COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘End of Story’ by A.J. Finn
This week, we’re giving away three copies of End of Story by A.J. Finn, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon
Copywriting Podcast Episode 069: How to add copyediting and proofreading to your suite of services
Would you like to add copy editing, project editing and proofing to your suite of services? If so, then this is the episode for you.
Q&A: ‘Boomers, millennials, Gen-X…’ When is each generation?
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 594: Charlotte Barkla on her latest novel ’11 Ruby Road: 1900′.
Meet Charlotte Barkla, who discusses her latest novel 11 Ruby Road: 1900, a series set over a hundred years in the same house, capturing the
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Butter’ by Asako Yuzuki
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Butter by Asako Yuzuki. Butter is a cult Japanese bestseller that unfolds the chilling tale of a
Q&A: The origin of ‘paint the town red’
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 Ruth McGurk got her picture book contract for ‘The Dinosaur Did It’
Ruth was drawn to the Australian Writers’ Centre’s Writing Picture Books course because it was short and punchy, and she finished feeling like she knew exactly what publishers were looking for. After working on a few manuscripts, Ruth signed with Five Mile to publish her first picture book, The Dinosaur Did It, and is also contracted to write another one.
Writing Podcast Episode 593: Liam Pieper on his latest novel ‘Appreciation’ and his ‘day job’ as a ghostwriter for bestselling books.
Meet author and ghostwriter Liam Pieper about his latest novel Appreciation. The novel centres around a famous artist trying to rehabilitate his fame with the
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?’ by Nicci French
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?, an atmospheric and tension-filled thriller by suspense master Nicci French, delving into
Q&A: ‘Scold’ or ‘scald’
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
From police force to published author
Kerryn Mayne was on maternity leave from her job on the police force when she returned to her high school love of writing. She soon realised that her professional experiences of crime and policing could be useful when penning her own stories, so she fired up her computer and got down to work. With an outline for a new book idea, Kerryn enrolled in Creative Writing Stage 1 online at the Australian Writers’ Centre, so she could learn about the writing process and connect with other aspiring writers.
How Amy Tan gained confidence to write her first novel
Amy Tan had always been interested in creative writing and, although she works as a copywriter, she wasn’t confident in her fiction skills. So she turned to an Australian Writers’ Centre course. One of the exercises that she worked on during that course eventually evolved into part of her debut novel, Katie Goes to KL. This has now been published in Australia and Singapore by Penguin under her pen name Su-May Tan.
Writing Podcast Episode 592: Karina May, author of ‘Never Ever Forever’, on publishing 3 books in 15 months.
Meet Karina May, author of Never Ever Forever, who talks about author branding, the business of writing and publishing 3 books in 15 months. Host
Astrid Scholte: Now an award-winning author of young adult fiction
Astrid Scholte had always hoped to be published. In fact, she had the lofty goal of being published before she was 18. “I was a little ambitious! While it took me a lot longer I’m so happy to have achieved this dream of mine. I cannot wait to hold my book Four Dead Queens in my hands early next year, I’m sure there will be plenty of tears!” says Astrid.
COMP CLOSED: ‘Shadows of Truth’ by Astrid Scholte
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Shadows of Truth by Astrid Scholte, author of League of Liars and Four Dead Queens. We’re so
Copywriting Podcast Episode 068: In conversation with Radek Sali, former CEO of Swisse, about his new book.
Have you ever considered adding ghostwriting of business memoirs to your suite of services? In today’s episode, we explore the riveting tale behind the meteoric
Q&A: ‘Leaped’ or ‘leapt’
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
Rebecca Grant goes from physiotherapist to picture book author
“I knew I needed to improve my writing skills, so I decided to bite the bullet and register for the Writing Picture Books course. I completed the modules and assignments in pockets of free time around my kids and job, and it sparked the desire to dive even deeper into the kid lit world. The more I learnt, the more I realised how little I knew!” Rebecca told us.
Writing Podcast Episode 591: Jane Tara on her novel ‘Tilda is Visible’.
