Q&A: Where does ‘vibe’ 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
5 writing courses to gift this Christmas
Forget the designer notebook and expensive pen. This year, why not give the gift of creativity to the writer in your life with an Australian
Writing Podcast Episode 456: Meet Inga Simpson, author of ‘The Last Woman in the World’
Meet Inga Simpson, author of ‘The Last Woman in the World’. Congrats to Anika Molesworth on her book ‘Our Sunburnt Country’ being The Sydney Morning Herald’s non-fiction pick of the week. Plus, discover how you could win a 5-book pack of new release YA fiction.
COMP CLOSED: WIN our Young Adult fiction book pack
If you love Young Adult (YA) fiction, here’s your chance to stock up for the holidays with our 5-book pack of recent YA releases. This
Writing Podcast Episode 455: C.S. Pacat discusses their latest novel ‘Dark Rise’ [Story Sessions series]
Dark Rise is the latest novel from the author of the bestselling YA trilogy Captive Prince, and it is the first in what is already
Q&A: Why do we “take a rain check”?
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 2021 winner and shortlist
In this edition of Furious Fiction, we’ve been packing our bags. But no, we aren’t disappearing for good. These were November’s criteria: Your story must
Writing Podcast Episode 454: Meet Nicola Marsh, author of ‘Summer of Serenity’, ‘The Scandal’ and 76 other romance and domestic suspense novels
Meet Nicola Marsh, author of ‘Summer of Serenity’, ‘The Scandal’ and 76 other romance and domestic suspense novels. Ayliffe’s John Bailey series gets optioned for screen. If you’re buying our book ‘So you want to be a writer’ for someone this Christmas, remember the Christmas mailing deadlines from Australia Post. Plus, you could win a book pack of FIVE crime and thriller fiction releases from 2021.
COMP CLOSED: WIN our 5-book crime and thriller pack
With the holiday season fast approaching, here’s your chance to secure some new reading material with not one, not two, but FIVE crime and thriller
Copywriting Podcast Episode 025: How to transition from a traditional career to full-time copywriting, with Gabi Pasztor
Copywriting careers start anywhere – even on Nepalese hiking trips! Gabi Pasztor shares her story of transitioning from a career in teaching to become a
Writing Podcast Episode 453: Rachael Johns discusses her latest novel ‘Outback Secrets’ [Story Sessions series]
This is the latest life-lit novel from Rachael, whose previous books include the award-winning The Patterson Girls, The Art of Keeping Secrets, The Greatest Gift
Short story competitions to enter in 2021
A deadline and a prize – what better writing motivation is there? If your 2021 goal is to get your writing momentum fired up, flex
Q&A: Quirky chemical symbols explained
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
The 2022 Penguin Literary Prize is now open
Want the chance to be published with Penguin Random House and receive a $20,000 advance? Well, the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize is now open and
Writing Podcast Episode 452: Meet Fiona Murphy, author of ‘The Shape of Sound’
Meet Fiona Murphy, author of ‘The Shape of Sound’. Prizes for unpublished manuscripts that are now open. Discover your must-read lists for children’s and young adult books. Plus, we have 10 double passes to ‘A Boy Called Christmas’, in cinemas 25 November to give away.
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to ‘A Boy Called Christmas’
This week, we’re giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes to the new film, A Boy Called Christmas – based on
Writing Podcast Episode 451: Tania Blanchard discusses her latest novel ‘Echoes of War’ [Story Sessions series]
We’ve been big fans of Tania’s gorgeous historical fiction ever since her first bestselling novel, The Girl From Munich, which she published after attending a
Q&A: Tenterhooks or tenderhooks?
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 450: Meet Mark Smith, author of ‘If Not Us’.
