Q&A: Equality vs equity
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 226 Meet true crime writer Campbell McConachie, author of ‘The Fatalist’
In Episode 226 of So you want to be a writer: Allison Tait’s The Book of Answers is nearly here! HarperCollins announces a new fiction prize
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Scandal in Bohemia’
This week, we’re giving away a copy of fascinating new true crime biography A Scandal in Bohemia – The Life and Death of Mollie Bean
HarperCollins announces a new fiction prize: The Banjo
Are you Australia’s next great storyteller? Do you have a manuscript sitting collecting dust in a drawer? A sweeping saga of unrequited love set in
Announcing the 2018 Australian Book Industry Awards Longlist
A HUGE congratulations to everyone on the ABIA 2018 longlist – especially our alumni Sarah Bailey for The Dark Lake and Tania Blanchard for The
Q&A: Here’re? There’re?
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
Applications now open for 2019 Creative Time Residential Fellowship
Are you a writer or illustrator for under-18s in need of some quiet time — away from it all to work on your next project?
Writing Podcast Episode 225 Meet publishing consultant and self-publishing expert Joel Naoum
In Episode 225 of So you want to be a writer: Discover 10 ways to become a more productive writer and tips on how to be
COMP CLOSED – WIN 10 x Dendy Direct $20 vouchers
This week, 10 lucky winners of our caption competition will each win a $20 voucher to use on Dendy Direct – where you can stream
Q&A: Jinx vs hoodoo vs hex
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
Announcing the CBCA Book of the Year Notable Books!
Congratulations to all the wonderful authors who have made it onto the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s list of Notable books for 2018. Huge accolades
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize for her unpublished manuscript, On the Same Page. Described by guest judge Alexandra Nahlous
Writing Podcast Episode 224 Meet Eliza Henry-Jones, author of ‘P is for Pearl’
In Episode 224 of So you want to be a writer: Discover common plot holes and how to fix them. Val and Al discuss the art
COMP CLOSED “O Caption! My Caption!” — WIN with our caption competition
We were sitting around at the weekly giveaway meeting the other day and thought it was about time we brought back a classic. So, that’s
Furious Fiction February 2018 winner
This month, the Australian Writers’ Centre kicked off Furious Fiction – our brand new MONTHLY short story competition, challenging anyone on the planet (aged 17
Q&A: Where did the “early mark” come from?
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 223 Meet Sally Hepworth, author of ‘The Family Next Door’
In Episode 223 of So you want to be a writer: How to turn your story ideas into amazing stories and how writers organise their personal libraries.
COMP CLOSED: Children’s book ‘Quark’s Academy’!
This week, we’re delighted to be giving away a book by one of our very own alumni. It’s called Quark’s Academy and it is written by
Q&A: Flaky vs flakey, smoky vs smokey and whisky vs whiskey
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 hiring: Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder
APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED Are you an Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder? The Australian Writers’ Centre is expanding to more cities and we’re looking
Writing Podcast Episode 222 Meet children’s author Catherine Pelosi, writer of ‘Quark’s Academy’
In Episode 222 of So you want to be a writer: A new project that hopes to have you fall in love with books at the
Brisbane Meetup: How to be a writer/artist/creative when you still have a day job
THIS EVENT HAS BOOKED OUT. Join the waitlist below and you’ll be contacted should a place become available. Our courses are coming to Brisbane! And
COMP CLOSED: ‘Australia’s Greatest Surf Photographers’
We have a gnarly treat for photography (and surfing) lovers this week – a gorgeous book featuring the winners and finalists of the Nikon/Surfing Australia
Q&A: Impostor or imposter?
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 221 Meet Jack Heath, bestselling author of ‘The Hangman’
In Episode 221 of So you want to be a writer: How to find your fiction writer’s voice when you’ve been working as a journalist. Allison
Q&A: Equality vs equity
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 cogitating about equality and
Writing Podcast Episode 226 Meet true crime writer Campbell McConachie, author of ‘The Fatalist’
In Episode 226 of So you want to be a writer: Allison Tait’s The Book of Answers is nearly here! HarperCollins announces a new fiction prize for Australian writers. We share tips for kicking out a first draft fast. Find out more about the Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize. And meet
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Scandal in Bohemia’
This week, we’re giving away a copy of fascinating new true crime biography A Scandal in Bohemia – The Life and Death of Mollie Bean by Gideon Haigh. Creatively ambitious and sexually precocious, Mollie Bean was a poet, aspiring novelist and muse within Melbourne’s bohemian salons in the early 20th
HarperCollins announces a new fiction prize: The Banjo
Are you Australia’s next great storyteller? Do you have a manuscript sitting collecting dust in a drawer? A sweeping saga of unrequited love set in the Australian outback during the Gold Rush era or perhaps a nail-biting psychological thriller guaranteed to frighten the pants off the toughest of them all?
Announcing the 2018 Australian Book Industry Awards Longlist
A HUGE congratulations to everyone on the ABIA 2018 longlist – especially our alumni Sarah Bailey for The Dark Lake and Tania Blanchard for The Girl from Munich. Great to see our graduates kicking so many goals. Bravo! Also to these fantastic authors who have all featured in the Australian
Q&A: Here’re? There’re?
