Q&A: ‘Birdie, bogey, eagle, FORE!’ Golfing terms explained!
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
COMP CLOSED: ‘Australia’s Most Infamous Criminals’ by Graham Seal
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia’s Most Infamous Criminals by Graham Seal, the bestselling author of Great Australian Stories, Great Bush Stories,
Writing Podcast Episode 583: Vikki Conley on her success with 11 picture books
Meet author Vikki Conley. As an award-winning author with 11 internationally published picture books, Vikki shares her journey starting from her childhood experiences, writing career
Build a writing habit
Whether or not you believe in New Year’s resolutions, there’s something about the idea of a fresh year to, well, do things differently and start
Copywriting Podcast Episode 065: ChatGPT, copywriting and neurodiversity
AI and copywriting. Everyone’s talking about it but someone who’s really getting deep into the weeds of how it all works is Leanne Shelton. Leanne
VIDEO: Allie Reynolds on her novel ‘The Bay’
Allie Reynolds is the author of The Bay and Shiver. She’s also a former professional freestyle snowboarder who spent five winters in the mountains of
Top 10 Q&As for 2023
Q: Hi AWC, it’s time to pick our top 10. A: Oooh fun. We certainly covered some interesting stuff this year. Q: As always. The
Writing Podcast Episode 582: Chris Hammer on ‘The Seven’ and adapting his novels to TV
How to navigate the challenges that often emerge towards the end of the year. Valerie also discusses her own personal career reinvention from accountant to
Furious Fiction: December 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the jumbo-sized December Furious Fiction story showcase – and a chance to celebrate our community’s creativity! It’s also the opportunity to have YOUR
Q&A: 2023 Words of the Year
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
5 lessons from publishing 3 books in 15 months
There’s nothing quite like having three traditionally published books in 15 months to give you a crash course in the world of book publishing! Things
Writing Podcast Episode 581: Alli Parker on her novel ‘At The Foot Of The Cherry Tree’.
Meet Alli Parker, author of the Australian historical fiction novel, At the Foot of the Cherry Tree. The novel is based on the real-life story
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Broken Wave’ by Matthew Ryan Davies
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Broken Wave by Matthew Ryan Davies. Matthew is also the author of Things We Bury, which
Q&A: The origin of chocolate bar names
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
Writing Podcast Episode 580: Benjamin Stevenson on his latest novel ‘Everyone on this Train is a Suspect’
We chat to award-winning stand-up comedian and author, Benjamin Stevenson, about his latest novel, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect and the success of
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Summer Party’ by Rebecca Heath
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Summer Party by Rebecca Heath. Unfolding in a seemingly perfect suburban setting where family secrets are
Q&A: The origin of ‘vandalism’
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
Vikki Conley’s path to becoming an award-winning children’s author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Vikki Conley dreamed of writing for children and, over the years, that little voice telling her to write books got louder until she simply couldn’t ignore it. She threw in her marketing job, enrolled in an Australian Writers’ Centre course and started writing. Within two years, she has already established herself as a prolific author, with the publication of seven picture books and contracts with four publishers. Her most recent book is the CBCA shortlisted Amira’s Suitcase, while Milly and the Mulberry Tree and Where the Lyrebird Lives will be released in 2022. Vikki’s other publications include Tomorrow Girl, Little Puggle’s Song, The Lost Moustache and Ella & Mrs Gooseberry.
Writing Podcast Episode 579: Jillian Cantor on her gripping novel ‘The Fiction Writer’.
We chat to best-selling author Jillian Cantor. Jillian shares her experiences with the writing process, and her newest book The Fiction Writer. Discussing her transition
How Reece Carter became a full-time children’s novelist
“I enrolled in Writing Children’s Novels and became a much better writer for it,” Reece told us. “I took everything I’d learned and wrote a fourth manuscript, A Girl Called Corpse, and the rest is history!”
