Mo Davey used to distract her kids by telling them stories on the walk to and from school. She wanted to be able to remember them, so when another mum suggested they enrol together in Writing Children’s Novels, Mo jumped at the chance. She has now published her debut picture book, I Am Tree Rex, with Berbay Publishing.
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Cherrywood by Jock Serong. This captivating novel weaves together two timelines – 1916 Edinburgh and 1993 Melbourne
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Paris Gown by Christine Wells. This enchanting novel transports readers to the glamorous world of 1950s
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
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Stranger at the Wedding by A.E. Gauntlett. This page-turner blends romance with mystery, at a wedding
It seems like a strange path from neuroscientist to picture book author, but that’s exactly the path Danielle Camer has followed, establishing a successful freelance
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
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes.
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi. This compelling novel explores the journey of Leila Whittaker, a woman who
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My
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 Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC) is celebrating the remarkable achievement of four of its creative writing alumni who have been announced on the longlist for
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series.
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia in 100 Words by Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen. Prepare
In this episode, I chat with Leanne Shelton, founder of HumanEdge AI Training, about how copywriters can harness the power of AI to write copy
Meet children’s author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing process.
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
Welcome to September’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where this month we mixed things up a little with a picture prompt! Writers had to use
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to civilian life.
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu. This story is a heartwarming tale set in Tokyo, where a
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
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
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
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
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,
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Cherrywood by Jock Serong. This captivating novel weaves together two timelines – 1916 Edinburgh and 1993 Melbourne – connected by a paddle steamer and a mysterious pub. Blending historical intrigue with contemporary mystery, it’s a richly imaginative story. Here’s the blurb: ‘One
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Paris Gown by Christine Wells. This enchanting novel transports readers to the glamorous world of 1950s Paris, where three reunited friends find their lives intertwined by a single Christian Dior gown. It’s a tale of friendship, ambition, and the transformative power
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, ladies first.. Q: Hi AWC,
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Stranger at the Wedding by A.E. Gauntlett. This page-turner blends romance with mystery, at a wedding celebration where not everything is as it seems. As vows are exchanged and champagne flows, an uninvited guest threatens to unravel the couple’s happily ever
It seems like a strange path from neuroscientist to picture book author, but that’s exactly the path Danielle Camer has followed, establishing a successful freelance medical writing business along the way. After completing Writing Picture Books and the Writing Picture Books Masterclass at Australian Writers’ Centre, Danielle’s most recent picture
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, a real doozy.. Q: I
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes. In this lively and interesting conversation, Ryan shares what led him to tell this particular story, his research process and other fascinating stories from here
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi. This compelling novel explores the journey of Leila Whittaker, a woman who has long sacrificed her own desires for the sake of her family’s harmony. Set against the backdrop of Australia’s art world, it’s a story of
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My Pet Croc. Dani shares her writing process but also provides insights into the children’s publishing industry, her role as a publisher and what she is
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, winged things.. Q: We need
The Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC) is celebrating the remarkable achievement of four of its creative writing alumni who have been announced on the longlist for the 2024 Richell Prize, one of Australia’s most esteemed literary awards for emerging writers. And we are SO excited for them! Established in 2015 by
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series. Jennifer shares insights into her writing journey and balancing her work across different media. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia in 100 Words by Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen. Prepare yourself for a deep dive into the quirky world of Aussie lingo. Here’s the blurb: Bludger. Larrikin. Dinkum. Sickie. Pash. Illywhacker. There are plenty of
In this episode, I chat with Leanne Shelton, founder of HumanEdge AI Training, about how copywriters can harness the power of AI to write copy quickly and accurately, without losing the human touch. What you’ll learn: How to overcome fear of AI: Discover practical tips to help you embrace AI
Meet children’s author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing process. Jess also details her experience securing a book deal, the value of feedback, and the importance of community in the writing world. Jess provides tips
Mo Davey used to distract her kids by telling them stories on the walk to and from school. She wanted to be able to remember them, so when another mum suggested they enrol together in Writing Children’s Novels, Mo jumped at the chance. She has now published her debut picture book, I Am Tree Rex, with Berbay Publishing.
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, time for a change? Q:
Welcome to September’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where this month we mixed things up a little with a picture prompt! Writers had to use the image above in ANY way as inspiration to tell their story! What you wrote was UP TO YOU – but participants were told to
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to civilian life. Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the commandos. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu. This story is a heartwarming tale set in Tokyo, where a quirky pet shop lends out cats for just three days to seven individuals seeking solace and change. Here’s the blurb: Is three days with a
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
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
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