Meet Mark Smith, author of ‘If Not Us’. Write to Santa and get a reply and learn the difference between a romance and a love story. Discover your chance to get signed copies of A.L. Tait books. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Showtime!’ by Judy Nunn to give away.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Showtime!’ by Judy Nunn
‘So, Will, are you going to come with me and my team of merry performers to the sunny climes of Australia, where the crowds are
Copywriting Podcast Episode 024: How to become a real estate copywriter with Donna Webeck
Discover how copywriting can help you turn your passion into profit. Donna Webeck’s dream was to earn money by writing about real estate but with
Writing Podcast Episode 449: Joanna Nell discusses her latest novel ‘The Tea Ladies of St Jude’s Hospital’ [Story Sessions series]
This is the latest novel by Joanna, whose previous bestselling books include The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village, The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry
Q&A: “To date someone, take your date on a date…”
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
Your Shelfies
Recently in our newsletter, we were celebrating the wonderful ways in which we surround ourselves with books in our own homes. From vast walls of
Writing Podcast Episode 448: Sami Bayly, author and illustrator of ‘The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature’
Meet Sami Bayly, author and illustrator of ‘The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature’. Check out these books that have been withdrawn from sale – and why. Our hotly anticipated Romance Writing course will launch this week. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Bewilderment’ by Richard Powers to give away.
Q&A: Where does ‘vibe’ 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 vibing… Q: Hi AWC,
5 writing courses to gift this Christmas
Forget the designer notebook and expensive pen. This year, why not give the gift of creativity to the writer in your life with an Australian Writers’ Centre gift voucher? It’s ideal for an aspiring writer to take the next step with their creative interests, whatever they may be. Valid for
Writing Podcast Episode 456: Meet Inga Simpson, author of ‘The Last Woman in the World’
Meet Inga Simpson, author of ‘The Last Woman in the World’. Congrats to Anika Molesworth on her book ‘Our Sunburnt Country’ being The Sydney Morning Herald’s non-fiction pick of the week. Plus, discover how you could win a 5-book pack of new release YA fiction.
COMP CLOSED: WIN our Young Adult fiction book pack
If you love Young Adult (YA) fiction, here’s your chance to stock up for the holidays with our 5-book pack of recent YA releases. This exciting mix of books will make the perfect Christmas gifts for young readers in your life, or you can keep them to yourself as new
Writing Podcast Episode 455: C.S. Pacat discusses their latest novel ‘Dark Rise’ [Story Sessions series]
Dark Rise is the latest novel from the author of the bestselling YA trilogy Captive Prince, and it is the first in what is already shaping up to be an un-put-downable new series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. When
Q&A: Why do we “take a rain check”?
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 taking a rain check…
Furious Fiction November 2021 winner and shortlist
In this edition of Furious Fiction, we’ve been packing our bags. But no, we aren’t disappearing for good. These were November’s criteria: Your story must include someone PACKING A SUITCASE. Your story must include the phrase “ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM” (as dialogue or narrative). Your story must include the words
Writing Podcast Episode 454: Meet Nicola Marsh, author of ‘Summer of Serenity’, ‘The Scandal’ and 76 other romance and domestic suspense novels
Meet Nicola Marsh, author of ‘Summer of Serenity’, ‘The Scandal’ and 76 other romance and domestic suspense novels. Ayliffe’s John Bailey series gets optioned for screen. If you’re buying our book ‘So you want to be a writer’ for someone this Christmas, remember the Christmas mailing deadlines from Australia Post. Plus, you could win a book pack of FIVE crime and thriller fiction releases from 2021.
