COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Ripping Tree’ by Nikki Gemmell
An illustrious family. A beautiful home. A shipwrecked young woman left on its doorstep. Don’t think they’re going to save her… This week’s giveaway book
Copywriting Podcast Episode 009: Former Showpo CMO Mark Baartse on copywriting robots and making digital marketing simple
Did you know that artificial intelligence can now write copy, and really good copy, at that. Yes, that technology is here and it’s either an
Writing Podcast Episode 394 Claire Thomas’s ‘The Performance’ [Story Sessions series]
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Performance by Claire Thomas. As bushfires rage outside the city, three women watch a
Q&A: Autumn vs fall
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
Gaiti Rabbani becomes a published business book author in just one year
When global events affected her travel and business plans, Gaiti Rabbani thought it was the perfect time to channel her energy into writing a business book. She enrolled in the Write a Business Book course at the Australian Writers’ Centre – and just one year later, she not only wrote the book, but secured a publishing deal as well. Gaiti’s book Curious About Culture is out now with Major Street Publishing.
Writing Podcast Episode 393 Meet Roland Perry, author of ‘The Shaman’.
In Episode 393 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Roland Perry, author of The Shaman. Congrats to those kicking big goals in the AWC community. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Chase by Candice Fox to give away.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Chase’ by Candice Fox
It’s giveaway time and this week it’s an AWC favourite – Candice Fox with her latest book, The Chase. As well as being a New
Q&A: Shut vs Shutter
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 March 2021 winner and shortlist
They say a picture is worth a thousand words – but this month we were fine with just 500 as we introduced only the fourth
Multi-talented Amy Adeney finds success as a children’s book author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Chapter Books for 6-9 year olds
Build Your Author Platform
MOJO MONTH
Writing Picture Books
Writing Chapter Books for 6-9 year olds
Build Your Author Platform
MOJO MONTH
Never in a million years did Amy Adeney think that she would be a published author one day. She had a varied career as a fitness instructor, PR executive, and primary school teacher before finally discovering her creative side. She has now published seven books for children – and it all started with a writing exercise during a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
“My debut picture book, Turning Cartwheels (EK Books, 2021), actually began its life as an exercise in the AWC Writing Picture Books course!” Amy says. Her tutor, Cathie Tasker, provided Amy with feedback that made her realise that her story idea had potential. “Cathie’s feedback became part of my pitch for the book, and even formed the basis of the book’s description in the EK Books catalogue.”
Writing Podcast Episode 392 Meet Rebecca Lim, author of ‘Tiger Daughter’.
In Episode 392 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Rebecca Lim, author of Tiger Daughter. Discover a great way to hear dialogue from around the world. Plus, we have 3 copies of Dear Mum edited by Samuel Johnson to give away.
Shankari Chandran’s newest manuscript acquired by Ultimo Press
We’re thrilled to hear that Shankari Chandran has had her latest novel Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens snapped up by Ultimo Press. Shankari is one
Copywriting Podcast Episode 008: Airbnb copywriter Shannon Crowe on launching a freelance copywriting career
Airbnb, Snickers, Lexus, Libra, World Health Organisation – these are just some of the blue-chip copywriting clients Shannon Crowe has worked with during her illustrious
COMP CLOSED ‘Dear Mum’ from Samuel Johnson
This week, our giveaway book is Dear Mum – an honest, moving and emotionally memorable collection of letters from the team who brought you the
Q&A: “Bury the lead” or “bury the lede”
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 391 Meet Cate Quinn, author of ‘Black Widows’.
In Episode 391 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Cate Quinn, author of Black Widows. Want to join our brand new Copy Club? Big congrats to our alumni who will be at the Sydney Writers’ Festival! You can now preorder A.L. Tait’s latest book The Wolf’s Howl: A Maven & Reeve Mystery. Don’t miss your chance to win an awesome 5-book pack – perfect for some relaxing reading time this Easter long weekend.
2021 NSW Premier’s History Awards now open
Do you write history? Good news. The NSW Premier’s History Awards for 2021 are now open! According to the media release, there is a total
Q&A: The Netherlands or Holland?
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 2021 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing now open
Are you a writer of children or young adult fiction? The Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing is now open, and there’s $10,000
Writing Podcast Episode 390 Meet Barry Divola, author of ‘Driving Stevie Fracasso’.
