AWC alumnus Tamsin Janu shortlisted for 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
The shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced today, and we were thrilled to spot a familiar name on the list! AWC
Writing Podcast Episode 212 How to pick the perfect book title
In Episode 212 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for how to pick the perfect book title. Plus: how you can promote your book
Writing Podcast Episode 211 Meet Lexi Landsman, author of ‘The Perfect Couple’
In Episode 211 of So you want to be a writer: Why NaNoWriMo is a great time to draft your novel. Discover a site dedicated to
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
Jenna Guillaume: Journalist turned YA fiction author
After putting off the idea of creative writing for many years, Jenna Guillaume signed a two-book deal with Pan Macmillan for her YA fiction. Her latest novel is You Were Made for Me and her debut was What I like About Me published in 2019.
AWC courses completed:
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
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
Writing Podcast Episode 210 Meet bestseller Deborah Rodriguez, author of ‘The Zanzibar Wife’ and ‘The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul’.
In Episode 210 of So you want to be a writer: How to find time to write during NaNoWriMo. Enter this new critic award, and discover 10
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
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
Q&A: Alternative vs alternate
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 would YOU chop off?
This week, thanks to our friends at Madman Entertainment, we have 10 double passes up for grabs for a groundbreaking new film Loving Vincent –
Writing Podcast Episode 209 Meet Jaclyn Moriarty, author of ‘The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone’
In Episode 209 of So you want to be a writer: The Book of Secrets is featured in the Kids’ Reading Guide! Discover how to write authentic
Q&A: Halloween or Hallowe’en?
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: Siptastic Literary Tea Co pack!
This week, we’re giving away something dear to many writers’ hearts – tea. And thanks to our friends at the Literary Tea Co, we have a
Writing Podcast Episode 208 Meet content writing expert Kath Walters, author of ‘Sticky Content: mastering the delicate art of content marketing’
In Episode 208 of So you want to be a writer: Discover what makes a good children’s book. We share with you a beginner’s guide to
Q&A: Swan song
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 207 We chat to actor and author Steve Bisley about his memoir ‘All the Burning Bridges’
In Episode 207 of So you want to be a writer: Learn how to write media releases. We chat about Tom Hanks’ new book ‘Uncommon Type’,
How to write a media release
A media release – also known as a press release – is the primary way for you to get your message into the hands of
COMP CLOSED: Share YOUR perfect couples!
For this week’s giveaway we have four copies of recently published suspense thriller The Perfect Couple by Lexi Landsman to be won by someone just
Writing Podcast Episode 206 Get clients as a ghostwriter
In Episode 206 of So you want to be a writer: We share tips on how to get clients as a ghostwriter. We answer the question,
Writing Podcast Episode 205 Meet executive director of NaNoWriMo Grant Faulkner, author of ‘Pep Talks for Writers’
In Episode 205 of So you want to be a writer: We unpack what should you supply a literary agent and how to world-build through your character’s
#whereiwrite: Rural fiction author Fiona Palmer
Today we’re chatting with Aussie author Fiona Palmer – about what’s on her desk and what’s on her mind regarding her latest book, Secrets Between
Q&A: Spitting or splitting image?
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
National short story competition The Hope Prize returns
The Hope Prize from the Brotherhood of St Laurence is a national short story competition that focuses on narratives of disadvantage in Australia. It’s open
AWC alumnus Tamsin Janu shortlisted for 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
The shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced today, and we were thrilled to spot a familiar name on the list! AWC alumnus and award-winning author Tamsin Janu has been shortlisted in the Children’s fiction category with her junior fiction novel, Figgy and the President. This is
Writing Podcast Episode 212 How to pick the perfect book title
In Episode 212 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for how to pick the perfect book title. Plus: how you can promote your book and build a mailing list, even before your book is published. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You can also listen on Apple
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
Writing Podcast Episode 211 Meet Lexi Landsman, author of ‘The Perfect Couple’
In Episode 211 of So you want to be a writer: Why NaNoWriMo is a great time to draft your novel. Discover a site dedicated to discounted ebook deals and perks. British author Ian Rankin says crime writing is dead. Should unpublished authors have a website? And meet Lexi Landsman, author
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
Jenna Guillaume: Journalist turned YA fiction author
After putting off the idea of creative writing for many years, Jenna Guillaume signed a two-book deal with Pan Macmillan for her YA fiction. Her latest novel is You Were Made for Me and her debut was What I like About Me published in 2019.
