AWC graduate Miranda Young’s biography on Olivia Newton-John
Miranda Young didn’t expect to receive a “smashingly good confidence boost” for her birthday, but that’s exactly what she got when her mother gave her a voucher for the course Creative Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers' Centre.
Read MoreHelen Edwards publishes debut children’s novel
Helen Edwards had spent her life pursuing various careers, including social work, charity and interior styling, but what “beat inside her heart like a thousand tiny wings” was her desire to be an author. After completing her PhD in Psychology, she felt the time was now. She signed up for an Australian Writers' Centre course and immediately began work on her first manuscript. Fast forward a few more manuscripts, and Helen has published her debut middle grade novel The Rebels of Mount Buffalo with Riveted Press.
Read MoreWriting Podcast Episode 566: Joanne Speirs on her novel ‘Second Chance Love in Point Perry'.
Joanne Speirs on how her publishing dreams came true and her novel Second Chance Love in Point Perry. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Buy So You Want to be a Writer – […]
Read MoreVikki Marmaras scores three book deals after AWC course
Vikki Marmaras was on maternity leave with her second child when she decided she needed a new challenge. She had been writing picture book manuscripts on and off for a few years, but didn’t feel like she was getting anywhere, so she signed up for the course Writing Picture Books.
Read MoreLucy Lever's journey from aspiring writer to published author
Lucy Lever had been writing on and off for years, but could never quite finish the novel she dreamt of writing. That all changed when she discovered the Australian Writers' Centre. “Stumbling across AWC was like discovering a treasure trove of wonderful courses, and I wanted to do them all,” Lucy told us. “I realised that I should have started rather than finished here, given that AWC offered a step-by-step guide to novel writing and many other wonderful courses with lots of workshopping along the way and highly skilled teachers.” Lucy went on to complete several courses with the AWC and her debut novel, Mystic Ridge, has now been published by HarperCollins HQ.
Read MoreWriting Podcast Episode 564: Claire Thompson on her picture book ‘Lily The Inventor'
Claire Thompson on her picture book about the true story of Lily The Inventor. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Buy So You Want to be a Writer – the book! Facebook group […]
Read MoreApsara Baldovino’s picture book ‘The Lucky Shack’
“I sent one of my stories to Cathie and she told me that she felt that I should consider starting with the foundations first and recommended the Australian Writers' Centre Writing Picture Books course before taking on a mentor,” Apsara told us. “It was the best advice I could have ever received. Cathie had designed the course so, in a way, I was able to learn from the best in a structured way with a group online.”
Read MoreWriting Podcast Episode 562: Heidi Walkinshaw on reinventing her life as a picture book author and copywriter
This is Heidi Walkinshaw's inspiring story on how she reinvented her life, transitioning away from a career that no longer served her to become a picture book author and copywriter. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned […]
Read MoreCarla Francis loves cats – and is making a career out of writing about them!
We already know that cats rule the internet, but AWC graduate Carla Francis is making sure they rule our bookshelves, too! After the successful release of her debut memoir, The Cat With Three Passports, Carla has now published The Zen of Cat, and a follow-up is in the works, as well as several translations. “I […]
Read MoreWriting Podcast Episode 560: Jo Dabrowski on scoring three book deals
Jo Dabrowski scored not one, not two, but THREE book deals. She has published two picture books: Higher! and Have Your Seen My Friend?. And has now released her middle grade novel Get Your Act Together, Doris Kozlowski. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually […]
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