Writing Podcast Episode 244 Meet Anna Snoekstra, author of the YA thriller ‘Mercy Point’
In Episode 244 of So you want to be a writer: Discover tips from other authors about how to get the right agent. The 2018 Better Reading
COMP CLOSED: Do YOU prefer SILVER or GOLD?
This week, we have three copies of new book Spinning Silver to give away. The book is a new take on the classic fairytale Rumpelstiltskin,
National Young Writers’ Festival announces its 2018 artist lineup
The National Young Writers’ Festival has given us a sneak peek at their 2018 artist lineup and it’s exciting! Guests for the festival, which runs
Catherine celebrates her second children’s book published this year
AWC alumna Catherine Pelosi is kicking goals again with the publication of her second book this year. Something for Fleur is Catherine’s first picture book and it comes hot on the heels of her first junior fiction novel, Quark’s Academy.
So it’s been a big year for the author who completed the course How to Write for Children and Young Adults at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Independent fantasy publishing house now open for submissions
Do you have a fantasy manuscript gathering dust in a drawer? Or maybe you’re currently working on a manuscript and are wondering how on earth
Q&A: Alright vs all right
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
Maggie Hutchings – from counsellor to children’s author
Course taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Maggie Hutchings’ determination to improve and keep writing until she was published has paid off, thanks to taking AWC’s Writing Picture Books course and the subsequent publication of her children’s book Unicorn! by Affirm Press.
Writing Podcast Episode 243 Meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of ‘Whiteley on Trial’
In Episode 243 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to sell more books on Kindle and learn the meaning of atavistic. August Furious
COMP CLOSED: Happily Never After
This week we have three copies of the just-released memoir Happily Never After to give away – by award-winning Australian journalist Jill Stark. Following the
Writing Podcast Episode 242 We chat to Pamela Hart on her latest book ‘The Desert Nurse’
In Episode 242 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll discover how Dean writes the quirky Q&A for the AWC newsletter each week and what
Furious Fiction July 2018 winner and shortlist
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for July’s Furious Fiction! We received more than 700 entries, all working off the following criteria:
Q&A: Who’s vs whose
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
Congratulations to AWC graduate Lauren Gardiner on the publication of her book ‘baby + me!’
Congratulations Lauren on the publication of baby + me!. A graduate of AWC’s Writing Picture Books and Creative Writing Stage 1 courses, Lauren is the author
COMP CLOSED: Caption this desert scene and WIN
This week, we’re giving away THREE copies of Pamela Hart’s brand new historical novel, The Desert Nurse. Pamela Hart’s previous book was The War Bride,
Mandy McKeesick has never looked back since taking AWC’s Freelance Writing course
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
How to Write Media Releases
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
How to Write Media Releases
Mandy McKeesick completed the AWC Freelance Writing Stage 1 course with the aim of showcasing the Australian bush. Today she has a successful business working with both magazine and corporate clients doing just that!
Writing Podcast Episode 241 Meet Ali Berg, co-author of ‘The Book Ninja’
In Episode 241 of So you want to be a writer: Meet the guy who writes the messages you find in fortune cookies and learn about real
Q&A: Close but no cigar
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: WIN double passes to new film, “The Breaker Upperers”
This week we’re excited to be giving away 20 double passes to an upcoming new movie from executive producer Taika Waititi and the producers behind
Writing Podcast Episode 240 Meet Kirsty Manning, author of ‘The Jade Lily’
In Episode 240 of So you want to be a writer: Avoid the perils of striving for perfection and learn about the copywriter who cold called 500
Q&A: Fiancé vs fiancée
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
Sarah Bailey’s much awaited second thriller hits the bookshelves
Congratulations to AWC alumna Sarah Bailey who appeared in the Sun Herald and The Sunday Age. Sarah has just published her second book Into the Night (Allen & Unwin), a brazen murder with hundreds of witnesses and a case where no one can be trusted.
Sarah’s acclaimed debut novel The Dark Lake (2017) was a bestseller around the world and her taut and suspenseful storytelling earned her comparisons with authors such as Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins. In 2018 The Dark Lake was winner of the Davitt Award (Debut) award for best crime books written by Australian women.
COMP CLOSED: Describe this image in ONE word
This week we’re showcasing THREE BOOKS – all featuring writing from three of our world-class AWC presenters, Natasha Lester, Kate Forsyth and Patti Miller. You can
Lip Magazine announces the winner of the 2018 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction
The 2018 winner of the Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction is Liz Allan for Our Voices, Fierce. Liz receives a $1000 cash prize, a 12-month
Q&A: Rail against vs rally against
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
Attend the 2018 Romance Writers of Australia Conference
The hottest date in a romance writer’s calendar is fast approaching – the Romance Writers of Australia Conference from 17-19 August 2018. This year the
Writing Podcast Episode 244 Meet Anna Snoekstra, author of the YA thriller ‘Mercy Point’
In Episode 244 of So you want to be a writer: Discover tips from other authors about how to get the right agent. The 2018 Better Reading Top 50 Kids’ Books list is out. The saga of ‘Cockygate’ and the Amazon algorithm continues. And you’ll meet Anna Snoekstra, author of the YA
COMP CLOSED: Do YOU prefer SILVER or GOLD?
This week, we have three copies of new book Spinning Silver to give away. The book is a new take on the classic fairytale Rumpelstiltskin, from Naomi Novik, the author of the award-winning Uprooted. We meet Miryem, the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders. However, her father is not a very
National Young Writers’ Festival announces its 2018 artist lineup
The National Young Writers’ Festival has given us a sneak peek at their 2018 artist lineup and it’s exciting! Guests for the festival, which runs from 27-30 September 2018 in Newcastle, NSW, include: Alison Evans, author of Ida, (who we interviewed) Hella Ibrahim, Egyptian-Australian Muslim editor and founder of Djed
Catherine celebrates her second children’s book published this year
AWC alumna Catherine Pelosi is kicking goals again with the publication of her second book this year. Something for Fleur is Catherine’s first picture book and it comes hot on the heels of her first junior fiction novel, Quark’s Academy.
