Q&A: The origin of ‘doozy’
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 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, ‘The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli’
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Diving, Falling’ by Kylie Mirmohamadi
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi. This compelling novel explores the journey of Leila Whittaker, a woman who
Writing Podcast Episode 631: Meet children’s book publisher and author Dani Vee.
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My
Q&A: Collective nouns of birds
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
Australian Writers’ Centre alumni shine on the Richell Prize longlist
The Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC) is celebrating the remarkable achievement of four of its creative writing alumni who have been announced on the longlist for
Writing Podcast Episode 630: How Jennifer Wong’s TV series evolved into her new book ‘Chopsticks or Fork’.
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Australia in 100 Words’ by Amanda Laugesen
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia in 100 Words by Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen. Prepare
COPYWRITER 078: How to use AI to enhance your copywriting skills with Leanne Shelton
In this episode, I chat with Leanne Shelton, founder of HumanEdge AI Training, about how copywriters can harness the power of AI to write copy
Writing Podcast Episode 629: How Jess Horn scored her picture book deal
Meet children’s author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing process.
Mo Davey’s new career as a picture book author
Mo Davey used to distract her kids by telling them stories on the walk to and from school. She wanted to be able to remember them, so when another mum suggested they enrol together in Writing Children’s Novels, Mo jumped at the chance. She has now published her debut picture book, I Am Tree Rex, with Berbay Publishing.
Q&A: Why do we call money ‘change’?
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: September 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to September’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where this month we mixed things up a little with a picture prompt! Writers had to use
Writing Podcast Episode 628: Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, on his memoir ‘Forged in Fire’.
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to civilian life.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Blanket Cats’ by Kiyoshi Shigematsu
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu. This story is a heartwarming tale set in Tokyo, where a
Writing Podcast Episode 627: Award-winning picture book author Sandhya Parappukkaran
Meet Sandhya Parappukkaran, a picture book author with four wonderful books that have all been shortlisted or have won Premier’s Literary awards. This is a
Q&A: ‘Watts’ vs ‘volts’ vs ‘amps’ vs ‘ohms’
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 626: Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller ‘All You Took From Me’.
Meet Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller All You Took From Me. Lisa shares insights on how her medical background influenced her novel, the
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Klim’ by Michael Klim
Dive into the inspiring journey of one of Australia’s most beloved athletes. This week we’re giving away three copies of Klim by Michael Klim. He
Writing Podcast Episode 625: Bec Nanayakkara on her picture books ‘Grow Big Little Seed’ and ‘The Book Star’.
Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techniques,
Q&A: The origin of ‘umbrella’
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
Amanda Willimott’s journey from marketer to fiction writer
Amanda Willimott was working in marketing, a job she enjoyed but saw as just that – a job, not a career. Her true passion lay in writing, but she wasn’t sure where to start. After discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre, Amanda went on to complete ten courses over eight years, and ultimately became a published author.
Writing Podcast Episode 624: Sandie Docker on how to ensure longevity in your author career
Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers,
Sarah Clutton carves out a career as a published author and freelance writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Write Your Novel program
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Writing for the Web and Mobile
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Write Your Novel program
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Writing for the Web and Mobile
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Sarah Clutton never thought she had the staying power to write a novel – two published books later, she’s proven herself wrong, and says she’d couldn’t have done it without the Australian Writers’ Centre. Sarah’s debut novel, Good Little Liars, was published by Hachette UK imprint Bookouture in 2019; Bookouture also published her second novel, The Daughter’s Promise in 2020, and she’s now working on her third novel.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Oxenbridge King’ by Christine Paice
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Oxenbridge King by Christine Paice, a beautiful tale that blends history, fantasy, and heartfelt emotion inspired
Q&A: The origin of ‘doozy’
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, a real doozy.. Q: I
Writing Podcast Episode 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, ‘The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli’
Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes. In this lively and interesting conversation, Ryan shares what led him to tell this particular story, his research process and other fascinating stories from here
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Diving, Falling’ by Kylie Mirmohamadi
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi. This compelling novel explores the journey of Leila Whittaker, a woman who has long sacrificed her own desires for the sake of her family’s harmony. Set against the backdrop of Australia’s art world, it’s a story of
Writing Podcast Episode 631: Meet children’s book publisher and author Dani Vee.
Meet Dani Vee, publisher at Larrikin House, whose latest book is Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record, and her soon-to-be-released book is My Pet Croc. Dani shares her writing process but also provides insights into the children’s publishing industry, her role as a publisher and what she is
Q&A: Collective nouns of birds
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, winged things.. Q: We need
Australian Writers’ Centre alumni shine on the Richell Prize longlist
The Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC) is celebrating the remarkable achievement of four of its creative writing alumni who have been announced on the longlist for the 2024 Richell Prize, one of Australia’s most esteemed literary awards for emerging writers. And we are SO excited for them! Established in 2015 by
Writing Podcast Episode 630: How Jennifer Wong’s TV series evolved into her new book ‘Chopsticks or Fork’.
Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series. Jennifer shares insights into her writing journey and balancing her work across different media. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Australia in 100 Words’ by Amanda Laugesen
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia in 100 Words by Historian and Director of the Australian National Dictionary Centre Amanda Laugesen. Prepare yourself for a deep dive into the quirky world of Aussie lingo. Here’s the blurb: Bludger. Larrikin. Dinkum. Sickie. Pash. Illywhacker. There are plenty of
COPYWRITER 078: How to use AI to enhance your copywriting skills with Leanne Shelton
In this episode, I chat with Leanne Shelton, founder of HumanEdge AI Training, about how copywriters can harness the power of AI to write copy quickly and accurately, without losing the human touch. What you’ll learn: How to overcome fear of AI: Discover practical tips to help you embrace AI
Writing Podcast Episode 629: How Jess Horn scored her picture book deal
Meet children’s author Jess Horn, who shares her journey in writing, the inspiration behind her book Bernie Thinks in Boxes, and her intensive writing process. Jess also details her experience securing a book deal, the value of feedback, and the importance of community in the writing world. Jess provides tips
Mo Davey’s new career as a picture book author
Mo Davey used to distract her kids by telling them stories on the walk to and from school. She wanted to be able to remember them, so when another mum suggested they enrol together in Writing Children’s Novels, Mo jumped at the chance. She has now published her debut picture book, I Am Tree Rex, with Berbay Publishing.
Q&A: Why do we call money ‘change’?
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, time for a change? Q:
Furious Fiction: September 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to September’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where this month we mixed things up a little with a picture prompt! Writers had to use the image above in ANY way as inspiration to tell their story! What you wrote was UP TO YOU – but participants were told to
Writing Podcast Episode 628: Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, on his memoir ‘Forged in Fire’.
Meet Scott Ryder, a former Australian commando, who discusses his memoir Forged in Fire, detailing his 22-year military career and the transition to civilian life. Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the commandos. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Blanket Cats’ by Kiyoshi Shigematsu
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu. This story is a heartwarming tale set in Tokyo, where a quirky pet shop lends out cats for just three days to seven individuals seeking solace and change. Here’s the blurb: Is three days with a
Writing Podcast Episode 627: Award-winning picture book author Sandhya Parappukkaran
Meet Sandhya Parappukkaran, a picture book author with four wonderful books that have all been shortlisted or have won Premier’s Literary awards. This is a huge achievement for this former food technologist who started writing picture books on a whim not that long ago! Sandhya discusses her journey to becoming
Q&A: ‘Watts’ vs ‘volts’ vs ‘amps’ vs ‘ohms’
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 powers that be… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 626: Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller ‘All You Took From Me’.
Meet Lisa Kenway, author of the psychological thriller All You Took From Me. Lisa shares insights on how her medical background influenced her novel, the exhaustive research involved in writing about medieval re-enactment, and the persistence required to secure a publishing deal after three years of pitching. You can listen
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Klim’ by Michael Klim
Dive into the inspiring journey of one of Australia’s most beloved athletes. This week we’re giving away three copies of Klim by Michael Klim. He shares about his journey of determination, courage, and the pursuit of excellence both in and out of the pool. Here’s the blurb: Klim’s journey to
Writing Podcast Episode 625: Bec Nanayakkara on her picture books ‘Grow Big Little Seed’ and ‘The Book Star’.
Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techniques, the illustration process, and much more. Also discover how our app recommendation can help you keep track of submissions. You can listen to the episode
Q&A: The origin of ‘umbrella’
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, umbrella academia… Q: Hi AWC,
Amanda Willimott’s journey from marketer to fiction writer
Amanda Willimott was working in marketing, a job she enjoyed but saw as just that – a job, not a career. Her true passion lay in writing, but she wasn’t sure where to start. After discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre, Amanda went on to complete ten courses over eight years, and ultimately became a published author.
Writing Podcast Episode 624: Sandie Docker on how to ensure longevity in your author career
Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers, and seeking help in areas outside of one’s expertise. She also discusses her role in starting the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and how it has
Sarah Clutton carves out a career as a published author and freelance writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Write Your Novel program
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Writing for the Web and Mobile
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Write Your Novel program
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Writing for the Web and Mobile
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Sarah Clutton never thought she had the staying power to write a novel – two published books later, she’s proven herself wrong, and says she’d couldn’t have done it without the Australian Writers’ Centre. Sarah’s debut novel, Good Little Liars, was published by Hachette UK imprint Bookouture in 2019; Bookouture also published her second novel, The Daughter’s Promise in 2020, and she’s now working on her third novel.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Oxenbridge King’ by Christine Paice
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Oxenbridge King by Christine Paice, a beautiful tale that blends history, fantasy, and heartfelt emotion inspired by the real-life discovery of Richard III’s remains. Here’s the blurb: Imagine, if you will: the lost soul of King Richard III; a talking raven;
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