COMP CLOSED: ‘Leave The World Behind’ by Rumaan Alam
This week’s giveaway is bestselling novel Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam, author of Rich and Pretty and That Kind of Mother. Soon to
Copywriting Podcast Episode 064: The anxiety of the writing life
Anxiety. We all have it, or elements of it, but some of us have it more than others. Writers, it would seem, have more of
Q&A: ‘Stationary’ vs ‘stationery’
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
20 picture books kids love
Picture books are fantastic gifts for kids of all ages. They wrap easily, introduce visual literacy alongside the joy of words, and give endless joy
Michelle Upton goes from school teacher to successful author
A few years ago, Michelle Upton made the life-changing decision that she wanted to be a writer. So she focused her efforts on learning about the craft and getting as much practical experience as possible. This included entering literary competitions, enrolling in the Romance Writing course at the Australian Writers’ Centre and taking part in the Centre’s Furious Fiction competition.
Q&A: ‘Birdie, bogey, eagle, FORE!’ Golfing terms explained!
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 golf war… Q: Hi
COMP CLOSED: ‘Australia’s Most Infamous Criminals’ by Graham Seal
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia’s Most Infamous Criminals by Graham Seal, the bestselling author of Great Australian Stories, Great Bush Stories, Great Convict Stories, Australia’s Funniest Yarns, Great Australian Mysteries and Great Australian Places. Immerse yourself in riveting tales of clever scams, daring escapes, captures, and
Writing Podcast Episode 583: Vikki Conley on her success with 11 picture books
Meet author Vikki Conley. As an award-winning author with 11 internationally published picture books, Vikki shares her journey starting from her childhood experiences, writing career in marketing and journalism to her success as a writer. She discusses the themes and inspirations behind her books and also provides valuable advice for
Build a writing habit
Whether or not you believe in New Year’s resolutions, there’s something about the idea of a fresh year to, well, do things differently and start something new. Which makes it the perfect time to avoid grandiose statements like “this year I will write my novel” and, instead, concentrate on creating
Copywriting Podcast Episode 065: ChatGPT, copywriting and neurodiversity
AI and copywriting. Everyone’s talking about it but someone who’s really getting deep into the weeds of how it all works is Leanne Shelton. Leanne is a copywriter who has taken a right turn and has reinvented her brand to become a specialist in copy and AI. In this podcast
VIDEO: Allie Reynolds on her novel ‘The Bay’
Allie Reynolds is the author of The Bay and Shiver. She’s also a former professional freestyle snowboarder who spent five winters in the mountains of France, Switzerland, Austria and Canada. Her short fiction has been published in magazines in the UK, Australia, Sweden and South Africa. Allie swapped her snowboard
Top 10 Q&As for 2023
Q: Hi AWC, it’s time to pick our top 10. A: Oooh fun. We certainly covered some interesting stuff this year. Q: As always. The English language hath no shame. A: Agreed! It’s a fascinating, writhing, living thing. Q: That’s one way to put it. A: Well, let’s get into
Writing Podcast Episode 582: Chris Hammer on ‘The Seven’ and adapting his novels to TV
How to navigate the challenges that often emerge towards the end of the year. Valerie also discusses her own personal career reinvention from accountant to writer. An interview with leading Australian crime author Chris Hammer, where Chris discusses his latest best-selling novel, The Seven, and his approach to telling stories
Furious Fiction: December 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the jumbo-sized December Furious Fiction story showcase – and a chance to celebrate our community’s creativity! It’s also the opportunity to have YOUR OWN story featured or acknowledged – out of hundreds received from around the globe. Here were this month’s criteria: Each story had to take place
Q&A: 2023 Words of the Year
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, can we have a word…
5 lessons from publishing 3 books in 15 months
There’s nothing quite like having three traditionally published books in 15 months to give you a crash course in the world of book publishing! Things I had no idea about just over a year ago are now like second nature to me. Here are my five biggest takeaways so far:
Writing Podcast Episode 581: Alli Parker on her novel ‘At The Foot Of The Cherry Tree’.
