This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Wilds by Sarah Pearse. The Wilds, the third in the Detective Elin Warner series, is an atmospheric thriller set in a remote Portuguese national park. As Elin and her brother Issac try to reconnect, they are drawn into the mystery of
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 going to great lengths…
Cassy Polimeni always wanted to become an author and even studied creative writing at university. She followed this with a career in magazines and publishing, while putting her own creative pursuits on the back burner. But while he was on maternity leave, she took the opportunity to enrol in a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre, which came highly recommended from writer friends. That investment and commitment to her craft paid off: Cassy has now published two books for children with another on the way.
Watch replay now! Join Kate Forsyth as she outlines FIVE essential lessons that will make you a better writer. Kate explores 5 fiction genres – fantasy, romance, crime fiction, magic realism and historical – and showcases an important writing lesson that can be drawn from each. Find out how YOUR
Meet Anna Johnston, author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her rapid success, and her writing process. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. 00:00 Introduction01:15 Literary competitions and overcoming fear02:58 Nat Newman
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Two Daughters by Alison Edwards. Two Daughters explores the lives of Ava and Laurie and their journeys of self-discovery and resilience. This stunning debut is full of secrets, aspirations, and complex human relationships. Here’s the blurb: For Ava, heading to university in
“Just do it. Their courses are excellent, their presenters are amazing and it is money well spent.” Avi Vince In this Focus On… seminar, our inspiration meets the rules. Because there are a lot of rules about this stuff, covering several areas of law, from copyright to defamation to intellectual
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 going for gold… Q:
Mitch Jennings had always harboured ambitions to write a novel, but he says that working fulltime as a journalist meant that writing at home after work wasn’t very appealing because he had already been writing all day. He knew that he needed structure and accountability, so he enrolled in Novel Writing Essentials at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Jenna Lo Bianco, a secondary school Italian teacher, experienced what she calls a magical moment when she was on leave after the birth of her second child. Amid the chaos of the pandemic, she stumbled on a Tweet about the Australian Writers’ Centre’s Romance Writing course. At the time, Jenna had completed two manuscripts: Love & Rome and The Italian Marriage but she hadn’t yet found a publisher.
Jess Horn was a busy working parent with no time for hobbies, but she decided she could just squeeze in a few minutes to enter the Furious Fiction competition at the Australian Writers’ Centre. After that, she was hooked. With her childhood love of writing rekindled, Jess enrolled in Creative Writing Stage 1 and then dived into Writing Picture Books.
An overview Generative AI is changing the way we work, so it’s vital to become familiar and confident with its usage; particularly where writing forms a large part of your job. Rarely has a technology made such an impact in the workplace as artificial intelligence has achieved in such a
Meet author Victoria Purman, an accomplished historical fiction writer, who delves into her research and writing process, the inspiration behind her latest book The Radio Hour. Victoria offers valuable writing tips and the episode provides a deep dive into her journey, character development, and practical advice for aspiring writers. You
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane. Highway 13 is a haunting and thought-provoking collection of interconnected short stories set in Australia, each exploring the profound impact of a 1990s serial killer on various lives and offering a deep commentary on society’s fascination with
If you’ve ever wondered what niching is, or how to niche your copywriting business, this is the episode for you. Whether you’re considering specialising in a specific industry or want to understand the benefits and drawbacks of niching, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice to help you make
When Paula Gleeson’s grade four teacher told her she should write stories, Paula ran with it – or rather, ran away from it! She instead decided to pursue a career in film and television. Fast forward a few decades, and Paula finally followed that teacher’s advice by enrolling in Reinvent Yourself at the Australian Writers’ Centre, followed by Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder and Pitch Your Novel: How to Attract Agents and Publishers. She went on to secure a two-book six-figure deal with Thomas and Mercer and her debut thriller, Original Twin, is out in bookstores right now.
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 winning ways… Q: Hi
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