COMP CLOSED: Win new memoir “A Letter from Paris”
This week we’re giving away three copies of a new book A Letter from Paris by Louisa Deasey. Louisa is a Melbourne-based writer who has
Q&A: Why do we eat humble pie?
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 249 Meet Dianne Blacklock, author of ‘Jack and Kate’
In Episode 249 of So you want to be a writer: Discover short story comps for children’s writers and learn about scholarships to a Writers Retreat in
Jaci Byrne’s dreams of being a published author come true
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Inside Publishing
(previously called How to Get your Book Published)
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Inside Publishing
(previously called How to Get your Book Published)
After self-publishing four novels and a series of eight illustrated children’s educational books on Amazon, Jaci Byrne decided that she wanted to get her books ‘traditionally published’.
COMP CLOSED: Win this family movie pass
This week we have 5 family passes to new movie The House with a Clock in its Walls – in cinemas 20 September 2018 and starring
Q&A: Phase vs faze
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
Bestselling author Natasha Lester loved Scrivener so much she created a course about it!
Perth author and AWC presenter Natasha Lester’s love affair with Scrivener has been going on for many years. In fact she loved it so much
Writing Podcast Episode 248 Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘On The Right Track’
In Episode 248 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Penelope Janu, author of On The Right Track. Discover how to not irritate your local
COMP CLOSED: Win our ‘Crazy Rich’ giveaway!
With the new movie Crazy Rich Asians making such a huge splash around the world, we thought we’d give away copies of the book that
Win $5000 in the 2018 ELLE magazine short story competition
The ELLE writing competition is back! This is your chance to write a short story, get published AND win $5000. From the ELLE Website:
Want to be mentored by some of the biggest names in US television?
Then you must apply for the MENTOR LA program which has just opened its doors to applicants. From the MENTOR LA program Media Release: “MENTOR
Q&A: Sick vs sic
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 247 Meet Kayte Nunn, author of ‘The Botanist’s Daughter’
In Episode 247 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Kayte Nunn, author of The Botanist’s Daughter. AWC alumni Sarah Bailey wins the Ned Kelly
COMP CLOSED: What makes you unique?
This week, to celebrate Father’s Day here in Australia, we’re giving away three copies of Best Foot Forward – the new memoir from Adam Hills.
Sarah Bailey wins Ned Kelly Award for Best First Novel
A HUGE congratulations to AWC Creative Writing Stage 1 graduate, Sarah Bailey who has won the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Novel, The Dark
How to pass GO as a real estate copywriter
Being a freelance copywriter is a lot like playing Monopoly. No, not the part where you keep landing in jail, missing out on free parking
Q&A: Wet vs whet
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 August 2018 winner and shortlist
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for August’s Furious Fiction! We received a record number of entries this month, and each story
How vision impaired Graham Frizzell gained the confidence to become a successful freelance writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Living with profound vision impairment (Graham is legally blind) and growing up prior to the advent of the adaptive technology that has so enriched his life today, Graham felt completely lost when it came to mainstream employment. He had finished a Certificate IV in Professional Writing & Editing qualification at Melbourne Polytechnic TAFE but felt it was geared predominantly to fiction writing. So he decided to enrol into AWC’s online Freelance Writing Stage 1 course, and has never looked back.
Writing Podcast Episode 246 Meet Tim Harris, author of ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’
In Episode 246 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll meet Tim Harris, author of Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables. Shout-out to Allison Rushby for winning the Davitt
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to “Book Club”
This week we have 10 double passes to new movie Book Club – in cinemas 23 August 2018 and starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen
Q&A: Premiere vs premier
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 245 Meet Paul French, author of ‘City of Devils’
In Episode 245 of So you want to be a writer: A group of researchers trained robots to write poetry. Discover when in the writing process you
COMP CLOSED: What would you call YOUR biography?
Why has no one heard of Edna Cranmer? When a young woman is hired to write the life of unknown artist Edna Cranmer from Geelong,
Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Congratulations to Australian Writers’ Centre Writing Picture Books graduate Mandy Foot for the publication of her second picture book, Lucy and Copper, with Hachette Australia.
COMP CLOSED: Win new memoir “A Letter from Paris”
This week we’re giving away three copies of a new book A Letter from Paris by Louisa Deasey. Louisa is a Melbourne-based writer who has been published widely in publications such as Overland, Vogue, The Australian, and The Saturday Age. Her first memoir, Love and Other U-Turns, was nominated for
Q&A: Why do we eat humble pie?
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 spilling the beans
Writing Podcast Episode 249 Meet Dianne Blacklock, author of ‘Jack and Kate’
In Episode 249 of So you want to be a writer: Discover short story comps for children’s writers and learn about scholarships to a Writers Retreat in Iceland. Plus, you’ll meet Dianne Blacklock, author of Jack and Kate. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You can also listen on Apple
Jaci Byrne’s dreams of being a published author come true
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Inside Publishing
(previously called How to Get your Book Published)
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Inside Publishing
(previously called How to Get your Book Published)
After self-publishing four novels and a series of eight illustrated children’s educational books on Amazon, Jaci Byrne decided that she wanted to get her books ‘traditionally published’.
