COMP CLOSED: Win 10x double film passes to “Colossal”
Thanks to Transmission Films, we have a bonus competition this week – 10 double passes to the new film out 13 April 2017 – Colossal
COMP CLOSED: Win 7 books in our Mother’s Day pack!
Hey – want to win SEVEN books for yourself or the special mum in your life? (Maybe YOU are the special mum…) Well, until 1
Writing Podcast Episode 164 How to write an award-winning screenplay on your commute. And meet author of ‘Secrets of a Beauty Queen’ Stephanie Darling.
In Episode 164 of So you want to be a writer: How to write an award-winning screenplay on your commute; the 6 documents you need
Word of the week: Gongoozler
Gongoozler (noun) [Gon-goo-z-lerr] This means someone who is an idle spectator. Specifically, it used to refer to someone who enjoyed watching the boats go by
“I got published!”: SMH, “CEO Magazine”, “In Wild” and “Peppermint Magazine”
Our graduates are a hard-working and talented bunch. When we spot their familiar names in print, we want to share it with the world. Check
Q&A: Silence of the Bs
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
Little Bird Writing Contest for emerging short fiction writers
The Little Bird Writing Contest, a competition for emerging short fiction writers, is now open! First prize is $1,000 (Canadian dollars) and there are runner
Writing Podcast Episode 163 We chat to Samone Bos, who evolved her blog into the book ‘Momo Freaks Out’
In Episode 163 of So you want to be a writer: Discover new opportunities in content and custom publishing. Learn why writing is rewriting and what
WIN A.L. Tait’s 4th Mapmaker Chronicles book!
Exciting news for our presenters lately, with book releases galore. And yet another that hit the shelves last week is book four in A.L. Tait’s
Word of the week: Grawlix
Grawlix (noun) [graw-licks] This refers to the typographical symbols used to represent a profane word. Like “@#$@%$&*”./. When I was little, I remember reading Asterix
Writing Podcast Episode 162 Meet Bridget Isichei, author of ‘Road No Good’
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: What genre am I writing in? And meet Bridget Isichei, author of Road No Good
Q&A: The “in–” crowd
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 161 Meet Allen & Unwin publisher Louise Thurtell
In Episode 161 of So you want to be a writer: Discover the unfortunate truth about most writers and listen to an awesome playlist for writer’s block.
Inaugural Writers Week in Port Lincoln, SA
South Australian writers, we have fabulous news for you. The first ever Eyre Writers Week is kicking off in Port Lincoln in April! There will
International Novel Award Open for 2017
The Bath Novel Award is open to unpublished writers from across the world. First prize is £2,000. The winner and shortlisted writers will get introductions
WIN Pamela Hart’s “A Letter from Italy”
“1917, Italy. Australian journalist Rebecca Quinn is an unconventional woman. At the height of World War I, she has given up the safety of her
Word of the week: Quidnunc
Quidnunc (noun) [kwid-ˌnəŋk] This refers to someone who loves to hear the latest scandal and gossip. So you would say that the women on The
Q&A: “Luck out”?
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 160 Meet Harrison Young, author of ‘The Daughters of Henry Wong’
In Episode 160 of So you want to be a writer: Great writing advice from Kurt Vonnegut, how to tell if you’re writing middle grade or
Organising your research for content and feature writing
By Valerie Khoo Would you like to save time and streamline your writing workflow? Do you want to ensure that your research is organised perfectly
COMP CLOSED: Win our “Get Organised” pack!
Okay, it’s late March – time to look 2017 squarely in the eye and get organised once and for all. And to help you achieve
Word of the week: Blatherskite
Blatherskite [blath-er-skahyt] This is a noun that refers to someone given to voluble, empty talk. I’m sure we all know a blatherskite or two in
Word of the week: Magazine
Magazine (noun) [mag-uh-zeen] From The Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth: “Once upon a time there was an Arabic word khazana meaning to store up. From that
Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction 2017
The Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction is back for 2017! This competition is open to women, female-identifying and non-binary writers and is hosted by Lip
Writing Podcast Episode 159 Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘In at the Deep End’
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Do I need an overseas literary agent? And meet Penelope Janu, author of In at
COMP CLOSED: Win 10x double film passes to “Colossal”
Thanks to Transmission Films, we have a bonus competition this week – 10 double passes to the new film out 13 April 2017 – Colossal starring Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis. Hathaway plays a woman who discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which
COMP CLOSED: Win 7 books in our Mother’s Day pack!
Hey – want to win SEVEN books for yourself or the special mum in your life? (Maybe YOU are the special mum…) Well, until 1 May, you have the chance to do precisely that, with our Mother’s Day pack giveaway! Now of course, mums come in all shapes, sizes and
Writing Podcast Episode 164 How to write an award-winning screenplay on your commute. And meet author of ‘Secrets of a Beauty Queen’ Stephanie Darling.
