“We got published!” : Graduate success
We’re like proud parents when we hear that our graduates have been published. Our hearts swell, we get a little teary and we want to
COMP CLOSED: Win our Mother’s Day book pack!
Some of the most prolific readers are mums. It’s a chance to take a break and escape into another reality before diving back into saving
3 great competitions for poets
Whether you’re already a pro at prose, or would simply like to dip your toe into the poetry writing waters – there’s nothing quite like
Children’s Book Council announces Notables 2016
It’s awards season again in book world (but really, it’s a reward every time we read a book, right?). And kicking things off is the
Improving your “paydar” – How to tell if a publication pays freelance writers
This is a question that we get asked a lot from freelance writers who may be looking at new publications to submit pitches for their
A chat with author Karyn Sepulveda
Ideas for books can come at any moment, and for author Karyn Sepulveda, hers happened in one of the most common places. But more on
Q&A: Uninterested or Disinterested?
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
Sydney meet-up with Natasha Lester
Be the first to find out about future Australian Writers’ Centre meet-ups – sign up to our weekly newsletter! When and where is the meet-up?
Writing Podcast Episode 105 Meet journalist turned novelist Kayte Nunn, author of ‘Rose’s Vintage’
In Episode 105 of So you want to be a writer: Get into the mind of your character with Method Writing, handwriting has its advantages; and meet
Q&A with Cath Ferla – author of Ghost Girls
Not to be confused with the upcoming all-female remake of Ghostbusters, this brand new novel – Ghost Girls (Echo Publishing) – takes place mainly in
COMP CLOSED: Win A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin
With the long-awaited return of Game of Thrones hitting screens this weekend, we thought we’d get into the spirit by giving away George R.R. Martin’s
Talking ‘Practical Perfection’ with Kelly Exeter
Editor, graphic designer, freelance writer, blogger, productivity ponderer and self-confessed perfectionist Kelly Exeter is also an author – and her latest book has just been
Your chance to win $1,500 with the Walter Stone Award for Life Writing
“Write what you know,” said every writing teacher ever. What better place to start with life… We’ve all got one or know someone who has
We chat with Nicole Hayes about her new book about AFL
So Nicole Hayes is going gangbusters right now – with her YA fiction novels being so well received right across Australia and beyond. But her
Miranda Luby shortlisted in the 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
We are thrilled for Australian Writers’ Centre graduate Miranda Luby for being shortlisted in the 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. This year the competition attracted nearly 4000
Freelance writing success: “I got published!”
When we hear that our students have been published, it absolutely makes our day. And it seems like we’ve had plenty of reasons to smile
Q&A: Jail or Gaol – which is it?
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 104 Meet Pamela Hart, author of ‘The War Bride’
In Episode 104 of So you want to be a writer: An author discovers her novels were plagiarised by a stranger, common online copywriting errors, apps for
COMP CLOSED: Win The Road to Ruin by Niki Savva
Things have become political this week, with our giveaway book perfect for those with a taste for intrigue and behind-the-scenes insights. In The Road to
Q&A: Bear vs Bare
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 103 Meet Meg McKinlay, author of ‘A Single Stone’
In Episode 103 of So you want to be a writer: The “internet” is now officially lowercase. Beware this children’s writing competition scam and find out what
COMP CLOSED: Win Olive of Groves by Katrina Nannestad!
This week we have a signed copy of this children’s fiction book to give away. In Olive of Groves we follow the title character Olive
Katrina Nannestad talks “Olive of Groves”
Katrina Nannestad is the author of children’s fiction book Olive of Groves – shortlisted for the 2016 Indie Awards. We contacted her to find out
Writing Podcast Episode 102 We chat to Alexandra Joel, author of ‘Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story’
In Episode 102 of So you want to be a writer: Online writing tools for writers, writing habits to avoid, how walking can make you a better
COMP CLOSED: Win Jack the Ripper true crime!
This week’s giveaway takes us to the ‘True Crime’ corner of our prize cupboard (it’s true – we really do sort it into corners) and
“We got published!” : Graduate success
We’re like proud parents when we hear that our graduates have been published. Our hearts swell, we get a little teary and we want to sticky tape their feature article to our fridge door. But alas, we can’t find a fridge large enough for all of the success stories we
COMP CLOSED: Win our Mother’s Day book pack!
Some of the most prolific readers are mums. It’s a chance to take a break and escape into another reality before diving back into saving the world again. And with Mother’s Day coming up, we want to give one lucky winner a pack containing not one, not two, not three…
3 great competitions for poets
Whether you’re already a pro at prose, or would simply like to dip your toe into the poetry writing waters – there’s nothing quite like a deadline to spur you on. That’s why writing competitions are such an effective motivational tool. We’re giving you the gentle nudge you may need and
Children’s Book Council announces Notables 2016
It’s awards season again in book world (but really, it’s a reward every time we read a book, right?). And kicking things off is the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) who on Monday announced their list of Notable Books for the 2016 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Basically,
Improving your “paydar” – How to tell if a publication pays freelance writers
This is a question that we get asked a lot from freelance writers who may be looking at new publications to submit pitches for their stories. How do you to tell if a publication pays their writers? There are many reputable publications that pay decent money to writers. But it’s
A chat with author Karyn Sepulveda
Ideas for books can come at any moment, and for author Karyn Sepulveda, hers happened in one of the most common places. But more on that in a moment. We’re talking about the newly released Young Adult fantasy novel, Choosing Xaverique and we’re talking with Karyn. Hi Karyn, so what’s
Q&A: Uninterested or Disinterested?
