Announcing the CBCA Book of the Year Notable Books!
Congratulations to all the wonderful authors who have made it onto the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s list of Notable books for 2018. Huge accolades
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize for her unpublished manuscript, On the Same Page. Described by guest judge Alexandra Nahlous
Writing Podcast Episode 224 Meet Eliza Henry-Jones, author of ‘P is for Pearl’
In Episode 224 of So you want to be a writer: Discover common plot holes and how to fix them. Val and Al discuss the art
COMP CLOSED “O Caption! My Caption!” — WIN with our caption competition
We were sitting around at the weekly giveaway meeting the other day and thought it was about time we brought back a classic. So, that’s
Furious Fiction February 2018 winner
This month, the Australian Writers’ Centre kicked off Furious Fiction – our brand new MONTHLY short story competition, challenging anyone on the planet (aged 17
Q&A: Where did the “early mark” come from?
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 223 Meet Sally Hepworth, author of ‘The Family Next Door’
In Episode 223 of So you want to be a writer: How to turn your story ideas into amazing stories and how writers organise their personal libraries.
COMP CLOSED: Children’s book ‘Quark’s Academy’!
This week, we’re delighted to be giving away a book by one of our very own alumni. It’s called Quark’s Academy and it is written by
Q&A: Flaky vs flakey, smoky vs smokey and whisky vs whiskey
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
We’re hiring: Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder
APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED Are you an Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder? The Australian Writers’ Centre is expanding to more cities and we’re looking
Writing Podcast Episode 222 Meet children’s author Catherine Pelosi, writer of ‘Quark’s Academy’
In Episode 222 of So you want to be a writer: A new project that hopes to have you fall in love with books at the
Brisbane Meetup: How to be a writer/artist/creative when you still have a day job
THIS EVENT HAS BOOKED OUT. Join the waitlist below and you’ll be contacted should a place become available. Our courses are coming to Brisbane! And
COMP CLOSED: ‘Australia’s Greatest Surf Photographers’
We have a gnarly treat for photography (and surfing) lovers this week – a gorgeous book featuring the winners and finalists of the Nikon/Surfing Australia
Q&A: Impostor or imposter?
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 221 Meet Jack Heath, bestselling author of ‘The Hangman’
In Episode 221 of So you want to be a writer: How to find your fiction writer’s voice when you’ve been working as a journalist. Allison
Now open: National digital literary award
The Woollahra Digital Literary Award celebrates works originally published in a digital format. So think epub, online articles and so on. It’s exciting to see
Win $5000 and an industry mentorship for an unpublished manuscript
Kill Your Darlings, one of Australia’s awesome cultural magazines founded by Rebecca Starford and Hannah Kent, has announced that the 2018 KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Vanity Fair Diaries’
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Tina Brown’s “tell all” memoir, The Vanity Fair Diaries 1983-1992 – covering her eight years as editor
Brad Kelly: From history teacher to full-time freelance writer
AWC courses completed:
Magazine and Newspaper Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Copywriting Essentials
Profile Writing
The Business of Freelancing
Writing Australian History
Magazine and Newspaper Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Copywriting Essentials
Profile Writing
The Business of Freelancing
Writing Australian History
After a 15-year career as a history teacher, Brad Kelly was ready for his next challenge. With a keen interest in the world of writing, he completed a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre. “I had always been drawn to long form journalism and features, and I wanted to learn the nuts and bolts of the trade,” says Brad.
Q&A: Where do “fans” come from?
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
Joy Adan: Living her dream as a freelance writer
AWC courses completed:
Writing for the Web and Mobile
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Profile Writing
Reinvent Yourself
Creative Writing Stage 1
Make Time to Write
Life Writing
Writing for the Web and Mobile
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Profile Writing
Reinvent Yourself
Creative Writing Stage 1
Make Time to Write
Life Writing
Even though Joy Adan dreamt of becoming a writer, she initially didn’t have the confidence to pursue this passion. “I had a recurring voice in my head – that sounded a lot like my mother – that kept telling me that the only people who could call themselves writers were either really lucky or really poor. That I should do the responsible thing – and set aside my creative ambitions in search for a secure, well-paying job.”
