Writing Podcast Episode 335 Meet Imbi Neeme, author of ‘The Spill’.
In Episode 335 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Imbi Neeme, author of The Spill. Discover what to ask publishers before you
COMP CLOSED The award-winning ‘The Botanical Kitchen’
This week, we have Elly McCausland’s beautiful book The Botanical Kitchen to be won – itself the winner of the 2019 Jane Grigson Trust Award
3 ways to build good writing habits in your teen
For parents of high school students, it can seem like they’re so busy with schoolwork, a social life and other hobbies that writing takes a
How I got published after completing Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre
Our popular Writing Picture Books course has turned out some of Australia’s top picture book authors, and our graduates credit their publishing success to what
Expert Carli Ratcliff’s 5 must-dos for would-be UX/UI writers
User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) writing is a rapidly growing market, as businesses pivot to online and chase the attention of customers with
Q&A: Normality vs normalcy
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
Break into UX writing: Andrew Bliss reveals how he did it
For freelance writer Andrew Bliss, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) writing has become a major – and fascinating – segment of his work.
Writing Podcast Episode 334 Meet Katherine Kovacic, author of ‘The Shifting Landscape’.
In Episode 334 of So You Want To Be A Writer: We chat to Katherine Kovacic, author of The Shifting Landscape. Learn how to increase
6 ways to nurture your teen’s creative writing skills
Some teenagers grit their teeth to get through English at school, while others find it a fulfilling outlet – particularly creative writing. If you’ve got
COMP CLOSED ‘Seven Lies’ by Elizabeth Kay
“If lies are dangerous, the truth can be catastrophic . . .” This week, we’re giving away three copies of the new novel Seven Lies
5 “must-dos” when writing a chapter book, from celebrated author Lesley Gibbes
Chapter books: They’re a massive part of a child’s journey to becoming an independent reader and, written properly, can encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for reading.
Charlotte Barkla rediscovers her dream to become a successful author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Writing Picture Books
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Engineer-turned-maths teacher Charlotte Barkla never imagined she’d become a published writer – but three children’s books later, she’s thrilled to have rediscovered her passion.
Q&A: Origin of ‘pot calling the kettle black’
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 333 We chat to Tara Moss, author of ‘The Cobra Queen’.
In Episode 333 of So You Want To Be A Writer: We chat to Tara Moss, author of The Cobra Queen. Discover how to write
COMP CLOSED The purrfect ‘Pussweek Pack’!
Cat lovers assemble! This week, we’re having kittens as we excitedly offer up three Pussweek packs by AWC alumna, Bexy McFly. Bexy created the global
7 tips on how to write a successful picture book (that might surprise you)
So you’ve got a fantastic idea for a picture book – but you’ve never done it before, and you’re a bit lost on where to
5 ways to write your novel while juggling your day job
The vast majority of authors who are starting out juggle their passion for writing with a day job. If you want to write a novel,
Q&A: May vs might
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 332 Meet Christine Bell, author of ‘No Small Shame’.
In Episode 332 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Christine Bell, author of No Small Shame. Discover how to use guest posting
COMP CLOSED ‘The Silence’ by Susan Allott
This week we have three copies of The Silence – a powerful and heart-wrenching debut from author Susan Allott. Here’s a synopsis: It is 1997,
10 mobile libraries around the world
Today, searching for a good book is easy to do since the internet is everywhere. Before we had the internet, people had to look for
The bookshelves of 20 celebrities
Your bookshelf can give people an insight into your soul. Big statement, we know. But your choice of books can reveal a lot about your
8 ways to find your golden ticket for freelance writing
Whether you’re getting into writing for the first time or you’re a seasoned professional, freelance writing can provide great opportunities for growth and development as
Q&A: BC/AD vs BCE/CE
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 May 2020 winner and shortlist
May was another huge month for our spritely little Furious Fiction competition – with our second highest entries ever (highest was last month!). It just
Writing Podcast Episode 335 Meet Imbi Neeme, author of ‘The Spill’.
In Episode 335 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Imbi Neeme, author of The Spill. Discover what to ask publishers before you sign a contract. Learn about the new world of UX/UI writing. And we have 3 copies of the award-winning book The Botanical Kitchen by Elly
COMP CLOSED The award-winning ‘The Botanical Kitchen’
This week, we have Elly McCausland’s beautiful book The Botanical Kitchen to be won – itself the winner of the 2019 Jane Grigson Trust Award – given out for excellence in non-fiction culinary books. The Botanical Kitchen places botanical ingredients at the fore, emphasising the power of a few small
3 ways to build good writing habits in your teen
For parents of high school students, it can seem like they’re so busy with schoolwork, a social life and other hobbies that writing takes a back seat – even if they’re talented or have shown they enjoy it. If your teenager is interested in writing, but you’re not sure how
How I got published after completing Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre
Our popular Writing Picture Books course has turned out some of Australia’s top picture book authors, and our graduates credit their publishing success to what they’ve learnt from our expert tutors. We checked in with some of our graduates to find out what specifically it was from the course that
Expert Carli Ratcliff’s 5 must-dos for would-be UX/UI writers
User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) writing is a rapidly growing market, as businesses pivot to online and chase the attention of customers with a million options at their fingertips. To do this, communications experts must make every word count. Carli Ratcliff runs the Australian Writers’ Centre’s UX/UI Copywriting
Q&A: Normality vs normalcy
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 returning to normal… Q:
Break into UX writing: Andrew Bliss reveals how he did it
For freelance writer Andrew Bliss, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) writing has become a major – and fascinating – segment of his work. As a UX/UI writer, he’s done everything from rewriting navigational content for SBS’s On-Demand platforms to working on the Qantas Wellbeing sleep app. Opportunity knocks
Writing Podcast Episode 334 Meet Katherine Kovacic, author of ‘The Shifting Landscape’.
