COMP CLOSED: ‘Four Dead Queens’ by Astrid Scholte
This week we’re giving away an enthralling fast-paced murder mystery Four Dead Queens from exciting new YA talent Astrid Scholte. (Astrid is actually an AWC
Q&A: Solstice and equinox
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 285 Meet Peter Rock, author of ‘The Night Swimmers’
In Episode 285 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Peter Rock, author of The Night Swimmers. Discover if your writing is commercial enough
COMP CLOSED: ‘The One’ by Kaneana May
This week we have three copies to give away of The One – a novel by AWC alumna Kaneana May. (Curious about Kaneana’s journey? You
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There are loads of books out there about writing and it can be hard to find one that really connects with you. They can offer
Q&A: Roofs or rooves? Hoofs or hooves?
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Writing Podcast Episode 284 Direct from VIVID Festival, this is the LIVE event of ‘So you want to be a writer’.
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COMP CLOSED:’10 Seconds of Courage’ by Nadine Champion
This week we have an inspirational giveaway for you in the form of three copies of 10 Seconds of Courage by Nadine Champion. The book’s
Q&A: Where does ‘dime a dozen’ 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
COMP CLOSED ‘The True Story of Maddie Bright’ by Mary-Rose MacColl
This week we’re giving away three copies of bestselling author Mary-Rose MacColl’s latest book, The True Story of Maddie Bright. MacColl previously brought us In
Q&A: Final vs finale
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 283 Meet Victoria Purman, historical fiction author of ‘The Land Girls’
In Episode 283 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Enter The Moth’s short story competition. Meet historical fiction author of The Land Girls, Victoria
COMP CLOSED ‘The Library Book’ by Susan Orlean
Shhh… We have three copies of The Library Book up for grabs this week, from the bestselling author of The Orchid Thief, Susan Orlean. After
Q&A: OK, O.K. or OKAY?
Each week, we take a look at a common confusions and ambiguities in the English language (that gives us about a century’s worth of material!)
Furious Fiction May 2019 winner and shortlist
“Mayhem” was one of the words we required of storytellers in May, and combined with the mix of other criteria it was probably an appropriate
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In Episode 282 of So You Want To Be A Writer: How to stay afloat during a freelance writing slump. Meet Melina Marchetta, author of The
COMP CLOSED: ‘Getting There’ by Instagram star – Mari Andrew
This week’s giveaway is perfect for creatives who love combining words and illustrations – a chance to win one of three copies of Getting There:
Q&A: Stepmother, stepfather, stepchild… Why ‘step’?
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 281 Meet Paige Toon, bestselling author of ‘If You Could Go Anywhere’
In Episode 281 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Paige Toon, bestselling author of If You Could Go Anywhere. Learn about the
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Beekeeper of Aleppo’ by Christy Lefteri
This week, we have three copies of powerful new novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri to give away. Nuri is a beekeeper; his
Q&A: Why is it a ‘ballpark figure’?
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 280 Meet AWC alumna Astrid Scholte, author of ‘Four Dead Queens’
In Episode 280 of So you want to be a writer: Meet AWC alumna Astrid Scholte, author of Four Dead Queens. Discover why you should write
COMP CLOSED: ‘A Woman of No Importance’ by Sonia Purnell
This week we have THREE copies A Woman of No Importance by acclaimed biographer Sonia Purnell. It tells the incredible untold story of Virginia Hall, an
Q&A: Couch vs sofa vs lounge
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 279 Meet Renee Knight, author of psychological thriller ‘The Secretary’
In Episode 279 of So you want to be a writer: Learn what agents look for in authors and meet Renee Knight, author of psychological
COMP CLOSED: ‘Four Dead Queens’ by Astrid Scholte
This week we’re giving away an enthralling fast-paced murder mystery Four Dead Queens from exciting new YA talent Astrid Scholte. (Astrid is actually an AWC alumna, and you can check out her journey here.) Four dead queens huh? Sounds intriguing… Here’s a little synopsis of the book: Four Queens. A
Q&A: Solstice and equinox
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 discussing everything under the sun…
Writing Podcast Episode 285 Meet Peter Rock, author of ‘The Night Swimmers’
In Episode 285 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Peter Rock, author of The Night Swimmers. Discover if your writing is commercial enough and how to master “point of view” in your writing. We also have 3x copies of AWC alumna Kaneana May’s debut novel The One to
COMP CLOSED: ‘The One’ by Kaneana May
This week we have three copies to give away of The One – a novel by AWC alumna Kaneana May. (Curious about Kaneana’s journey? You can check it out right here.) This is a sparkling debut novel where the quest for love will surprise you. In it, we meet Bonnie
8 books on writing recommended by successful writers
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Q&A: Roofs or rooves? Hoofs or hooves?
