COMP CLOSED: What were YOU doing in 1983?
This week as a bonus competition, thanks to Sony Films we have five double passes to give away to the new film, Call Me By
COMP CLOSED: “Dogs with Jobs”
This week, we have two copies of the feel-good book Dogs with Jobs by Laura Greaves to give away. It contains extraordinary true stories of
What is middle-grade fiction and should you write it?
Middle-grade fiction has seen a surge in popularity over the past several years, with writers such as Jeff Kinney and Mary Pope Osborne frequently topping
Newcastle Short Story Award 2018 now open
Time to crack those knuckles and start working on your short story over the holidays! The Newcastle Short Story Award 2018 is now open for
Q&A: “Try to” vs “Try and”
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 215 Meet AWC graduate and crime thriller novelist Sarah Bailey, author of ‘The Dark Lake’
In Episode 215 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to write a great police procedural and why even new writers need author bios.
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “The Secret Scripture”
As a bonus giveaway this week, thanks to Transmission Films we have 10 double passes to The Secret Scripture – in cinemas from 7 December
We’re hiring! Amazing Administrative Assistant
The Australian Writers’ Centre team is growing and we have room for a full-time Administrative Assistant, based at our Sydney Head Office in Milsons Point.
Writing Podcast Episode 214 Meet Jackie French, author of over 200 books
In Episode 214 of So you want to be a writer: Why you should enter literary prizes and 3 questions Allison Tait has never been asked.
Q&A: “Touch wood” and “Knock on wood”
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 curious business of naming colours
Being regular word nerds, we here at the AWC are fascinated by the huge range of imaginative names that companies come up with, particularly around
COMP CLOSED: “Uncommon Type” – signed by Tom Hanks!
This week, we’re giving you the opportunity to win Uncommon Type – a collection of seventeen wonderful short stories by none other than two-time Oscar
2018 Calibre Essay Prize now open
Do you write non-fiction essays? Then this competition is for you! The Calibre Essay Prize is open for its 12th year. This prize is hosted
Q&A: Amuck or amok?
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
Richell Prize 2017 Winner Announced!
From 579 entries, the judges of the 2017 Richell Prize for emerging writers managed to not only whittle it down to a short list, but
Writing Podcast Episode 213 Meet children’s author Lesley Gibbes, writer of ‘Bouncing, Bouncing Little Joeys: A Bush Christmas’
In Episode 213 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to write your second book and 5 ways to start your story that aren’t
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “Tulip Fever”
This week, thanks to our platonic friends at Roadshow Films, we’ve secured 10 double passes to new film Tulip Fever, in cinemas from 23 November
Erik Jensen chats about his creative process and book “On Kate Jennings”
Erik Jensen is the founding editor of The Saturday Paper, and his first book, Acute Misfortune: The Life and Death of Adam Cullen, won the
AWC alumnus Tamsin Janu shortlisted for 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
The shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced today, and we were thrilled to spot a familiar name on the list! AWC
Writing Podcast Episode 212 How to pick the perfect book title
In Episode 212 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for how to pick the perfect book title. Plus: how you can promote your book
Writing Podcast Episode 211 Meet Lexi Landsman, author of ‘The Perfect Couple’
In Episode 211 of So you want to be a writer: Why NaNoWriMo is a great time to draft your novel. Discover a site dedicated to
COMP CLOSED: What is 2018’s most important date?
This week, a giveaway for the organised (or hoping to be organised!) writer. It’s Pilot 2018 – A Diary for Writers! Stuffed to the gills
Jenna Guillaume: Journalist turned YA fiction author
After putting off the idea of creative writing for many years, Jenna Guillaume signed a two-book deal with Pan Macmillan for her YA fiction. Her latest novel is You Were Made for Me and her debut was What I like About Me published in 2019.
AWC courses completed:
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
COMP CLOSED: What were YOU doing in 1983?
This week as a bonus competition, thanks to Sony Films we have five double passes to give away to the new film, Call Me By Your Name – based on the novel by Andre Aciman. Directed by the acclaimed Luca Guadagnino, this provocative, emotional and powerful romantic drama set in
COMP CLOSED: “Dogs with Jobs”
This week, we have two copies of the feel-good book Dogs with Jobs by Laura Greaves to give away. It contains extraordinary true stories of some of the hardest-working dogs in the world. You’ll meet Molly Polly, the diabetes alert dog whose round-the-clock job is to keep her two young
What is middle-grade fiction and should you write it?
Middle-grade fiction has seen a surge in popularity over the past several years, with writers such as Jeff Kinney and Mary Pope Osborne frequently topping both bestseller and top earning author lists. Australia has also produced its fair share of bestselling stories. Think Andy Griffiths’ colourful Treehouse books, or Jacqueline
Newcastle Short Story Award 2018 now open
Time to crack those knuckles and start working on your short story over the holidays! The Newcastle Short Story Award 2018 is now open for entries, with a word limit of 2000 words. Main prize is a handsome $2000, but with several highly commended cash prizes, a wine voucher and
Q&A: “Try to” vs “Try and”
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’ll try to figure out
Writing Podcast Episode 215 Meet AWC graduate and crime thriller novelist Sarah Bailey, author of ‘The Dark Lake’
In Episode 215 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to write a great police procedural and why even new writers need author bios. We send out freelance writer Nat to uncover the curious business of naming colours. We’re giving away a signed copy of Tom Hanks’ Uncommon Type.