In Episode 334 of So You Want To Be A Writer: We chat to Katherine Kovacic, author of The Shifting Landscape. Learn how to increase your opportunities for freelance revenue. Join Amie Kaufman and Allison Tait at the Your Kid’s Next Read Author Talk. Plus, we have 3 copies of
6 ways to nurture your teen’s creative writing skills
Some teenagers grit their teeth to get through English at school, while others find it a fulfilling outlet – particularly creative writing. If you’ve got a teenager in your life who’s showing interest in creative writing, and you want to help them take it to the next level, our experts
COMP CLOSED ‘Seven Lies’ by Elizabeth Kay
“If lies are dangerous, the truth can be catastrophic . . .” This week, we’re giving away three copies of the new novel Seven Lies by debut author Elizabeth Kay. It’s being described as the most mesmerising and unsettling thriller you’ll read this year! “It all started with just one
5 “must-dos” when writing a chapter book, from celebrated author Lesley Gibbes
Chapter books: They’re a massive part of a child’s journey to becoming an independent reader and, written properly, can encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for reading. Lesley Gibbes is the award-winning author of internationally published chapter book series Fizz, and teaches the Australian Writers’ Centre’s course on Writing Chapter Books for 6-9 year
Charlotte Barkla rediscovers her dream to become a successful author
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Writing Picture Books
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Engineer-turned-maths teacher Charlotte Barkla never imagined she’d become a published writer – but three children’s books later, she’s thrilled to have rediscovered her passion.
Q&A: Origin of ‘pot calling the kettle black’
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 calling the pot shots…
Writing Podcast Episode 333 We chat to Tara Moss, author of ‘The Cobra Queen’.
In Episode 333 of So You Want To Be A Writer: We chat to Tara Moss, author of The Cobra Queen. Discover how to write your novel while juggling your day job. We’re currently developing a Teenage Creative Writers’ Program for budding authors which will be available very soon. Plus,
COMP CLOSED The purrfect ‘Pussweek Pack’!
Cat lovers assemble! This week, we’re having kittens as we excitedly offer up three Pussweek packs by AWC alumna, Bexy McFly. Bexy created the global feline-zine hit series Pussweek – By Cats, For Cats and has since gone on to collaborate with artist Megan Lynn Kott on 2019’s Cats Are
7 tips on how to write a successful picture book (that might surprise you)
So you’ve got a fantastic idea for a picture book – but you’ve never done it before, and you’re a bit lost on where to start? You’ve come to the right place. Here are seven surprising tips from successful Australian Writers’ Centre graduates and teachers on how to make your
5 ways to write your novel while juggling your day job
The vast majority of authors who are starting out juggle their passion for writing with a day job. If you want to write a novel, you might wonder how to get that done when you’ve already got a bunch of other commitments. The authors we spoke to all combined day
Q&A: May vs might
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, come what might, it’s may
Writing Podcast Episode 332 Meet Christine Bell, author of ‘No Small Shame’.
In Episode 332 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Christine Bell, author of No Small Shame. Discover how to use guest posting as a book promotion strategy. Learn 5 tips for writing a cracking thriller from L.A. Larkin! Plus, we have 3 copies of The Silence by
COMP CLOSED ‘The Silence’ by Susan Allott
This week we have three copies of The Silence – a powerful and heart-wrenching debut from author Susan Allott. Here’s a synopsis: It is 1997, and in a basement flat in Hackney Isla Green is awakened by a call in the middle of the night: her father, Joe, phoning from
10 mobile libraries around the world
Today, searching for a good book is easy to do since the internet is everywhere. Before we had the internet, people had to look for other options. Bookstores and libraries were easy places to get to for those who lived in town, but people who did not live in the
The bookshelves of 20 celebrities
Your bookshelf can give people an insight into your soul. Big statement, we know. But your choice of books can reveal a lot about your passions, interests, hopes, fears – and everything in between. So we’re taking a peek at what some famous people have on their bookshelf. Global English
8 ways to find your golden ticket for freelance writing
Whether you’re getting into writing for the first time or you’re a seasoned professional, freelance writing can provide great opportunities for growth and development as well as more control over your own workflow—along with an income, of course! Check out our top 8 blog posts for tips on how to
Q&A: BC/AD vs BCE/CE
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 on a date…
Furious Fiction May 2020 winner and shortlist
May was another huge month for our spritely little Furious Fiction competition – with our second highest entries ever (highest was last month!). It just shows what great word of mouth and marketing–cough cough lockdown pandemic cough— can do! Being the fifth month of the year, or maybe because we
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