COPYWRITER 077: How to charge what you’re worth with Andrew Griffiths
Do you struggle to price your copywriting services? Do you constantly undercharge and feel undervalued? Do you see others less talented than you getting paid
Writing Podcast Episode 623: Exploring the world of children’s writing with Cassy Polimeni
Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World
Q&A: Where does ‘smarmy’ 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
Brigitte Stanton on how courses led to her dream coming true
Brigitte Stanton was working as a mental health nurse, a job that could be stressful at times. She had been wanting to write for a few years as a creative outlet, but didn’t know where to start. After discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre, Brigitte went on to complete several courses that fit around her lifestyle and has now published her debut picture book. Brigitte’s picture book Wanda Needs a Haircut is out now.
How Sandhya Parappukkaran followed her creative curiosity to become a published picture book author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
When Sandhya Parappukkaran quit her food technology job to pursue her creative dreams, she originally turned to arts and crafts. But while reading with her son, Sandhya’s childhood love of books was rekindled. After completing the Writing Picture Books course, her debut picture book The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name has been published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing.
Writing Podcast Episode 622: Louise Southerden on travel writing and her revealing memoir ‘Tiny’
Meet memoirist Louise Southerden about her book Tiny, which details her experience building a tiny house while going through a challenging relationship. Louise shares her
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Girl Falling’ by Hayley Scrivenor
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Girl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Blue Mountains, this compelling story
Writing Podcast Episode 621: Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald shares her five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors
Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing
Q&A: Why is it called ‘Paralympics’?
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: August 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to August’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where we challenged writers this month to reach great heights. The prompts for this month’s challenge were:
Troy Hunter enters the scene with his award-nominated debut novel
Troy Hunter had completed a full first draft of his debut novel but felt it wasn’t working, particularly in the middle section. After discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre, Troy went on to complete FOCUS ON… The Second Act and has now published his debut young adult detective novel Gus and the Missing Boy with Wakefield Press. He was also recently shortlisted in the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Debut Crime Fiction.
Sarah Jane Lightfoot’s path to author and illustrator success
“I enrolled in the Writing Picture Books course to learn as much as I could about the industry I was entering and build on my confidence and capabilities as an author. I’m so incredibly grateful that I did.” With her newfound skills, Sarah went on to publish her debut picture book ‘Down the Road, Little Bee’.
Writing Podcast Episode 620: Kate Forsyth on 5 essential lessons to make you a better writer
In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed with insights,
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Girl With The Violin’, ‘The Death of Dora Black’, and ‘The Echoes’
This week, in celebration of our new course History, Mystery and Magic, we’re giving away a blockbuster bundle of three books representing these genres! This
Writing Podcast Episode 619: Picture book author Deborah Frenkel on her creative process and creating a successful career.
Meet Deborah Frenkel, author of four picture books including her most recent: 100 Schools Days and The Truck Cat. Deborah reveals her journey to publication,
Q&A: ‘Filthy rich’?
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
How Lisa Kenway landed a book deal for her psychological thriller ‘All You Took From Me’
Lisa Kenway had a rewarding career as an anaesthetist and the young family she’d always wanted, but she felt that something was missing from her life. She discovered the Australian Writers’ Centre and loved that it offered short targeted courses she could fit around her busy life, and went on to complete eight courses. She kept writing, editing and honing her craft, before landing a publishing contract with Transit Lounge for her debut thriller, All You Took From Me.
Writing Podcast Episode 618: J.P. Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel ’17 Years Later’.
J.P. Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel 17 Years Later. J.P. discusses his writing process, research methods, and experiences with book
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Precipice’ by Robert Harris
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Precipice by Robert Harris, author of nine best-selling novels! Harris is known for blending historical events with
COPYWRITER 076: How to build a six-figure copywriting business with Sophia Auld
Would you like to earn a six figure income from copywriting? Would you like to leverage your existing career to help you find new copywriting
Writing Podcast Episode 617: Lian Tanner reveals 5 strategies you need for longevity in your author career
Meet Lian Tanner, who reveals 5 strategies you need to build longevity into your author career. Lian also discusses her latest picture book, When the
Q&A: Knock on wood?
