Q&A: Where did day names 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
How Emma Pignatiello went from teacher to romance author
The Australian Writers’ Centre’s Romance Writing course came at just the right time for school teacher Emma Pignatiello. She had written three YA manuscripts and was working on a crime novel, but she realised that what she really loved was romance.
Writing Podcast Episode 588: Liz Foster on her novel ‘The Good Woman’s Guide to Making Better Choices’
Liz Foster shares her journey from discovering writing as a creative outlet during recovery from breast cancer, to becoming a published author with The Good
COMP CLOSED: ‘Moscow X’ by David McCloskey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Moscow X by David McCloskey, author of Damascus Station. In Moscow X, two CIA operatives embark on a
Samantha Valentine fulfils her writing dreams
Samantha Valentine has two degrees in English, but when she decided to try out fiction, she knew she had to work on her creative writing skills. She was drawn to Creative Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre because she could fit it in around her busy life and the assignments were short and not too onerous.
Q&A: The origin of ‘sitting on the fence’
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
AWC alumna Brooke Graham’s picture books helps kids with anxiety
AWC courses completed:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books Masterclass
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Build Your Author Platform
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books Masterclass
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Build Your Author Platform
As a mum and a primary school teacher, Brooke Graham knew the value of good children’s books. Reading to kids was one of the most enjoyable parts of her job. Then after completing the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Brooke became hooked on writing and was determined to write her own. Her debut picture book Go Away, Worry Monster! has now been published by EK Books.
AWC alumna Dinuka McKenzie is an award-winning published author with her crime thrillers
Courses completed at AWC:
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Dinuka McKenzie was a busy working mum when she decided to start writing as a creative outlet. The more she wrote, the more she loved it, so she decided to complete a few courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre to hone her craft. After finishing her first crime manuscript, she entered it in the Banjo Prize for unpublished fiction – and then came the extraordinary news that she had won!
Writing Podcast Episode 587: Stepping into Success with Author Jenna Lo Bianco
Stepping into Success with Author Jenna Lo Bianco. Are you ready for the upcoming special writing event on Romance writing? Meet special guest Jenna Lo
COMP CLOSED: ‘Whenever You’re Ready’ by Trish Bolton
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Whenever You’re Ready by Trish Bolton. Whenever You’re Ready unfolds as a sweetly wise and gently wistful
Furious Fiction: January 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to the first Furious Fiction story showcase of 2024 – our monthly spotlight on collective creativity! Here were this month’s criteria: Each story had
Q&A: Cooper, Chandler, Dexter? The origin of surnames
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 586: Developing skills and techniques as an aspiring writer: Novelist Jo Riccioni reveals her secrets
Developing Skills and Techniques as an Aspiring Writer: Interview with novelist Jo Riccioni. Host Valerie Khoo and Jo discuss Jo’s latest novel The Rising, the
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Dinner Party’ by Rebecca Heath
Rebecca Heath, author of The Summer Party, brings you an exhilarating new thriller, The Dinner Party. Explore the depths of a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood
Copywriting Podcast Episode 066: How to build an online course with Amber Renae
If you have a passion for a topic and would like to turn that passion into profit, you may want to build an online course
Q&A: ‘Straightjacket’ vs ‘Straitjacket’
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
Liz Foster on the steps she took to get published
Liz Foster always imagined being a published author one day. She says: “Imagine being the key word there.” But it was while doing courses through
Writing Podcast Episode 585: Michelle Upton on writing her novel ‘Emergency Exit Only’.
Meet author Michelle Upton who shares her journey to becoming a writer after the passing of her father, which led her to question her life’s
COMP CLOSED: ‘Rabbit Hole’ by Kate Brody
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody, a debut novel filled with unexpected turns, delving into the shadowy realm
Q&A: The history of restaurant Michelin stars
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 584: Michael Thompson’s debut novel, ‘How To Be Remembered’, is being adapted into a movie.
Meet Michael Thompson, a journalist, producer, media executive, and author of the novel How To Be Remembered. He shares his journey from being a journalist
Getting back to writing after a break
Are you ready to get back into writing? Gearing up to return to your writing practice after a break is never easy, no matter whether
COMP CLOSED: ‘First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston
This week, we’re giving away three copies of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. This edge-of-your-seat read is not only gripping but also emotionally moving,
From research scientist to author: Nancy Cunningham’s debut novel
She found inspiration from Reinvent Yourself, motivation from Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp, and technical tools from Fiction Essentials: Structure. And now she is a novelist with the publication of her debut novel Crossing the Bridge, out now with Harlequin Escape Publishing.
Q&A: ‘Birdie, bogey, eagle, FORE!’ Golfing terms explained!
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
Q&A: Where did day names 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, grab your calendars… Q: Hi
How Emma Pignatiello went from teacher to romance author
The Australian Writers’ Centre’s Romance Writing course came at just the right time for school teacher Emma Pignatiello. She had written three YA manuscripts and was working on a crime novel, but she realised that what she really loved was romance.
Writing Podcast Episode 588: Liz Foster on her novel ‘The Good Woman’s Guide to Making Better Choices’
Liz Foster shares her journey from discovering writing as a creative outlet during recovery from breast cancer, to becoming a published author with The Good Woman’s Guide to Making Better Choices. The podcast episode explores Liz’s habits and strategies for success, including the importance of setting micro-goals, maintaining a daily
COMP CLOSED: ‘Moscow X’ by David McCloskey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Moscow X by David McCloskey, author of Damascus Station. In Moscow X, two CIA operatives embark on a perilous mission in Russia, posing as a couple to recruit Putin’s moneyman. Against the backdrop of opulent luxury and gangland violence, the novel unfolds as
Samantha Valentine fulfils her writing dreams
Samantha Valentine has two degrees in English, but when she decided to try out fiction, she knew she had to work on her creative writing skills. She was drawn to Creative Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre because she could fit it in around her busy life and the assignments were short and not too onerous.
