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
COMP CLOSED ‘Agatha Christie’ by Lucy Worsley
‘One brilliant woman writing about another: an irresistible combination.’ – Antonia Fraser This week’s giveaway book is Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley
How to establish and build a long-term author career
By Allison Tait. Unless you’re planning to write just one amazing book and disappear (hello, Harper Lee), chances are you’re hoping to establish and build
2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards now open
Entries for the 2023 Premier’s Awards are now open! This year, the awards have also received a funding boost which makes the Indigenous Prize a
Q&A: Where does “going haywire” come from?
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: Kathy Reichs on her novel ‘Cold Cold Bones’
Kathy Reichs has written over twenty novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, including Cold Cold Bones. An international best-seller, she’s also worked as the producer
Writing Podcast Episode 498: Polly Phillips on her new psychological thriller ‘The Reunion’.
Meet Polly Phillips, author of the psychological thriller The Reunion. How to write a cosy mystery, win copies of The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis and
COMP CLOSED ‘The Unbelieved’ by Vikki Petraitis
This week’s giveaway book comes from the winner of the inaugural Allen & Unwin Crime Prize, Vikki Petraitis. Her novel, The Unbelieved, is a compelling
Q&A: Flashlight vs Torch
Q: Hey AWC, can we talk about something light this week? A: Oh, we didn’t realise our chats were so heavy! Q: No, I literally
VIDEO: Patti Miller on ‘True Friends’
Patti Miller was raised on Wiradjuri land in central western NSW and now lives in Sydney. She is the author of True Friends, Writing Your
Writing Podcast Episode 497: Emily Henry on her latest romantic comedy ‘Book Lovers’.
Meet Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers. How to get visual inspiration without leaving the house. And more. You can listen to the episode below,
COMP CLOSED ‘The Cutting’ by Richard McHugh
This week’s giveaway book is The Cutting by Australian author Richard McHugh – described as “a darkly humorous novel about modern Australia and what it
How to make a living as an author
By Allison Tait. Authors can earn money from a diverse range of income streams. Check them out …. Diverse income streams are key So, where
Top three tips for writing cosy mystery stories
By Allison Tait. If you are a regular visitor to the Australian Writers’ Centre’s courses, a regular listener of our So You Want To Be
Copywriting Podcast Episode 042: How to charge for your copywriting work
Charging the right fee for your copywriting services can be a hit and miss affair. Some people charge thousands and have no trouble finding clients.
Q&A: “Nip in the butt” vs “nip in the bud”
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: Kimberley Starr on ‘The Map of Night’
Kimberley Starr is an Australian novelist and teacher whose novels have won and been shortlisted for multiple literary awards, including the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award
Writing Podcast Episode 496: Veronica Lando, author of ‘The Whispering’, winner of the Banjo Prize.
Meet Veronica Lando, author of The Whispering, winner of the Banjo Prize. We bring you an actual peek into Kate Forsyth’s journals. We have some
COMP CLOSED ‘Stay Awake’ by Megan Goldin
“Megan Goldin has a sure hand at ratcheting up the tension. The pages turn themselves.” – New York Times Book Review This week’s giveaway book
Six things you need to know about book publicity
When you are launching a novel, particularly your first (but really, any novel), getting publicity for that book can feel like a blend of luck,
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
COMP CLOSED ‘Agatha Christie’ by Lucy Worsley
‘One brilliant woman writing about another: an irresistible combination.’ – Antonia Fraser This week’s giveaway book is Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley – a brand new biography about this mysterious writer of mysteries. We have three copies to be won. ‘Nobody in the world was more inadequate
How to establish and build a long-term author career
By Allison Tait. Unless you’re planning to write just one amazing book and disappear (hello, Harper Lee), chances are you’re hoping to establish and build a long-term career as an author. But just what does that take? One person who has insider insights on that question is Sophie Hamley, currently
2023 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards now open
Entries for the 2023 Premier’s Awards are now open! This year, the awards have also received a funding boost which makes the Indigenous Prize a yearly fixture, while increasing the the Multicultural NSW Award from $20,000 to $30,000. From to the press release: “The Premier’s Literary Awards are the longest
Q&A: Where does “going haywire” come from?
