5 tips for finding your ‘write’ people
It took me a while to find my people, but when I did things really started happening…fast!
I went from my world of “one” where no one other than my non-writing family and friends knew about my creative writing projects – to sharing my work with a community of like-minded writers. Here’s how you can fast track your way to finding your people…
Writing Podcast Episode 384 Tania Blanchard's ‘Letters from Berlin' [Story Sessions series]
In Episode 384 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring Letters from Berlin by Tania Blanchard. Set in 1943 Berlin, 18-year-old Susanna Göttmann accepts the help of an influential Nazi officer to protect her family and the man she loves. But at what cost? Tania once again draws on her own family history to tell an extraordinary tale of tragedy and courage, love and loss, endings and new beginnings. We bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this book.
Read MoreWriting Podcast Episode 381 Meet Frances Chapman, author of ‘Stars Like Us'.
In Episode 381 of So You Want To Be A Writer: You'll meet Frances Chapman, author of Stars Liks Us. We also cover how to write scenes. Plus, there are 10x double passes to see High Ground – in cinemas 28 January.
Read MoreWriting Podcast Episode 380 Penelope Janu's ‘Starting from Scratch' [Story Sessions series]
In Episode 380 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘Starting From Scratch' by Penelope Janu. Return to the town of Horseshoe Hill and Sapphie Brown as she grapples with her injured pride, and questions if it's standing in the way of true love. Narrated by the author herself, we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this charming rural romance.
Read MoreMore than 70 books published by AWC alumni and presenters in 2020!
There are a lot of adjectives you could use to describe the year that was 2020, but our favourite is ‘superlative'. Why? Because so many of our amazing alumni and priceless presenters have been published, some for the first time. In fact, 2020 saw more than 70 books come out with an AWC name on […]
Read MoreTeacher Krys Saclier publishes a picture book about Australia's electoral system!
History, Mystery and Magic
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Pitch Your Novel: How to Attract Agents and Publishers
Laugh Out Loud
Krys is a graduate of several AWC courses, including History, Mystery and Magic, How to Write for Children and Young Adults, and Pitch Your Novel: How to Attract Agents and Publishers. Her debut picture book, Super Nova, was published in 2019 through Ford Street Publishing with illustrations by Rebecca Timmis.
AWC graduate Theresa Miller publishes debut novel ‘The Spin Doctor's Wife’
“The Write Your Novel program helped me finish and publish my novel – which is something I've wanted to do since I learned to read,” Theresa says. “[The program] had a huge impact!”
From newsreader to published author: Nicole Webb publishes debut memoir ‘China Blonde'
“Without doing those courses, I really don't think I would have had the knowledge or know-how to start a book properly, let alone finish a book,” Nicole says.
The turning point that led to James Antoniou becoming a published picture book author
Writing Picture Books
Danielle Norton's journey from teacher to travel and food writer
Travel Writing
Food Writing
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Copywriting Essentials
Freelance Writing Masterclass Program
Creative Writing Stage 1