“I got published!” : Travel guides, career advice, health hacks and more
Our AWC graduates continue to amaze us with their publishing success. So many are turning their freelance writing dreams into reality with their articles regularly
Leigh Hopkinson shares what it’s like to be “Two Decades Naked”
Today we’re chatting with author Leigh Hopkinson about her new memoir Two Decades Naked. Now, we’re pretty sure even the staunchest of naturalists would struggle
Writing Podcast Episode 109 Meet Sue Whiting, author of ‘Platypus’
In Episode 109 of So you want to be a writer: breaking up with your novel, what to look for in a writers’ group, bogus writing
AWC presenter Danny Parker shortlisted for 2016 CBCA Book of the year. Here are his writing tips!
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) have just announced their shortlist for the 2016 Book of the Year and we were so excited to see
Word of the week: Peripatetic
Peripatetic (adjective) “This is a fancy word to mean ‘wandering’. It comes from the Greek word for ‘pacing to and fro’, but relates to someone
COMP CLOSED: Win a FIVE-book MEMOIR PACK!
This month, we’ve gone memoir-mad, with not one, not two, not three, not four, not 10, but FIVE hand-picked memoirs to give away to one
Writing Podcast Episode 108 Meet publishing doyenne Marina Go, author of ‘Break Through: 20 Success Strategies For Female Leaders’
In Episode 108 of So you want to be a writer: The benefits of writing longhand and famous writers and their first word processor (can you remember
COMP CLOSED: Win “A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald” by Natasha Lester!
“Captivating, romantic and tragic, A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald follows a young woman ahead of her time amid the fragile hearts and glamour of jazz
Emily McAuliffe’s successful venture into full-time travel writing
Emily McAuliffe can’t remember what first prompted her to do a writing course – possibly just for “something to do”. However, many words later, she
Headed to the Sydney Writers’ Festival? Check out our fabulous AWC presenters
It’s almost that time of year again when over 100,000 literature lovers flock to Walsh Bay for the Sydney Writers’ Festival. This year the program is jam-packed
What we’re reading this month – May 2016
Ask an author for their top tip for aspiring writers and it would be to READ. Read widely and read often. So once a month,
Writing Podcast Episode 107 Meet Sonya Voumard, author of ‘The Media and the Massacre’
In Episode 107 of So you want to be a writer: Beware where you send your manuscript. Do skinny, pretty writers get more book deals? Discover writing
COMP CLOSED: Win a Literary Tea pack valued at over $100!
It’s a special giveaway this week – with one lucky winner scoring a delicious tea pack from the Literary Tea Co! With a slogan that
What would you do with $10,000 or $20,000 to help with your writing career?
Are you in your mid-to-late career as an author and need time to write? We know time is money and writing is time consuming! The
Are you an Australian writer looking for a writing residency for 2017?
Writing residency applications for 2017 at the National Library of Australia are now open. The National Library of Australia Creative Arts Fellowship for Australian Writing
Author C.S. Sealey shares her story
C.S. (Carmel) Sealey’s lifelong dream of completing and publishing her first novel, Equilibrium, finally came true.
Making writing a priority
Not long ago, Carmel was stuck in a non-creative role at work. “I had no time to work on my book and not much motivation to make time,” she recalls. “It was stagnating in a folder on my computer with a long to-do list and in much need of some TLC!”
3 top tips to make you a better freelance writer
Being a freelance writer is a little bit like juggling five frogs at the same time, while each of those frogs juggles tiny chainsaws. There’s
ABIA shortlist 2016 – congratulations Danny Parker!
There has been much excitement in the literary world this week with the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) announcing their 2016 Book Awards shortlist. We were thrilled
Writing Podcast Episode 106 Meet Natasha Lester, author of ‘A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald’
In Episode 106 of So you want to be a writer: How author of The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins, took four books before she really
The Queenscliffe Literary Festival returns in 2016
After its successful inaugural event in 2015, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival will return again this year. This niche festival will take place across a variety of venues
The Australian / Vogel’s Literary Award 2016 winner announced
The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award is one of Australia’s most prestigious awards for an unpublished manuscript by a writer under the age of 35. Katherine Brabon’s novel
“We got published!” : Graduate success
We’re like proud parents when we hear that our graduates have been published. Our hearts swell, we get a little teary and we want to
COMP CLOSED: Win our Mother’s Day book pack!