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
Ariane Beeston’s journey to writing her compelling memoir
Having a baby is a life-changing experience, and for Ariane Beeston it was profoundly so. She experienced postpartum psychosis, a rare and debilitating mental illness. As part of her healing journey, she started writing about her experiences. After completing Freelance Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Ariane kickstarted her freelance writing career and has now published a memoir, Because I’m Not Myself, You See, with Black Inc.
Matt Samuel turns his dream of writing picture books into reality
Matt decided to enrol in Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre and was hooked. Finally, he could put his picture book ideas into practice. After a meeting with an editor at Yellow Brick Books, Matt was offered a contract and his debut picture book The Other Side of the Clouds will be published this year.
Writing Podcast Episode 616: Meet Julie Bennett, author of ‘The Lost Letters of Rose Carey’.
Meet Julie Bennett, author of The Lost Letters of Rose Carey. Julie discusses her writing process, the inspiration behind her novel, researching historical fiction and
COPYWRITER 077: How to charge what you’re worth with Andrew Griffiths
Do you struggle to price your copywriting services? Do you constantly undercharge and feel undervalued? Do you see others less talented than you getting paid more> If any of that resonates with you and you feel just a little bit annoyed that you’re not getting paid what you’re worth, this
Writing Podcast Episode 623: Exploring the world of children’s writing with Cassy Polimeni
Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children’s market. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple
Q&A: Where does ‘smarmy’ 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, smarmy surplus… Q: Hi AWC,
Brigitte Stanton on how courses led to her dream coming true
Brigitte Stanton was working as a mental health nurse, a job that could be stressful at times. She had been wanting to write for a few years as a creative outlet, but didn’t know where to start. After discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre, Brigitte went on to complete several courses that fit around her lifestyle and has now published her debut picture book. Brigitte’s picture book Wanda Needs a Haircut is out now.
How Sandhya Parappukkaran followed her creative curiosity to become a published picture book author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
When Sandhya Parappukkaran quit her food technology job to pursue her creative dreams, she originally turned to arts and crafts. But while reading with her son, Sandhya’s childhood love of books was rekindled. After completing the Writing Picture Books course, her debut picture book The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name has been published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing.
Writing Podcast Episode 622: Louise Southerden on travel writing and her revealing memoir ‘Tiny’
Meet memoirist Louise Southerden about her book Tiny, which details her experience building a tiny house while going through a challenging relationship. Louise shares her journey into travel writing, the dynamics of writing personal stories, and techniques for capturing the essence of travel experiences. You can listen to the episode
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Girl Falling’ by Hayley Scrivenor
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Girl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Blue Mountains, this compelling story explores the complex relationship between two lifelong friends as their lives take unexpected turns that will keep you turning the pages. Here’s the blurb: Why
Writing Podcast Episode 621: Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald shares her five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors
Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing compelling stories for children and offers five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors. Additionally, Nat Newman provides a practical app tip about the benefits of
Q&A: Why is it called ‘Paralympics’?
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, parallel lines… Q: Hi AWC,
Furious Fiction: August 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to August’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where we challenged writers this month to reach great heights. The prompts for this month’s challenge were: Each story had to take place UP IN THE AIR. (There were some specific rules, but essentially, stay off the ground.) Each story’s first sentence
Troy Hunter enters the scene with his award-nominated debut novel
Troy Hunter had completed a full first draft of his debut novel but felt it wasn’t working, particularly in the middle section. After discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre, Troy went on to complete FOCUS ON… The Second Act and has now published his debut young adult detective novel Gus and the Missing Boy with Wakefield Press. He was also recently shortlisted in the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards for Best Debut Crime Fiction.