COMP CLOSED: Win this family movie pass
This week we have 5 family passes to new movie The House with a Clock in its Walls – in cinemas 20 September 2018 and starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett. Based on the book with the same quirky title, The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a film
Q&A: Phase vs faze
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 unfazed about this
Bestselling author Natasha Lester loved Scrivener so much she created a course about it!
Perth author and AWC presenter Natasha Lester’s love affair with Scrivener has been going on for many years. In fact she loved it so much she created AWC’s self-paced course 2 Hours to Scrivener Power. Natasha is the award-winning author of five novels The Paris Seamstress, Her Mother’s Secret, A Kiss
Writing Podcast Episode 248 Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘On The Right Track’
In Episode 248 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Penelope Janu, author of On The Right Track. Discover how to not irritate your local bookshop: a guide for authors and learn 1 simple tip to help you get more writing done. You’ll hear about how Graham Frizzell carves out
COMP CLOSED: Win our ‘Crazy Rich’ giveaway!
With the new movie Crazy Rich Asians making such a huge splash around the world, we thought we’d give away copies of the book that started it all – Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novel of the same name! Originally published in 2013, Crazy Rich Asians was Kwan’s outrageously funny debut novel.
Win $5000 in the 2018 ELLE magazine short story competition
The ELLE writing competition is back! This is your chance to write a short story, get published AND win $5000. From the ELLE Website: “For this year’s ELLE Writing Competition, in association with Hachette Australia, we’re looking for modern, contemporary voices telling stories that are engaging and subversive. We
Want to be mentored by some of the biggest names in US television?
Then you must apply for the MENTOR LA program which has just opened its doors to applicants. From the MENTOR LA program Media Release: “MENTOR LA is a bespoke career development program which matches four mid-level professionals working in the Australian screen industry with US mentors to meet online quarterly,
Q&A: Sick vs sic
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 loving this seriously
Writing Podcast Episode 247 Meet Kayte Nunn, author of ‘The Botanist’s Daughter’
In Episode 247 of So you want to be a writer: Meet Kayte Nunn, author of The Botanist’s Daughter. AWC alumni Sarah Bailey wins the Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Novel. You can submit an idea to Radio National for an audio series. We have 3 copies of Best Foot Forward
COMP CLOSED: What makes you unique?
This week, to celebrate Father’s Day here in Australia, we’re giving away three copies of Best Foot Forward – the new memoir from Adam Hills. It’s a lesson in following your heart, being positive and discovering that what makes you different also makes you unique. Adam Hills was a quiet
Sarah Bailey wins Ned Kelly Award for Best First Novel
A HUGE congratulations to AWC Creative Writing Stage 1 graduate, Sarah Bailey who has won the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Novel, The Dark Lake (2017 Allen & Unwin). The Dark Lake was a bestseller around the world and her suspenseful storytelling about a police procedural set in country
How to pass GO as a real estate copywriter
Being a freelance copywriter is a lot like playing Monopoly. No, not the part where you keep landing in jail, missing out on free parking or paying too much rent. I’m talking about your next source of income being determined by the roll of a dice – by chance. To
Q&A: Wet vs whet
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 aim to whet your
Furious Fiction August 2018 winner and shortlist
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for August’s Furious Fiction! We received a record number of entries this month, and each story simply had to include the following three sentences: The door was locked. She laughed. It felt familiar. A reminder that all stories are judged “blind”
How vision impaired Graham Frizzell gained the confidence to become a successful freelance writer
Courses taken at AWC:
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Freelance Writing Stage 1
Travel Writing
How to Build a Successful Freelance Copywriting Business
Copywriting Essentials
Living with profound vision impairment (Graham is legally blind) and growing up prior to the advent of the adaptive technology that has so enriched his life today, Graham felt completely lost when it came to mainstream employment. He had finished a Certificate IV in Professional Writing & Editing qualification at Melbourne Polytechnic TAFE but felt it was geared predominantly to fiction writing. So he decided to enrol into AWC’s online Freelance Writing Stage 1 course, and has never looked back.
Writing Podcast Episode 246 Meet Tim Harris, author of ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’
In Episode 246 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll meet Tim Harris, author of Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables. Shout-out to Allison Rushby for winning the Davitt Award for Children’s fiction for The Turnkey. Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator and Catherine Pelosi celebrates her second children’s book
COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to “Book Club”
This week we have 10 double passes to new movie Book Club – in cinemas 23 August 2018 and starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. As the film’s title suggests, it’s about a book club – this one comprising four women. Diane Keaton plays Diane – recently
Q&A: Premiere vs premier
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 premiering premiere vs
Writing Podcast Episode 245 Meet Paul French, author of ‘City of Devils’
In Episode 245 of So you want to be a writer: A group of researchers trained robots to write poetry. Discover when in the writing process you should hire an editor and how some authors got their agents. Allison shares tips for recreating characters from The Ateban Cipher series for Book Week
COMP CLOSED: What would you call YOUR biography?
Why has no one heard of Edna Cranmer? When a young woman is hired to write the life of unknown artist Edna Cranmer from Geelong, she thinks it will be just another quick commission paid for by a rich, grieving family obsessed with their own history. She is wrong… This
Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator
Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books
Congratulations to Australian Writers’ Centre Writing Picture Books graduate Mandy Foot for the publication of her second picture book, Lucy and Copper, with Hachette Australia.
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