Video: Rae Cairns on ‘The Good Mother’
Rae Cairns is a former youth worker who has turned to a life of crime… writing. She is fascinated with how ordinary people manage when
Writing Podcast Episode 489: Sarah Vaughan on ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ and her latest book ‘Reputation’
Meet Sarah Vaughan, author of Reputation and Anatomy of a Scandal, currently a hit on Netflix. How to prepare for your publicity campaign. And Anthony
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Family Remains’ by Lisa Jewell
Their secrets can’t stay buried forever… This week’s giveaway book comes from British-based Lisa Jewell – the number one bestselling author of thrillers The Family
How to edit your own writing: 7 authors share their top tips
By Allison Tait. “Write as though no-one’s watching.” “Your first draft doesn’t need to be perfect.” “Your first draft is just you telling the story
How Rashida Tayabali became a freelance writer and author
Rashida Tayabali had always wanted to write, but had been discouraged from studying journalism at university. While working as a marketing coordinator, she decided her maternity leave would be the perfect opportunity to rediscover her old passion. Inspired by a colleague who had done courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Rashida enrolled in Freelance Writing Stage 1 – and immediately her life changed.
Q&A: What do “CC” and “BCC” mean?
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
7 side-splitting tips for writing funny flash fiction
The best stories engage the reader – making you FEEL something. That emotion might involve being nervous for the fate of a character, angry at
Writing Podcast Episode 488: Matthew Ryan Davies on his latest novel ‘Things We Bury’
Matthew Ryan Davies on his latest novel Things We Bury. How to make time to read. Jack Kerouac’s innovative writing method. And win copies of
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Novel Project’ by Graeme Simsion
The no-drama novel writing method behind Graeme Simsion’s global bestsellers… This week’s giveaway book is from global bestselling author Graeme Simsion. Back in 2014, he
What does it mean to “read widely”?
By Allison Tait. If you are searching for writing tips, it doesn’t take long to discover that one of the (if not THE) top tips
Copywriting Podcast Episode 039: How to find your first copywriting client
Starting something new is always hard. But have you found that once you get going, it gets easier? Finding your first copywriting client is no
Q&A: Elevator vs lift
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
What to do when you don’t have a book coming out
By Angela Slatter. To paraphrase Jane Austen (poorly), it is a truth universally acknowledged, that once you’ve got a publishing contract, you’ll have a book
Writing Podcast Episode 487: Kelly Rimmer on her latest novel, ‘The German Wife’
In this week’s episode: Meet Kelly Rimmer, author of The German Wife. Her books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold over 2
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘About Time’ by David Rooney
A horological history of human civilisation, told through twelve world-changing clocks… It’s about time we gave away a non-fiction book, so this week’s giveaway book
How to write a book dedication
By Allison Tait. One of the most difficult pages to write in any book is the dedication. Sounds silly, right? By definition, a book dedication
Q&A: Palate vs palette vs pallet
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 486: Rebecca Lee on ‘How Words Get Good: The Story of Making a Book’
In this week’s episode: Meet Rebecca Lee, author of How Words Get Good: The Story of Making a Book. What is bionic reading? Where did
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus
‘Mad Men’ didn’t turn scientists into unlikely TV stars. But if they did … This week’s giveaway book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
How I found my writing community (and how you can, too)
By Allison Tait. When I wrote about rejection recently, I talked about the importance of my writing community and recommended that every writer gather like-minded
Q&A: Britain vs England vs The United Kingdom
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
Easy SEO tips for indie authors part 2: Keywords, SEO content and more
By Matthew Farmer. In part 1 of this article, I talked about WHY authors need to understand SEO to gain organic traffic to their websites.
Writing Podcast Episode 485: Meet Rae Cairns, author of the crime thriller ‘The Good Mother’
Meet Rae Cairns, author of The Good Mother, on her journey from indie author to publishing sensation; the most important thing you can do when
COMP CLOSED: ‘Anna’ by Amy Odell
This week’s giveaway book is the newly published Anna by Amy Odell. This definitive biography of Anna Wintour follows the steep climb of an ambitious
Copywriting Podcast Episode 038: How to transition from teaching to full-time copywriting, with guest Emma McMillan
There’s a reason lots of English teachers become copywriters! They’re good with words, know how to communicate and they know how to deal with unruly
Video: Rae Cairns on ‘The Good Mother’
Rae Cairns is a former youth worker who has turned to a life of crime… writing. She is fascinated with how ordinary people manage when faced with extraordinary circumstances, and the lengths everyday characters will go when all they love is put at risk. She writes crime with heart; thriller
Writing Podcast Episode 489: Sarah Vaughan on ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ and her latest book ‘Reputation’
Meet Sarah Vaughan, author of Reputation and Anatomy of a Scandal, currently a hit on Netflix. How to prepare for your publicity campaign. And Anthony Trollope’s secret to writing. You can also win The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Family Remains’ by Lisa Jewell
Their secrets can’t stay buried forever… This week’s giveaway book comes from British-based Lisa Jewell – the number one bestselling author of thrillers The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone. Her latest book is The Family Remains. Here’s a quick synopsis: LONDON. Early morning, June 2019 – on the
How to edit your own writing: 7 authors share their top tips
By Allison Tait. “Write as though no-one’s watching.” “Your first draft doesn’t need to be perfect.” “Your first draft is just you telling the story to yourself.” There’s a lot of information around about first drafts and how they can be messy embryos of a polished idea. What’s more difficult
How Rashida Tayabali became a freelance writer and author
Rashida Tayabali had always wanted to write, but had been discouraged from studying journalism at university. While working as a marketing coordinator, she decided her maternity leave would be the perfect opportunity to rediscover her old passion. Inspired by a colleague who had done courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Rashida enrolled in Freelance Writing Stage 1 – and immediately her life changed.
