10 great reasons to write short stories
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or looking for a distraction from your latest novel manuscript, short stories are a great way for writers to
Copywriting Podcast Episode 044: How to find more clients than you can handle (after only six months of starting out) with guest Helen Knight
After six months of being a business, Helen Knight had more clients than she could poke a stick at. She emailed me to ask me
Writing Podcast Episode 504: Minnie Darke on her latest novel ‘With Love From Wish & Co’ and why she also writes under the names Danielle Wood and Angelica Banks.
Minnie Darke on her latest novel With Love From Wish & Co and why she also write under the names Danielle Wood and Angelica Banks.
Q&A: “Gallivant” vs “galavant”?
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
VIDEO: Polly Phillips on her novel ‘The Reunion’
Polly Phillips currently lives in Australia, although she is originally from the UK. She’s the author of The Reunion and My Best Friend’s Murder, which
Writing Podcast Episode 503: Petronella McGovern reveals her writing process behind her psychological suspense novel ‘The Liars’.
Petronella McGovern on building a successful career writing psychological suspense. Her third novel, The Liars, is out now. We also talk about tips for self-editing
COMP CLOSED ‘The Book of Phobias and Manias’ by Kate Summerscale
The History of the World in 99 Obsessions… This week’s giveaway book is The Book of Phobias and Manias by Kate Summerscale – a thrilling
8 songs about writing to use in your Instagram reels
By Allison Tait In case you haven’t heard, everyone’s jumping on board the Reels train to expand Instagram engagement. If you’ve been living under a
My Big Break: Author Carla Fitzgerald on how she got her book deals
Carla Fitzgerald is author of the picture book Keeping Up with the Dachshunds and the middle grade novel How to be Prime Minister and Survive
Writing Podcast Episode 502: Comedian and TV presenter James O’Loghlin on his first novel for adults, Criminals.
Comedian and TV presenter James O’Loghlin on his first novel for adults, Criminals. Author Carla Fitzgerald talks about how she got her big break. And
Q&A: “Camouflage”?
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
VIDEO: Emily Henry on her novel, ‘Book Lovers’
Emily Henry is the author of Book Lovers and other butterfly-inducing romantic comedies. Her novels Beach Read and You & Me on Vacation were both New York Times bestsellers, and Jodi
Writing Podcast Episode 501: A.G Slatter (Angela Slatter) on how she developed her author career and her latest novel ‘The Path of Thorns’.
A.G Slatter (Angela Slatter) talks to Valerie Khoo on how she developed her author career and her latest novel The Path of Thorns. Publishers who
Why I loved the Northern Beaches Readers Festival SO MUCH
By Valerie Khoo I loved the Northern Beaches Readers Festival for SO MANY reasons. And if this year’s event is anything to go by, I
COMP CLOSED ‘The Book Eaters’ by Sunyi Dean
“Truth is found between the stories we’re fed and the stories we hunger for…” This week’s giveaway book is The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
How Ellie Marney got the idea that sparked ‘The Killing Code’
By Ellie Marney About ten years ago, I watched a BBC Television production called The Bletchley Circle, an historical drama about four women who worked
Copywriting Podcast Episode 043: How to charge for your copywriting work
Christian Simovic is a man on a mission. At just 22 years old and with only 10 months under his belt as an email copywriter,
VIDEO: Veronica Lando on her novel, ‘The Whispering’
Veronica Lando is an Australian crime author who won the 2021 Banjo Prize for her then-unpublished manuscript The Whispering. As a child, she grew up above
Writing Podcast Episode 500: Ruth Ware, author of The IT Girl, on how she has hit the New York Times bestseller list 7 times!
In this week’s episode: Ruth Ware, author of The IT Girl, on how she has hit the New York Times bestseller list 7 times! And
COMP CLOSED ‘Shrines of Gaiety’ by Kate Atkinson
This week’s giveaway book comes from the inimitable bestselling author, Kate Atkinson – a mesmerising novel set in Soho in the 1920s, when gangsters and
7 publishing opportunities right now
By Allison Tait It’s a wonderful time to become an author. Here are seven publishing opportunities you may not have considered. Remember to give yourself
Sulari Gentill’s idyllic writing hut
Many aspiring writers dream of an idyllic creative space where they can pen their next masterpiece. Sulari Gentill, who has recently released her 15th book,
Q&A: Why do we say “second nature”?