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 interested in “uninterested” vs
Sydney meet-up with Natasha Lester
Be the first to find out about future Australian Writers’ Centre meet-ups – sign up to our weekly newsletter! When and where is the meet-up? We’re so excited to be hosting our meet-up on Tuesday 31 May 2016, 6.30-8pm At the Australian Writers’ Centre head office Ground floor, 55 Lavender Street
Writing Podcast Episode 105 Meet journalist turned novelist Kayte Nunn, author of ‘Rose’s Vintage’
In Episode 105 of So you want to be a writer: Get into the mind of your character with Method Writing, handwriting has its advantages; and meet journalist turned novelist Kayte Nunn, author of Rose’s Vintage. Plus: an app that spots unnecessary words, how nonfiction and fiction author platforms differ, and much
Q&A with Cath Ferla – author of Ghost Girls
Not to be confused with the upcoming all-female remake of Ghostbusters, this brand new novel – Ghost Girls (Echo Publishing) – takes place mainly in and around Sydney’s Chinatown district, with enough mystery and intrigue to shake many sticks at. We wanted to get to the bottom of this story,
COMP CLOSED: Win A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin
With the long-awaited return of Game of Thrones hitting screens this weekend, we thought we’d get into the spirit by giving away George R.R. Martin’s prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Released at the end of last year, it’s a collection of the first three official prequel novellas –
Talking ‘Practical Perfection’ with Kelly Exeter
Editor, graphic designer, freelance writer, blogger, productivity ponderer and self-confessed perfectionist Kelly Exeter is also an author – and her latest book has just been released. It’s called Practical Perfection and it’s all about “smart strategies for an excellent life”. We quizzed everyone in the office and we all wanted
Your chance to win $1,500 with the Walter Stone Award for Life Writing
“Write what you know,” said every writing teacher ever. What better place to start with life… We’ve all got one or know someone who has one, right? With the Walter Stone Award for Life Writing there’s $1,500 up for grabs. Whether your piece falls under biography, memoir, autobiography, or monograph,
We chat with Nicole Hayes about her new book about AFL
So Nicole Hayes is going gangbusters right now – with her YA fiction novels being so well received right across Australia and beyond. But her latest book, From the Outer: Footy like you’ve never heard it, is a collection of stories written by a range of different people about the
Miranda Luby shortlisted in the 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
We are thrilled for Australian Writers’ Centre graduate Miranda Luby for being shortlisted in the 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. This year the competition attracted nearly 4000 entries from 47 countries. Miranda’s story, This Here Land, was one of 26 shortlisted and is now in the running for the major prize. Such
Freelance writing success: “I got published!”
When we hear that our students have been published, it absolutely makes our day. And it seems like we’ve had plenty of reasons to smile lately. So many of our graduates are achieving great things in the world of freelance writing. We like to celebrate by popping champagne, dancing on a table
Q&A: Jail or Gaol – which is it?
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 sentencing you to one
Writing Podcast Episode 104 Meet Pamela Hart, author of ‘The War Bride’
In Episode 104 of So you want to be a writer: An author discovers her novels were plagiarised by a stranger, common online copywriting errors, apps for writers, and $10,000 up for grabs in the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers. Plus: the meaning of “foment” and getting back into blogging after a
COMP CLOSED: Win The Road to Ruin by Niki Savva
Things have become political this week, with our giveaway book perfect for those with a taste for intrigue and behind-the-scenes insights. In The Road to Ruin, prominent political commentator and The Australian columnist Niki Savva reveals the ruinous behaviour of former prime minister Tony Abbott and his chief of staff
Q&A: Bear vs Bare
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 the bare facts as
Writing Podcast Episode 103 Meet Meg McKinlay, author of ‘A Single Stone’
In Episode 103 of So you want to be a writer: The “internet” is now officially lowercase. Beware this children’s writing competition scam and find out what disgraced journalist Stephen Glass is up to now. Our Writer in Residence is children’s author Meg McKinlay. Also: an app that blocks distracting websites, tips
COMP CLOSED: Win Olive of Groves by Katrina Nannestad!
This week we have a signed copy of this children’s fiction book to give away. In Olive of Groves we follow the title character Olive as she attends Mrs Groves’ Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers! As author Nannestad herself says, “This, dear reader, is a
Katrina Nannestad talks “Olive of Groves”
Katrina Nannestad is the author of children’s fiction book Olive of Groves – shortlisted for the 2016 Indie Awards. We contacted her to find out more, and Katrina was only too happy to answer a few questions. So, Katrina, for those who haven’t read Olive of Groves yet, can you
Writing Podcast Episode 102 We chat to Alexandra Joel, author of ‘Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story’
In Episode 102 of So you want to be a writer: Online writing tools for writers, writing habits to avoid, how walking can make you a better writer, and things that make editors stop reading your manuscript. Meet Writer in Residence Alexandra Joel, author of Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story. Plus: can
COMP CLOSED: Win Jack the Ripper true crime!
This week’s giveaway takes us to the ‘True Crime’ corner of our prize cupboard (it’s true – we really do sort it into corners) and Bruce Robinson’s rather chunky investigation of one of history’s most notorious killers. In They All Love Jack: Busting the Ripper, Bruce brings together 15 years
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