Some of the most prolific readers are mums. It’s a chance to take a break and escape into another reality before diving back into saving
3 great competitions for poets
Whether you’re already a pro at prose, or would simply like to dip your toe into the poetry writing waters – there’s nothing quite like
Children’s Book Council announces Notables 2016
It’s awards season again in book world (but really, it’s a reward every time we read a book, right?). And kicking things off is the
“I got published!” : Travel guides, career advice, health hacks and more
Our AWC graduates continue to amaze us with their publishing success. So many are turning their freelance writing dreams into reality with their articles regularly featuring in major publications. And we love the variety of subject matters that they explore. Check out some of the recent accomplishments from our superstar
Leigh Hopkinson shares what it’s like to be “Two Decades Naked”
Today we’re chatting with author Leigh Hopkinson about her new memoir Two Decades Naked. Now, we’re pretty sure even the staunchest of naturalists would struggle to spend that long starkers, so we thought we’d get to the bottom of this. (Pun absolutely intended.) Hi Leigh, for those readers who haven’t
Writing Podcast Episode 109 Meet Sue Whiting, author of ‘Platypus’
In Episode 109 of So you want to be a writer: breaking up with your novel, what to look for in a writers’ group, bogus writing rules you should ignore, and tax tips for writers who hate maths. Plus: discover the meaning of “stultify” and meet author Sue Whiting. Also: how
AWC presenter Danny Parker shortlisted for 2016 CBCA Book of the year. Here are his writing tips!
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) have just announced their shortlist for the 2016 Book of the Year and we were so excited to see AWC Writing Picture Books presenter Danny Parker among the list of amazing authors. Danny’s acclaimed picture book Perfect, with illustrations by Freya Blackwood, has been shortlisted
Word of the week: Peripatetic
Peripatetic (adjective) “This is a fancy word to mean ‘wandering’. It comes from the Greek word for ‘pacing to and fro’, but relates to someone who does that in a more organised way, rather than someone who bumbles about. So a peripatetic startup CEO might split his time between Sydney
COMP CLOSED: Win a FIVE-book MEMOIR PACK!
This month, we’ve gone memoir-mad, with not one, not two, not three, not four, not 10, but FIVE hand-picked memoirs to give away to one lucky winner! We love a good memoir. Perhaps it’s the mixed bag of experiences – some across decades, others just days. Maybe it’s the way
Writing Podcast Episode 108 Meet publishing doyenne Marina Go, author of ‘Break Through: 20 Success Strategies For Female Leaders’
In Episode 108 of So you want to be a writer: The benefits of writing longhand and famous writers and their first word processor (can you remember yours?). Discover what “peripatetic” means and meet publishing doyenne Marina Go, author of Break Through: 20 Success Strategies For Female Leaders. Check out Litsy, the
COMP CLOSED: Win “A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald” by Natasha Lester!
“Captivating, romantic and tragic, A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald follows a young woman ahead of her time amid the fragile hearts and glamour of jazz age New York…” This week, one lucky reader is set to walk away with the popular new book from Natasha Lester, A Kiss from Mr
Emily McAuliffe’s successful venture into full-time travel writing
Emily McAuliffe can’t remember what first prompted her to do a writing course – possibly just for “something to do”. However, many words later, she now lives in Portugal and works as a full-time writer – with work published here and overseas! Getting started “I had no real expectations and
Headed to the Sydney Writers’ Festival? Check out our fabulous AWC presenters
It’s almost that time of year again when over 100,000 literature lovers flock to Walsh Bay for the Sydney Writers’ Festival. This year the program is jam-packed with 300+ events held across 16-22 May 2016. And we are thrilled that some of our amazing AWC presenters are taking part and sharing their writing
What we’re reading this month – May 2016
Ask an author for their top tip for aspiring writers and it would be to READ. Read widely and read often. So once a month, we’ll be sharing what we’re reading – fiction or non-fiction. We’d love you to do the same – so share a paragraph on your latest
Writing Podcast Episode 107 Meet Sonya Voumard, author of ‘The Media and the Massacre’
In Episode 107 of So you want to be a writer: Beware where you send your manuscript. Do skinny, pretty writers get more book deals? Discover writing tips from bestselling YA authors, how to speed up your writing, and what “feckless” mean. Plus: a blog for teen writers and meet Sonya Voumard,
COMP CLOSED: Win a Literary Tea pack valued at over $100!