Q&A: The origin of ‘sitting on the fence’
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, fence-sitters… Q: Hi AWC, what
AWC alumna Brooke Graham’s picture books helps kids with anxiety
AWC courses completed:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books Masterclass
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Build Your Author Platform
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books Masterclass
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Build Your Author Platform
As a mum and a primary school teacher, Brooke Graham knew the value of good children’s books. Reading to kids was one of the most enjoyable parts of her job. Then after completing the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Brooke became hooked on writing and was determined to write her own. Her debut picture book Go Away, Worry Monster! has now been published by EK Books.
AWC alumna Dinuka McKenzie is an award-winning published author with her crime thrillers
Courses completed at AWC:
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform
Dinuka McKenzie was a busy working mum when she decided to start writing as a creative outlet. The more she wrote, the more she loved it, so she decided to complete a few courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre to hone her craft. After finishing her first crime manuscript, she entered it in the Banjo Prize for unpublished fiction – and then came the extraordinary news that she had won!
Writing Podcast Episode 587: Stepping into Success with Author Jenna Lo Bianco
Stepping into Success with Author Jenna Lo Bianco. Are you ready for the upcoming special writing event on Romance writing? Meet special guest Jenna Lo Bianco, author of The Italian Marriage, discusses her journey from aspiring writer enduring rejections to being a successful author. Jenna shares her strategic approach to
COMP CLOSED: ‘Whenever You’re Ready’ by Trish Bolton
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Whenever You’re Ready by Trish Bolton. Whenever You’re Ready unfolds as a sweetly wise and gently wistful novel, revealing the secrets and seasons of three interconnected lives. Serving as a heartfelt tribute to the experiences of older women, the story is a
Furious Fiction: January 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to the first Furious Fiction story showcase of 2024 – our monthly spotlight on collective creativity! Here were this month’s criteria: Each story had to take place on a character’s FIRST DAY OF A NEW JOB. Each story had to include something being stolen. Each story had to include
Q&A: Cooper, Chandler, Dexter? The origin of surnames
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, what’s in a name… Q:
Writing Podcast Episode 586: Developing skills and techniques as an aspiring writer: Novelist Jo Riccioni reveals her secrets
Developing Skills and Techniques as an Aspiring Writer: Interview with novelist Jo Riccioni. Host Valerie Khoo and Jo discuss Jo’s latest novel The Rising, the process of writing a duology, her love for fantasy writing, and the importance of cultivating a detailed and authentic world in fantasy literature. Jo also
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Dinner Party’ by Rebecca Heath
Rebecca Heath, author of The Summer Party, brings you an exhilarating new thriller, The Dinner Party. Explore the depths of a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood in this dark and twisted domestic thriller, where family secrets find their best hiding places. Here’s the blurb: FOUR COUPLES. Summer 1979. In the idyllic
Copywriting Podcast Episode 066: How to build an online course with Amber Renae
If you have a passion for a topic and would like to turn that passion into profit, you may want to build an online course so you can teach it. Amber Renae is many things. She started out as an engineer and then pivoted, seamlessly into becoming a celebrity stylist.
Q&A: ‘Straightjacket’ vs ‘Straitjacket’
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, straight talk… Q: Hi AWC,
Liz Foster on the steps she took to get published
Liz Foster always imagined being a published author one day. She says: “Imagine being the key word there.” But it was while doing courses through the Australian Writers’ Centre that she learned the difference between writing well and writing well for an audience. “I literally would be nowhere without AWC’s
Writing Podcast Episode 585: Michelle Upton on writing her novel ‘Emergency Exit Only’.
Meet author Michelle Upton who shares her journey to becoming a writer after the passing of her father, which led her to question her life’s purpose. Michelle speaks about the process of writing her novels Emergency Exit Only and Terms of Inheritance, focusing on dealing with rejection, having perseverance, and
COMP CLOSED: ‘Rabbit Hole’ by Kate Brody
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody, a debut novel filled with unexpected turns, delving into the shadowy realm of true crime fandom and the boundaries of female friendship. Here’s the blurb: Conspiracy theories from Reddit seduce a disaster-prone woman into an obsession with
Q&A: The history of restaurant Michelin stars
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 reaching for the stars…
Writing Podcast Episode 584: Michael Thompson’s debut novel, ‘How To Be Remembered’, is being adapted into a movie.
Meet Michael Thompson, a journalist, producer, media executive, and author of the novel How To Be Remembered. He shares his journey from being a journalist to becoming a published novelist, his inspiration behind his unique book premise, tackling numerous rejections, the movie deal for his novel, his writing process, and
Getting back to writing after a break
Are you ready to get back into writing? Gearing up to return to your writing practice after a break is never easy, no matter whether you’ve been away from your computer/typewriter/notebook for a few days, a few weeks or a few months. Sometimes you’re mid-manuscript and you need to pick
COMP CLOSED: ‘First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston
This week, we’re giving away three copies of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. This edge-of-your-seat read is not only gripping but also emotionally moving, keeping you hooked until the very end. Here’s the blurb: Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a
From research scientist to author: Nancy Cunningham’s debut novel
She found inspiration from Reinvent Yourself, motivation from Creative Writing 30-day Bootcamp, and technical tools from Fiction Essentials: Structure. And now she is a novelist with the publication of her debut novel Crossing the Bridge, out now with Harlequin Escape Publishing.
Q&A: ‘Birdie, bogey, eagle, FORE!’ Golfing terms explained!
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, the golf war… Q: Hi
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