Q&A: Rail against vs rally against
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
Attend the 2018 Romance Writers of Australia Conference
The hottest date in a romance writer’s calendar is fast approaching – the Romance Writers of Australia Conference from 17-19 August 2018. This year the
Writing Podcast Episode 239 Meet James Bradley, author of ‘The Buried Ark’
In Episode 239 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll discover why scheduling and routine are keys to success as a writer. Hear tips from
COMP CLOSED: Caption this scene and WIN
This week, we’re giving away THREE copies of Penelope Janu’s brand new rural romance, On the Right Track from HarperCollins Publishers. Penelope is an award-winning
The 2018 Venie Holmgren Environmental Poetry Prize is OPEN
Do you love writing poetry with environmental themes? Then The 2018 Venie Holmgren Environmental Poetry Prize is a must for you! This prize is in
Writing Podcast Episode 238 Meet Belinda Castles, author of ‘Bluebottle’
In Episode 238 of So you want to be a writer: Discover the Wattpad sensation that turned into a Netflix hit and the five mistakes that
Q&A: Bequest vs behest
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
The short long list of YOUR 21-word stories
To celebrate the recent Shortest Day of the Year (21 June 2018), we asked you to write us a story in 21 words or fewer.
COMP CLOSED: Tell us what Bill Clinton is saying and WIN his latest book
Photo credit: Hayden Schiff 2016 There are things only a President can know. There are things only a President can do. And then there are
From illustrator to author: Giuseppe Poli
Giuseppe Poli began his career in the picture book industry as an illustrator. However, with a keen interest in writing the words as well as
Inaugural Shoalhaven Readers’ & Writers’ Festival coming in August
NSW South Coast’s Shoalhaven region, about two hours south of Sydney, is popular all year round with holidaymakers and anyone wanting to escape to the
Furious Fiction June 2018 winner
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for June’s Furious Fiction! This month, we did something quite different from previous months. A picture prompt.
Q&A: Bags, dibs and calling shotgun
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
The Shortest Day Short Short Short Story Challenge
To celebrate the shortest day of the year today, 21 June, we’ve decided to celebrate short short short stories – and challenge you to write
COMP CLOSED: Give us your best headline and win this new memoir
This week we are giving away three copies of The Bootle Boy: An Untidy Life in News. It’s a brilliantly evocative memoir from the golden
Q&A: Lead vs led
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 237 Meet Megan Goldin, author of ‘The Escape Room’
In Episode 237 of So you want to be a writer: Discover murder mystery author Jane Harper’s tips on how to write a bestseller. The Davitt Award
Content writing opportunities for freelance writers: Part 2
In the first part of this series, I gave you an idea of the landscape for content writing for big businesses. In this post, we’re
Content writing opportunities for freelance writers: Part 1
So you’ve heard about the wonderful world of content. And, as a freelance writer, you want in. You understand that the world of content marketing
COMP CLOSED: Caption this – WIN new picture book!
This week, we have the delightful new picture book by Katie Poli and Giuseppe Poli to give away. It’s called Marvellous Mummy and it’s not afraid
Writing Podcast Episode 236 Meet Kali Napier, author of ‘The Secrets at the Ocean’s Edge’
In Episode 236 of So you want to be a writer: A.L. Tait is helping kids find their writing superpower. Why you need to make your characters
Playwright residency opportunity with the Melbourne Theatre Company
Playwrights, enter stage right! The Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) has three writer-in-residence opportunities in their Next Stage writer’s program up for grabs. Includes a stipend
Q&A: Capitalising aunts and uncles
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 3-book pack giveaway – which title best matches YOUR life?
