3 ways to encourage a love of writing in your teen
Teenage writers are bursting with creativity and fresh perspective, but between the structure of the English curriculum and all their other work, sometimes writing falls
7 trends in children’s and YA publishing
For authors looking to write for children and young adults, it’s important to understand that what they want to read is evolving. Young readers now
Q&A: Titled vs entitled
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
Children’s book manuscript submissions with Walker Wednesday
Have you been working on a manuscript for a children’s book? Walker Books Australia are looking for new diverse Australian stories for kids. They’ve launched
Writing Podcast Episode 339 Meet literary agent Annabel Barker.
In Episode 339 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Do you want to be a children’s author? Meet literary agent Annabel Barker and
COMP CLOSED ‘The Silk House’ by Kayte Nunn
Weaving. Healing. Haunting… In this week’s giveaway, we’re offering up three copies of The Silk House – the spellbinding story of a mysterious boarding school
Q&A: Criteria, Criterion, Criterium
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 338 Meet Gus Gordon, author and illustrator of ‘Finding Francois’.
In Episode 338 of So You Want To Be A Writer: You’ll meet Gus Gordon, author and illustrator of Finding Francois. Discover who is a
7 ways to be more creative at work
As writers, creativity is the lifeblood of our work. From searching for the truth of an idea, to understanding the motivations of a character, or
COMP CLOSED ‘The Jane Austen Society’ by Natalie Jenner
“Hope can sometimes be just enough…” This week’s giveaway is The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner – described as a heartbreaking and uplifting novel
How Jo Jukes created a successful side-hustle as a travel writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
SEO Copywriting
Short Story Essentials
Write Your Novel
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
SEO Copywriting
Short Story Essentials
Write Your Novel
Jo Jukes had always wanted to be a writer, but had no idea where to start before the Australian Writers’ Centre’s courses gave her the guidance she needed to become a successful freelance travel writer.
Q&A: Then vs than
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
AWC presenter and alumnae longlisted for the 2020 Davitt Awards 2020
Sisters in Crime recently announced their 20th Davitt Awards and we’re thrilled that so many familiar names are featured on the long list! Our amazing
Congratulations to the winner of the 2020 Penguin Literary Prize
Penguin Random House Australia has announced the winner for the 2020 Penguin Literary Prize. Congratulations to Sophie Overett who won the 2020 prize with her
Writing Podcast Episode 337 Meet Chris Flynn, author of ‘Mammoth’.
In Episode 337 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Chris Flynn, author of Mammoth, a novel narrated by a 13,000-year-old extinct American
Should I plan my novel? 20 authors tell us how they get it done
Writing a novel: There’s no one right way to do it. One of the biggest points of difference among writers is whether to plan in
COMP CLOSED ‘The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide’
Easy, do-able, down to earth ideas and suggestions for everyone to help save the planet… Feeling guilty about your role in destroying our precious world?
Watch the ‘So you want to be a writer’ Block Party replay
Australian Writers’ Centre CEO Valerie Khoo and bestselling author Allison Tait hosted the biggest party for the So you want to be a writer podcast
Q&A: Click or clique
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 June 2020 winner and shortlist
This month on the Furious Fiction show, we asked contestants to conjure a short story out of thin air using the following criteria: Each story’s
Writing Podcast Episode 336 Meet E Lockhart, author of ‘Again Again’.
In Episode 336 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet E Lockhart, author of Again Again. Discover how to build good writing habits
COMP CLOSED ‘To the Lions’ by Holly Watt
A journalist must follow the clues, no matter how far that takes her… A treat for suspense-lovers this week, with this week’s giveaway having won
21 simple ways to promote your book
It can be hard to get cut-through with your new book with so many others competing for attention. If you’re stuck for ideas, here are
Q&A: Enrol vs enroll
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
Watch ‘Creative Conversations’ with literary agent Annabel Barker
Literary agent specialising in children’s and young adult authors Annabel Barker shares her inside knowledge with Australian Writers’ Centre CEO Valerie Khoo in our ‘Creative
3 ways to encourage a love of writing in your teen
Teenage writers are bursting with creativity and fresh perspective, but between the structure of the English curriculum and all their other work, sometimes writing falls by the wayside. If you have a talented teen you’d like to support as a writer – or you’re wondering how to get your teen
7 trends in children’s and YA publishing
For authors looking to write for children and young adults, it’s important to understand that what they want to read is evolving. Young readers now have screens and devices constantly competing for their attention, but they are still interested in reading engaging, well-written books. While you don’t need to follow
Q&A: Titled vs entitled
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 have a title case…
Children’s book manuscript submissions with Walker Wednesday
Have you been working on a manuscript for a children’s book? Walker Books Australia are looking for new diverse Australian stories for kids. They’ve launched an initiative called Walker Wednesday – a biannual event where they will be reviewing unpublished manuscripts from new and established writers. Linsay Knight from Walker
Writing Podcast Episode 339 Meet literary agent Annabel Barker.
