An exciting new Copyright Agency Fellowship
If you have an unpublished manuscript then you need to read on… Kill Your Darlings is delighted to announce a partnership with Varuna in the inaugural KYD/Varuna Copyright Agency
Q&A: Head over heels in love?
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 did you first meet?” Tell us how YOU fell in love with writing…
You and writing. Most of the time you love each other, but there are other occasions where you can’t stand to be in the same
Writing Podcast Episode 269 Meet J.P. Pomare, author of the psychological thriller ‘Call Me Evie’
In Episode 269 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie talk about how your book covers can impact your sales. And they chat
COMP CLOSED: WIN Candice Fox’s latest thriller, ‘Gone by Midnight’
Thanks to Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House, Australia), we have THREE copies of Gone by Midnight, the latest thriller by New York Times #1 bestselling author
Writing Podcast Episode 268 Meet children’s writer R.A. Spratt, author of ‘The Peski Kids’
In Episode 268 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie talk about crime writing for the young adult market, interview children’s author R.A.
Q&A: Voracious vs veracious
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
Magic and Mayhem: The free ebook and podcast series
Welcome to Magic and Mayhem – the ebook and podcast series that explores the wonderful and wacky world of writing for kids and teens. Join
How do I even listen to a podcast, anyway?
You’ve probably heard all about podcasts, and maybe everyone you know is listening to them. A friend has told you that you should totally listen
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Baby’ by Annaleese Jochems
This week we have FIVE copies of Baby by New Zealand writer Annaleese Jochems to give away. This sunburnt psychological thriller of obsession and escape by one
Q&A: Super excited?
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 267 Meet Laura Sieveking, author of the children’s series ‘Amelia Chamelia’
In Episode 267 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie confess the mistakes they’ve made and what they’ve learnt from them. You’ll meet
Exciting new $20,000 short film competition
The State Library of NSW has announced the launch of its inaugural short film prize Shortstacks, which is open to established, emerging and first-time filmmakers of all
COMP CLOSED: WIN 10 x double film passes to ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
This week, thanks to Entertainment One, we have 10 double passes to If Beale Street Could Talk, a love story set in 1970s New York, from
Furious Fiction January 2019 winner and shortlist
A new year and a NEW Furious Fiction challenge – with January seeing a record number of almost 1000 entrants (something about those New Year’s
Q&A: Is it an esky?
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 266 Meet Barbara Lasserre, author of ‘Words That Go Ping’
In Episode 266 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Barbara Lasserre, author of Words That Go Ping. We discuss when does self-publishing become a
Candice Fox’s fertile, grizzly world of crime fiction writing
Australia’s bestselling crime author Candice Fox has a massively busy and successful 2019 ahead of her. Described by her collaborator, the world’s bestselling author James
COMP CLOSED: Win ‘Death on the Derwent’ by Robin Bowles
This week we’re giving away FIVE copies of Death on the Derwent by bestselling true crime author, Robin Bowles. When Bob Chappell disappeared from his yacht on
2019 Indie Book Awards Shortlist announced
Australian independent booksellers are thrilled to announce their Shortlist for the Indie Book Awards 2019, for the best Australian books published in 2018! Direct from
Q&A: Linchpin vs lynchpin
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
2018 Australian Romance Readers Awards finalists announced
Voting has opened for the 2018 Australian Romance Readers Awards and we are delighted to announce that Pamela Hart (aka Pamela Freeman, AWC’s Director of
Writing Podcast Episode 265 Meet Jane Harper, author of ‘The Dry’ and ‘The Lost Man’
In Episode 265 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Jane Harper, author of The Dry and The Lost Man. We have 3 copies of
COMP CLOSED: Win ‘Three Little Lies’ from Laura Marshall
Our giveaway book this week is sensational psychological thriller Three Little Lies by Laura Marshall – the author of 2017’s bestselling Friend Request. When Sasha
19 inspirational words to define 2019
At the beginning of this year, we asked you to think of just ONE word to define or sum up your year ahead. No wrong
An exciting new Copyright Agency Fellowship
If you have an unpublished manuscript then you need to read on… Kill Your Darlings is delighted to announce a partnership with Varuna in the inaugural KYD/Varuna Copyright Agency Fellowship, which offers a week-long fellowship for the shortlisted writers in the 2019 Unpublished Manuscript Award. From the Kill Your Darlings website: The fellowship will take
Q&A: Head over heels in love?
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 head over heels
“How did you first meet?” Tell us how YOU fell in love with writing…
You and writing. Most of the time you love each other, but there are other occasions where you can’t stand to be in the same room together. Sometimes you go weeks without saying a word, and you really need to work hard at making time for each other. But ultimately,
Writing Podcast Episode 269 Meet J.P. Pomare, author of the psychological thriller ‘Call Me Evie’
In Episode 269 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie talk about how your book covers can impact your sales. And they chat to J.P. Pomare, author of the psychological thriller Call Me Evie on plotting, setting and how shaving your legs can help you get into the
COMP CLOSED: WIN Candice Fox’s latest thriller, ‘Gone by Midnight’
Thanks to Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House, Australia), we have THREE copies of Gone by Midnight, the latest thriller by New York Times #1 bestselling author (and awesome AWC presenter) Candice Fox to give away this week. Ex-cop Ted Conkaffey is slowly rebuilding his life in Crimson Lake, and getting to know
Writing Podcast Episode 268 Meet children’s writer R.A. Spratt, author of ‘The Peski Kids’
In Episode 268 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie talk about crime writing for the young adult market, interview children’s author R.A. Spratt and discuss what Allison really does with her feather boa! We also have 5 copies of Baby – a sunburnt psychological thriller of obsession
Q&A: Voracious vs veracious
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 voracious appetite
Magic and Mayhem: The free ebook and podcast series
Welcome to Magic and Mayhem – the ebook and podcast series that explores the wonderful and wacky world of writing for kids and teens. Join us as we take a peek behind the picture book pages, discover pirate ships and publishing tips, delve into addictively readable YA novels and find
How do I even listen to a podcast, anyway?
