Writing Podcast Episode 218 Top 10 writing tips from our favourite authors
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
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “The Commuter” starring Liam Neeson
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.
Top 10 fiction writing posts of 2017
Writing fiction is one of the most fulfilling and demanding things you can commit to, and at every stage you will have questions – about
Top 10 most popular online courses
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
Short story challenge: January 2018
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
Q&A: Pour vs pore
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: Double passes to ‘The Post’
This week, thanks to Entertainment One, we have 10 double passes to The Post – in cinemas from 11 January 2018. This one already has
Short story competitions to enter in 2018
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
Now open: Annual Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing
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
Our top 10 freelance writing posts of 2017
Take it from all of us – there is nothing more exciting than seeing your name in print for the first time. It leaves you
Q&A: It’s vs its
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: Tell us your favourite “WIN” word to win Tim Winton memoirs
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.
Top 11 Q&A columns from 2017
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
Top 10 ‘So you want to be a writer’ podcast episodes of 2017
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
Six courses to start this summer
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
Writing Podcast Episode 217 Meet travel writer Sue White
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
Q&A: Spoiler alert
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: The 12 Books of Christmas
It’s that time of year again. “What time?” you ask? The time that Santa takes a look around his workshop and collects up 12 books
AWC alumnus Sarah Bailey makes the 2018 Indie Books Awards Longlist
We were so excited to see Australian Writers’ Centre alumnus Sarah Bailey on the 2018 Indie Book Awards Longlist for best debut novel, The Dark
Writing Podcast Episode 216 Meet Brett Battles, indie author of ‘The Silenced’
In Episode 216 of So you want to be a writer: An AWC graduate is on the Indie Book Awards Longlist! We answer what is middle grade fiction
Q&A: Daylight Saving Time
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: What were YOU doing in 1983?
This week as a bonus competition, thanks to Sony Films we have five double passes to give away to the new film, Call Me By
COMP CLOSED: “Dogs with Jobs”
This week, we have two copies of the feel-good book Dogs with Jobs by Laura Greaves to give away. It contains extraordinary true stories of
What is middle-grade fiction and should you write it?
Middle-grade fiction has seen a surge in popularity over the past several years, with writers such as Jeff Kinney and Mary Pope Osborne frequently topping
Writing Podcast Episode 218 Top 10 writing tips from our favourite authors
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.
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “The Commuter” starring Liam Neeson
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
Top 10 fiction writing posts of 2017
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
Top 10 most popular online courses
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.
Short story challenge: January 2018
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!).
Q&A: Pour vs pore
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
COMP CLOSED: Double passes to ‘The Post’
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
Short story competitions to enter in 2018
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
Now open: Annual Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing
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
Our top 10 freelance writing posts of 2017
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
Q&A: It’s vs its
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…
COMP CLOSED: Tell us your favourite “WIN” word to win Tim Winton memoirs
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
Top 11 Q&A columns from 2017
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:
Top 10 ‘So you want to be a writer’ podcast episodes of 2017
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
Six courses to start this summer
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
Writing Podcast Episode 217 Meet travel writer Sue White
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
Q&A: Spoiler alert
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:
COMP CLOSED: The 12 Books of Christmas
It’s that time of year again. “What time?” you ask? The time that Santa takes a look around his workshop and collects up 12 books to give away to ONE lucky holiday reader! And what a mix we have this year – with something for everyone, from picture books to
AWC alumnus Sarah Bailey makes the 2018 Indie Books Awards Longlist
We were so excited to see Australian Writers’ Centre alumnus Sarah Bailey on the 2018 Indie Book Awards Longlist for best debut novel, The Dark Lake. According to the media release: “Established in 2008, what makes the Indie Book Awards unique is that it’s the Australian independent booksellers themselves who
Writing Podcast Episode 216 Meet Brett Battles, indie author of ‘The Silenced’
In Episode 216 of So you want to be a writer: An AWC graduate is on the Indie Book Awards Longlist! We answer what is middle grade fiction and how do you know when your manuscript is finished? Discover your chance to win Dogs with Jobs by Laura Greaves. And meet Brett Battles,
Q&A: Daylight Saving Time
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 saving time in broad
COMP CLOSED: What were YOU doing in 1983?
This week as a bonus competition, thanks to Sony Films we have five double passes to give away to the new film, Call Me By Your Name – based on the novel by Andre Aciman. Directed by the acclaimed Luca Guadagnino, this provocative, emotional and powerful romantic drama set in
COMP CLOSED: “Dogs with Jobs”
This week, we have two copies of the feel-good book Dogs with Jobs by Laura Greaves to give away. It contains extraordinary true stories of some of the hardest-working dogs in the world. You’ll meet Molly Polly, the diabetes alert dog whose round-the-clock job is to keep her two young
What is middle-grade fiction and should you write it?
Middle-grade fiction has seen a surge in popularity over the past several years, with writers such as Jeff Kinney and Mary Pope Osborne frequently topping both bestseller and top earning author lists. Australia has also produced its fair share of bestselling stories. Think Andy Griffiths’ colourful Treehouse books, or Jacqueline
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