In Episode 390 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Barry Divola, author of Driving Stevie Fracasso. Discover great resources for writing authentic dialogue and tips for how to run an effective writing group. Plus, you could win a 5-book pack in time to curl up for some reading bliss this Easter long weekend.
COMP CLOSED: WIN some Easter reading with our 5-book fiction pack
Keen to get your hands on some fresh reading material for the Easter long weekend? Well, you’re in luck! We’re giving away a FIVE-book pack
Copywriting Podcast Episode 007: Redbubble lead copywriter Jason Toon on writing for a multi million dollar ecommerce website
In Episode 007 of So You Want To Be A Copywriter: Redbubble is a massive disruptor in the art and design market (in a good way) because for a change, the artists get paid for their work! It’s a true-blue Melbourne success story and the man behind the awesome copy that has made the website such a success is Jason Toon.
Our top 5 audio resources to improve the dialogue in your stories
Most writers like to snoop and eavesdrop – that’s how you pick up juicy snippets and tidbits to use in your stories. And when writing
Q&A: Earnt vs earned
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 389 Meet Alison Lester, author of the classic novel, ‘The Quicksand Pony’.
In Episode 389 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Alison Lester, author of the classic novel The Quicksand Pony. Discover what UX writing is and how to prepare for an interview. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Tour by Andrew Mackie to give away.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Ripping Tree’ by Nikki Gemmell
An illustrious family. A beautiful home. A shipwrecked young woman left on its doorstep. Don’t think they’re going to save her… This week’s giveaway book (with a great cover) is the new novel from bestselling author Nikki Gemmell. The Ripping Tree is described as “an intense, sharp shiver of a
Copywriting Podcast Episode 009: Former Showpo CMO Mark Baartse on copywriting robots and making digital marketing simple
Did you know that artificial intelligence can now write copy, and really good copy, at that. Yes, that technology is here and it’s either an opportunity for us copywriters, or it’s a threat – you be the judge. And the man to tell us more about that is Mark Baartse,
Writing Podcast Episode 394 Claire Thomas’s ‘The Performance’ [Story Sessions series]
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Performance by Claire Thomas. As bushfires rage outside the city, three women watch a performance of Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Happy Days’. As the performance unfolds, so does each woman’s story. By the time the curtain falls, they will all
Q&A: Autumn vs fall
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 the fall… Q:
Gaiti Rabbani becomes a published business book author in just one year
When global events affected her travel and business plans, Gaiti Rabbani thought it was the perfect time to channel her energy into writing a business book. She enrolled in the Write a Business Book course at the Australian Writers’ Centre – and just one year later, she not only wrote the book, but secured a publishing deal as well. Gaiti’s book Curious About Culture is out now with Major Street Publishing.
Writing Podcast Episode 393 Meet Roland Perry, author of ‘The Shaman’.
In Episode 393 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Roland Perry, author of The Shaman. Congrats to those kicking big goals in the AWC community. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Chase by Candice Fox to give away.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Chase’ by Candice Fox
It’s giveaway time and this week it’s an AWC favourite – Candice Fox with her latest book, The Chase. As well as being a New York Times bestselling thriller writer, Candice is also our favourite because she has her own online course on our shelves, Anatomy of a Crime: How
Q&A: Shut vs Shutter
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 opening your mind to
Furious Fiction March 2021 winner and shortlist
They say a picture is worth a thousand words – but this month we were fine with just 500 as we introduced only the fourth picture prompt in Furious Fiction history. These were the complete criteria for March: Each story had to include the pictured setting (above) at some point.
Multi-talented Amy Adeney finds success as a children’s book author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Chapter Books for 6-9 year olds
Build Your Author Platform
MOJO MONTH
Writing Picture Books
Writing Chapter Books for 6-9 year olds
Build Your Author Platform
MOJO MONTH
Never in a million years did Amy Adeney think that she would be a published author one day. She had a varied career as a fitness instructor, PR executive, and primary school teacher before finally discovering her creative side. She has now published seven books for children – and it all started with a writing exercise during a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
“My debut picture book, Turning Cartwheels (EK Books, 2021), actually began its life as an exercise in the AWC Writing Picture Books course!” Amy says. Her tutor, Cathie Tasker, provided Amy with feedback that made her realise that her story idea had potential. “Cathie’s feedback became part of my pitch for the book, and even formed the basis of the book’s description in the EK Books catalogue.”
