AWC Newsletter: Thursday 30 January 2020
Want our newsletter emailed to you every Thursday? Sign up here! 30 January 2020 Last week, I promised you the big reveal of the 5-metre
Award for digitally published work now open
Do you have digitally published works? Then we have a prize for you! The Woollahra Digital Literary Award celebrates works originally published in a digital
Writing Podcast Episode 316 Meet Sue McPherson, author of ‘Brontide’.
In Episode 316 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Sue McPherson, author of Brontide. Learn why some people are calling for a
COMP CLOSED ‘Finding Chika’ by Mitch Albom
This week’s giveaway is number one bestselling author Mitch Albom’s new book, Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family.
Voices of Women Program now open for 2020
The Voices of Women Writing Competition for 2020 is now open! Are you writing short narrative stories in the first-person voice? Join the adventure in
Q&A: Over the moon?
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 315 Meet Pamela Cook, author of ‘Cross My Heart’.
In Episode 315 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Pamela Cook, author of Cross My Heart. Here’s your short story plan of
Furious Fiction January 2020 winner and shortlist
A new year of Furious Fiction and a new crop of hopeful storytellers (and some veterans!) lining up to showcase their skills. With the devastating
5 ways to improve your writing MOJO
We’re only a few weeks in but this year has already been a rough ride, with so many other things to distract and deter you
COMP CLOSED ‘Inner Worlds Outer Spaces’ by Ceridwen Dovey
Intimate portraits of people who love what they do… What does it feel like to be passionate about your daily work? How do people find
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2020 shortlist announced
Thirty seven writers have been shortlisted in the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. This is a highly prestigious award with $167,000 of prize money up
$10,000 prize for young adult and children’s writing now open
Australian and New Zealand writers of young adult and children’s fiction – the annual Text Prize is now open. This prize is in its thirteenth
Q&A: Alterior vs ulterior motives
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
Your 20 words to live by in 2020
At the beginning of this year, we asked you to let us know your ONE WORD THEME for the year ahead. No wrong answers –
Write Your Novel. And again. And again…
There are few things more satisfying than completing a manuscript. And there are few things more challenging and isolating than the process of writing that
Writing Podcast Episode 314 Meet Nick Gadd, author of ‘Death of a Typographer’.
In Episode 314 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Nick Gadd, author of Death of a Typographer. #authorsforfireys brings the community together and
COMP CLOSED: ‘That Will Never Work’ by Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph
This week’s book giveaway explores the origins of something that a lot of us may have spent more time with than family members over the
Q&A: Sceptic vs skeptic
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
COMP CLOSED ‘488 Rules for Life’ by Kitty Flannagan
This week’s giveaway book is 488 Rules for Life – Kitty Flanagan’s way of making the world a more pleasant place to live. Providing you
Writing Podcast Episode 313 Meet Tony Jones, former Q&A host, journalist and author of ‘In Darkness Visible’.
In Episode 313 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Happy 2020! Meet Tony Jones, Q&A host, journalist and author of In Darkness Visible.
Q&A: The world is your oyster?
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
Share your word for 2020
To kick off the year and a new decade, we’d love you to join in what has become an annual tradition. Share with us the
Cash prize writing competition with a potential trip to France
The First Pages Prize is for emerging writers and winners will receive a cash prize, as well as some developmental editing to complete their projects.
Share your word for 2020
To kick off the year and a new decade, we’d love you to join in what has become an annual tradition. Share with us the
Holiday A-Z Cryptic Clues Quiz
If you’re familiar with Cryptic Crosswords, you’re in for a treat. Actually, even if you’re not familiar, you’ll still have fun with this quiz. There
AWC Newsletter: Thursday 30 January 2020
Want our newsletter emailed to you every Thursday? Sign up here! 30 January 2020 Last week, I promised you the big reveal of the 5-metre public art installation I’ve designed that’s going to be exhibited at Circular Quay in Sydney. Well, like many things that have to go through a creative
Award for digitally published work now open
Do you have digitally published works? Then we have a prize for you! The Woollahra Digital Literary Award celebrates works originally published in a digital format – e.g. epub, online articles etc. And, it’s in its fourth year and going strong. There are guidelines for eligible work (it can’t just
Writing Podcast Episode 316 Meet Sue McPherson, author of ‘Brontide’.
In Episode 316 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Sue McPherson, author of Brontide. Learn why some people are calling for a boycott of the new 50 pence coin. Discover top ways you can reinvent yourself in 2020. Plus, there are three copies of Finding Chika: A
COMP CLOSED ‘Finding Chika’ by Mitch Albom
This week’s giveaway is number one bestselling author Mitch Albom’s new book, Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family. Mitch is most known for the international sensation Tuesdays with Morrie. This is his first work of nonfiction in 10 years and his most personal
Voices of Women Program now open for 2020
The Voices of Women Writing Competition for 2020 is now open! Are you writing short narrative stories in the first-person voice? Join the adventure in 2020 as Voices of Women presents CLEARWAY: CREATE THE SPACE: The annual writers’ competition. Hear your own short stories performed live by amazingly powerful women
Q&A: Over the moon?