In Episode 164 of So you want to be a writer: How to write an award-winning screenplay on your commute; the 6 documents you need open when you write; how to edit your story. And meet beauty writer and author of Secrets of a Beauty Queen Stephanie Darling Click play
Word of the week: Gongoozler
Gongoozler (noun) [Gon-goo-z-lerr] This means someone who is an idle spectator. Specifically, it used to refer to someone who enjoyed watching the boats go by on canals but now has a more generic meaning. To hear Valerie and Allison chat more about this and more on the world of writing,
“I got published!”: SMH, “CEO Magazine”, “In Wild” and “Peppermint Magazine”
Our graduates are a hard-working and talented bunch. When we spot their familiar names in print, we want to share it with the world. Check out the most recent fruits of their labour! Above: Kristie Hayden shared her well-earned break in Switzerland with “A Swiss Summer” in CEO Magazine. Wish
Q&A: Silence of the Bs
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 going to be very quiet…
Little Bird Writing Contest for emerging short fiction writers
The Little Bird Writing Contest, a competition for emerging short fiction writers, is now open! First prize is $1,000 (Canadian dollars) and there are runner up prizes, a publication opportunity and more. Now in its seventh year, the Little Bird Writing Contest is hosted by The Story is a State
Writing Podcast Episode 163 We chat to Samone Bos, who evolved her blog into the book ‘Momo Freaks Out’
In Episode 163 of So you want to be a writer: Discover new opportunities in content and custom publishing. Learn why writing is rewriting and what makes you a real writer. Meet Samone Bos, who evolved her popular blog into the book Momo Freaks Out. We have 3 copies of A.L.
WIN A.L. Tait’s 4th Mapmaker Chronicles book!
Exciting news for our presenters lately, with book releases galore. And yet another that hit the shelves last week is book four in A.L. Tait’s popular middle-grade (ages 9-12) fantasy adventure and cartographer’s dream – The Mapmaker Chronicles: Beyond the Edge of the Map. A.L. Tait is of course none
Word of the week: Grawlix
Grawlix (noun) [graw-licks] This refers to the typographical symbols used to represent a profane word. Like “@#$@%$&*”./. When I was little, I remember reading Asterix books and they would contain these symbols. At the time I had no idea what they meant! To hear Valerie and Allison chat more about this
Writing Podcast Episode 162 Meet Bridget Isichei, author of ‘Road No Good’
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: What genre am I writing in? And meet Bridget Isichei, author of Road No Good and runner-up in the Finch Memoir Prize. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre [dot] com [dot] au Click play
Q&A: The “in–” crowd
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 on fire… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 161 Meet Allen & Unwin publisher Louise Thurtell
In Episode 161 of So you want to be a writer: Discover the unfortunate truth about most writers and listen to an awesome playlist for writer’s block. Avoid the top manuscript formatting mistakes and find out how to earn more than six figures as a freelancer. You could win a copy of
Inaugural Writers Week in Port Lincoln, SA
South Australian writers, we have fabulous news for you. The first ever Eyre Writers Week is kicking off in Port Lincoln in April! There will be talks, and workshops on different aspects of writing. The Eyre Writers Week is part of the SALT Arts and Innovation Festival (22 to 29
International Novel Award Open for 2017
The Bath Novel Award is open to unpublished writers from across the world. First prize is £2,000. The winner and shortlisted writers will get introductions to literary agents. Opportunities like that don’t happen every day. It’s open to novels of every genre, for adult or young adult (13+) readers. Those
WIN Pamela Hart’s “A Letter from Italy”
“1917, Italy. Australian journalist Rebecca Quinn is an unconventional woman. At the height of World War I, she has given up the safety of her Sydney home for the bloody battlefields of Europe, following her journalist husband to the frontline as a war correspondent in Italy.” And so reads the
Word of the week: Quidnunc
Quidnunc (noun) [kwid-ˌnəŋk] This refers to someone who loves to hear the latest scandal and gossip. So you would say that the women on The Real Housewives of Sydney are all quidnuncs! To hear Valerie and Allison chat more about this and more on the world of writing, blogging and
Q&A: “Luck out”?
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 hunting for fields of
Writing Podcast Episode 160 Meet Harrison Young, author of ‘The Daughters of Henry Wong’
In Episode 160 of So you want to be a writer: Great writing advice from Kurt Vonnegut, how to tell if you’re writing middle grade or young adult fiction, and how to get effective feedback on your writing. Discover how you could win our organisational book pack. Meet Harrison Young, author
Organising your research for content and feature writing
By Valerie Khoo Would you like to save time and streamline your writing workflow? Do you want to ensure that your research is organised perfectly and easy to access/find? As a freelance feature and content writer, I often have to do a lot of research, conduct interviews, analyse reports and
COMP CLOSED: Win our “Get Organised” pack!
Okay, it’s late March – time to look 2017 squarely in the eye and get organised once and for all. And to help you achieve this, we have two empowering books for you – each with a rather different approach (serious vs hilarious) on getting your bad habits under control.
Word of the week: Blatherskite
Blatherskite [blath-er-skahyt] This is a noun that refers to someone given to voluble, empty talk. I’m sure we all know a blatherskite or two in our lives. So you might say: “I’ve stopped paying attention to him because he is such a blatherskite.” To hear Valerie and Allison chat more
Word of the week: Magazine
Magazine (noun) [mag-uh-zeen] From The Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth: “Once upon a time there was an Arabic word khazana meaning to store up. From that they got makhzan meaning storehouse and its plural makhazin. That word sailed northwards across the Mediterranean (the middle of the earth) and become the Italian
Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction 2017
The Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction is back for 2017! This competition is open to women, female-identifying and non-binary writers and is hosted by Lip Magazine with the winner taking home a $1,500 cash prize and extra bonuses like a 12-month online subscription to Books + Publishing! That’s pretty cool.
Writing Podcast Episode 159 Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘In at the Deep End’
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Do I need an overseas literary agent? And meet Penelope Janu, author of In at the Deep End. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre [dot] com [dot] au Click play below to listen to
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