Angie Cui maps a unique journey into picture books
Angie Cui’s road to becoming a published children’s book author is a story of unexpected turns, persistence, and creative discovery. She has two picture books
Q&A: ‘Barista’ vs ‘barrister’
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 644: Karina May on ‘That Island Feeling’ and how to set yourself up for success as a writer
Would you like to reinvent yourself as a writer? In this episode, accomplished author Karina May shares her advice on how to grow and setting
Top 10 Q&As for 2024
Q: Hi AWC, we’ve had some interesting conversations this year, haven’t we? A: Is that a rhetorical question? Q: No, a genuine one. A: Oh,
Furious Fiction: December 2024 Story Showcase
It’s beginning to feel a lot like… the Furious Fiction Christmas Eve Story Showcase! So gather up your tidings of joy, deck those halls and
In her words: Anna Johnston on her global two-book deal
Anna Johnston started telling stories at a young age, writing plays and short films for her parents as a child. But she left her storytelling passion behind when she went into healthcare and started her family. A course at the Australian Writers’ Centre changed that, reigniting her love of creative writing, and Anna is now celebrating the publication of her debut novel The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, in a two-book deal with Penguin Random House.
Writing Podcast Episode 643: Tabitha Carvan discusses her memoir, ‘This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch’
Described as a ‘memoir with a message’, This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch deals with many themes including celebrity obsession and shame. In
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Pictures of You’ by Emma Grey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Pictures of You by Emma Grey. Pictures of You is a powerful story of loss and self-discovery.
COPYWRITER 082: How to write a high converting sales page with Ash Chow
Sales pages – we’ve all heard of them but do you really know what they are, what they’re designed to do, how they’re different to
Q&A: 2024 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
Karina May keeps delivering ‘that rom-com feeling’
Karina May was working in digital marketing when she started dabbling in creative writing just for the fun of it – but she soon found herself hooked on the craft of storytelling. She voraciously attended courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre, including two rounds of Write Your Novel with Pamela Freeman, which gave her the structure to complete her first manuscript. After signing a two-book deal with Pan MacMillan, Karina has now released her novel Duck à l’Orange for Breakfast.
Writing Podcast Episode 642: Madeline Te Whiu on her trilogy and latest book, ‘The Queen Thief’
If you love fantasy, you’ll love our delightful interview with author Madeline Te Whiu, who shares her journey from writing her first book The Assassin Thief
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Bogan Book Club’ by John Larkin
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Bogan Book Club by John Larkin. The Bogan Book Club follows James Larwood who joins an
Q&A: ‘Allude’ vs ‘elude’
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 641: Joe Aston on his tell-all book on Qantas, ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’
Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman’s Lounge – The inside Story of
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Murdle Australia’ by G.T. Karber
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Murdle Australia by G.T. Karber. Murdle Australia is perfect for fans of word games and brain teasers.
Q&A: The origin of ‘head honcho’
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 640: Susannah Glenn on her novel ‘Between Husbands and Wives’
Meet Susannah Glenn, author of Between Husbands and Wives. Susannah discusses her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of setting and character development. She highlights
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Literary Journeys’ by John McMurtrie
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Literary Journeys by John McMurtrie. Literary Journeys explores 75 iconic journeys from classic and modern literature. Through
COPYWRITER 081: How to add UX Copywriting to your suite of services with Susan Reoch
Would you like to become an expert at UX copywriting?Would you like to make money from UX copywriting?What even is UX copywriting? UX copywriting is
Q&A: ‘At the drop of a hat’ and ‘off the cuff’
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
Furious Fiction: November 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to November’s Furious Fiction story showcase! And kudos for getting here on time too, as plenty of our characters this month did NOT do
Writing Podcast Episode 639: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Sebastian Smee on his latest book ‘Paris in Ruins’
Meet Sebastian Smee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, who discusses his new book Paris in Ruins, its historical context, and the challenges of writing it.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Endgame’ by Sarah Barrie
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Endgame by Sarah Barrie, the breathtaking finale to the gripping Lexi Winter series. Fast-paced and filled with
Q&A: The origin of ‘SOS’ and ‘mayday’
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
Angie Cui maps a unique journey into picture books
Angie Cui’s road to becoming a published children’s book author is a story of unexpected turns, persistence, and creative discovery. She has two picture books set to be published in 2025 – My Mum is a Bird with UQP and Our Map with Wombat Books, and she has learnt plenty
Q&A: ‘Barista’ vs ‘barrister’
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, courtrooms and cafes.. Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 644: Karina May on ‘That Island Feeling’ and how to set yourself up for success as a writer
Would you like to reinvent yourself as a writer? In this episode, accomplished author Karina May shares her advice on how to grow and setting yourself up for a successful author career. Karina also discusses her third print book, That Island Feeling, staying accountable as a writer, using social media,
Top 10 Q&As for 2024
Q: Hi AWC, we’ve had some interesting conversations this year, haven’t we? A: Is that a rhetorical question? Q: No, a genuine one. A: Oh, okay then. Then yes, we have. Fascinating at times. Q: I know right? It’s always so tricky picking just 10 favourites to share with our
Furious Fiction: December 2024 Story Showcase
It’s beginning to feel a lot like… the Furious Fiction Christmas Eve Story Showcase! So gather up your tidings of joy, deck those halls and jingle all the things as we unwrap the creative 500-words-or-fewer gifts YOU left under our tree this month, using these prompts: Each story had to
In her words: Anna Johnston on her global two-book deal
Anna Johnston started telling stories at a young age, writing plays and short films for her parents as a child. But she left her storytelling passion behind when she went into healthcare and started her family. A course at the Australian Writers’ Centre changed that, reigniting her love of creative writing, and Anna is now celebrating the publication of her debut novel The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, in a two-book deal with Penguin Random House.