So it’s been a big year for the author who completed the course How to Write for Children and Young Adults at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Independent fantasy publishing house now open for submissions
Do you have a fantasy manuscript gathering dust in a drawer? Or maybe you’re currently working on a manuscript and are wondering how on earth you’re ever going to get it published. Well we’ve got great news for you! Fantasy fiction publisher, Talem Press, an imprint of Writer’s Edit Press, is currently
Q&A: Alright vs all right
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 all right about alright.
Maggie Hutchings – from counsellor to children’s author
Course taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Maggie Hutchings’ determination to improve and keep writing until she was published has paid off, thanks to taking AWC’s Writing Picture Books course and the subsequent publication of her children’s book Unicorn! by Affirm Press.
Writing Podcast Episode 243 Meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of ‘Whiteley on Trial’
In Episode 243 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to sell more books on Kindle and learn the meaning of atavistic. August Furious Fiction is opening soon. Plus, you’ll meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of the enthralling Whiteley on Trial. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You
COMP CLOSED: Happily Never After
This week we have three copies of the just-released memoir Happily Never After to give away – by award-winning Australian journalist Jill Stark. Following the release of her first book, High Sobriety, in 2013, Jill was living the dream. She had a coveted job as a senior journalist and columnist
Writing Podcast Episode 242 We chat to Pamela Hart on her latest book ‘The Desert Nurse’
In Episode 242 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll discover how Dean writes the quirky Q&A for the AWC newsletter each week and what tools you can use when you’re writing on the go. We also have 3 copies of ‘The Desert Nurse’ to giveaway. Learn why you should
Furious Fiction July 2018 winner and shortlist
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for July’s Furious Fiction! We received more than 700 entries, all working off the following criteria: The first sentence had to contain a question. Each story had to contain the words JAM, JACKPOT and JUNGLE (or an applicable “s”, “ing” or
Q&A: Who’s vs whose
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 who is confused when using
Congratulations to AWC graduate Lauren Gardiner on the publication of her book ‘baby + me!’
Congratulations Lauren on the publication of baby + me!. A graduate of AWC’s Writing Picture Books and Creative Writing Stage 1 courses, Lauren is the author of this beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written story book for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters. This is no ordinary book – an innovative addition is
COMP CLOSED: Caption this desert scene and WIN
This week, we’re giving away THREE copies of Pamela Hart’s brand new historical novel, The Desert Nurse. Pamela Hart’s previous book was The War Bride, and she is none other than AWC’s very own presenter, Pamela Freeman – a prolific award-winning Australian author with almost 40 books to her name!
Mandy McKeesick has never looked back since taking AWC’s Freelance Writing course
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
How to Write Media Releases
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
How to Write Media Releases
Mandy McKeesick completed the AWC Freelance Writing Stage 1 course with the aim of showcasing the Australian bush. Today she has a successful business working with both magazine and corporate clients doing just that!
Writing Podcast Episode 241 Meet Ali Berg, co-author of ‘The Book Ninja’
In Episode 241 of So you want to be a writer: Meet the guy who writes the messages you find in fortune cookies and learn about real estate copywriting. And we chat to Ali Berg, co-author of The Book Ninja. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You can also listen on
Q&A: Close but no cigar
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 learn the idiom to
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to new film, “The Breaker Upperers”
This week we’re excited to be giving away 20 double passes to an upcoming new movie from executive producer Taika Waititi and the producers behind Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Boy. It’s The Breaker Upperers – written, directed and starring Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami, premiering at SXSW and
Writing Podcast Episode 240 Meet Kirsty Manning, author of ‘The Jade Lily’
In Episode 240 of So you want to be a writer: Avoid the perils of striving for perfection and learn about the copywriter who cold called 500 places in one week. Impress your friends by using ‘defenestrate’ in your casual conversations and discover your chance to win an awesome 3 book pack.
Q&A: Fiancé vs fiancée
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 in a wedding mood
Sarah Bailey’s much awaited second thriller hits the bookshelves
Congratulations to AWC alumna Sarah Bailey who appeared in the Sun Herald and The Sunday Age. Sarah has just published her second book Into the Night (Allen & Unwin), a brazen murder with hundreds of witnesses and a case where no one can be trusted.
Sarah’s acclaimed debut novel The Dark Lake (2017) was a bestseller around the world and her taut and suspenseful storytelling earned her comparisons with authors such as Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins. In 2018 The Dark Lake was winner of the Davitt Award (Debut) award for best crime books written by Australian women.
COMP CLOSED: Describe this image in ONE word
This week we’re showcasing THREE BOOKS – all featuring writing from three of our world-class AWC presenters, Natasha Lester, Kate Forsyth and Patti Miller. You can win all three. The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester crosses two timelines to tell the story of Parisian seamstress Estella Bissette, who
Lip Magazine announces the winner of the 2018 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction
The 2018 winner of the Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction is Liz Allan for Our Voices, Fierce. Liz receives a $1000 cash prize, a 12-month online subscription to Books + Publishing, and a collection of books. According to the media release, judge Margot McGovern commented: “Our Voices, Fierce is a
Q&A: Rail against vs rally against
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 reeling from discovering
Attend the 2018 Romance Writers of Australia Conference
The hottest date in a romance writer’s calendar is fast approaching – the Romance Writers of Australia Conference from 17-19 August 2018. This year the conference is in Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth Hotel and registrations are open to the public. With workshops from bestselling author Rachel Bailey on The Anatomy of
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