Sarah Jane Lightfoot’s path to author and illustrator success
“I enrolled in the Writing Picture Books course to learn as much as I could about the industry I was entering and build on my confidence and capabilities as an author. I’m so incredibly grateful that I did.” With her newfound skills, Sarah went on to publish her debut picture book ‘Down the Road, Little Bee’.
Writing Podcast Episode 620: Kate Forsyth on 5 essential lessons to make you a better writer
In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed with insights, focusing on five essential lessons from different genres that can improve your writing. Kate Forsyth delves into historical fiction, crime and mystery, romance, fantasy, and
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Girl With The Violin’, ‘The Death of Dora Black’, and ‘The Echoes’
This week, in celebration of our new course History, Mystery and Magic, we’re giving away a blockbuster bundle of three books representing these genres! This is your chance to win: The Girl With The Violin by Shelley Davidow It’s 1989 and for a young Jewish-Australian violinist, a scholarship to Berlin
Writing Podcast Episode 619: Picture book author Deborah Frenkel on her creative process and creating a successful career.
Meet Deborah Frenkel, author of four picture books including her most recent: 100 Schools Days and The Truck Cat. Deborah reveals her journey to publication, her creative process and tips for aspiring authors. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually
Q&A: ‘Filthy rich’?
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, dirty money… Q: Hi AWC,
How Lisa Kenway landed a book deal for her psychological thriller ‘All You Took From Me’
Lisa Kenway had a rewarding career as an anaesthetist and the young family she’d always wanted, but she felt that something was missing from her life. She discovered the Australian Writers’ Centre and loved that it offered short targeted courses she could fit around her busy life, and went on to complete eight courses. She kept writing, editing and honing her craft, before landing a publishing contract with Transit Lounge for her debut thriller, All You Took From Me.
Writing Podcast Episode 618: J.P. Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel ’17 Years Later’.
J.P. Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel 17 Years Later. J.P. discusses his writing process, research methods, and experiences with book adaptations into TV series. The episode features insights on maintaining creativity, the importance of method writing, crafting captivating crime narratives, and tips for aspiring writers.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Precipice’ by Robert Harris
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Precipice by Robert Harris, author of nine best-selling novels! Harris is known for blending historical events with thrilling storylines making Precipice a highly anticipated release for 2024. Here’s the blurb: Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe. In London, 26-year-old
COPYWRITER 076: How to build a six-figure copywriting business with Sophia Auld
Would you like to earn a six figure income from copywriting? Would you like to leverage your existing career to help you find new copywriting clients? Would you like to write about something you love and get paid well to do so? If any of that resonates, this episode is
Writing Podcast Episode 617: Lian Tanner reveals 5 strategies you need for longevity in your author career
Meet Lian Tanner, who reveals 5 strategies you need to build longevity into your author career. Lian also discusses her latest picture book, When the Lights Went Out. Lian covers: writing to your passions rather than market demands, seeking valuable feedback, continually learning the craft, and being open to reinvention.
Q&A: Knock on wood?
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, opportunity knocks… Q: Hi AWC,
Ariane Beeston’s journey to writing her compelling memoir
Having a baby is a life-changing experience, and for Ariane Beeston it was profoundly so. She experienced postpartum psychosis, a rare and debilitating mental illness. As part of her healing journey, she started writing about her experiences. After completing Freelance Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Ariane kickstarted her freelance writing career and has now published a memoir, Because I’m Not Myself, You See, with Black Inc.
Matt Samuel turns his dream of writing picture books into reality
Matt decided to enrol in Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre and was hooked. Finally, he could put his picture book ideas into practice. After a meeting with an editor at Yellow Brick Books, Matt was offered a contract and his debut picture book The Other Side of the Clouds will be published this year.
Writing Podcast Episode 616: Meet Julie Bennett, author of ‘The Lost Letters of Rose Carey’.
Meet Julie Bennett, author of The Lost Letters of Rose Carey. Julie discusses her writing process, the inspiration behind her novel, researching historical fiction and career journey so far. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast
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