You’ve probably heard all about podcasts, and maybe everyone you know is listening to them. A friend has told you that you should totally listen to This American Life with Ira Glass. Or a colleague says you absolutely have to listen the true crime podcast phenomenon Serial. Or your writer
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Baby’ by Annaleese Jochems
This week we have FIVE copies of Baby by New Zealand writer Annaleese Jochems to give away. This sunburnt psychological thriller of obsession and escape by one of the most exciting new voices in New Zealand fiction has been described by Eleanor Catton as, “Heavenly Creatures for a new generation”. It tells
Q&A: Super excited?
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 super excited about
Writing Podcast Episode 267 Meet Laura Sieveking, author of the children’s series ‘Amelia Chamelia’
In Episode 267 of So you want to be a writer: Allison and Valerie confess the mistakes they’ve made and what they’ve learnt from them. You’ll meet Laura Sieveking, author of the children’s series Amelia Chamelia who shares how she writes for one publisher while working for another. We also have 10 double
Exciting new $20,000 short film competition
The State Library of NSW has announced the launch of its inaugural short film prize Shortstacks, which is open to established, emerging and first-time filmmakers of all ages. But there’s a catch … each short film entered must reference one or more items pre-selected from the State Library’s extraordinary collection. According to
COMP CLOSED: WIN 10 x double film passes to ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
This week, thanks to Entertainment One, we have 10 double passes to If Beale Street Could Talk, a love story set in 1970s New York, from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) and adapted from James Baldwin’s acclaimed novel of the same name. Check out the trailer below. Friends since childhood,
Furious Fiction January 2019 winner and shortlist
A new year and a NEW Furious Fiction challenge – with January seeing a record number of almost 1000 entrants (something about those New Year’s goals) battling it out for story supremacy. A reminder of the criteria that we asked for this month: Each story’s first word had to be
Q&A: Is it an esky?
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 filling our esky
Writing Podcast Episode 266 Meet Barbara Lasserre, author of ‘Words That Go Ping’
In Episode 266 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Barbara Lasserre, author of Words That Go Ping. We discuss when does self-publishing become a first choice? Discover which new podcast Valerie’s been hosting. And we have 5 copies of Death on the Derwent by Robin Bowles to give away.
Candice Fox’s fertile, grizzly world of crime fiction writing
Australia’s bestselling crime author Candice Fox has a massively busy and successful 2019 ahead of her. Described by her collaborator, the world’s bestselling author James Patterson, as “A bright new star of crime fiction”, she is New York Times #1 bestselling author and presenter of the Australian Writers’ Centre’s Anatomy
COMP CLOSED: Win ‘Death on the Derwent’ by Robin Bowles
This week we’re giving away FIVE copies of Death on the Derwent by bestselling true crime author, Robin Bowles. When Bob Chappell disappeared from his yacht on the night of 26 January 2009, he left behind his pipe and tobacco – something that his partner Sue Neill-Fraser knew he would never willingly
2019 Indie Book Awards Shortlist announced
Australian independent booksellers are thrilled to announce their Shortlist for the Indie Book Awards 2019, for the best Australian books published in 2018! Direct from their website, here is the Shortlist for the 2019 Indie Book Awards: FICTION SHORTLIST The Lost Man by Jane Harper (Macmillan Australia) Shell by Kristina Olsson (Scribner Australia)
Q&A: Linchpin vs lynchpin
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, as always, Dean is the
2018 Australian Romance Readers Awards finalists announced
Voting has opened for the 2018 Australian Romance Readers Awards and we are delighted to announce that Pamela Hart (aka Pamela Freeman, AWC’s Director of Creativity) and AWC creative writing alumni Penelope Janu and Joanna Nell are amongst the finalists. Pamela is a finalist in the Favourite Historical Romance
Writing Podcast Episode 265 Meet Jane Harper, author of ‘The Dry’ and ‘The Lost Man’
In Episode 265 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Jane Harper, author of The Dry and The Lost Man. We have 3 copies of Three Little Lies by Laura Marshall to giveaway. Plus, you’ll learn how to avoid a saggy middle in your manuscript and more. Click play below
COMP CLOSED: Win ‘Three Little Lies’ from Laura Marshall
Our giveaway book this week is sensational psychological thriller Three Little Lies by Laura Marshall – the author of 2017’s bestselling Friend Request. When Sasha North comes into Ellen’s life, Ellen falls under her spell. But she doesn’t see the darkness that lies beneath their bohemian lifestyle. Not until a
19 inspirational words to define 2019
At the beginning of this year, we asked you to think of just ONE word to define or sum up your year ahead. No wrong answers – simply one word that captured what you wanted to achieve or tapped into something that spoke to you. Well, turns out it was
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