This week’s giveaway book is from Walter Isaacson – former TIME editor and the bestselling author of many biographies including Leonardo da Vinci and Steve
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Tipping’ by Anna George. This is a funny, relevant and thought-provoking book. This is
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
Courses taken at AWC:
Novel Writing Essentials
“It hit me – none of the books I read and treasured as a child had people like me in them. All the books I’d loved were about white people. I had been invisible on the page my whole life,” Graci says. She signed up for a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre and started writing books about Korean diaspora kids having magical adventures.
Graci’s debut middle-grade novel, The Last Fallen Star, has now been published by Disney Hyperion (Rick Riordan Presents) and the trilogy has been optioned by the Disney Channel for a live action television series.
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘You Need to Know’ by Nicola Moriarty. This is the latest novel from the
This week’s giveaway is the astonishing story of James Hardy Vaux, writer of Australia’s first dictionary and first true-crime memoir. That’s quite the combo! The
Would you like to hear from a marketing expert who has been responsible for sending out more than 200 million emails? …who works with people
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘All We Have is Now’ by Kaneana May. This is Kaneana’s second novel, following
Flash fiction is big right now, but what about micro-fiction? This tiny format almost borders on poetry at times and seeks to make the biggest
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
Courses taken at AWC:
Write Your Novel
Plotting and Planning
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Build Your Author Platform
Novel Writing Essentials
Freelance Writing Stage 1
“Although I was ambitious, I didn’t know for certain that I had the seeds of an author in me,” he says. That was until presenter Pamela Freeman invited him to join the Write Your Novel program at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
“It was in that very moment that I felt believed in by a professional,” Sam says. “And I, in turn, believed that I had the capacity to be a published author.”
Sam’s first published book is Generation Alpha, co-authored with Mark McCrindle and Ashley Fell, and it is out now with Hachette Australia.
In Episode 400 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Episode 400 is all about YOU! Val and Al answer all your burning questions about the world of writing and publishing: how to edit, publishing a short story collection, getting an agent, career building and much more. Plus, there are 3 copies of ‘Julia Makes it Easy’ by Julia Morris to giveaway.
Hilariously half-baked life advice from yet another deluded celebrity… This week’s giveaway book is Julia Morris Makes it Easy from (you guessed it) Julia Morris
Do you know that feeling when you discover a layer of dust on furniture or items you haven’t used for some time? That thin film
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
Every month a long queue of writers from all over the map throw their narrative hats into this three-ringed circus we call Furious Fiction, crossing
Entries have now opened for the 2021 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers. This competition is in its seventh year and invites submissions from unpublished writers in adult narrative non-fiction and adult fiction. The prize is in memory of Hachette Australia’s CEO, Matt Richell, who died suddenly in 2014.
Meet Craig Sisterson, author of ‘Southern Cross Crime’. Learn 8 practical writing tips from authors. Plus, our popular MOJO MONTH event is back in May, providing you with 31 days of writing motivation. We also have 3 copies of Where the Grass is Green by Lauren Weisberger to give away.
Perfect lives. Perfect lies… This week’s giveaway book is from Lauren Weisberger – the global bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada. Her latest book
What do Nicole Kidman, Baz Luhrmann, Neil Armfield, Louis Nowra and Fran Kelly all have in common? Alison Dunn has worked with them all. As
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘The Chase’ by Candice Fox. 600 of the world’s most violent human beings escape
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
Courses taken at AWC:
Life Writing
Write Your Novel
Write Your Novel Masterclass
Self-publish your Novel on Kindle
“I turned into a writer,” Sandie says about the period that followed her decision to enrol in the Write Your Novel program with Pamela Freeman. “During Pamela’s course, I put all my attention and energy into completing a draft novel. The writing gave me a safe space to retreat into away from the emotional pain but eventually I began to write within the pain until the pain was writing itself”
Her extraordinary story, Borderline, has now been published by Bad Apple Press..
Meet Julietta Henderson, author of ‘The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman’. Discover how to write Regency romance. Plus, we have 3 copies of’ World Travel’ by Anthony Bourdain to give away.
This week’s giveaway book is the newly released celebration of the life and legacy of one of the most important food writers of all time
This week’s giveaway book is from Walter Isaacson – former TIME editor and the bestselling author of many biographies including Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs. In his latest – The Code Breaker – he returns with a gripping account of how the pioneering scientist Jennifer Doudna, along with her
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Tipping’ by Anna George. This is a funny, relevant and thought-provoking book. This is a bit of a departure from Anna’s previous two novels – the stunning thrillers ‘What Came Before’ and ‘The Lone Child’. It has the same
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 knocking on wood… Q:
Courses taken at AWC:
Novel Writing Essentials
“It hit me – none of the books I read and treasured as a child had people like me in them. All the books I’d loved were about white people. I had been invisible on the page my whole life,” Graci says. She signed up for a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre and started writing books about Korean diaspora kids having magical adventures.
Graci’s debut middle-grade novel, The Last Fallen Star, has now been published by Disney Hyperion (Rick Riordan Presents) and the trilogy has been optioned by the Disney Channel for a live action television series.