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 on a wire… Q:
VIDEO: Kathy Reichs on her novel ‘Cold Cold Bones’
Kathy Reichs has written over twenty novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, including Cold Cold Bones. An international best-seller, she’s also worked as the producer of the television series based upon her work, Bones, and she’s one of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology.
Writing Podcast Episode 498: Polly Phillips on her new psychological thriller ‘The Reunion’.
Meet Polly Phillips, author of the psychological thriller The Reunion. How to write a cosy mystery, win copies of The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis and much 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.
COMP CLOSED ‘The Unbelieved’ by Vikki Petraitis
This week’s giveaway book comes from the winner of the inaugural Allen & Unwin Crime Prize, Vikki Petraitis. Her novel, The Unbelieved, is a compelling fiction debut and we have three to be won. Here’s a quick synopsis: When Senior Detective Antigone Pollard moves to the coastal town of Deception
Q&A: Flashlight vs Torch
Q: Hey AWC, can we talk about something light this week? A: Oh, we didn’t realise our chats were so heavy! Q: No, I literally want to talk about lights. A: Ahhhhh, well certainly. What’s the question? Q: I’d like to know the difference between a “torch” and a “flashlight”
VIDEO: Patti Miller on ‘True Friends’
Patti Miller was raised on Wiradjuri land in central western NSW and now lives in Sydney. She is the author of True Friends, Writing Your Life; The Last One Who Remembers; Child ; Whatever the Gods Do ; The Memoir Book; the award-winning The Mind of a Thief; Ransacking Paris; Writing True Stories; and The Joy of
Writing Podcast Episode 497: Emily Henry on her latest romantic comedy ‘Book Lovers’.
Meet Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers. How to get visual inspiration without leaving the house. 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 mentioned in this episode Google Arts & Culture
COMP CLOSED ‘The Cutting’ by Richard McHugh
This week’s giveaway book is The Cutting by Australian author Richard McHugh – described as “a darkly humorous novel about modern Australia and what it means to be a good person”. We have three copies to be won. Here is a quick synopsis: It’s 2016. Lance Alcocke, sole heir to
How to make a living as an author
By Allison Tait. Authors can earn money from a diverse range of income streams. Check them out …. Diverse income streams are key So, where does the money come from? How can you make a living as an author? If you’re an author, whether traditionally published, hybrid or indie published,
Top three tips for writing cosy mystery stories
By Allison Tait. If you are a regular visitor to the Australian Writers’ Centre’s courses, a regular listener of our So You Want To Be A Writer podcast, or a regular attendee at our Zoom events and seminars, chances are you’ve come across our amazing director of creative writing, Dr
Copywriting Podcast Episode 042: How to charge for your copywriting work
Charging the right fee for your copywriting services can be a hit and miss affair. Some people charge thousands and have no trouble finding clients. Others charge a pittance and can’t get a sale. What’s the difference? Here’s the truth – it’s not what you charge, it’s how you charge.
Q&A: “Nip in the butt” vs “nip in the bud”
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, bud wiser… Q: Hey AWC
Video: Kimberley Starr on ‘The Map of Night’
Kimberley Starr is an Australian novelist and teacher whose novels have won and been shortlisted for multiple literary awards, including the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award and the Text Publishing YA Prize. She lives with her sons and their labrador in semi-rural Victoria and is currently completing a PhD in Creative
Writing Podcast Episode 496: Veronica Lando, author of ‘The Whispering’, winner of the Banjo Prize.
Meet Veronica Lando, author of The Whispering, winner of the Banjo Prize. We bring you an actual peek into Kate Forsyth’s journals. We have some fun with anagrams – and much more. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to
COMP CLOSED ‘Stay Awake’ by Megan Goldin
“Megan Goldin has a sure hand at ratcheting up the tension. The pages turn themselves.” – New York Times Book Review This week’s giveaway book is “the heart-stopping new thriller from the Australian author who has taken the world by storm”. A complex thriller that unfolds at a breakneck speed,
Six things you need to know about book publicity
When you are launching a novel, particularly your first (but really, any novel), getting publicity for that book can feel like a blend of luck, magic and random intervention. The truth is, though, that book publicity, like so many aspects of publishing, is a job, and it takes a lot
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