“I got published!”: French cruising, unusual homes, bodybuilding and Lake Paika
They say “The best is yet to come.” We say we already have the best right in front of us! Our AWC graduates continue to
The State Library of Victoria Fellowships 2017-18 are open
The State Library of Victoria has just opened up its fellowship applications for 2017-18! And we’re seriously excited for the opportunities for writers of all
Q&A: Is “sponsee” a word?
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 152 Meet David Crystal, author of ‘Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar’
In Episode 152 of So you want to be a writer: Breathe magazine launches and Yen mag closes. Discover some great tips on how to
Catherine Pelosi: From boring office job to book deal
AWC courses completed:
Become a Children’s Author (Writing Books for Children and Young Adults)
Copywriting Essentials
Travel Writing
Become a Children’s Author (Writing Books for Children and Young Adults)
Copywriting Essentials
Travel Writing
Catherine Pelosi dreamt of becoming a children’s book author and, after completing a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre, has now released her first novel – with more already on the way.
COMP CLOSED: Win tickets to see “Jasper Jones”!
Barely eight years young and already an Aussie classic, the book Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey has won a slew of awards since its release
COMP CLOSED: Win a 3-month Bookabuy subscription!
We’re giving away something different this week – thanks to our buddies at bookabuy.com.au. So, what is Bookabuy? It’s like a mystery book club –
Nicole Hurley-Moore’s 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel
By Nicole Hurley-Moore The 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel So, I’ve mulled over the question what are the 5 essential elements
Word of the week: Meretricious
Meretricious (adjective) [meruh’trishuhs] “I know this sounds like it has something to do with merit. But it doesn’t. Meretricious actually means ‘showy or flashy, but
Writing Podcast Episode 151 When you can call yourself a writer?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Debbi wants to know when she can call herself a writer, and Holly queries whether
“I got published!” : Our amazing grads featured in “Delicious”, SMH, “The Age” and more!
Whenever we receive news about our grads’ freelance writing success, we always want to shout loud and proud on their behalf! Here are some of
Q&A: Fowl, foul or fell swoop?
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
We’re hiring: Amazing Office All-rounder with a Focus on Customer Service
The Australian Writers’ Centre team is growing and we have room for a full-time Amazing Office All-rounder With a Focus on Customer Service. Please note:
Writing Podcast Episode 150 Meet author and illustrator Tania McCartney, writer of ‘Australian Story, an Illustrated Timeline’
In Episode 150 of So you want to be a writer: Discover tips for writing great dialogue, why learning about your craft is vital (even for
Road is good for Bridget’s memoir
Success: Road No Good – Finch Publishing, January 2017 (Runner up, Finch Memoir prize 2016) AWC courses taken: Start Your Novel: Introduction to Novel Writing
Word of the week: Petrichor
Petrichor (noun) [PET-ri-kuhr] Thanks for @splitinwriter for this suggestion (and good timing this week!). According to the Macquarie Dictionary: “The term petrichor was coined in
Writing Podcast Episode 149 Should your write under different pen names for different genres?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Layne wants to know about how to write stories with different timelines. And Bohdi asks whether
Q&A: Tack vs tact
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: Win a double pass to “Miss Sloane”!
This week, thanks to Roadshow Films, we have 10 double passes to give away to the soon-to-be-released Miss Sloane starring Jessica Chastain, John Lithgow, Alison
COMP CLOSED: It’s raining cats and dogs!
Cats and dogs may be like chalk and cheese, but they both make for great reading material. And this week, we have a four-legged treat
Writing Podcast Episode 148 Meet Vanessa Carnevale, author of ‘The Florentine Bridge’
In Episode 148 of So you want to be a writer: How to research your genre (and why you should), the counter-intuitive benefits of scheduling your
Word of the week: Paraph
Paraph (noun) [paraf] “You might be fooled into thinking that this is short for ‘paragraph’ but it actually refers to a flourish made after or
Writing Podcast Episode 147 World building, rugby league and stealing someone’s story.
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Andrew wants to know how Allison approached her world building and which rugby league teams
Word of the week: Incunabulum
Incunabulum (noun) [in-kyoo-nab-yuh-luh-m] “This word sounds like it’s supposed to be some kind of cloud. But it actually refers to a really old book, particularly
Writing Podcast Episode 146 Meet Nicole Hayes, author of ‘A Shadow’s Breath’
In Episode 146 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to become an insanely good writer, the life-changing magic of tidying up your
“I got published!”: French cruising, unusual homes, bodybuilding and Lake Paika
They say “The best is yet to come.” We say we already have the best right in front of us! Our AWC graduates continue to make us proud as they take the freelance writing world by storm. #braggingrights Drumroll please… presenting some of our outstanding grads and their recent accomplishments:
The State Library of Victoria Fellowships 2017-18 are open
The State Library of Victoria has just opened up its fellowship applications for 2017-18! And we’re seriously excited for the opportunities for writers of all genres – fiction and non-fiction. Like previous years, there’s a whole bunch of fellowships, some specifically for writers, some are open to all creatives, so
Q&A: Is “sponsee” a word?
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 seeking a sponsee… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 152 Meet David Crystal, author of ‘Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar’
In Episode 152 of So you want to be a writer: Breathe magazine launches and Yen mag closes. Discover some great tips on how to write historical fiction and learn a neat trick for dealing with research for multiple articles. Meet the dynamic and engaging David Crystal, author of Making
Catherine Pelosi: From boring office job to book deal
AWC courses completed:
Become a Children’s Author (Writing Books for Children and Young Adults)
Copywriting Essentials
Travel Writing
Become a Children’s Author (Writing Books for Children and Young Adults)
Copywriting Essentials
Travel Writing
Catherine Pelosi dreamt of becoming a children’s book author and, after completing a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre, has now released her first novel – with more already on the way.