Meet Jane Tara, who discusses her latest novel Tilda is Visible, where the female protagonist is diagnosed with invisibility as she progresses into her 50s.
WIN ‘Body of Lies’ by Sarah Bailey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of The Dark Lake, Into the Night and The
7 Tips for Success as an Indie Author
by Jodi Gibson There’s more to success as an Indie author than simply writing your book and hitting publish. As an indie author, you’re not
Q&A: The origin of ‘debunk’
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
Furious Fiction: February 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to February’s Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly champagne-popping, popcorn-munching celebration of creativity! Here were the criteria/prompts that we asked for this month:
Emma Pei Yin’s journey to publishing success
“I rolled up my sleeves, signed up for as many courses as I could with AWC and just went from there,” Emma told us.
After fine-tuning her skills, Emma perfected her manuscript and her pitch, and received offers from five literary agents before signing with Laurie Robertson at Peters Fraser Dunlop.
Writing Podcast Episode 590: Jamelle Wells on going bush for ‘The Outback Court Reporter’.
Meet Jamelle Wells, author of The Outback Court Reporter. Both a newsreader and senior court reporter for ABC, Jamelle reveals the intricate and sometimes unexpected
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘End of Story’ by A.J. Finn
This week, we’re giving away three copies of End of Story by A.J. Finn, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon The Woman in the Window, which was published in more than forty languages and is the basis for the hit film starring Amy Adams. End
Copywriting Podcast Episode 069: How to add copyediting and proofreading to your suite of services
Would you like to add copy editing, project editing and proofing to your suite of services? If so, then this is the episode for you. Matt Davies is a leading copy editor. He specialises in the health care and government sectors and has created a thriving business that lets him
Q&A: ‘Boomers, millennials, Gen-X…’ When is each generation?
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 talking about the generation
Writing Podcast Episode 594: Charlotte Barkla on her latest novel ’11 Ruby Road: 1900′.
Meet Charlotte Barkla, who discusses her latest novel 11 Ruby Road: 1900, a series set over a hundred years in the same house, capturing the essence of family, friendship, community, and historical events. Charlotte shares her journey from engineering and teaching to becoming a children’s author, the challenges and joys
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Butter’ by Asako Yuzuki
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Butter by Asako Yuzuki. Butter is a cult Japanese bestseller that unfolds the chilling tale of a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the determined journalist set on unraveling her case. Inspired by a true story, this captivating narrative offers a
Q&A: The origin of ‘paint the town red’
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 red alert… Q:
How Ruth McGurk got her picture book contract for ‘The Dinosaur Did It’
Ruth was drawn to the Australian Writers’ Centre’s Writing Picture Books course because it was short and punchy, and she finished feeling like she knew exactly what publishers were looking for. After working on a few manuscripts, Ruth signed with Five Mile to publish her first picture book, The Dinosaur Did It, and is also contracted to write another one.
Writing Podcast Episode 593: Liam Pieper on his latest novel ‘Appreciation’ and his ‘day job’ as a ghostwriter for bestselling books.
Meet author and ghostwriter Liam Pieper about his latest novel Appreciation. The novel centres around a famous artist trying to rehabilitate his fame with the help of a ghostwriter. Liam also discusses his “day job” as a ghostwriter, the importance of getting along with the client and shaping their narrative
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?’ by Nicci French
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?, an atmospheric and tension-filled thriller by suspense master Nicci French, delving into the lives of two families shattered by tragedy and the long-buried secrets poised to surface after decades of waiting to be unveiled. You can also
Q&A: ‘Scold’ or ‘scald’
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, scold comfort… Q: Hi AWC,
From police force to published author
Kerryn Mayne was on maternity leave from her job on the police force when she returned to her high school love of writing. She soon realised that her professional experiences of crime and policing could be useful when penning her own stories, so she fired up her computer and got down to work. With an outline for a new book idea, Kerryn enrolled in Creative Writing Stage 1 online at the Australian Writers’ Centre, so she could learn about the writing process and connect with other aspiring writers.