Writing Podcast Episode 220 Meet Beau Donelly, journalist and author of ‘The Woman Who Fooled the World: Belle Gibson’s Cancer Con’
In Episode 220 of So you want to be a writer: We go behind the scenes of The Woman Who Fooled the World: Belle Gibson’s Cancer Con
COMP CLOSED: Your most memorable hotel stay? Share it and WIN this book…
This week, we’ve checked in and ordered (via room service) three copies of Rooms with a View – a fascinating book written by distinguished hotel
Q&A: Program vs programme
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 219 Meet Martin Puchner, author of ‘The Written World’
In Episode 219 of So you want to be a writer: We made the list for best websites for writers in 2018! Hear some of our
Announcing the CBCA Book of the Year Notable Books!
Congratulations to all the wonderful authors who have made it onto the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s list of Notable books for 2018. Huge accolades to these Australian Writers’ Centre presenters: Nicole Hayes for A Shadow’s Breath Zanni Louise for Archie and the Bear Judith Rossell for A Garden
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize for her unpublished manuscript, On the Same Page. Described by guest judge Alexandra Nahlous as “A wonderful, captivating story about a writer desperate to keep her identity hidden, and the man determined to expose her”, Penelope receives a $5000
Writing Podcast Episode 224 Meet Eliza Henry-Jones, author of ‘P is for Pearl’
In Episode 224 of So you want to be a writer: Discover common plot holes and how to fix them. Val and Al discuss the art of the paragraph. We are giving away the opportunity to become a master dream interpreter with The Dream Handbook. Plus, you’ll meet Eliza Henry-Jones, author
COMP CLOSED “O Caption! My Caption!” — WIN with our caption competition
We were sitting around at the weekly giveaway meeting the other day and thought it was about time we brought back a classic. So, that’s right, we’re reinstating our caption competition — and every week, the best caption will win a prize! This week’s prize is The Dream Handbook by
Furious Fiction February 2018 winner
This month, the Australian Writers’ Centre kicked off Furious Fiction – our brand new MONTHLY short story competition, challenging anyone on the planet (aged 17 or older) to deliver us a sub-500 word story in just one weekend! And the reward? A very tasty $500 in cash. (Please don’t eat
Q&A: Where did the “early mark” come from?
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 taking an early mark…
Writing Podcast Episode 223 Meet Sally Hepworth, author of ‘The Family Next Door’
In Episode 223 of So you want to be a writer: How to turn your story ideas into amazing stories and how writers organise their personal libraries. We have 3 copies of Quark’s Academy by Catherine Pelosi to giveaway. Plus: meet Sally Hepworth, author of The Family Next Door. Click play below
COMP CLOSED: Children’s book ‘Quark’s Academy’!
This week, we’re delighted to be giving away a book by one of our very own alumni. It’s called Quark’s Academy and it is written by children’s author (and AWC graduate!) Catherine Pelosi. We have three copies to give away. (You can find out more about Catherine’s path to publication on
Q&A: Flaky vs flakey, smoky vs smokey and whisky vs whiskey
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 looking for the “-key”
We’re hiring: Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder
APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED Are you an Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder? The Australian Writers’ Centre is expanding to more cities and we’re looking for a new full-time team member in our headquarters in Sydney. Please note: This role is not a writing-based role. This role won’t be a
Writing Podcast Episode 222 Meet children’s author Catherine Pelosi, writer of ‘Quark’s Academy’
In Episode 222 of So you want to be a writer: A new project that hopes to have you fall in love with books at the first chapter. How to write for yourself when you write for a living and should you show a first draft to your agent? Plus: meet
Brisbane Meetup: How to be a writer/artist/creative when you still have a day job
THIS EVENT HAS BOOKED OUT. Join the waitlist below and you’ll be contacted should a place become available. Our courses are coming to Brisbane! And we’re kicking off with a meetup – so we’d love to see you there. Whether or not you’ve done a course at AWC, you’re most
COMP CLOSED: ‘Australia’s Greatest Surf Photographers’
We have a gnarly treat for photography (and surfing) lovers this week – a gorgeous book featuring the winners and finalists of the Nikon/Surfing Australia Surf Photo of the Year Award from 2013 to 2017. The book is The Best of the Best: Australia’s Greatest Surf Photographers – and we
Q&A: Impostor or imposter?