Meet Alli Parker, author of the Australian historical fiction novel, At the Foot of the Cherry Tree. The novel is based on the real-life story of Alli’s grandparents, who were among the first Australian-Japanese couples after the Second World War. The discussion covers Alli’s journey as a writer, her transition
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Broken Wave’ by Matthew Ryan Davies
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Broken Wave by Matthew Ryan Davies. Matthew is also the author of Things We Bury, which has been optioned for television, and of the young adult novel This Thing of Darkness. The Broken Wave is a gripping mystery that explores the
Q&A: The origin of chocolate bar names
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, vandal with care… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 580: Benjamin Stevenson on his latest novel ‘Everyone on this Train is a Suspect’
We chat to award-winning stand-up comedian and author, Benjamin Stevenson, about his latest novel, Everyone on this Train is a Suspect and the success of his previous novel, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. Benjamin discusses his unique skill set of being both a mystery writer and a comedian,
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Summer Party’ by Rebecca Heath
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Summer Party by Rebecca Heath. Unfolding in a seemingly perfect suburban setting where family secrets are better off concealed in the shadows, The Summer Party is an irresistibly captivating psychological thriller that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Here’s
Q&A: The origin of ‘vandalism’
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, vandal with care… Q: Hi
Vikki Conley’s path to becoming an award-winning children’s author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Vikki Conley dreamed of writing for children and, over the years, that little voice telling her to write books got louder until she simply couldn’t ignore it. She threw in her marketing job, enrolled in an Australian Writers’ Centre course and started writing. Within two years, she has already established herself as a prolific author, with the publication of seven picture books and contracts with four publishers. Her most recent book is the CBCA shortlisted Amira’s Suitcase, while Milly and the Mulberry Tree and Where the Lyrebird Lives will be released in 2022. Vikki’s other publications include Tomorrow Girl, Little Puggle’s Song, The Lost Moustache and Ella & Mrs Gooseberry.
Writing Podcast Episode 579: Jillian Cantor on her gripping novel ‘The Fiction Writer’.
We chat to best-selling author Jillian Cantor. Jillian shares her experiences with the writing process, and her newest book The Fiction Writer. Discussing her transition from historical to contemporary fiction, how she develops characters, and her writing routine. She also shares her top three tips for aspiring writers. Additionally, Valerie
How Reece Carter became a full-time children’s novelist
“I enrolled in Writing Children’s Novels and became a much better writer for it,” Reece told us. “I took everything I’d learned and wrote a fourth manuscript, A Girl Called Corpse, and the rest is history!”
COMP CLOSED: ‘Leave The World Behind’ by Rumaan Alam
This week’s giveaway is bestselling novel Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam, author of Rich and Pretty and That Kind of Mother. Soon to be adapted into a film starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Kevin Bacon, Leave The World Behind is a gripping story about two
Copywriting Podcast Episode 064: The anxiety of the writing life
Anxiety. We all have it, or elements of it, but some of us have it more than others. Writers, it would seem, have more of it than most. In this revealing podcast, Kerri Sackville, one of Australia’s most prominent columnists and popular writers discusses her writing life, and in particular,
Q&A: ‘Stationary’ vs ‘stationery’
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, action stations… Q: Hi AWC,
20 picture books kids love
Picture books are fantastic gifts for kids of all ages. They wrap easily, introduce visual literacy alongside the joy of words, and give endless joy when they hit the spot – just ask any parent who’s been asked to read a favourite picture book over and over again. But how
Michelle Upton goes from school teacher to successful author
A few years ago, Michelle Upton made the life-changing decision that she wanted to be a writer. So she focused her efforts on learning about the craft and getting as much practical experience as possible. This included entering literary competitions, enrolling in the Romance Writing course at the Australian Writers’ Centre and taking part in the Centre’s Furious Fiction competition.
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