It’s a special giveaway this week – with one lucky winner scoring a delicious tea pack from the Literary Tea Co! With a slogan that reads “Drink more tea, read more books” we knew this was a match made in competition heaven. Each certified organic tea is blended here in
What would you do with $10,000 or $20,000 to help with your writing career?
Are you in your mid-to-late career as an author and need time to write? We know time is money and writing is time consuming! The Copyright Agency established the Create Career Fund to assist authors and visual artists with the costs of writing, researching, and more. From the press release:
Are you an Australian writer looking for a writing residency for 2017?
Writing residency applications for 2017 at the National Library of Australia are now open. The National Library of Australia Creative Arts Fellowship for Australian Writing includes a stipend, a four-week residency at the National Library of Australia including office facilities and access to special collections, and staff expertise. A great
Author C.S. Sealey shares her story
C.S. (Carmel) Sealey’s lifelong dream of completing and publishing her first novel, Equilibrium, finally came true.
Making writing a priority
Not long ago, Carmel was stuck in a non-creative role at work. “I had no time to work on my book and not much motivation to make time,” she recalls. “It was stagnating in a folder on my computer with a long to-do list and in much need of some TLC!”
3 top tips to make you a better freelance writer
Being a freelance writer is a little bit like juggling five frogs at the same time, while each of those frogs juggles tiny chainsaws. There’s a lot going on – different publications, different styles, different stories and more. And that’s where experienced freelancers Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait are always
ABIA shortlist 2016 – congratulations Danny Parker!
There has been much excitement in the literary world this week with the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) announcing their 2016 Book Awards shortlist. We were thrilled to see a familiar name amongst the authors. Our very own AWC presenter, Danny Parker, is shortlisted in the Book of the Year for Younger
Writing Podcast Episode 106 Meet Natasha Lester, author of ‘A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald’
In Episode 106 of So you want to be a writer: How author of The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins, took four books before she really found her voice, how to read a publication to find out what the editors are looking for, and meet the lawyer who wrote bestselling books
The Queenscliffe Literary Festival returns in 2016
After its successful inaugural event in 2015, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival will return again this year. This niche festival will take place across a variety of venues in the historical town of Queenscliff and the neighbouring town of Point Lonsdale, Victoria, with stand-alone events held across all weekends in May 2016. If
The Australian / Vogel’s Literary Award 2016 winner announced
The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award is one of Australia’s most prestigious awards for an unpublished manuscript by a writer under the age of 35. Katherine Brabon’s novel The Memory Artist has just been named the 2016 winner of this major accolade. Congratulations Katherine! From the press release: How can hope exist when the past
“We got published!” : Graduate success
We’re like proud parents when we hear that our graduates have been published. Our hearts swell, we get a little teary and we want to sticky tape their feature article to our fridge door. But alas, we can’t find a fridge large enough for all of the success stories we
COMP CLOSED: Win our Mother’s Day book pack!
Some of the most prolific readers are mums. It’s a chance to take a break and escape into another reality before diving back into saving the world again. And with Mother’s Day coming up, we want to give one lucky winner a pack containing not one, not two, not three…
3 great competitions for poets
Whether you’re already a pro at prose, or would simply like to dip your toe into the poetry writing waters – there’s nothing quite like a deadline to spur you on. That’s why writing competitions are such an effective motivational tool. We’re giving you the gentle nudge you may need and
Children’s Book Council announces Notables 2016
It’s awards season again in book world (but really, it’s a reward every time we read a book, right?). And kicking things off is the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) who on Monday announced their list of Notable Books for the 2016 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Basically,
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