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Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Writing Podcast Episode 596: Carrie Sun on her memoir ‘Private Equity’

Meet Carrie Sun, whose memoir Private Equity explores her journey from a high-paced finance role to embracing a writing career. Carrie discusses her writing process, the challenges of memoir writing, and the transformation she underwent during her time in the finance industry. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Anna O’ by Matthew Blake

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Anna O by Matthew Blake. Anna O is a compelling and unsettling crime story that will have you hooked until the wee hours of the morning. Here’s the blurb: Joining the ranks of Gillian Flynn, A. J. Finn, and Alex Michaelides, Matthew

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Furious Fiction
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Furious Fiction: March 2024 Story Showcase

Welcome to March’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where we revisit what sparked your collective creativity this month and celebrate our favourites. Here were the criteria/prompts that we asked for in March: Each story had to include a character who revisits something.  Each story had to include the same colour

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Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Writing Podcast Episode 595: Jodi Gibson on the world of indie publishing and her latest novel ‘Reinventing Emily Brown’

Is indie publishing right for you? Discover the intricacies of indie publishing with author Jodi Gibson. Delve into Jodi’s journey across traditional and independent publishing avenues for her novels. She highlights the distinct processes involved in each. Jodi shares valuable tips for indie authors, ranging from understanding why you want

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘End of Story’ by A.J. Finn

This week, we’re giving away three copies of End of Story by A.J. Finn, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon The Woman in the Window, which was published in more than forty languages and is the basis for the hit film starring Amy Adams. End

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Butter’ by Asako Yuzuki

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Butter by Asako Yuzuki. Butter is a cult Japanese bestseller that unfolds the chilling tale of a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the determined journalist set on unraveling her case. Inspired by a true story, this captivating narrative offers a

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Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Writing Podcast Episode 593: Liam Pieper on his latest novel ‘Appreciation’ and his ‘day job’ as a ghostwriter for bestselling books.

Meet author and ghostwriter Liam Pieper about his latest novel Appreciation. The novel centres around a famous artist trying to rehabilitate his fame with the help of a ghostwriter. Liam also discusses his “day job” as a ghostwriter, the importance of getting along with the client and shaping their narrative

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?’ by Nicci French

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?, an atmospheric and tension-filled thriller by suspense master Nicci French, delving into the lives of two families shattered by tragedy and the long-buried secrets poised to surface after decades of waiting to be unveiled. You can also

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Alumni/Student success stories
Australian Writers' Centre Team

From police force to published author

Kerryn Mayne was on maternity leave from her job on the police force when she returned to her high school love of writing. She soon realised that her professional experiences of crime and policing could be useful when penning her own stories, so she fired up her computer and got down to work. With an outline for a new book idea, Kerryn enrolled in Creative Writing Stage 1 online at the Australian Writers’ Centre, so she could learn about the writing process and connect with other aspiring writers.

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Alumni/Student success stories
Australian Writers' Centre Team

How Amy Tan gained confidence to write her first novel

Amy Tan had always been interested in creative writing and, although she works as a copywriter, she wasn’t confident in her fiction skills. So she turned to an Australian Writers’ Centre course. One of the exercises that she worked on during that course eventually evolved into part of her debut novel, Katie Goes to KL. This has now been published in Australia and Singapore by Penguin under her pen name Su-May Tan.

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Alumni/Student success stories
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Astrid Scholte: Now an award-winning author of young adult fiction

Astrid Scholte had always hoped to be published. In fact, she had the lofty goal of being published before she was 18. “I was a little ambitious! While it took me a lot longer I’m so happy to have achieved this dream of mine. I cannot wait to hold my book Four Dead Queens in my hands early next year, I’m sure there will be plenty of tears!” says Astrid.

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