In Episode 339 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Do you want to be a children’s author? Meet literary agent Annabel Barker and discover what you need to do to get published. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Silk House by Kayte Nunn to give away. Click
COMP CLOSED ‘The Silk House’ by Kayte Nunn
Weaving. Healing. Haunting… In this week’s giveaway, we’re offering up three copies of The Silk House – the spellbinding story of a mysterious boarding school sheltering a centuries-old secret by bestselling author of The Botanist’s Daughter, Kayte Nunn. The novel first follows Australian History teacher Thea Rust, who arrives at
Q&A: Criteria, Criterion, Criterium
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 have the criteria of
Writing Podcast Episode 338 Meet Gus Gordon, author and illustrator of ‘Finding Francois’.
In Episode 338 of So You Want To Be A Writer: You’ll meet Gus Gordon, author and illustrator of Finding Francois. Discover who is a plotter and who is a pantser. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner to give away. Click play below
7 ways to be more creative at work
As writers, creativity is the lifeblood of our work. From searching for the truth of an idea, to understanding the motivations of a character, or simply moving words on a page to make the perfect phrase. Without it, we’d be lost but its value isn’t limited to just writing. Creativity
COMP CLOSED ‘The Jane Austen Society’ by Natalie Jenner
“Hope can sometimes be just enough…” This week’s giveaway is The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner – described as a heartbreaking and uplifting novel of hope, loss and love in the style of bestselling The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Here’s a quick synopsis: It’s only a
How Jo Jukes created a successful side-hustle as a travel writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
SEO Copywriting
Short Story Essentials
Write Your Novel
Travel Writing
Copywriting Essentials
SEO Copywriting
Short Story Essentials
Write Your Novel
Jo Jukes had always wanted to be a writer, but had no idea where to start before the Australian Writers’ Centre’s courses gave her the guidance she needed to become a successful freelance travel writer.
Q&A: Then vs than
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. Then there were two this week… Q:
AWC presenter and alumnae longlisted for the 2020 Davitt Awards 2020
Sisters in Crime recently announced their 20th Davitt Awards and we’re thrilled that so many familiar names are featured on the long list! Our amazing alumnae Sarah Bailey (Where the Dead Go, Allen & Unwin), Sandie Docker (The Cottage at Rosella Cove, Penguin Random House Australia) and Petronella McGovern (Six
Congratulations to the winner of the 2020 Penguin Literary Prize
Penguin Random House Australia has announced the winner for the 2020 Penguin Literary Prize. Congratulations to Sophie Overett who won the 2020 prize with her novel The Rabbits. There were over 400 submissions and this is a huge achievement. (We recently chatted to Imbi Neeme, the winner of the 2019
Writing Podcast Episode 337 Meet Chris Flynn, author of ‘Mammoth’.
In Episode 337 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Chris Flynn, author of Mammoth, a novel narrated by a 13,000-year-old extinct American mastodon. Plus you’ll discover 21 ways to promote your book, and how to deal with your inner critic. We also have 3 copies of The
Should I plan my novel? 20 authors tell us how they get it done
Writing a novel: There’s no one right way to do it. One of the biggest points of difference among writers is whether to plan in advance or not, with those who do referred to as ‘plotters’ while those who don’t earn the moniker of ‘pantsers’ – as in, by the
COMP CLOSED ‘The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide’
Easy, do-able, down to earth ideas and suggestions for everyone to help save the planet… Feeling guilty about your role in destroying our precious world? Never fear, because this week we’re giving away three copies of The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make Small Changes That
Watch the ‘So you want to be a writer’ Block Party replay
Australian Writers’ Centre CEO Valerie Khoo and bestselling author Allison Tait hosted the biggest party for the So you want to be a writer podcast community. The Block Party Facebook Live event attendees were invited to ask any burning questions they had about all things writing and publishing. With their
Q&A: Click or clique
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 have clique-bait… Q: Hi
Furious Fiction June 2020 winner and shortlist
This month on the Furious Fiction show, we asked contestants to conjure a short story out of thin air using the following criteria: Each story’s first and last words had to begin with J. Each story had to include a game being played. Each story had to include the phrase
Writing Podcast Episode 336 Meet E Lockhart, author of ‘Again Again’.
In Episode 336 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet E Lockhart, author of Again Again. Discover how to build good writing habits in your teen. Watch ‘Creative Conversations’ with literary agent Annabel Barker. Learn tips for writing non-fiction for kids. And we have 3 copies of To
COMP CLOSED ‘To the Lions’ by Holly Watt
A journalist must follow the clues, no matter how far that takes her… A treat for suspense-lovers this week, with this week’s giveaway having won the 2019 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award – given out to best thriller of the year by the British Crime Writers Association. The book
21 simple ways to promote your book
It can be hard to get cut-through with your new book with so many others competing for attention. If you’re stuck for ideas, here are 21 ways to spread the word about your book which are simple yet effective. Be active on social media. Make sure you have public accounts
Q&A: Enrol vs enroll
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 going straight to L…
Watch ‘Creative Conversations’ with literary agent Annabel Barker
Literary agent specialising in children’s and young adult authors Annabel Barker shares her inside knowledge with Australian Writers’ Centre CEO Valerie Khoo in our ‘Creative Conversations’ Facebook Live event. We’ve shared the replay here so you don’t miss out on Annabel’s invaluable insights. In a 20-year-long career in the literary
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