Furious Fiction March 2019 winner and shortlist
Writing can be a lot like doing the laundry. You put a jumble of ideas and words into the machine and then— actually, this simile
Q&A: Spill the beans
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
‘So you want to be a writer’ live event in June
Dreaming about ditching your day job so you can become a fully-fledged writer? Then come along and learn how at Vivid Ideas Exchange on Saturday
Applications open for May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust Residential Fellowships
Applications are now open for the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust 2020 Creative Time Residential Fellowships for published authors and illustrators of books for young
Your invitation to a romantic rendezvous!
The Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA) is hosting a series of national events in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to enable readers and writers of
ABIA 2019 Longlist announcement
Earlier this month The Australian Publishers Association announced the 2019 ABIA longlist. This announcement marks the lead up to the premier event on the Australian
12 Australian literary festivals for your 2019 diary
It’s the time of the year where you look at that ambitious list of resolutions from January and wonder – where on earth have the
COMP CLOSED: WIN this fabulous mixed genre 3-book pack!
This week we have a page-turning 3-BOOK PACK TO WIN. Books guaranteed to keep you reading until late into the night. Close to Home by
Q&A: Naked vs nude
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 I fell in love with writing” part 3
Last month for Valentine’s Day, we asked our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you first meet?” We received hundreds of
COMP CLOSED: Win our 3-book reading pack!
This week we have a 3–book pack to win featuring some awesome Aussie authors. Greenlight by Benjamin Stevenson A nail-biting thriller that turns popular true-crime
Q&A: Slight vs sleight of hand
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 272 We chat to Bren MacDibble, author of children’s book ‘The Dog Runner’
In Episode 272 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie talk about the perils you might face when your book is
2019 Grieve Writing Competition now open
In honour of Grieve Awareness Month in August, the Grieve Writing Competition is now open to all Australians. With over $7000 in prizes to be
“How I fell in love with writing” part 2
Recently we asked our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you first meet?” We received hundreds of replies, and in the
My top 10 interviews… out of one million downloads!
By Valerie Khoo Our podcast, So You Want to be a Writer, has now hit over one million downloads! When my co-host Allison Tait and
COMP CLOSED: WIN tickets to Bill Nighy’s latest film, ‘Sometimes Always Never’
Thanks to Transmission Films we have 10 double passes to give away for Sometimes Always Never, in cinemas nationally 14 March 2019. Alan (Bill Nighy)
‘How I fell in love with writing’ part 1
Let’s face it – our relationship with writing can be just like one with another human being. Most of the time you’re madly in love
Q&A: Amount vs number
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 271 We chat to Dervla McTiernan, author of the compelling thriller ‘The Scholar’
In Episode 271 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie chat to bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, author of The Scholar about writing,
COMP CLOSED: Win Karen Viggers’ latest novel ‘The Orchardist’s Daughter’
This week we have three copies of The Orchardist’s Daughter by Karen Viggers to give away. A story of freedom, forgiveness and finding the strength to break free.
Walkley grants for freelance journalism now open
The Walkley Foundation is proud to announce $50,000 in grants for freelance journalism, from the Walkley Public Fund for Journalism. Applications are now open for Australian
Furious Fiction February 2019 winner and shortlist
It was a bumper birthday bonanza this month – as a record number of more than 1100 writers submitted a story in Furious Fiction. Wow! Well
Writing Podcast Episode 270 Meet author and musician Penny Flanagan, author of ‘Surviving Hal’
In Episode 270 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie chat to author and musician Penny Flanagan, author of Surviving Hal and one
COMP CLOSED: WIN “Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables: On the Lookout”
This week we have THREE copies of the fantastic children’s book Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables: On the Lookout by Tim Harris and illustrated by James Hart to
Furious Fiction March 2019 winner and shortlist
Writing can be a lot like doing the laundry. You put a jumble of ideas and words into the machine and then— actually, this simile isn’t doing it for us. Let’s just get to the winning Furious Fiction stories! For March’s criteria, we sent many into a spin cycle by
Q&A: Spill the beans
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 you can count on us
‘So you want to be a writer’ live event in June
Dreaming about ditching your day job so you can become a fully-fledged writer? Then come along and learn how at Vivid Ideas Exchange on Saturday 8 June 2019 from 11am-1pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and be a part of the live event of So You Want To
Applications open for May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust Residential Fellowships
Applications are now open for the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust 2020 Creative Time Residential Fellowships for published authors and illustrators of books for young people. To be eligible to apply for a Fellowship you must have had at least one title for children or young adults published by a
Your invitation to a romantic rendezvous!
The Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA) is hosting a series of national events in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to enable readers and writers of romance fiction to get together. The guest speakers at the Romantic Rendezvous will be international bestselling authors Celeste Bradley and Keri Arthur, who will attend
ABIA 2019 Longlist announcement
Earlier this month The Australian Publishers Association announced the 2019 ABIA longlist. This announcement marks the lead up to the premier event on the Australian book industry calendar. The ABIA Awards night will be held on Thursday 2 May 2019, right in the middle of the Sydney Writers’ Festival. The red
12 Australian literary festivals for your 2019 diary
It’s the time of the year where you look at that ambitious list of resolutions from January and wonder – where on earth have the days gone? Why haven’t I achieved anything? The good news is, there are still plenty of opportunities to get started on your writing and improve
COMP CLOSED: WIN this fabulous mixed genre 3-book pack!