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 questioning here’re and there’re…
Applications now open for 2019 Creative Time Residential Fellowship
Are you a writer or illustrator for under-18s in need of some quiet time — away from it all to work on your next project? Then this is for you! From the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Website Applications are now open for The May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust 2019 Creative
Writing Podcast Episode 225 Meet publishing consultant and self-publishing expert Joel Naoum
In Episode 225 of So you want to be a writer: Discover 10 ways to become a more productive writer and tips on how to be a successful freelancer. Our word of the week comes from the back of a toilet door! We have 10 movie vouchers to giveaway. Plus, you’ll
COMP CLOSED – WIN 10 x Dendy Direct $20 vouchers
This week, 10 lucky winners of our caption competition will each win a $20 voucher to use on Dendy Direct – where you can stream new release films like Loving Vincent, Murder on the Orient Express and The Killing of a Sacred Deer all from the comfort of your own
Q&A: Jinx vs hoodoo vs hex
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 casting jinxes, hoodoos and
Announcing the CBCA Book of the Year Notable Books!
Congratulations to all the wonderful authors who have made it onto the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s list of Notable books for 2018. Huge accolades to these Australian Writers’ Centre presenters: Nicole Hayes for A Shadow’s Breath Zanni Louise for Archie and the Bear Judith Rossell for A Garden
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize
AWC alumna Penelope Janu has won the 2017 XO Romance Prize for her unpublished manuscript, On the Same Page. Described by guest judge Alexandra Nahlous as “A wonderful, captivating story about a writer desperate to keep her identity hidden, and the man determined to expose her”, Penelope receives a $5000
Writing Podcast Episode 224 Meet Eliza Henry-Jones, author of ‘P is for Pearl’
In Episode 224 of So you want to be a writer: Discover common plot holes and how to fix them. Val and Al discuss the art of the paragraph. We are giving away the opportunity to become a master dream interpreter with The Dream Handbook. Plus, you’ll meet Eliza Henry-Jones, author
COMP CLOSED “O Caption! My Caption!” — WIN with our caption competition
We were sitting around at the weekly giveaway meeting the other day and thought it was about time we brought back a classic. So, that’s right, we’re reinstating our caption competition — and every week, the best caption will win a prize! This week’s prize is The Dream Handbook by
Furious Fiction February 2018 winner
This month, the Australian Writers’ Centre kicked off Furious Fiction – our brand new MONTHLY short story competition, challenging anyone on the planet (aged 17 or older) to deliver us a sub-500 word story in just one weekend! And the reward? A very tasty $500 in cash. (Please don’t eat
Q&A: Where did the “early mark” come from?
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 an early mark…
Writing Podcast Episode 223 Meet Sally Hepworth, author of ‘The Family Next Door’
In Episode 223 of So you want to be a writer: How to turn your story ideas into amazing stories and how writers organise their personal libraries. We have 3 copies of Quark’s Academy by Catherine Pelosi to giveaway. Plus: meet Sally Hepworth, author of The Family Next Door. Click play below
COMP CLOSED: Children’s book ‘Quark’s Academy’!
This week, we’re delighted to be giving away a book by one of our very own alumni. It’s called Quark’s Academy and it is written by children’s author (and AWC graduate!) Catherine Pelosi. We have three copies to give away. (You can find out more about Catherine’s path to publication on
Q&A: Flaky vs flakey, smoky vs smokey and whisky vs whiskey
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 looking for the “-key”
We’re hiring: Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder
APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED Are you an Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder? The Australian Writers’ Centre is expanding to more cities and we’re looking for a new full-time team member in our headquarters in Sydney. Please note: This role is not a writing-based role. This role won’t be a
Writing Podcast Episode 222 Meet children’s author Catherine Pelosi, writer of ‘Quark’s Academy’
In Episode 222 of So you want to be a writer: A new project that hopes to have you fall in love with books at the first chapter. How to write for yourself when you write for a living and should you show a first draft to your agent? Plus: meet
Brisbane Meetup: How to be a writer/artist/creative when you still have a day job
THIS EVENT HAS BOOKED OUT. Join the waitlist below and you’ll be contacted should a place become available. Our courses are coming to Brisbane! And we’re kicking off with a meetup – so we’d love to see you there. Whether or not you’ve done a course at AWC, you’re most
COMP CLOSED: ‘Australia’s Greatest Surf Photographers’
We have a gnarly treat for photography (and surfing) lovers this week – a gorgeous book featuring the winners and finalists of the Nikon/Surfing Australia Surf Photo of the Year Award from 2013 to 2017. The book is The Best of the Best: Australia’s Greatest Surf Photographers – and we
Q&A: Impostor or imposter?
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, there’s an impostor in our
Writing Podcast Episode 221 Meet Jack Heath, bestselling author of ‘The Hangman’
In Episode 221 of So you want to be a writer: How to find your fiction writer’s voice when you’ve been working as a journalist. Allison Tait’s tips for author blogging and how one writer won $125,000 in a literary prize. A budget airline is running a rather quirky poetry competition.
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