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
VIDEO: Gabrielle Wang on her book ‘Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased The Moon’
Gabrielle Wang is an Australian writer and and illustrator who has been writing books for over 20 years. Her work includes Zadie Ma and the
Writing Podcast Episode 499: Kate Forsyth on her latest historical fiction novel ‘The Crimson Thread’.
Meet Kate Forsyth, author of The Crimson Thread. Discover how Haruki Murakami turned his health around – and what it did for his writing. And
10 great reasons to write short stories
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or looking for a distraction from your latest novel manuscript, short stories are a great way for writers to grow. In fact, we’ve collected 10 great reasons to consider making your next story a short one! 1. You get instant gratification It’s incredibly rewarding
Copywriting Podcast Episode 044: How to find more clients than you can handle (after only six months of starting out) with guest Helen Knight
After six months of being a business, Helen Knight had more clients than she could poke a stick at. She emailed me to ask me if I had any copywriters I could refer to her and she has never looked back. What a wonderful way to kickstart your copywriting career.
Writing Podcast Episode 504: Minnie Darke on her latest novel ‘With Love From Wish & Co’ and why she also writes under the names Danielle Wood and Angelica Banks.
Minnie Darke on her latest novel With Love From Wish & Co and why she also write under the names Danielle Wood and Angelica Banks. Plus: the rise and rise of rom com books. And our new segment: My Big Break. Here, children’s author Carla Fitzgerald talks about what she
Q&A: “Gallivant” vs “galavant”?
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 gallivant in the room…
VIDEO: Polly Phillips on her novel ‘The Reunion’
Polly Phillips currently lives in Australia, although she is originally from the UK. She’s the author of The Reunion and My Best Friend’s Murder, which won the Montegrappa Writing Prize at the Emirates Literature Festival in 2019. Polly has also worked as a journalist in Australia, Dubai, Denmark and the
Writing Podcast Episode 503: Petronella McGovern reveals her writing process behind her psychological suspense novel ‘The Liars’.
Petronella McGovern on building a successful career writing psychological suspense. Her third novel, The Liars, is out now. We also talk about tips for self-editing and more! And win copies of The Book of Phobias and Manias by Kate Summerscale. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts,
COMP CLOSED ‘The Book of Phobias and Manias’ by Kate Summerscale
The History of the World in 99 Obsessions… This week’s giveaway book is The Book of Phobias and Manias by Kate Summerscale – a thrilling compendium of our deepest fears and obsessions by the bestselling author of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. We have three copies to be won. Here’s
8 songs about writing to use in your Instagram reels
By Allison Tait In case you haven’t heard, everyone’s jumping on board the Reels train to expand Instagram engagement. If you’ve been living under a rock and are not familiar with Instagram Reels, these are short, 15-90 second video clips. Wait, whaaat? You thought Instagram was all about photos, not
My Big Break: Author Carla Fitzgerald on how she got her book deals
Carla Fitzgerald is author of the picture book Keeping Up with the Dachshunds and the middle grade novel How to be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five. Carla has done many courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre and, in this video, she talks about how she got her big break.
Writing Podcast Episode 502: Comedian and TV presenter James O’Loghlin on his first novel for adults, Criminals.
Comedian and TV presenter James O’Loghlin on his first novel for adults, Criminals. Author Carla Fitzgerald talks about how she got her big break. And more! 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
Q&A: “Camouflage”?
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 having lessons in disguise…
VIDEO: Emily Henry on her novel, ‘Book Lovers’
Emily Henry is the author of Book Lovers and other butterfly-inducing romantic comedies. Her novels Beach Read and You & Me on Vacation were both New York Times bestsellers, and Jodi Picoult calls her ‘my newest automatic-buy author.’ Emily studied creative writing at Hope College and now lives and writes in the American Midwest. This interview
Writing Podcast Episode 501: A.G Slatter (Angela Slatter) on how she developed her author career and her latest novel ‘The Path of Thorns’.