This week we have a page-turning 3-BOOK PACK TO WIN. Books guaranteed to keep you reading until late into the night. Close to Home by Alice Pung [non-fiction] Close to Home brings together Alice Pung’s most loved writing, on topics such as migration, family, art, belonging and identity. Warm, funny,
Q&A: Naked vs nude
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 learning nude things by
“How I fell in love with writing” part 3
Last month for Valentine’s Day, we asked our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you first meet?” We received hundreds of replies, and in the spirit of creative curiosity, we’ve been publishing a new heart-warming selection of them every Thursday. Thanks to those of you who
COMP CLOSED: Win our 3-book reading pack!
This week we have a 3–book pack to win featuring some awesome Aussie authors. Greenlight by Benjamin Stevenson A nail-biting thriller that turns popular true-crime such as Serial and Making A Murderer on its head, Greenlight will shock with twists and turns you’ll never see coming. The Bus on Thursday
Q&A: Slight vs sleight of hand
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 slightly mad for
Writing Podcast Episode 272 We chat to Bren MacDibble, author of children’s book ‘The Dog Runner’
In Episode 272 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie talk about the perils you might face when your book is translated into another language and chat with Bren MacDibble, author of ‘The Dog Runner’ about how she writes award-winning fiction under two names! You have
2019 Grieve Writing Competition now open
In honour of Grieve Awareness Month in August, the Grieve Writing Competition is now open to all Australians. With over $7000 in prizes to be won and more than 100 works published in the Grieve anthology, this is a wonderful opportunity for writers 18 years and over. From the Hunter
“How I fell in love with writing” part 2
Recently we asked our community about their relationship with writing. In particular, “How did you first meet?” We received hundreds of replies, and in the spirit of creative curiosity, we are publishing a new heart-warming selection of them every Thursday. We hope it inspires and reminds you of why YOU
My top 10 interviews… out of one million downloads!
By Valerie Khoo Our podcast, So You Want to be a Writer, has now hit over one million downloads! When my co-host Allison Tait and I started out on this journey we never even considered this magic number. We were too busy loving the fact that we got to present
COMP CLOSED: WIN tickets to Bill Nighy’s latest film, ‘Sometimes Always Never’
Thanks to Transmission Films we have 10 double passes to give away for Sometimes Always Never, in cinemas nationally 14 March 2019. Alan (Bill Nighy) is a stylish tailor with moves as sharp as his suits. He has spent years searching tirelessly for his missing son Michael who stormed out
‘How I fell in love with writing’ part 1
Let’s face it – our relationship with writing can be just like one with another human being. Most of the time you’re madly in love with each other, but there are also other occasions where you and writing go weeks without saying a word. Ultimately, it’s worth it – but
Q&A: Amount vs number
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 number of
Writing Podcast Episode 271 We chat to Dervla McTiernan, author of the compelling thriller ‘The Scholar’
In Episode 271 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie chat to bestselling crime author Dervla McTiernan, author of The Scholar about writing, plotting and the best (and worst) day of Dervla’s life. Discover when the next round of Furious Fiction is happening. Plus, we have 3 copies
COMP CLOSED: Win Karen Viggers’ latest novel ‘The Orchardist’s Daughter’
This week we have three copies of The Orchardist’s Daughter by Karen Viggers to give away. A story of freedom, forgiveness and finding the strength to break free. International bestselling writer Karen Viggers returns to remote Tasmania, the setting of her most popular novel The Lightkeeper’s Wife. Sixteen-year-old Mikaela has grown up isolated
Walkley grants for freelance journalism now open
The Walkley Foundation is proud to announce $50,000 in grants for freelance journalism, from the Walkley Public Fund for Journalism. Applications are now open for Australian freelance journalists (as individuals or small groups) to request funding to support the production of public interest journalism, either a single story or a journalistic
Furious Fiction February 2019 winner and shortlist
It was a bumper birthday bonanza this month – as a record number of more than 1100 writers submitted a story in Furious Fiction. Wow! Well done to all who entered. A reminder of the criteria that we asked for this month: Each story’s first sentence had to contain EXACTLY THREE
Writing Podcast Episode 270 Meet author and musician Penny Flanagan, author of ‘Surviving Hal’
In Episode 270 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie chat to author and musician Penny Flanagan, author of Surviving Hal and one half of acclaimed folk-pop duo Club Hoy. Discover your kid’s next read and we have 3 copies of Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables: On the Lookout to
COMP CLOSED: WIN “Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables: On the Lookout”
This week we have THREE copies of the fantastic children’s book Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables: On the Lookout by Tim Harris and illustrated by James Hart to give away. Yes, Australia’s favourite teacher is back – but has Mr Bambuckle met his greatest challenge yet? Vex is gone! We have to find
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