COMP CLOSED: Win tickets to see “Jasper Jones”!
Barely eight years young and already an Aussie classic, the book Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey has won a slew of awards since its release back in 2009. And NOW it’s been adapted into a film – starring Hugo Weaving and Toni Collette and rising stars Levi Miller and Angourie
COMP CLOSED: Win a 3-month Bookabuy subscription!
We’re giving away something different this week – thanks to our buddies at bookabuy.com.au. So, what is Bookabuy? It’s like a mystery book club – where you tell them your genre preferences and each month you’ll receive a new, handpicked, messaged and gift-wrapped book delivered to your door! According to
Nicole Hurley-Moore’s 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel
By Nicole Hurley-Moore The 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel So, I’ve mulled over the question what are the 5 essential elements you need for a successful rural fiction novel, and I’ve come up with these points. I’m not sure if everyone will agree but I think
Word of the week: Meretricious
Meretricious (adjective) [meruh’trishuhs] “I know this sounds like it has something to do with merit. But it doesn’t. Meretricious actually means ‘showy or flashy, but cheap underneath it all’. So you might refer to ‘meretricious clothing’. Or even a ‘meretricious argument’ if you want to describe one that’s possible but
Writing Podcast Episode 151 When you can call yourself a writer?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Debbi wants to know when she can call herself a writer, and Holly queries whether she should pitch her stand alone novel as part of a potential series. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre
“I got published!” : Our amazing grads featured in “Delicious”, SMH, “The Age” and more!
Whenever we receive news about our grads’ freelance writing success, we always want to shout loud and proud on their behalf! Here are some of their recent achievements: Above: Laura McGeoch had her first story featured in Essential Kids “How to
Q&A: Fowl, foul or fell swoop?
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 tackling a grammar gripe
We’re hiring: Amazing Office All-rounder with a Focus on Customer Service
The Australian Writers’ Centre team is growing and we have room for a full-time Amazing Office All-rounder With a Focus on Customer Service. 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 will help
Writing Podcast Episode 150 Meet author and illustrator Tania McCartney, writer of ‘Australian Story, an Illustrated Timeline’
In Episode 150 of So you want to be a writer: Discover tips for writing great dialogue, why learning about your craft is vital (even for writing veterans), and how whiteboard planning can help your creative writing. Shoutout to AWC graduate Penelope Janu who landed a two-book deal. Learn the meaning
Road is good for Bridget’s memoir
Success: Road No Good – Finch Publishing, January 2017 (Runner up, Finch Memoir prize 2016) AWC courses taken: Start Your Novel: Introduction to Novel Writing Advanced Fiction Writing Techniques Background After living for two years in remote Vanuatu where she had helped develop the preschools in an isolated town called
Word of the week: Petrichor
Petrichor (noun) [PET-ri-kuhr] Thanks for @splitinwriter for this suggestion (and good timing this week!). According to the Macquarie Dictionary: “The term petrichor was coined in Australia in 1964 by two CSIRO scientists to describe the smell that occurs when it rains or is just about to rain. It was discovered
Writing Podcast Episode 149 Should your write under different pen names for different genres?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Layne wants to know about how to write stories with different timelines. And Bohdi asks whether he should write under different pen names for different genres. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre [dot] com [dot]
Q&A: Tack vs tact
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 tactfully changing tack… Q:
COMP CLOSED: Win a double pass to “Miss Sloane”!
This week, thanks to Roadshow Films, we have 10 double passes to give away to the soon-to-be-released Miss Sloane starring Jessica Chastain, John Lithgow, Alison Pill and Jake Lacy. It tells the story of Elizabeth Sloane (played by Chastain), the most sought-after and formidable lobbyist in Washington D.C. – known
COMP CLOSED: It’s raining cats and dogs!
Cats and dogs may be like chalk and cheese, but they both make for great reading material. And this week, we have a four-legged treat for those who love them. This week’s winner will receive these THREE books as their prize: Incredible Dog Journeys by Laura Greaves – exactly as
Writing Podcast Episode 148 Meet Vanessa Carnevale, author of ‘The Florentine Bridge’
In Episode 148 of So you want to be a writer: How to research your genre (and why you should), the counter-intuitive benefits of scheduling your writing, and fortune cookie writer gets writer’s block! Discover how you could win an animal lovers’ book pack. Valerie’s word of the week is ‘petrichor’!
Word of the week: Paraph
Paraph (noun) [paraf] “You might be fooled into thinking that this is short for ‘paragraph’ but it actually refers to a flourish made after or below a signature, which was originally used to prevent forgery. The practice is still used today, but the word itself hasn’t been widely used since
Writing Podcast Episode 147 World building, rugby league and stealing someone’s story.
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Andrew wants to know how Allison approached her world building and which rugby league teams we support! And we discuss a writer’s dilemma about someone who may have stolen her story. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at
Word of the week: Incunabulum
Incunabulum (noun) [in-kyoo-nab-yuh-luh-m] “This word sounds like it’s supposed to be some kind of cloud. But it actually refers to a really old book, particularly one that was printed – not handwritten – before 1501 in Europe.” To hear Valerie and Allison chat more about this and more on the
Writing Podcast Episode 146 Meet Nicole Hayes, author of ‘A Shadow’s Breath’
In Episode 146 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to become an insanely good writer, the life-changing magic of tidying up your writing, and learn the meaning of the word “paraph”. You’ll meet Nicole Hayes, author of A Shadow’s Breath, find out how to do a structural
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