Furious Fiction August 2018 winner and shortlist
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for August’s Furious Fiction! We received a record number of entries this month, and each story
How vision impaired Graham Frizzell gained the confidence to become a successful freelance writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Living with profound vision impairment (Graham is legally blind) and growing up prior to the advent of the adaptive technology that has so enriched his life today, Graham felt completely lost when it came to mainstream employment. He had finished a Certificate IV in Professional Writing & Editing qualification at Melbourne Polytechnic TAFE but felt it was geared predominantly to fiction writing. So he decided to enrol into AWC’s online Freelance Writing Stage 1 course, and has never looked back.
Writing Podcast Episode 246 Meet Tim Harris, author of ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’
In Episode 246 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll meet Tim Harris, author of Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables. Shout-out to Allison Rushby for winning the Davitt
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to “Book Club”
This week we have 10 double passes to new movie Book Club – in cinemas 23 August 2018 and starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen
Q&A: Premiere vs premier
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 245 Meet Paul French, author of ‘City of Devils’
In Episode 245 of So you want to be a writer: A group of researchers trained robots to write poetry. Discover when in the writing process you
COMP CLOSED: What would you call YOUR biography?
Why has no one heard of Edna Cranmer? When a young woman is hired to write the life of unknown artist Edna Cranmer from Geelong,
Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Congratulations to Australian Writers’ Centre Writing Picture Books graduate Mandy Foot for the publication of her second picture book, Lucy and Copper, with Hachette Australia.
Q&A: Happy as Larry
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
The 2018 Fair Australia Prize is now open
The Fair Australia Prize is now open and the prize pool is fabulous, but you must enter soon as the competition closes on Monday 13 August
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!
Furious Fiction August 2018 winner and shortlist
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for August’s Furious Fiction! We received a record number of entries this month, and each story simply had to include the following three sentences: The door was locked. She laughed. It felt familiar. A reminder that all stories are judged “blind”
How vision impaired Graham Frizzell gained the confidence to become a successful freelance writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Living with profound vision impairment (Graham is legally blind) and growing up prior to the advent of the adaptive technology that has so enriched his life today, Graham felt completely lost when it came to mainstream employment. He had finished a Certificate IV in Professional Writing & Editing qualification at Melbourne Polytechnic TAFE but felt it was geared predominantly to fiction writing. So he decided to enrol into AWC’s online Freelance Writing Stage 1 course, and has never looked back.
Writing Podcast Episode 246 Meet Tim Harris, author of ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’
In Episode 246 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll meet Tim Harris, author of Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables. Shout-out to Allison Rushby for winning the Davitt Award for Children’s fiction for The Turnkey. Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator and Catherine Pelosi celebrates her second children’s book
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to “Book Club”
This week we have 10 double passes to new movie Book Club – in cinemas 23 August 2018 and starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. As the film’s title suggests, it’s about a book club – this one comprising four women. Diane Keaton plays Diane – recently
Q&A: Premiere vs premier
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 premiering premiere vs
Writing Podcast Episode 245 Meet Paul French, author of ‘City of Devils’
In Episode 245 of So you want to be a writer: A group of researchers trained robots to write poetry. Discover when in the writing process you should hire an editor and how some authors got their agents. Allison shares tips for recreating characters from The Ateban Cipher series for Book Week
COMP CLOSED: What would you call YOUR biography?
Why has no one heard of Edna Cranmer? When a young woman is hired to write the life of unknown artist Edna Cranmer from Geelong, she thinks it will be just another quick commission paid for by a rich, grieving family obsessed with their own history. She is wrong… This
Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Congratulations to Australian Writers’ Centre Writing Picture Books graduate Mandy Foot for the publication of her second picture book, Lucy and Copper, with Hachette Australia.
Q&A: Happy as Larry
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 as happy as
The 2018 Fair Australia Prize is now open
The Fair Australia Prize is now open and the prize pool is fabulous, but you must enter soon as the competition closes on Monday 13 August 2018. Presented by Overland magazine, the prize is supported by the National Union of Workers (NUW), the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), the National
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!
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