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 mooning about… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 315 Meet Pamela Cook, author of ‘Cross My Heart’.
In Episode 315 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Pamela Cook, author of Cross My Heart. Here’s your short story plan of action for this year! Discover 20 words to inspire you to write in 2020. Plus, you could win one of 3 copies of Inner Worlds
Furious Fiction January 2020 winner and shortlist
A new year of Furious Fiction and a new crop of hopeful storytellers (and some veterans!) lining up to showcase their skills. With the devastating bushfires at their peak earlier this month, a lot of writers used the challenge as a chance to express their emotions through their words –
5 ways to improve your writing MOJO
We’re only a few weeks in but this year has already been a rough ride, with so many other things to distract and deter you from your wordsmithery. So as the entrance gates to Twenty Twenty start to fade in the rear-view mirror, it’s a great time to sit up
COMP CLOSED ‘Inner Worlds Outer Spaces’ by Ceridwen Dovey
Intimate portraits of people who love what they do… What does it feel like to be passionate about your daily work? How do people find their way into fascinating, unusually fulfilling careers, even against the odds? This week’s giveaway book is Inner Worlds Outer Spaces: Working Lives of Others by
Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2020 shortlist announced
Thirty seven writers have been shortlisted in the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature. This is a highly prestigious award with $167,000 of prize money up for grabs. The prize began in 1986 with previous winners including Tim Winton, Helen Garner, Richard Flanagan and Gail Jones. We’re cheering extra loud for
$10,000 prize for young adult and children’s writing now open
Australian and New Zealand writers of young adult and children’s fiction – the annual Text Prize is now open. This prize is in its thirteenth year and its goal is to find great books for young adults and children by Australian and New Zealand writers. The winner receives a publishing
Q&A: Alterior vs ulterior motives
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 altering perceptions… Q: Hi
Your 20 words to live by in 2020
At the beginning of this year, we asked you to let us know your ONE WORD THEME for the year ahead. No wrong answers – simply one word that captured what you wanted to achieve or tapped into something meaningful to you. Thanks to all those who sent their words
Write Your Novel. And again. And again…
There are few things more satisfying than completing a manuscript. And there are few things more challenging and isolating than the process of writing that manuscript! The act of writing a book is usually a lonely experience, immersing yourself deep in your story and your own mind. But you don’t
Writing Podcast Episode 314 Meet Nick Gadd, author of ‘Death of a Typographer’.
In Episode 314 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Nick Gadd, author of Death of a Typographer. #authorsforfireys brings the community together and what happened to the Apostrophe Protection Society? Plus, we have three copies of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of
COMP CLOSED: ‘That Will Never Work’ by Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph
This week’s book giveaway explores the origins of something that a lot of us may have spent more time with than family members over the holiday break. It’s That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea by Marc Randolph – Netflix’s co-founder and
Q&A: Sceptic vs skeptic
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 things scep by
COMP CLOSED ‘488 Rules for Life’ by Kitty Flannagan
This week’s giveaway book is 488 Rules for Life – Kitty Flanagan’s way of making the world a more pleasant place to live. Providing you with the antidote to every annoying little thing, these rules are not made to be broken. 488 Rules for Life is not a self-help book,
Writing Podcast Episode 313 Meet Tony Jones, former Q&A host, journalist and author of ‘In Darkness Visible’.
In Episode 313 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Happy 2020! Meet Tony Jones, Q&A host, journalist and author of In Darkness Visible. Plus, there are three copies of 488 Rules for Life by Kitty Flanagan to give away. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You
Q&A: The world is your oyster?
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 doing fishy business… Q:
Share your word for 2020
To kick off the year and a new decade, we’d love you to join in what has become an annual tradition. Share with us the ONE WORD THEME that you’re choosing for 2020. Also let us know why you’re choosing it – and we’ll share some of them in the coming
Cash prize writing competition with a potential trip to France
The First Pages Prize is for emerging writers and winners will receive a cash prize, as well as some developmental editing to complete their projects. The top two winners could even win a trip to France! According to the media release: Open worldwide, the competition is for writers who are
Share your word for 2020
To kick off the year and a new decade, we’d love you to join in what has become an annual tradition. Share with us the ONE WORD THEME that you’re choosing for 2020. Also let us know why you’re choosing it – and we’ll share some of them in the coming
Holiday A-Z Cryptic Clues Quiz
If you’re familiar with Cryptic Crosswords, you’re in for a treat. Actually, even if you’re not familiar, you’ll still have fun with this quiz. There are 26 clues – with answers beginning with every letter of the alphabet BUT NOT IN ORDER (you may want an alphabet handy to scribble
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