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘You Need to Know’ by Nicola Moriarty. This is the latest novel from the bestselling author of ‘The Ex’ and ‘Those Other Women’ – and once again, Nicola has created an intriguing drama that will hook you right from
This week’s giveaway is the astonishing story of James Hardy Vaux, writer of Australia’s first dictionary and first true-crime memoir. That’s quite the combo! The book is Flash Jim and it’s by Kel Richards – a veteran Australian author, journalist and broadcaster. Until 2010, Richards famously presented News Radio’s regular
Would you like to hear from a marketing expert who has been responsible for sending out more than 200 million emails? …who works with people like Tony Robbins and the world’s best-known authors, speakers and thought leaders… …who understands the digital content funnel (and upends it)… …who knows how to
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘All We Have is Now’ by Kaneana May. This is Kaneana’s second novel, following her incredible debut ‘The One’. Kaneana has once again weaved together the story of three different women who run a wellness centre together. It’s a
Flash fiction is big right now, but what about micro-fiction? This tiny format almost borders on poetry at times and seeks to make the biggest impact in the fewest words – something all too familiar to the ‘Twitter’ generation. Last week, we asked our community to create for us a
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 by invitation only… Q:
Courses taken at AWC:
Write Your Novel
Plotting and Planning
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Build Your Author Platform
Novel Writing Essentials
Freelance Writing Stage 1
“Although I was ambitious, I didn’t know for certain that I had the seeds of an author in me,” he says. That was until presenter Pamela Freeman invited him to join the Write Your Novel program at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
“It was in that very moment that I felt believed in by a professional,” Sam says. “And I, in turn, believed that I had the capacity to be a published author.”
Sam’s first published book is Generation Alpha, co-authored with Mark McCrindle and Ashley Fell, and it is out now with Hachette Australia.
In Episode 400 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Episode 400 is all about YOU! Val and Al answer all your burning questions about the world of writing and publishing: how to edit, publishing a short story collection, getting an agent, career building and much more. Plus, there are 3 copies of ‘Julia Makes it Easy’ by Julia Morris to giveaway.
Hilariously half-baked life advice from yet another deluded celebrity… This week’s giveaway book is Julia Morris Makes it Easy from (you guessed it) Julia Morris – one of Australia’s most accomplished and celebrated performers. First appearing on Aussie TV singing on New Faces at age 17, Julia has seamlessly moved
Do you know that feeling when you discover a layer of dust on furniture or items you haven’t used for some time? That thin film of grime that softly, silently settles when you aren’t looking? Well, it can happen to our creativity too – so let’s shake off the dust…
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, that’s what she said… Q:
Every month a long queue of writers from all over the map throw their narrative hats into this three-ringed circus we call Furious Fiction, crossing their fingers, dropping their heads in prayer and hoping to get lucky. These were the April criteria: Your story must begin in some kind of
Entries have now opened for the 2021 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers. This competition is in its seventh year and invites submissions from unpublished writers in adult narrative non-fiction and adult fiction. The prize is in memory of Hachette Australia’s CEO, Matt Richell, who died suddenly in 2014.
Meet Craig Sisterson, author of ‘Southern Cross Crime’. Learn 8 practical writing tips from authors. Plus, our popular MOJO MONTH event is back in May, providing you with 31 days of writing motivation. We also have 3 copies of Where the Grass is Green by Lauren Weisberger to give away.
Perfect lives. Perfect lies… This week’s giveaway book is from Lauren Weisberger – the global bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada. Her latest book is Where the Grass is Green and it will make the perfect Mother’s Day gift (if you win it, that’s one inexpensive gift right there!).
What do Nicole Kidman, Baz Luhrmann, Neil Armfield, Louis Nowra and Fran Kelly all have in common? Alison Dunn has worked with them all. As one of Australia’s foremost arts publicists, she’s been instrumental in promoting some of the world’s most prestigious artists, shows and festivals. She was the head
This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘The Chase’ by Candice Fox. 600 of the world’s most violent human beings escape Pronghorn Correctional Facility in Nevada, sparking the biggest manhunt in US history. For John Kradle, this is his one chance to prove his innocence, five
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 have grape expectations… Q:
Courses taken at AWC:
Life Writing
Write Your Novel
Write Your Novel Masterclass
Self-publish your Novel on Kindle
“I turned into a writer,” Sandie says about the period that followed her decision to enrol in the Write Your Novel program with Pamela Freeman. “During Pamela’s course, I put all my attention and energy into completing a draft novel. The writing gave me a safe space to retreat into away from the emotional pain but eventually I began to write within the pain until the pain was writing itself”
Her extraordinary story, Borderline, has now been published by Bad Apple Press..
Meet Julietta Henderson, author of ‘The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman’. Discover how to write Regency romance. Plus, we have 3 copies of’ World Travel’ by Anthony Bourdain to give away.
This week’s giveaway book is the newly released celebration of the life and legacy of one of the most important food writers of all time – the inimitable Anthony Bourdain. World Travel: An Irreverent Guide is the name of the book – compiled by the late Bourdain and his longtime
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