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “The Secret Scripture”
As a bonus giveaway this week, thanks to Transmission Films we have 10 double passes to The Secret Scripture – in cinemas from 7 December 2017. The film is based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Sebastian Barry, and features a stellar international cast including Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave and
We’re hiring! Amazing Administrative Assistant
The Australian Writers’ Centre team is growing and we have room for a full-time Administrative Assistant, based at our Sydney Head Office in Milsons Point. Please note: This role is not a writing-based role. This role won’t be a stepping stone for you to publish your novel – but you
Writing Podcast Episode 214 Meet Jackie French, author of over 200 books
In Episode 214 of So you want to be a writer: Why you should enter literary prizes and 3 questions Allison Tait has never been asked. Scrivener gets a huge update and Annie Proulx gives a truly great speech at the National Book Awards. Discover your chance to win Uncommon Type
Q&A: “Touch wood” and “Knock on wood”
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 into woodwork… Q:
The curious business of naming colours
Being regular word nerds, we here at the AWC are fascinated by the huge range of imaginative names that companies come up with, particularly around colours. Take these interesting examples – Fiddlesticks, Alpha Centauri, Monastic and Cowardly Custard. They sound like the cast of a children’s fantasy novel, not wall
COMP CLOSED: “Uncommon Type” – signed by Tom Hanks!
This week, we’re giving you the opportunity to win Uncommon Type – a collection of seventeen wonderful short stories by none other than two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks – and signed by the author himself! Here’s what the media release had to say: “A hectic, funny sexual affair between two
2018 Calibre Essay Prize now open
Do you write non-fiction essays? Then this competition is for you! The Calibre Essay Prize is open for its 12th year. This prize is hosted by the Australian Book Review (ABR) and according to the website: “is one of the world’s leading prizes for an original non-fiction essay. It is
Q&A: Amuck or amok?
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 running amok… Q: Hi
Richell Prize 2017 Winner Announced!
From 579 entries, the judges of the 2017 Richell Prize for emerging writers managed to not only whittle it down to a short list, but they have announced the winner! Sam Coley has won for his work in progress titled State Highway One. According to the press release, this is
Writing Podcast Episode 213 Meet children’s author Lesley Gibbes, writer of ‘Bouncing, Bouncing Little Joeys: A Bush Christmas’
In Episode 213 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to write your second book and 5 ways to start your story that aren’t boring. Learn how an underdog author has been nominated for a prestigious literary prize. And meet children’s author Lesley Gibbes. Click play below to listen
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “Tulip Fever”
This week, thanks to our platonic friends at Roadshow Films, we’ve secured 10 double passes to new film Tulip Fever, in cinemas from 23 November 2017 and based on the bestselling novel by Deborah Moggach. This one really has quite a stellar cast – including the incredibly versatile Alicia Vikander,
Erik Jensen chats about his creative process and book “On Kate Jennings”
Erik Jensen is the founding editor of The Saturday Paper, and his first book, Acute Misfortune: The Life and Death of Adam Cullen, won the Nib Award for Literature and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards. He chatted to us about his creative
AWC alumnus Tamsin Janu shortlisted for 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
The shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced today, and we were thrilled to spot a familiar name on the list! AWC alumnus and award-winning author Tamsin Janu has been shortlisted in the Children’s fiction category with her junior fiction novel, Figgy and the President. This is
Writing Podcast Episode 212 How to pick the perfect book title
In Episode 212 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for how to pick the perfect book title. Plus: how you can promote your book and build a mailing list, even before your book is published. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You can also listen on Apple
Q&A: Yes?
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 nodding, agreeing, confirming and
Writing Podcast Episode 211 Meet Lexi Landsman, author of ‘The Perfect Couple’
In Episode 211 of So you want to be a writer: Why NaNoWriMo is a great time to draft your novel. Discover a site dedicated to discounted ebook deals and perks. British author Ian Rankin says crime writing is dead. Should unpublished authors have a website? And meet Lexi Landsman, author
COMP CLOSED: What is 2018’s most important date?
This week, a giveaway for the organised (or hoping to be organised!) writer. It’s Pilot 2018 – A Diary for Writers! Stuffed to the gills with writerly wisdom, Pilot 2018 is the essential writer’s resource. It not only features industry advice from Island, Griffith Review, Brief, Rabbit, Poetry New Zealand
Jenna Guillaume: Journalist turned YA fiction author
After putting off the idea of creative writing for many years, Jenna Guillaume signed a two-book deal with Pan Macmillan for her YA fiction. Her latest novel is You Were Made for Me and her debut was What I like About Me published in 2019.
AWC courses completed:
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
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