COMP CLOSED: WIN our 5-book crime and thriller pack
With the holiday season fast approaching, here’s your chance to secure some new reading material with not one, not two, but FIVE crime and thriller novels – all released in 2021. Not only are these five books sure to keep the edge of your seat busy with their gripping narratives,
Copywriting Podcast Episode 025: How to transition from a traditional career to full-time copywriting, with Gabi Pasztor
Copywriting careers start anywhere – even on Nepalese hiking trips! Gabi Pasztor shares her story of transitioning from a career in teaching to become a full time freelance copywriter. Gabi Pasztor loved her job as a teacher but when a tour guide on a Nepalese hiking trip asked her to
Writing Podcast Episode 453: Rachael Johns discusses her latest novel ‘Outback Secrets’ [Story Sessions series]
This is the latest life-lit novel from Rachael, whose previous books include the award-winning The Patterson Girls, The Art of Keeping Secrets, The Greatest Gift and Lost Without You. This is the fifth in her popular Bunyip Bay series – which was meant to be a trilogy! In this Story
Short story competitions to enter in 2021
A deadline and a prize – what better writing motivation is there? If your 2021 goal is to get your writing momentum fired up, flex those writing muscles or to test your writing techniques – and possibly earn some cash on the side – then short story competitions are the
Q&A: Quirky chemical symbols explained
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 in our element… Q:
The 2022 Penguin Literary Prize is now open
Want the chance to be published with Penguin Random House and receive a $20,000 advance? Well, the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize is now open and awaiting your submission! Launched in 2017, the prize was established to find, nurture and develop new Australian authors of literary fiction. Every year the Penguin
Writing Podcast Episode 452: Meet Fiona Murphy, author of ‘The Shape of Sound’
Meet Fiona Murphy, author of ‘The Shape of Sound’. Prizes for unpublished manuscripts that are now open. Discover your must-read lists for children’s and young adult books. Plus, we have 10 double passes to ‘A Boy Called Christmas’, in cinemas 25 November to give away.
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to ‘A Boy Called Christmas’
This week, we’re giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes to the new film, A Boy Called Christmas – based on the international bestseller by Matt Haig. The film is in cinemas nationwide from 25 November. Here’s a quick synopsis: The origin story of Father Christmas
Writing Podcast Episode 451: Tania Blanchard discusses her latest novel ‘Echoes of War’ [Story Sessions series]
We’ve been big fans of Tania’s gorgeous historical fiction ever since her first bestselling novel, The Girl From Munich, which she published after attending a few of our courses here at the Australian Writers’ Centre. She has since gone on to publish its sequel, Suitcase of Dreams, and another wartime
Q&A: Tenterhooks or tenderhooks?
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 hooked on a feeling…
Writing Podcast Episode 450: Meet Mark Smith, author of ‘If Not Us’.
Meet Mark Smith, author of ‘If Not Us’. Write to Santa and get a reply and learn the difference between a romance and a love story. Discover your chance to get signed copies of A.L. Tait books. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Showtime!’ by Judy Nunn to give away.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Showtime!’ by Judy Nunn
‘So, Will, are you going to come with me and my team of merry performers to the sunny climes of Australia, where the crowds are already queuing and the streets are paved with gold?’ This week we have three copies of Showtime! – Judy Nunn’s latest bestselling novel to give
Copywriting Podcast Episode 024: How to become a real estate copywriter with Donna Webeck
Discover how copywriting can help you turn your passion into profit. Donna Webeck’s dream was to earn money by writing about real estate but with no experience in the sector, no background in writing, no contacts in the real estate industry, that dream seemed just that. Until she took the
Writing Podcast Episode 449: Joanna Nell discusses her latest novel ‘The Tea Ladies of St Jude’s Hospital’ [Story Sessions series]
This is the latest novel by Joanna, whose previous bestselling books include The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village, The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker and The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home. And of course, it’s wonderful to see Joanna doing so well in her writing career as
Q&A: “To date someone, take your date on a date…”
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 dating… Q: Hi AWC,
Your Shelfies
Recently in our newsletter, we were celebrating the wonderful ways in which we surround ourselves with books in our own homes. From vast walls of bookshelves to small piles next to the bed, it’s always a good sign of a thriving, thinking home! And hey, we were CURIOUS – so
Writing Podcast Episode 448: Sami Bayly, author and illustrator of ‘The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature’
Meet Sami Bayly, author and illustrator of ‘The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature’. Check out these books that have been withdrawn from sale – and why. Our hotly anticipated Romance Writing course will launch this week. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Bewilderment’ by Richard Powers to give away.
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