A.G Slatter (Angela Slatter) talks to Valerie Khoo on how she developed her author career and her latest novel The Path of Thorns. Publishers who accept unsolicited submissions – and how to make sure your manuscript is ready! Plus we have 3 copies of The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
Why I loved the Northern Beaches Readers Festival SO MUCH
By Valerie Khoo I loved the Northern Beaches Readers Festival for SO MANY reasons. And if this year’s event is anything to go by, I suggest putting next year’s dates in your diary now. The name of the festival may sound parochial (and, I agree, it does), but I believe
COMP CLOSED ‘The Book Eaters’ by Sunyi Dean
“Truth is found between the stories we’re fed and the stories we hunger for…” This week’s giveaway book is The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean – described as “a darkly sweet pastry of a book about family, betrayal, and the lengths we go to for the ones we love. A
How Ellie Marney got the idea that sparked ‘The Killing Code’
By Ellie Marney About ten years ago, I watched a BBC Television production called The Bletchley Circle, an historical drama about four women who worked as codebreakers at Bletchley Park during WWII, and how they regroup a decade after the war to solve a mystery. I was completely fascinated by
Copywriting Podcast Episode 043: How to charge for your copywriting work
Christian Simovic is a man on a mission. At just 22 years old and with only 10 months under his belt as an email copywriter, he has taken the risky path of offering his clients a no-results-no pay model. Gutsy? Yes, but it works and in this session he shows
VIDEO: Veronica Lando on her novel, ‘The Whispering’
Veronica Lando is an Australian crime author who won the 2021 Banjo Prize for her then-unpublished manuscript The Whispering. As a child, she grew up above her parents’ Melbourne bookstore, surrounded by other people’s stories. Now, as an adult, she lives in Queensland and enjoys using the uniquely wild and sometimes
Writing Podcast Episode 500: Ruth Ware, author of The IT Girl, on how she has hit the New York Times bestseller list 7 times!
In this week’s episode: Ruth Ware, author of The IT Girl, on how she has hit the New York Times bestseller list 7 times! And join our celebration with a mystery guest you all know and love! Plus we have copies of Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson to give
COMP CLOSED ‘Shrines of Gaiety’ by Kate Atkinson
This week’s giveaway book comes from the inimitable bestselling author, Kate Atkinson – a mesmerising novel set in Soho in the 1920s, when gangsters and politicians, peers and dancing girls, rubbed shoulders in a dazzling new world. It’s called Shrines of Gaiety and we have three to be won. 1926,
7 publishing opportunities right now
By Allison Tait It’s a wonderful time to become an author. Here are seven publishing opportunities you may not have considered. Remember to give yourself the best possible chance of success by reading the publisher’s guidelines carefully, and prepare to be patient! With declared waiting times of up to six
Sulari Gentill’s idyllic writing hut
Many aspiring writers dream of an idyllic creative space where they can pen their next masterpiece. Sulari Gentill, who has recently released her 15th book, The Woman in the Library, turned that dream into reality when she installed a writing hut on her property in the Snowy Mountains in Australia.
Q&A: Why do we say “second nature”?
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 having second thoughts… Q:
VIDEO: Gabrielle Wang on her book ‘Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased The Moon’
Gabrielle Wang is an Australian writer and and illustrator who has been writing books for over 20 years. Her work includes Zadie Ma and the Dog Who Chased the Moon, The Beast of Hushing Wood, Ting Ting the Ghosthunter and more. She served as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2022
Writing Podcast Episode 499: Kate Forsyth on her latest historical fiction novel ‘The Crimson Thread’.
Meet Kate Forsyth, author of The Crimson Thread. Discover how Haruki Murakami turned his health around – and what it did for his writing. And we have copies of Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley to give away. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple
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