Writing Podcast Episode 643: Tabitha Carvan discusses her memoir, ‘This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch’
Described as a ‘memoir with a message’, This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch deals with many themes including celebrity obsession and shame. In this episode, author Tabitha Carvan discusses her experience writing this uniquely personal story, as well as offering advice for aspiring memoir writers. You can listen
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Pictures of You’ by Emma Grey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Pictures of You by Emma Grey. Pictures of You is a powerful story of loss and self-discovery. After a crash wipes her memory of her late husband, Evie must rebuild her life with the help of an old friend. Grey’s heartfelt storytelling
COPYWRITER 082: How to write a high converting sales page with Ash Chow
Sales pages – we’ve all heard of them but do you really know what they are, what they’re designed to do, how they’re different to other web pages, and more importantly, how to write one? Ash Chow is a sales page expert – she’s the ‘go to’ copywriter for those
Q&A: 2024 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, the words that defined us.
Karina May keeps delivering ‘that rom-com feeling’
Karina May was working in digital marketing when she started dabbling in creative writing just for the fun of it – but she soon found herself hooked on the craft of storytelling. She voraciously attended courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre, including two rounds of Write Your Novel with Pamela Freeman, which gave her the structure to complete her first manuscript. After signing a two-book deal with Pan MacMillan, Karina has now released her novel Duck à l’Orange for Breakfast.
Writing Podcast Episode 642: Madeline Te Whiu on her trilogy and latest book, ‘The Queen Thief’
If you love fantasy, you’ll love our delightful interview with author Madeline Te Whiu, who shares her journey from writing her first book The Assassin Thief to completing her trilogy with her latest release, The Queen Thief. Madeline talks about her experience writing while working full-time, her planning process, harnessing social
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Bogan Book Club’ by John Larkin
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Bogan Book Club by John Larkin. The Bogan Book Club follows James Larwood who joins an eccentric book club to rebuild his life after prison. Through quirky friendships and unexpected wisdom, he discovers resilience and a fresh perspective on his future.
Q&A: ‘Allude’ vs ‘elude’
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, allusions of grandeur.. Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 641: Joe Aston on his tell-all book on Qantas, ‘The Chairman’s Lounge’
Fasten your seatbelts and stow those tray tables, as we interview Joe Aston about his latest book, The Chairman’s Lounge – The inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out. Joe is a former Australian Financial Review columnist and he discusses his experience writing about Qantas, its CEO and the
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Murdle Australia’ by G.T. Karber
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Murdle Australia by G.T. Karber. Murdle Australia is perfect for fans of word games and brain teasers. This collection presents a series of intricate challenges that mix logic and detective work. Each puzzle offers a unique mystery to solve, providing an engaging
Q&A: The origin of ‘head honcho’
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, we’re playing head games.. Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 640: Susannah Glenn on her novel ‘Between Husbands and Wives’
Meet Susannah Glenn, author of Between Husbands and Wives. Susannah discusses her writing process, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of setting and character development. She highlights the impact of persistence, learning from setbacks, and taking writing courses. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Literary Journeys’ by John McMurtrie
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Literary Journeys by John McMurtrie. Literary Journeys explores 75 iconic journeys from classic and modern literature. Through essays and illustrations, it captures how travel shapes characters and narratives, making it perfect for literature and travel enthusiasts alike. Here’s the blurb: A beautifully
COPYWRITER 081: How to add UX Copywriting to your suite of services with Susan Reoch
Would you like to become an expert at UX copywriting?Would you like to make money from UX copywriting?What even is UX copywriting? UX copywriting is a fascinating and super important sub-genre of copywriting that can turn a good customer experience into a great customer experience. UX stands for User Experience
Q&A: ‘At the drop of a hat’ and ‘off the cuff’
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, hats, cuffs and spurs.. Q:
Furious Fiction: November 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to November’s Furious Fiction story showcase! And kudos for getting here on time too, as plenty of our characters this month did NOT do that. Why? Well – all will become clear when you see this month’s prompts: Each story had to include a character who arrives somewhere LATE.
Writing Podcast Episode 639: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Sebastian Smee on his latest book ‘Paris in Ruins’
Meet Sebastian Smee, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, who discusses his new book Paris in Ruins, its historical context, and the challenges of writing it. He also touches upon his previous book The Art of Rivalry, how to approach writing art criticism, and tips for aspiring writers. Sebastian now writes
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Endgame’ by Sarah Barrie
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Endgame by Sarah Barrie, the breathtaking finale to the gripping Lexi Winter series. Fast-paced and filled with twists, this crime thriller will have you on the edge of your seat as vigilante-turned-cop Lexi faces off against her most dangerous adversary yet. As
Q&A: The origin of ‘SOS’ and ‘mayday’
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, we’re beyond help.. Q: Hi
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