Writing Podcast Episode 392 Meet Rebecca Lim, author of ‘Tiger Daughter’.
In Episode 392 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Rebecca Lim, author of Tiger Daughter. Discover a great way to hear dialogue from around the world. Plus, we have 3 copies of Dear Mum edited by Samuel Johnson to give away.
Shankari Chandran’s newest manuscript acquired by Ultimo Press
We’re thrilled to hear that Shankari Chandran has had her latest novel Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens snapped up by Ultimo Press. Shankari is one of our superstar alumnae who found publishing success with her debut novel The Barrier after the Crime and Thriller Writing course at the Australian Writers’
Copywriting Podcast Episode 008: Airbnb copywriter Shannon Crowe on launching a freelance copywriting career
Airbnb, Snickers, Lexus, Libra, World Health Organisation – these are just some of the blue-chip copywriting clients Shannon Crowe has worked with during her illustrious advertising career. Recently ranked at #8 on the list for the World’s Most Awarded copywriters, Shannon kicked off her career studying graphic design and photography
COMP CLOSED ‘Dear Mum’ from Samuel Johnson
This week, our giveaway book is Dear Mum – an honest, moving and emotionally memorable collection of letters from the team who brought you the bestselling Dear Santa, Dear Dad and Heroes Next Door. As the title hints at, the book features letters to their mothers from some of Australia’s
Q&A: “Bury the lead” or “bury the lede”
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 the lede… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 391 Meet Cate Quinn, author of ‘Black Widows’.
In Episode 391 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Cate Quinn, author of Black Widows. Want to join our brand new Copy Club? Big congrats to our alumni who will be at the Sydney Writers’ Festival! You can now preorder A.L. Tait’s latest book The Wolf’s Howl: A Maven & Reeve Mystery. Don’t miss your chance to win an awesome 5-book pack – perfect for some relaxing reading time this Easter long weekend.
2021 NSW Premier’s History Awards now open
Do you write history? Good news. The NSW Premier’s History Awards for 2021 are now open! According to the media release, there is a total of $75,000 in prize money in the following five categories: Australian History Prize ($15,000) General History Prize ($15,000) New South Wales Community and Regional History
Q&A: The Netherlands or Holland?
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, is it called “The Netherlands”,
The 2021 Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing now open
Are you a writer of children or young adult fiction? The Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing is now open, and there’s $10,000 up for grabs for an outstanding unpublished manuscript. According to the press release: “Since its inception in 2008, the Text Prize has become one of
Writing Podcast Episode 390 Meet Barry Divola, author of ‘Driving Stevie Fracasso’.
In Episode 390 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Barry Divola, author of Driving Stevie Fracasso. Discover great resources for writing authentic dialogue and tips for how to run an effective writing group. Plus, you could win a 5-book pack in time to curl up for some reading bliss this Easter long weekend.
COMP CLOSED: WIN some Easter reading with our 5-book fiction pack
Keen to get your hands on some fresh reading material for the Easter long weekend? Well, you’re in luck! We’re giving away a FIVE-book pack just in time for some page turning while munching on choc bunnies or sipping tea with hot crossed buns. And if the thought of choccy
Copywriting Podcast Episode 007: Redbubble lead copywriter Jason Toon on writing for a multi million dollar ecommerce website
In Episode 007 of So You Want To Be A Copywriter: Redbubble is a massive disruptor in the art and design market (in a good way) because for a change, the artists get paid for their work! It’s a true-blue Melbourne success story and the man behind the awesome copy that has made the website such a success is Jason Toon.
Our top 5 audio resources to improve the dialogue in your stories
Most writers like to snoop and eavesdrop – that’s how you pick up juicy snippets and tidbits to use in your stories. And when writing dialogue, there’s nothing like listening to real conversations to tune your ear and discover interesting phrases. Whenever you’re on a bus or train journey, always
Q&A: Earnt vs earned
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 earn our keep… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 389 Meet Alison Lester, author of the classic novel, ‘The Quicksand Pony’.
In Episode 389 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Alison Lester, author of the classic novel The Quicksand Pony. Discover what UX writing is and how to prepare for an interview. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Tour by Andrew Mackie to give away.
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