Q&A: What do “CC” and “BCC” mean?
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, you’ve got mail… Q: Hey
7 side-splitting tips for writing funny flash fiction
The best stories engage the reader – making you FEEL something. That emotion might involve being nervous for the fate of a character, angry at a detective missing a vital clue, sad at a loss, or rolling in fits of laughter. While most of these emotions must be earned through
Writing Podcast Episode 488: Matthew Ryan Davies on his latest novel ‘Things We Bury’
Matthew Ryan Davies on his latest novel Things We Bury. How to make time to read. Jack Kerouac’s innovative writing method. And win copies of The Novel Project by Graeme Simsion. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Novel Project’ by Graeme Simsion
The no-drama novel writing method behind Graeme Simsion’s global bestsellers… This week’s giveaway book is from global bestselling author Graeme Simsion. Back in 2014, he created an instant hit with The Rosie Project – which spent 65 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list and spawned two sequels. In
What does it mean to “read widely”?
By Allison Tait. If you are searching for writing tips, it doesn’t take long to discover that one of the (if not THE) top tips offered over and over is this one: “Read!” It makes sense, if you consider writing to be a “words in = words out” equation. The
Copywriting Podcast Episode 039: How to find your first copywriting client
Starting something new is always hard. But have you found that once you get going, it gets easier? Finding your first copywriting client is no different. Once you get that first job under your belt you’ll find it gets a whole lot easier. This episode is a little bit different
Q&A: Elevator vs lift
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 pushing buttons… Q: Hey
What to do when you don’t have a book coming out
By Angela Slatter. To paraphrase Jane Austen (poorly), it is a truth universally acknowledged, that once you’ve got a publishing contract, you’ll have a book coming out every year! Right? Sorry, no. Wrong. You might be one of the fortunate few who do have this sort of regularity in their
Writing Podcast Episode 487: Kelly Rimmer on her latest novel, ‘The German Wife’
In this week’s episode: Meet Kelly Rimmer, author of The German Wife. Her books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold over 2 million copies. She’s been in New York times bestseller and lives in the central west of new south Wales. Also, find out how to find
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘About Time’ by David Rooney
A horological history of human civilisation, told through twelve world-changing clocks… It’s about time we gave away a non-fiction book, so this week’s giveaway book is About Time by David Rooney – a timely tale about our creation and relationship with time itself. We have three copies to be won.
How to write a book dedication
By Allison Tait. One of the most difficult pages to write in any book is the dedication. Sounds silly, right? By definition, a book dedication is a personal note from the author to someone of importance. At its simplest, a book dedication is no more than two words. For [insert
Q&A: Palate vs palette vs pallet
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 a palette like
Writing Podcast Episode 486: Rebecca Lee on ‘How Words Get Good: The Story of Making a Book’
In this week’s episode: Meet Rebecca Lee, author of How Words Get Good: The Story of Making a Book. What is bionic reading? Where did ‘italics’ come from? And you could win your own copy of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus
‘Mad Men’ didn’t turn scientists into unlikely TV stars. But if they did … This week’s giveaway book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Set in 1960s California, it introduces us to the unique and unforgettable Elizabeth Zott. We have three copies to be won. Here’s a quick synopsis:
How I found my writing community (and how you can, too)
By Allison Tait. When I wrote about rejection recently, I talked about the importance of my writing community and recommended that every writer gather like-minded souls around them, for the bad times and the good. “But how?” was the response I got. Like a bowerbird, I found my writing people
Q&A: Britain vs England vs The United Kingdom
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, were happy and glooorious… Q:
Easy SEO tips for indie authors part 2: Keywords, SEO content and more
By Matthew Farmer. In part 1 of this article, I talked about WHY authors need to understand SEO to gain organic traffic to their websites. Now it is time to talk about the HOW. Understanding the ‘why’ without executing it is not helpful. SEO can be overwhelming when you see
Writing Podcast Episode 485: Meet Rae Cairns, author of the crime thriller ‘The Good Mother’
Meet Rae Cairns, author of The Good Mother, on her journey from indie author to publishing sensation; the most important thing you can do when interviewing someone; where Agatha Christie got all her ideas; and win Anna by Amy Odell, about iconic editor Anna Wintour. You can listen to the
COMP CLOSED: ‘Anna’ by Amy Odell
This week’s giveaway book is the newly published Anna by Amy Odell. This definitive biography of Anna Wintour follows the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would—with singular and legendary focus—become one of the most powerful people in media. Here’s a quick synopsis: As a child, Anna Wintour
Copywriting Podcast Episode 038: How to transition from teaching to full-time copywriting, with guest Emma McMillan
There’s a reason lots of English teachers become copywriters! They’re good with words, know how to communicate and they know how to deal with unruly people. The perfect skillset for copywriting. In this podcast, Emma shares with us her journey from English teacher to copywriter, how she overcame a lack
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