Here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we often teach the importance of harnessing moments of inspiration to spark your storytelling. These are a valuable and renewable resource – not only powering your writing, but also your own life’s story. Because just like a novel, sometimes your life needs moments of inspiration to
What is a ‘comp title’ and why you need to know this. Meet Shankari Chandran, author of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens. And we have 3 copies of Impossible by Sarah Lotz to give away.
This week’s giveaway book is the newly-released and irresistibly titled Impossible, from Sarah Lotz. This is a book with “the IMPOSSIBLE twist” – and we have three copies to be won. We’ll let the synopsis take it from here: Meet Nick: Failed writer. Failed husband. Dog owner. Meet Bee: Serial
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) and HQ (a publishing division of HarperCollins) have recently revealed the shortlist for the 2022 ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize for unpublished manuscripts. And we are happy-dancing our hearts out for the two talented writers and alumnae of the Australian Writers’ Centre that we spotted
Penguin Random House Australia has just revealed the shortlist for the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize. We were excited to spot some members of our AWC community on the list – with Annette Higgs, Katelin Farnsworth and Darcy-Lee Tindale among the shortlisted authors. Big congrats! Previous winners of this prestigious prize
The rise of BookTok and its incredible effect on the publishing industry. Books by women now achieving parity in media reviews. Why you need to beware of widows and orphans. Meet Nita Prose, author of the worldwide bestseller ‘The Maid’. And we have 3 copies of 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard to give away.
No one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead… With crime fiction continuing to dominate the bestseller charts year after year, this week’s giveaway pick is sure to be a popular one. The book is the “brilliantly claustrophobic and twisty turny thriller” 56 Days by Catherine
Are you are one of those copywriters who need a website, have been putting it off because it’s just too hard, and you know you are losing business to those who do have one? In this episode you’ll learn exactly what you need to create your website and how to
What to do if you’re stuck writing your first line. Crime author Dinuka McKenzie on writing her Banjo Prize-winner ‘The Torrent’, and we have 3 copies of the novel to give away.
A loving husband lost to devastating summer floods. A teenage girl injured during a robbery. Two seemingly unconnected cases that will push a detective to the brink. This week’s giveaway book is The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie – winner of the 2020 HarperCollins Banjo Prize and one of AWC’s very
From the media release: For the first time since it started in 2012, representation of women authors in Australian book reviews is on par with that of their male counterparts, the latest reports from Stella reveal. This is a huge milestone for the trailblazing Stella Count, crashing through the gender
Crime thriller author Candice Fox on turning her novel ‘Crimson Lake’ into the TV series ‘Troppo’. Also: getting into real estate copywriting and we have 3 copies of ‘The Maid’ by Nita Prose to giveaway.
I am your maid. I know about your secrets. Your dirty laundry. But what do you know about me? This week’s giveaway book is The Maid – the successful debut novel from author Nita Prose. And if you needed a gauge for its success, the film rights have already been
Are you tired of seeing other copywriters earn more than you? There’s a strategy to alleviate this age-old problem, and it’s super-easy to apply. Paul McCarthy is the founder of the Marketing Club and one of Australia’s most successful marketing coaches. He’s the best-selling author of the book 8 Steps
Exciting news – one of Australia’s richest and most prestigious awards for an unpublished manuscript is now open! That’s right, The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award for 2023 is welcoming submissions from writers under the age of 35. There’s publication with Allen & Unwin and $20,000 against royalties on offer for the
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has released its list of Notable books for 2022 and we’re giving a standing ovation to our talented presenters and graduates who have been recognised – as well as the wonderful authors we’ve had on our So you want to be a writer
How you can build a lucrative career as a children’s author. Could a writing accountability buddy help you to achieve your goals? And meet Gary Nunn, author of ‘The Psychic Tests’. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘The Trivia Night’ by Ali Lowe to giveaway.
Question: How long does it take to tear someone’s life apart? Answer: Sometimes just one night. This week we have three copies of The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe to be won. It has been described as a gripping, domestic page-turner full of shocking reveals; perfect for fans of Liane
Meet Al Campbell, author of ‘The Keepers’. Also: The unexpected benefits of writing. Do you need to incorporate feedback into your manuscript? Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Violeta’ by Isabel Allende to giveaway.
One extraordinary woman. One hundred years of history. One unforgettable story. This week’s giveaway book is Violeta from world-acclaimed author Isabel Allende – niece and goddaughter of Salvador Allende, a former president of Chile. Her first novel, The House of the Spirits (1985), became a worldwide bestseller and critical success. After
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