This week we are going to give ONE lucky winner a pack of three brand new books by female Australian authors. The books are The
Q&A: Regardless vs Irregardless
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
Q&A: Rail against vs rally against
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 reeling from discovering
Attend the 2018 Romance Writers of Australia Conference
The hottest date in a romance writer’s calendar is fast approaching – the Romance Writers of Australia Conference from 17-19 August 2018. This year the conference is in Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth Hotel and registrations are open to the public. With workshops from bestselling author Rachel Bailey on The Anatomy of
Writing Podcast Episode 239 Meet James Bradley, author of ‘The Buried Ark’
In Episode 239 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll discover why scheduling and routine are keys to success as a writer. Hear tips from a debut author and learn about fellowships for writers. And you’ll meet James Bradley, author of The Buried Ark. Click play below to listen to
COMP CLOSED: Caption this scene and WIN
This week, we’re giving away THREE copies of Penelope Janu’s brand new rural romance, On the Right Track from HarperCollins Publishers. Penelope is an award-winning AWC alumnus, and you can find out more about her path to getting published right here on our blog. Here’s a synopsis of the book:
The 2018 Venie Holmgren Environmental Poetry Prize is OPEN
Do you love writing poetry with environmental themes? Then The 2018 Venie Holmgren Environmental Poetry Prize is a must for you! This prize is in honour of environmentalist and poet Venie Holmgren. Venie began writing poetry in her late 50’s and published her first anthology, The Sun Collection for the Planet in
Writing Podcast Episode 238 Meet Belinda Castles, author of ‘Bluebottle’
In Episode 238 of So you want to be a writer: Discover the Wattpad sensation that turned into a Netflix hit and the five mistakes that new writers make (as told by an editor). Learn all about pacing and beat sheets! Submissions for a new anthology, Growing Up Queer in Australia,
Q&A: Bequest vs behest
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, at our behest, we beseech you
The short long list of YOUR 21-word stories
To celebrate the recent Shortest Day of the Year (21 June 2018), we asked you to write us a story in 21 words or fewer. It simply had to contain the words “short” and “day” in it. On the day, we received nearly one thousand stories! What follows is a
COMP CLOSED: Tell us what Bill Clinton is saying and WIN his latest book
Photo credit: Hayden Schiff 2016 There are things only a President can know. There are things only a President can do. And then there are times when the only option is unthinkable. The President Is Missing. The thriller only a president could write… To celebrate the recent release of James
From illustrator to author: Giuseppe Poli
Giuseppe Poli began his career in the picture book industry as an illustrator. However, with a keen interest in writing the words as well as creating the images, he’s now released his first book Young MacDonald as an author. Tell us what Young MacDonald is about If Old MacDonald has
Inaugural Shoalhaven Readers’ & Writers’ Festival coming in August
NSW South Coast’s Shoalhaven region, about two hours south of Sydney, is popular all year round with holidaymakers and anyone wanting to escape to the beach, bush and beautiful scenery. But now it’s also home to Australia’s newest literary festival – the Shoalhaven Readers’ & Writers’ Festival, set to take
Furious Fiction June 2018 winner
It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for June’s Furious Fiction! This month, we did something quite different from previous months. A picture prompt. (The image of the dinner table above.) There was just ONE criteria this month: Your story had to begin with the scene that you see
Q&A: Bags, dibs and calling shotgun
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 bags calling dibs on shotgun…
The Shortest Day Short Short Short Story Challenge
To celebrate the shortest day of the year today, 21 June, we’ve decided to celebrate short short short stories – and challenge you to write something short for us! Your story must be no more than 21 words long. Your story must include the words “short” and “day”. Your story
COMP CLOSED: Give us your best headline and win this new memoir
This week we are giving away three copies of The Bootle Boy: An Untidy Life in News. It’s a brilliantly evocative memoir from the golden age of newspaper publishing, from a man who helped define our modern media, Les Hinton. The book recounts Hinton’s early years, born amid the rubble
Q&A: Lead vs led
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 the lead… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 237 Meet Megan Goldin, author of ‘The Escape Room’
In Episode 237 of So you want to be a writer: Discover murder mystery author Jane Harper’s tips on how to write a bestseller. The Davitt Award long list has been announced. Learn about the new mystery writing prize from Brio. We are announcing our new online course in Content Writing and
Content writing opportunities for freelance writers: Part 2
In the first part of this series, I gave you an idea of the landscape for content writing for big businesses. In this post, we’re looking at opportunities for content writing for smaller businesses. This sector is booming as more small business owners understand the power of content. This is
Content writing opportunities for freelance writers: Part 1
So you’ve heard about the wonderful world of content. And, as a freelance writer, you want in. You understand that the world of content marketing has exploded and you’d like to ride this wave. Before you launch into this space it’s important to understand where this explosion in content writing
COMP CLOSED: Caption this – WIN new picture book!
This week, we have the delightful new picture book by Katie Poli and Giuseppe Poli to give away. It’s called Marvellous Mummy and it’s not afraid to address the elephant in the room that is just how marvellous mums really are. (Well, that, and the characters happen to be elephants.) “From
Writing Podcast Episode 236 Meet Kali Napier, author of ‘The Secrets at the Ocean’s Edge’
In Episode 236 of So you want to be a writer: A.L. Tait is helping kids find their writing superpower. Why you need to make your characters want something right away. We dive into the age-old writing advice ‘show, don’t tell’. Discover your chance to win a book pack. Plus, meet Kali
Playwright residency opportunity with the Melbourne Theatre Company
Playwrights, enter stage right! The Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) has three writer-in-residence opportunities in their Next Stage writer’s program up for grabs. Includes a stipend of up to $25,000 per year for successful applicants. The residencies are available for those writers who have a background in playwriting and who would
Q&A: Capitalising aunts and uncles
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 all relative and Bob’s your
COMP CLOSED 3-book pack giveaway – which title best matches YOUR life?
This week we are going to give ONE lucky winner a pack of three brand new books by female Australian authors. The books are The Upside of Over by J.D Barrett, The Escape Room by Megan Goldin and Bluebottle by Belinda Castles. The Upside of Over by J.D Barrett tells
Q&A: Regardless vs Irregardless
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 sending purists our kind irregards,
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