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 raising the roofs (or
Writing Podcast Episode 284 Direct from VIVID Festival, this is the LIVE event of ‘So you want to be a writer’.
In Episode 284 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Direct from VIVID Festival, this is the LIVE event. If you couldn’t go, this is the next best thing! This episode features your hosts Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo in conversation with historical fiction author Pamela Hart and crime/thriller author
COMP CLOSED:’10 Seconds of Courage’ by Nadine Champion
This week we have an inspirational giveaway for you in the form of three copies of 10 Seconds of Courage by Nadine Champion. The book’s mission is to help you “recognise and embrace those life-changing moments”… This is, quite simply, a book for anyone who has ever been afraid or
Q&A: Where does ‘dime a dozen’ 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, the idioms are a dime
COMP CLOSED ‘The True Story of Maddie Bright’ by Mary-Rose MacColl
This week we’re giving away three copies of bestselling author Mary-Rose MacColl’s latest book, The True Story of Maddie Bright. MacColl previously brought us In Falling Snow and returns here with a “spellbinding tale of friendship, love and loyalty”. Here’s a quick synopsis: In 1920, 17-year-old Maddie Bright accepts a
Q&A: Final vs finale
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, it’s the final say on
Writing Podcast Episode 283 Meet Victoria Purman, historical fiction author of ‘The Land Girls’
In Episode 283 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Enter The Moth’s short story competition. Meet historical fiction author of The Land Girls, Victoria Purman. A new course on writing chapter books for kids is coming soon. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Library Book by Susan Orlean
COMP CLOSED ‘The Library Book’ by Susan Orlean
Shhh… We have three copies of The Library Book up for grabs this week, from the bestselling author of The Orchid Thief, Susan Orlean. After moving to Los Angeles, Orlean became fascinated by a mysterious local crime that has gone unsolved since it was carried out on the morning of
Q&A: OK, O.K. or OKAY?
Each week, we take a look at a common confusions and ambiguities in the English language (that gives us about a century’s worth of material!) – making things easier through the power of friendly conversation… This week, when is it OK and when is it not OK? Q: Hi AWC,
Furious Fiction May 2019 winner and shortlist
“Mayhem” was one of the words we required of storytellers in May, and combined with the mix of other criteria it was probably an appropriate description for our list of must-haves this month! That said, we had our second biggest ever response as nearly 1000 stories vied to be mayor
Writing Podcast Episode 282 Meet Melina Marchetta, author of ‘The Place on Dalhousie’
In Episode 282 of So You Want To Be A Writer: How to stay afloat during a freelance writing slump. Meet Melina Marchetta, author of The Place on Dalhousie and hear about her writing career. Why you should take time to live life (not just write all the time) and discover
COMP CLOSED: ‘Getting There’ by Instagram star – Mari Andrew
This week’s giveaway is perfect for creatives who love combining words and illustrations – a chance to win one of three copies of Getting There: A Workbook for Growing Up by the widely popular Instagram star Mari Andrew (@mariandrew). From the bestselling author of Am I There Yet, and filled
Q&A: Stepmother, stepfather, stepchild… Why ‘step’?
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 step by
Writing Podcast Episode 281 Meet Paige Toon, bestselling author of ‘If You Could Go Anywhere’
In Episode 281 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Paige Toon, bestselling author of If You Could Go Anywhere. Learn about the best etiquette when approaching agents. Bad ways to open your story. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri to
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Beekeeper of Aleppo’ by Christy Lefteri
This week, we have three copies of powerful new novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri to give away. Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable
Q&A: Why is it a ‘ballpark figure’?
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, it’s in the ballpark… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 280 Meet AWC alumna Astrid Scholte, author of ‘Four Dead Queens’
In Episode 280 of So you want to be a writer: Meet AWC alumna Astrid Scholte, author of Four Dead Queens. Discover why you should write your query letter first! We have 3 copies of A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell up for grabs. Plus, don’t miss your chance
COMP CLOSED: ‘A Woman of No Importance’ by Sonia Purnell
This week we have THREE copies A Woman of No Importance by acclaimed biographer Sonia Purnell. It tells the incredible untold story of Virginia Hall, an American woman with a wooden leg who infiltrated Occupied France for the SOE and became the Gestapo’s most wanted Allied spy. In 1942, the Gestapo
Q&A: Couch vs sofa vs lounge
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 are just lounging around…
Writing Podcast Episode 279 Meet Renee Knight, author of psychological thriller ‘The Secretary’
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