Short story competitions to enter in 2023
Is 2023 the year you share your short stories with the world? There are plenty of competitions and writing opportunities for you to challenge your
Enter the Write It Fellowship
Calling all aspiring writers! The Write it Fellowship is open for submissions. Here’s the information from Penguin Random House: The Write It Fellowship, launched in
Writing Podcast Episode 529: Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller ‘The Favour’.
Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller The Favour. How to explore the stories of your tertiary characters.
COMP CLOSED ‘The Writing Retreat’ by Julia Bartz
A writing retreat sounds like a dream for most writers. This week’s giveaway, The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, follows five writers on a unique
QA: The origin of “fit the bill”
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 528: Jessica Dettmann on her third novel ‘Without Further Ado’
Jessica Dettmann on her third novel Without Further Ado. Nurturing your other creative talents. And win Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones. You can listen to the
COMP CLOSED: ‘Heart Bones’ by Colleen Hoover
The author of this week’s giveaway is no stranger to the New York Times bestseller list. Thanks to millions of views on BookTok, her emotion-packed
Copywriting Podcast Episode 051: How to use ChatGPT to write more copy more quickly, with guest Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart is the founder of StewArt Media, one of Australia’s most successful digital marketing agencies. He works with clients like Booktopia, Telstra and Simply
AWC graduate Ky Garvey’s debut picture book is published
Ky Garvey had put aside dreams of being an author, thinking they weren’t compatible with having a ‘real job’ and paying the bills. But when she discovered the online course in creative writing at Australian Writers’ Centre, she realised she could fit writing around her work and family commitments. And now Ky’s dreams have come true, with the publication of her debut picture book Easy Peasy with EK Books.
Q&A: “Laser” vs “lazer”
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 527: Kerryn Mayne on her novel ‘Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder’.
Kerryn Mayne on her novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder. Using Batman to nurture your creativity. And win Margaret Atwood’s collection of short stories
COMP CLOSED: ‘Old Babes in the Wood’ by Margaret Atwood
The author of this week’s giveaway needs no introduction. For decades the stories of award-winning author Margaret Atwood have enchanted readers. We’re giving away three
Why aspiring and established copywriters need to master email marketing
The inbox. For many people, this is one of the first places they check every single day. Often, multiple times a day. And that means
Q&A: Solving “whodunit” vs “whodunnit”
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: ‘Someone Else’s Shoes’ by Jojo Moyes
“Two women. Two lives. One day that changed everything…” This week’s giveaway book is the brand new Someone Else’s Shoes from Jojo Moyes – the
VIDEO: Fleur Ferris on her novel ‘Seven Days’
Fleur Ferris is the author of Seven Days, Found, Risk, Wreck, and Black. She spent the first 17 years of her life growing up on
Q&A: Why is a win called a “windfall”?
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 526: Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel ‘Taken’.
Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel Taken which is already going gang-busters. Cool apps for writer and should to try promoting yourself on video. Win
9 ways to create a compelling villain for your novel
Hannibal Lecter. Voldemort. Nurse Ratched. Kylo Ren. Cruella De Vil. All memorable villains who not only stand the test of time but who also play
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Book Haters’ Book Club’ by Gretchen Anthony
“All it takes is the right book to turn a Book Hater into a Book Lover…” This week’s giveaway book is from author Gretchen Anthony
Copywriting Podcast Episode 050: How ChatGPT and human-centred design are changing the face of copywriting, with guest Tait Ischia
Copywriters of the future! If you’d like to stay relevant, charge more and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence and human-centred design to help you
5 tips to make your business writing more effective
Whether you’re drafting emails, creating reports, or putting together presentations for your colleagues and bosses, your ability to write effectively in a business environment is
Be inspired by Shewit Belay’s journey
By Valerie Khoo Last week, I was fortunate enough to go to the opening night of the musical phenomenon Hamilton in Brisbane (thanks Rah!). If
Q&A: “Stain” or “stained” glass?
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
Choosing a title for your novel
When we think about writing and then promoting a novel, sometimes it’s easy to overlook one of the greatest marketing strategies at your fingertips: a
Short story competitions to enter in 2023
Is 2023 the year you share your short stories with the world? There are plenty of competitions and writing opportunities for you to challenge your creativity and get your work out there – with the chance to win some great prizes. Don’t know where to find these great opportunities? Well,
Enter the Write It Fellowship
Calling all aspiring writers! The Write it Fellowship is open for submissions. Here’s the information from Penguin Random House: The Write It Fellowship, launched in 2018, aspires to find, nurture and develop unpublished writers across all genres with a focus on under-represented sections of our community, such as writers from
Writing Podcast Episode 529: Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller ‘The Favour’.