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, there’s an impostor in our
Writing Podcast Episode 221 Meet Jack Heath, bestselling author of ‘The Hangman’
In Episode 221 of So you want to be a writer: How to find your fiction writer’s voice when you’ve been working as a journalist. Allison Tait’s tips for author blogging and how one writer won $125,000 in a literary prize. A budget airline is running a rather quirky poetry competition.
Now open: National digital literary award
The Woollahra Digital Literary Award celebrates works originally published in a digital format. So think epub, online articles and so on. It’s exciting to see an award that recognises digital publishing in its own right. Of course, it can’t be any old thing chucked up on the internet – you’ll
Win $5000 and an industry mentorship for an unpublished manuscript
Kill Your Darlings, one of Australia’s awesome cultural magazines founded by Rebecca Starford and Hannah Kent, has announced that the 2018 KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award is now open! From the Kill Your Darlings website: “The KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award was established to support the development of an early-career author, provide
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Vanity Fair Diaries’
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Tina Brown’s “tell all” memoir, The Vanity Fair Diaries 1983-1992 – covering her eight years as editor and chief of… you guessed it… Vanity Fair magazine. These “sizzling” diaries paint a riveting portrait of the flash, dash and follies of the 1980s
Brad Kelly: From history teacher to full-time freelance writer
AWC courses completed:
Magazine and Newspaper Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Copywriting Essentials
Profile Writing
The Business of Freelancing
Writing Australian History
Magazine and Newspaper Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Copywriting Essentials
Profile Writing
The Business of Freelancing
Writing Australian History
After a 15-year career as a history teacher, Brad Kelly was ready for his next challenge. With a keen interest in the world of writing, he completed a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre. “I had always been drawn to long form journalism and features, and I wanted to learn the nuts and bolts of the trade,” says Brad.
Q&A: Where do “fans” come from?
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’s Q&A is fan-tastic… Q: Hi
Joy Adan: Living her dream as a freelance writer
AWC courses completed:
Writing for the Web and Mobile
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Profile Writing
Reinvent Yourself
Creative Writing Stage 1
Make Time to Write
Life Writing
Writing for the Web and Mobile
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Profile Writing
Reinvent Yourself
Creative Writing Stage 1
Make Time to Write
Life Writing
Even though Joy Adan dreamt of becoming a writer, she initially didn’t have the confidence to pursue this passion. “I had a recurring voice in my head – that sounded a lot like my mother – that kept telling me that the only people who could call themselves writers were either really lucky or really poor. That I should do the responsible thing – and set aside my creative ambitions in search for a secure, well-paying job.”
Writing Podcast Episode 220 Meet Beau Donelly, journalist and author of ‘The Woman Who Fooled the World: Belle Gibson’s Cancer Con’
In Episode 220 of So you want to be a writer: We go behind the scenes of The Woman Who Fooled the World: Belle Gibson’s Cancer Con by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano. Plus, there are 3 copies of Rooms with a View: The Secret Life of Grand Hotels by Adrian Mourby to
COMP CLOSED: Your most memorable hotel stay? Share it and WIN this book…
This week, we’ve checked in and ordered (via room service) three copies of Rooms with a View – a fascinating book written by distinguished hotel historian and travel journalist Adrian Mourby. Adrian is a lover of grand hotels – and the world’s grandest hotels have provided glamorous backgrounds for some
Q&A: Program vs programme
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 time to get with
Writing Podcast Episode 219 Meet Martin Puchner, author of ‘The Written World’
In Episode 219 of So you want to be a writer: We made the list for best websites for writers in 2018! Hear some of our favourite freelance writing tips, and polish up your manuscript because the Text Prize for young adult and children’s writing is now open! We also have
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