AWC courses completed:
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
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
Writing Podcast Episode 210 Meet bestseller Deborah Rodriguez, author of ‘The Zanzibar Wife’ and ‘The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul’.
In Episode 210 of So you want to be a writer: How to find time to write during NaNoWriMo. Enter this new critic award, and discover 10 books that were written on a bet. Meet bestseller Deborah Rodriguez, author of The Zanzibar Wife. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You
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
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,
Q&A: Alternative vs alternate
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 seek out some alternative
COMP CLOSED: What would YOU chop off?
This week, thanks to our friends at Madman Entertainment, we have 10 double passes up for grabs for a groundbreaking new film Loving Vincent – opening nationwide in select cinemas from 2 November 2017. This is a film with a difference – billed as the world’s first fully oil painted
Writing Podcast Episode 209 Meet Jaclyn Moriarty, author of ‘The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone’
In Episode 209 of So you want to be a writer: The Book of Secrets is featured in the Kids’ Reading Guide! Discover how to write authentic American dialogue. What you need to do to become a full time freelance writer. A creative writing fellowship at Stanford is up for grabs! Plus,
Q&A: Halloween or Hallowe’en?
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 treating ourselves to some
COMP CLOSED: Siptastic Literary Tea Co pack!
This week, we’re giving away something dear to many writers’ hearts – tea. And thanks to our friends at the Literary Tea Co, we have a special pack valued at over $100 for one lucky winner! Literary Tea Co claims to be the next best thing to having a cup of
Writing Podcast Episode 208 Meet content writing expert Kath Walters, author of ‘Sticky Content: mastering the delicate art of content marketing’
In Episode 208 of So you want to be a writer: Discover what makes a good children’s book. We share with you a beginner’s guide to NaNoWriMo as well as tips for filling up your social media as a writer. You’ll also meet content writing expert Kath Walters. Click play below
Q&A: Swan song
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 tapping our toes to
Writing Podcast Episode 207 We chat to actor and author Steve Bisley about his memoir ‘All the Burning Bridges’
In Episode 207 of So you want to be a writer: Learn how to write media releases. We chat about Tom Hanks’ new book ‘Uncommon Type’, and how one woman turned her side hustle into a career. Discover how Kelly Exeter funds her creative life. Plus, we chat to actor and
How to write a media release
A media release – also known as a press release – is the primary way for you to get your message into the hands of the media. It’s a format that journalists and editors are familiar with and, even if you pitch your idea to them over the phone or
COMP CLOSED: Share YOUR perfect couples!
For this week’s giveaway we have four copies of recently published suspense thriller The Perfect Couple by Lexi Landsman to be won by someone just like YOU. This is Lexi’s second novel – her first was The Ties that Bind in 2016. Let’s hear a little about this book. Sarah
Writing Podcast Episode 206 Get clients as a ghostwriter
In Episode 206 of So you want to be a writer: We share tips on how to get clients as a ghostwriter. We answer the question, “do cover blurbs work?”. Plus, strategies on how to write a young male protagonist when you are a female author. Click play below to listen
Writing Podcast Episode 205 Meet executive director of NaNoWriMo Grant Faulkner, author of ‘Pep Talks for Writers’
In Episode 205 of So you want to be a writer: We unpack what should you supply a literary agent and how to world-build through your character’s eyes. A new print magazine is about to launch. And you’ll meet executive director of NaNoWriMo Grant Faulkner, author of Pep Talks for Writers. Click
#whereiwrite: Rural fiction author Fiona Palmer
Today we’re chatting with Aussie author Fiona Palmer – about what’s on her desk and what’s on her mind regarding her latest book, Secrets Between Friends. She’s written eight previous bestsellers, all set on a rugged rural backdrop, but for this one, she headed to the WA coast. So hello
Q&A: Spitting or splitting image?
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 spitting and splitting images…
National short story competition The Hope Prize returns
The Hope Prize from the Brotherhood of St Laurence is a national short story competition that focuses on narratives of disadvantage in Australia. It’s open to Australian residents and has a total prize pool of $17,500. From the Brotherhood of St Laurence website: Australia is the proverbial ‘lucky country’, yet
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