How Amy Tan gained confidence to write her first novel
Amy Tan had always been interested in creative writing and, although she works as a copywriter, she wasn’t confident in her fiction skills. So she turned to an Australian Writers’ Centre course. One of the exercises that she worked on during that course eventually evolved into part of her debut novel, Katie Goes to KL. This has now been published in Australia and Singapore by Penguin under her pen name Su-May Tan.
Writing Podcast Episode 592: Karina May, author of ‘Never Ever Forever’, on publishing 3 books in 15 months.
Meet Karina May, author of Never Ever Forever, who talks about author branding, the business of writing and publishing 3 books in 15 months. Host Valerie Khoo also chats to author Nat Newman on her writing tip for the week, Valerie’s involvement in the 100-day project, a global initiative that
Astrid Scholte: Now an award-winning author of young adult fiction
Astrid Scholte had always hoped to be published. In fact, she had the lofty goal of being published before she was 18. “I was a little ambitious! While it took me a lot longer I’m so happy to have achieved this dream of mine. I cannot wait to hold my book Four Dead Queens in my hands early next year, I’m sure there will be plenty of tears!” says Astrid.
COMP CLOSED: ‘Shadows of Truth’ by Astrid Scholte
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Shadows of Truth by Astrid Scholte, author of League of Liars and Four Dead Queens. We’re so proud of Astrid’s success as she’s an alumna of Australian Writers’ Centre. You can also meet her on episodes 476 and 280 of our podcast.
Copywriting Podcast Episode 068: In conversation with Radek Sali, former CEO of Swisse, about his new book.
Have you ever considered adding ghostwriting of business memoirs to your suite of services? In today’s episode, we explore the riveting tale behind the meteoric rise of Swisse Wellness, as recounted in the new book, “How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business” by Radek Sali, the visionary entrepreneur and former Swisse
Q&A: ‘Leaped’ or ‘leapt’
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, leaps and bounds… Q: Hi
Rebecca Grant goes from physiotherapist to picture book author
“I knew I needed to improve my writing skills, so I decided to bite the bullet and register for the Writing Picture Books course. I completed the modules and assignments in pockets of free time around my kids and job, and it sparked the desire to dive even deeper into the kid lit world. The more I learnt, the more I realised how little I knew!” Rebecca told us.
Writing Podcast Episode 591: Jane Tara on her novel ‘Tilda is Visible’.
Meet Jane Tara, who discusses her latest novel Tilda is Visible, where the female protagonist is diagnosed with invisibility as she progresses into her 50s. Jane discusses experiences of feeling invisible, implications on self-perception, the way society views aging, and the healing journey of self-discovery. You can listen to the
WIN ‘Body of Lies’ by Sarah Bailey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of The Dark Lake, Into the Night and The Housemate. We’re so proud of Sarah’s success as she’s an alumna of Australian Writers’ Centre. You can also meet her on episodes 437, 252 and
7 Tips for Success as an Indie Author
by Jodi Gibson There’s more to success as an Indie author than simply writing your book and hitting publish. As an indie author, you’re not only the author but the publisher, marketing specialist and bookkeeper. And with all of those roles comes many responsibilities. With three indie published books under
Q&A: The origin of ‘debunk’
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 a load of bunk…
Furious Fiction: February 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to February’s Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly champagne-popping, popcorn-munching celebration of creativity! Here were the criteria/prompts that we asked for this month: Each story’s first sentence had to include something being POPPED. Each story had to include a character referencing a FILM title. Each story had to
Emma Pei Yin’s journey to publishing success
“I rolled up my sleeves, signed up for as many courses as I could with AWC and just went from there,” Emma told us.
After fine-tuning her skills, Emma perfected her manuscript and her pitch, and received offers from five literary agents before signing with Laurie Robertson at Peters Fraser Dunlop.
Writing Podcast Episode 590: Jamelle Wells on going bush for ‘The Outback Court Reporter’.
Meet Jamelle Wells, author of The Outback Court Reporter. Both a newsreader and senior court reporter for ABC, Jamelle reveals the intricate and sometimes unexpected dynamics witnessed during her time covering diverse cases in city and rural courts. She chats about the cultural differences, compelling cases, struggles of court reporting,
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