In Episode 220 of So you want to be a writer: We go behind the scenes of The Woman Who Fooled the World: Belle Gibson’s Cancer Con
This week, we’ve checked in and ordered (via room service) three copies of Rooms with a View – a fascinating book written by distinguished hotel
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
In Episode 219 of So you want to be a writer: We made the list for best websites for writers in 2018! Hear some of our
This week, we’re grabbing our Akubras and heading to the bush for a very Australian genre – rural fiction. We have two books to give
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
In Episode 218 of So you want to be a writer: Valerie and Allison discuss 10 writing tips from some of their favourite interviews with authors. We
I know that most of our competitions are directly related to writing, authors or creatives. So I realise that this one is a long bow.
Writing fiction is one of the most fulfilling and demanding things you can commit to, and at every stage you will have questions – about
One of the great perks of writing is that you can do it while wearing your pjs at home, or sipping your latte at a
As we roll on through your writing summer (apologies to those reading this in freezing northern hemisphere conditions) we thought we’d give you a helping
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
This week, thanks to Entertainment One, we have 10 double passes to The Post – in cinemas from 11 January 2018. This one already has
Do you love writing short stories? Not only can these bite-sized gems help you to develop finer storytelling skills, you can potentially earn big bucks
Start your new year off right by entering your manuscript into the Annual Text Prize for Young Adult & Children’s Writing. First prize is a
Take it from all of us – there is nothing more exciting than seeing your name in print for the first time. It leaves you
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
We’re kicking off 2018 with the chance to win not one, not two, not four, not five, but THREE of Australian author Tim Winton’s memoirs.
Q: Hey, what’s all this then? A: We’re doing a holiday best-of – compiling our favourite Q&As from the past 12 months. Q: I can’t
It’s been a big year – and a busy one for Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait, hosts of AWC’s So you want to be a
As we come to the pointy end of December, you may be feeling particularly inspired to kick some goals in the new year. The holiday
In Episode 217 of So you want to be a writer: What name was given to Ice Age fossils found in an LA subway? 3 ways to
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
In Episode 220 of So you want to be a writer: We go behind the scenes of The Woman Who Fooled the World: Belle Gibson’s Cancer Con by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano. Plus, there are 3 copies of Rooms with a View: The Secret Life of Grand Hotels by Adrian Mourby to
This week, we’ve checked in and ordered (via room service) three copies of Rooms with a View – a fascinating book written by distinguished hotel historian and travel journalist Adrian Mourby. Adrian is a lover of grand hotels – and the world’s grandest hotels have provided glamorous backgrounds for some
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 time to get with
In Episode 219 of So you want to be a writer: We made the list for best websites for writers in 2018! Hear some of our favourite freelance writing tips, and polish up your manuscript because the Text Prize for young adult and children’s writing is now open! We also have
This week, we’re grabbing our Akubras and heading to the bush for a very Australian genre – rural fiction. We have two books to give away: Ridgeview Station by Michael Trant: An entertaining yarn set on a vast outback property peopled with colourful and authentic characters, Ridgeview Station is about
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 upping the ante… Q:
In Episode 218 of So you want to be a writer: Valerie and Allison discuss 10 writing tips from some of their favourite interviews with authors. We have 10 double passes to The Commuter starring Liam Neeson to give away, you’ll learn the origin of “to make no bones”, and much more.
I know that most of our competitions are directly related to writing, authors or creatives. So I realise that this one is a long bow. But I love Liam Neeson action movies! So I had to share this with you. Ever since I saw him in Taken, I’ve been a
Writing fiction is one of the most fulfilling and demanding things you can commit to, and at every stage you will have questions – about the process and about yourself! We understand that it can be both exciting and exasperating, and sometimes you want to just have a cup of
One of the great perks of writing is that you can do it while wearing your pjs at home, or sipping your latte at a cafe, or during your daily commute. It’s such a portable skill! So it’s no surprise that learning online is such a popular choice for writers.
As we roll on through your writing summer (apologies to those reading this in freezing northern hemisphere conditions) we thought we’d give you a helping hand – to help flex your writing muscles and kick off 2018. It’s a short story challenge (because we know how much you love these!).
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 pouring ourselves a cuppa
This week, thanks to Entertainment One, we have 10 double passes to The Post – in cinemas from 11 January 2018. This one already has some heavy awards buzz about it (it was nominated for six Golden Globes) – but that’s always likely to happen when you have Steven Spielberg
Do you love writing short stories? Not only can these bite-sized gems help you to develop finer storytelling skills, you can potentially earn big bucks from your work. Check out the range of short story competitions to enter in 2018. And if you’re looking to stand out from the pack
Start your new year off right by entering your manuscript into the Annual Text Prize for Young Adult & Children’s Writing. First prize is a handsome $10,000 advance on publishing royalties and a contract with Text Publishing. Wouldn’t that be a fab way to kick off 2018? This prize is
Take it from all of us – there is nothing more exciting than seeing your name in print for the first time. It leaves you wanting more, and more, and more! If you’re working as a freelancer, or have dreams of becoming one, you’ll find plenty of useful resources and
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 an itsy bitsy dilemma…
We’re kicking off 2018 with the chance to win not one, not two, not four, not five, but THREE of Australian author Tim Winton’s memoirs. Here are the details of the books: Land’s Edge: Tim Winton’s Land’s Edge is a celebration of the coastal life and those who surrender themselves
Q: Hey, what’s all this then? A: We’re doing a holiday best-of – compiling our favourite Q&As from the past 12 months. Q: I can’t do that. They’re like my children; I love them all equally… A: No you don’t. Q: You’re right, some are waaaaay better than others. A:
It’s been a big year – and a busy one for Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait, hosts of AWC’s So you want to be a writer podcast. Not only is it a weekly source of writer-related news, views and reviews, but also just a great catch up with two people
As we come to the pointy end of December, you may be feeling particularly inspired to kick some goals in the new year. The holiday period is a fantastic time to ride that burst of motivation. We’ve lined up six writing courses that you can start RIGHT NOW. All are
In Episode 217 of So you want to be a writer: What name was given to Ice Age fossils found in an LA subway? 3 ways to uncover your character’s true motivation. What does it really mean to be a best-selling author? Go in the draw to win our 12 books of
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. Warning! This week’s Q&A includes spoilers… Q:
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