Q&A: Amuck or amok?

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

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Q&A: Yes?

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

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Q&A: Pant or pants?

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

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Newcastle Short Story Award 2018 now open

Time to crack those knuckles and start working on your short story over the holidays! The Newcastle Short Story Award 2018 is now open for entries, with a word limit of 2000 words. Main prize is a handsome $2000, but with several highly commended cash prizes, a wine voucher and

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Q&A: “Try to” vs “Try 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, we’ll try to figure out

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COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “The Secret Scripture”

As a bonus giveaway this week, thanks to Transmission Films we have 10 double passes to The Secret Scripture – in cinemas from 7 December 2017. The film is based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Sebastian Barry, and features a stellar international cast including Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave and

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We’re hiring! Amazing Administrative Assistant

The Australian Writers’ Centre team is growing and we have room for a full-time Administrative Assistant, based at our Sydney Head Office in Milsons Point. Please note: This role is not a writing-based role. This role won’t be a stepping stone for you to publish your novel – but you

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Q&A: “Touch wood” and “Knock on wood”

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 getting into woodwork… Q:

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The curious business of naming colours

Being regular word nerds, we here at the AWC are fascinated by the huge range of imaginative names that companies come up with, particularly around colours. Take these interesting examples – Fiddlesticks, Alpha Centauri, Monastic and Cowardly Custard. They sound like the cast of a children’s fantasy novel, not wall

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COMP CLOSED: “Uncommon Type” – signed by Tom Hanks!

This week, we’re giving you the opportunity to win Uncommon Type – a collection of seventeen wonderful short stories by none other than two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks – and signed by the author himself! Here’s what the media release had to say: “A hectic, funny sexual affair between two

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2018 Calibre Essay Prize now open

Do you write non-fiction essays? Then this competition is for you! The Calibre Essay Prize is open for its 12th year. This prize is hosted by the Australian Book Review (ABR) and according to the website: “is one of the world’s leading prizes for an original non-fiction essay. It is

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Q&A: Amuck or amok?

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 running amok… Q: Hi

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Richell Prize 2017 Winner Announced!

From 579 entries, the judges of the 2017 Richell Prize for emerging writers managed to not only whittle it down to a short list, but they have announced the winner! Sam Coley has won for his work in progress titled State Highway One. According to the press release, this is

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COMP CLOSED: Double passes to “Tulip Fever”

This week, thanks to our platonic friends at Roadshow Films, we’ve secured 10 double passes to new film Tulip Fever, in cinemas from 23 November 2017 and based on the bestselling novel by Deborah Moggach. This one really has quite a stellar cast – including the incredibly versatile Alicia Vikander,

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Q&A: Yes?

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 nodding, agreeing, confirming and

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COMP CLOSED: What is 2018’s most important date?

This week, a giveaway for the organised (or hoping to be organised!) writer. It’s Pilot 2018 – A Diary for Writers! Stuffed to the gills with writerly wisdom, Pilot 2018 is the essential writer’s resource. It not only features industry advice from Island, Griffith Review, Brief, Rabbit, Poetry New Zealand

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Q&A: Pant or pants?

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’ve got our pants in

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COMP CLOSED: It’s upside-down dogs!

We have a book with a difference this week – and one that will make a gorgeous gift for yourself or the dog lover in your life. Featuring snaps by international award-winning photographer Serena Hodson, it’s Upside-down Dogs, a delightfully cute photo book of – you guessed it – dogs posing

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Entries open for 2018 The Peter Porter Poetry Prize

The Peter Porter Poetry Prize (how’s that for alliteration?) is now taking submissions. A poetry prize that’s open to anyone around the world, with a prize pool of over AU$8,000. And this year, the judges are Bill Manhire, John Hawke, and Jen Webb. According to the Australian Book Review website,

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