Meet Sandhya Parappukkaran, a picture book author with four wonderful books that have all been shortlisted or have won Premier’s Literary awards. This is a huge achievement for this former food technologist who started writing picture books on a whim not that long ago! Sandhya discusses her journey to becoming
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 powers that be… Q:
Meet Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller All You Took From Me. Lisa shares insights on how her medical background influenced her novel, the exhaustive research involved in writing about medieval re-enactment, and the persistence required to secure a publishing deal after three years of pitching. You can listen
Welcome to your BONUS Travel Writing Special Edition Feedback Fiesta! The Fiesta is from Saturday 11 January 2025 to Friday 17 January 2025. During that time, you access one-on-one laser coaching with Valerie to help you with your pitches and articles BEFORE sending them to an editor. The goal of
Dive into the inspiring journey of one of Australia’s most beloved athletes. This week we’re giving away three copies of Klim by Michael Klim. He shares about his journey of determination, courage, and the pursuit of excellence both in and out of the pool. Here’s the blurb: Klim’s journey to
Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techniques, the illustration process, and much more. Also discover how our app recommendation can help you keep track of submissions. You can listen to the episode
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, umbrella academia… Q: Hi AWC,
Amanda Willimott was working in marketing, a job she enjoyed but saw as just that – a job, not a career. Her true passion lay in writing, but she wasn’t sure where to start. After discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre, Amanda went on to complete ten courses over eight years, and ultimately became a published author.
Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers, and seeking help in areas outside of one’s expertise. She also discusses her role in starting the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and how it has
“I’m 100% happy with this seminar. It placed character development into a clear format that I can make sense of and work with easily. I find Pamela is a great tutor; she has a vibrancy that carries through the whole session and her knowledge is so extensive. Just do it:
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Oxenbridge King by Christine Paice, a beautiful tale that blends history, fantasy, and heartfelt emotion inspired by the real-life discovery of Richard III’s remains. Here’s the blurb: Imagine, if you will: the lost soul of King Richard III; a talking raven;
Do you struggle to price your copywriting services? Do you constantly undercharge and feel undervalued? Do you see others less talented than you getting paid more> If any of that resonates with you and you feel just a little bit annoyed that you’re not getting paid what you’re worth, this
Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children’s market. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple
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, smarmy surplus… Q: Hi AWC,
Pamela is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than 40 books and novellas, plus short stories and scripts. She writes under two names: Pamela Freeman for children’s and fantasy, and Pamela Hart for mystery novels and historical fiction. Her most recent novel as Pamela Hart is An A-List for Death.
Valerie is an award-winning feature writer who is also CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre. She writes for a range of corporate and consumer publications and was previously a regular writer for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age for over 15 years. Valerie is also the author of seven books. Her latest books are So
Cathie is a fiction editor with over 25 years’ experience. She has mentored many manuscripts to publication and guided and motivated countless writers to develop their work. Cathie works as a tutor for the Australian Writers’ Centre and in freelance editing and project management, notably for Magabala Books. She has
Judith is a full-time writer and illustrator of children’s books. Over the past 20 years, she has written 15 books and illustrated more than 80. Her work has been translated into 16 languages. Judith’s latest publications are The Midwatch, a middle grade novel filled with adventure, Play with your Plate, a picture book
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