg Fraser, author of ‘Black Saturday: Not the End of the Story’
In Episode 275 of So you want to be a writer: What you need on your author website. Meet Peg Fraser, author of Black Saturday: Not the End of the Story. Learn how to supercharge your fiction writing. Our new online course Fiction Essentials: Dialogue has launched. Plus, we have
Q&A: Raise vs raze
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 word ‘raze’ raises a
State Library of Victoria fellowship program is now open
Applications are now open for the State Library of Victoria’s 2019 Fellowships program. Each year, the Library offers creative and specialist fellowships to encourage the original and imaginative use or development of the Library’s collections for new work. The Library also provides a number of specialist fellowships to support and
COMP CLOSED: WIN Alexander McCall Smith’s latest book
This week we have THREE copies of The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith, author of over 80 books including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. In this latest novel, there is nothing noir about the world of Ulf Varg, a detective in the Sensitive Crimes
Submissions for The Fogarty Literary Award are now open
If you are an author (aged between 18 and 35) from Western Australia with an unpublished manuscript then this is for you! One of Australia’s richest literary awards for young writers, The Fogarty Literary Award is now open and seeking submissions for a work of fiction, narrative non-fiction or young adult
9 essential tips to supercharge your fiction writing
We often talk about people being on a ‘writing journey’. Even the most established, prolific and famous writers are still honing their craft, learning new skills, trying new things, and progressing along their writing path. Basically, it’s never over! So wherever you are on your writing journey, here are nine
Entries open for 2019 The Banjo Prize
If you are Australia’s next great storyteller then this is for you. HarperCollins Publishers Australia has announced that entries are now open for the 2019 Banjo Prize. From the HarperCollins website: “We’re looking for exciting new Australian voices telling the sorts of stories that we love to read – from sweeping
Q&A: April Fools, Fool’s or Fools’ Day?
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 are feeling a little
“How I fell in love with writing” part 5
All throughout this month, we’ve been sharing the wonderful stories from our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you first meet?” Today, we present our fifth and final selection – thanks again for all those who shared stories with us. We love how diverse and inspired
New York book launch for AWC alumna Astrid Scholte
Astrid Scholte’s dream of being published has come to fruition with the recent launch in New York of her debut novel, Four Dead Queens published by Putnam/Penguin Random House. “The launch was held at the Gold Bar in New York City. There were crowns, golden skulls, sparkling chandeliers, four gorgeous
Writing Podcast Episode 274 Meet AWC alumna and former Buzzfeed editor-at-large Jenna Guillaume, author of ‘What I Like About Me’
In Episode 274 of So you want to be a writer: Australian literary festivals to add to your diary. Meet Jenna Guillaume, AWC alumnus and former Buzzfeed editor-at-large and author of What I Like About Me. Valerie tries to impress Allison with more “Word of the Week” prowess. Plus, we
COMP CLOSED: WIN Jaclyn Moriarty’s new book!
This week we have THREE copies of bestselling author Jaclyn Moriarty’s latest novel Gravity is the thing published by Pan Macmillan Australia, to give away. Abigail Sorensen has spent her life trying to unwrap the events of 1990. It was the year she started receiving random chapters from a self-help
Kaneana May: From TV scriptwriter to published author
When Kaneana May, a stay-at-home mother living in regional NSW, took a trip to Sydney to do Popular Women’s Fiction with the Australian Writers’ Centre she came away inspired, motivated with new ideas and a new direction. Today she is a published author and her debut novel The One, published by Harlequin hit the bookshelves in July 2019.
Writing Podcast Episode 273 Meet Karen Viggers, author of ‘The Orchardist’s Daughter’
In Episode 273 of So you want to be a writer: We chat to Karen Viggers, author of the bestselling book The Lightkeeper’s Wife and The Orchardist’s Daughter. Allison goes surfing (yes, really). You’ll learn tips for doubling your freelance writing income. So you want to be a writer is
“How I fell in love with writing” part 4
If you’ve been playing along at home, you’ll know that recently we asked our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you first meet?” We received hundreds of replies, and in the spirit of creative curiosity, we’ve been publishing our favourites every Thursday this month. Well done
Furious Fiction March 2019 winner and shortlist
Writing can be a lot like doing the laundry. You put a jumble of ideas and words into the machine and then— actually, this simile isn’t doing it for us. Let’s just get to the winning Furious Fiction stories! For March’s criteria, we sent many into a spin cycle by
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