Nicci French – authors Nicci Gerrard and Sean French – on their latest best-seller The Favour. How to explore the stories of your tertiary characters. And win The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to
COMP CLOSED ‘The Writing Retreat’ by Julia Bartz
A writing retreat sounds like a dream for most writers. This week’s giveaway, The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz, follows five writers on a unique writing retreat with an eerie twist when people start disappearing. Here’s the blurb: Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat at the remote
QA: The origin of “fit the bill”
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 bill, please… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 528: Jessica Dettmann on her third novel ‘Without Further Ado’
Jessica Dettmann on her third novel Without Further Ado. Nurturing your other creative talents. And win Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Creative Coaching
COMP CLOSED: ‘Heart Bones’ by Colleen Hoover
The author of this week’s giveaway is no stranger to the New York Times bestseller list. Thanks to millions of views on BookTok, her emotion-packed books have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. We’re talking about none other than Colleen Hoover and we’re giving away three copies of
Copywriting Podcast Episode 051: How to use ChatGPT to write more copy more quickly, with guest Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart is the founder of StewArt Media, one of Australia’s most successful digital marketing agencies. He works with clients like Booktopia, Telstra and Simply Energy to help them build their digital presence, drive leads and generate revenue. In this podcast, I talk with Jim about the potential of ChatGPT
AWC graduate Ky Garvey’s debut picture book is published
Ky Garvey had put aside dreams of being an author, thinking they weren’t compatible with having a ‘real job’ and paying the bills. But when she discovered the online course in creative writing at Australian Writers’ Centre, she realised she could fit writing around her work and family commitments. And now Ky’s dreams have come true, with the publication of her debut picture book Easy Peasy with EK Books.
Q&A: “Laser” vs “lazer”
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 laser focused… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 527: Kerryn Mayne on her novel ‘Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder’.
Kerryn Mayne on her novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder. Using Batman to nurture your creativity. And win Margaret Atwood’s collection of short stories Old Babes in the Wood. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite
COMP CLOSED: ‘Old Babes in the Wood’ by Margaret Atwood
The author of this week’s giveaway needs no introduction. For decades the stories of award-winning author Margaret Atwood have enchanted readers. We’re giving away three copies of her latest book Old Babes in the Wood. Here’s the blurb: A highly personal new collection of stories by the bestselling, twice Booker-winning
Why aspiring and established copywriters need to master email marketing
The inbox. For many people, this is one of the first places they check every single day. Often, multiple times a day. And that means emails play a powerful role in the world of communication. This is why email copywriting is such a critical skill and can be a great
Q&A: Solving “whodunit” vs “whodunnit”
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 murdering the English language…
COMP CLOSED: ‘Someone Else’s Shoes’ by Jojo Moyes
“Two women. Two lives. One day that changed everything…” This week’s giveaway book is the brand new Someone Else’s Shoes from Jojo Moyes – the international bestselling phenomenon and author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars. We have three copies to be won – check out the
VIDEO: Fleur Ferris on her novel ‘Seven Days’
Fleur Ferris is the author of Seven Days, Found, Risk, Wreck, and Black. She spent the first 17 years of her life growing up on a farm in Patchewollock, north-west Victoria. She then moved twenty times in twenty years.During this time, Fleur sometimes saw the darker side to life while
Q&A: Why is a win called a “windfall”?
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 have favourable wins… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 526: Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel ‘Taken’.
Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel Taken which is already going gang-busters. Cool apps for writer and should to try promoting yourself on video. Win copies of The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast
9 ways to create a compelling villain for your novel
Hannibal Lecter. Voldemort. Nurse Ratched. Kylo Ren. Cruella De Vil. All memorable villains who not only stand the test of time but who also play a huge part in turning a good story into a great one. Creating a memorable villain is one of the keys to a successful novel.
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Book Haters’ Book Club’ by Gretchen Anthony
“All it takes is the right book to turn a Book Hater into a Book Lover…” This week’s giveaway book is from author Gretchen Anthony – a novel described as having “high energy and unique characters that move from one surprise to another”. The book is The Book Haters’ Book
Copywriting Podcast Episode 050: How ChatGPT and human-centred design are changing the face of copywriting, with guest Tait Ischia
Copywriters of the future! If you’d like to stay relevant, charge more and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence and human-centred design to help you write your copy, this is the podcast for you! Tait Ischia is a human-centred copywriter and designer who brings customer experiences to life through a
5 tips to make your business writing more effective
Whether you’re drafting emails, creating reports, or putting together presentations for your colleagues and bosses, your ability to write effectively in a business environment is critical. But with so many other tasks on your plate – not to mention tight deadlines and crammed inboxes – it’s easy to end up
Be inspired by Shewit Belay’s journey
By Valerie Khoo Last week, I was fortunate enough to go to the opening night of the musical phenomenon Hamilton in Brisbane (thanks Rah!). If you’ve followed my podcast or social media, you’ll know that I’m a massive Hamilton fan. Sure, as one of the founding fathers of the United
Q&A: “Stain” or “stained” glass?
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, stay glassy, San Diego… Q:
Choosing a title for your novel
When we think about writing and then promoting a novel, sometimes it’s easy to overlook one of the greatest marketing strategies at your fingertips: a great title. Writing a title for your novel can be the first thing you do – or the very last. Some authors will come up
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