The curious business of naming colours
Being regular word nerds, we here at the AWC are fascinated by the huge range of imaginative names that companies come up with, particularly around
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Being regular word nerds, we here at the AWC are fascinated by the huge range of imaginative names that companies come up with, particularly around
This week, we’re giving you the opportunity to win Uncommon Type – a collection of seventeen wonderful short stories by none other than two-time Oscar
Do you write non-fiction essays? Then this competition is for you! The Calibre Essay Prize is open for its 12th year. This prize is hosted
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 579 entries, the judges of the 2017 Richell Prize for emerging writers managed to not only whittle it down to a short list, but
In Episode 213 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to write your second book and 5 ways to start your story that aren’t
This week, thanks to our platonic friends at Roadshow Films, we’ve secured 10 double passes to new film Tulip Fever, in cinemas from 23 November
Erik Jensen is the founding editor of The Saturday Paper, and his first book, Acute Misfortune: The Life and Death of Adam Cullen, won the
The shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced today, and we were thrilled to spot a familiar name on the list! AWC
In Episode 212 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for how to pick the perfect book title. Plus: how you can promote your book
In Episode 211 of So you want to be a writer: Why NaNoWriMo is a great time to draft your novel. Discover a site dedicated to
This week, a giveaway for the organised (or hoping to be organised!) writer. It’s Pilot 2018 – A Diary for Writers! Stuffed to the gills
After putting off the idea of creative writing for many years, Jenna Guillaume signed a two-book deal with Pan Macmillan for her YA fiction. Her latest novel is You Were Made for Me and her debut was What I like About Me published in 2019.
AWC courses completed:
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
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
In Episode 210 of So you want to be a writer: How to find time to write during NaNoWriMo. Enter this new critic award, and discover 10
We have a book with a difference this week – and one that will make a gorgeous gift for yourself or the dog lover in
The Peter Porter Poetry Prize (how’s that for alliteration?) is now taking submissions. A poetry prize that’s open to anyone around the world, with 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
This week, thanks to our friends at Madman Entertainment, we have 10 double passes up for grabs for a groundbreaking new film Loving Vincent –
In Episode 209 of So you want to be a writer: The Book of Secrets is featured in the Kids’ Reading Guide! Discover how to write authentic
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
This week, we’re giving away something dear to many writers’ hearts – tea. And thanks to our friends at the Literary Tea Co, we have a
In Episode 208 of So you want to be a writer: Discover what makes a good children’s book. We share with you a beginner’s guide to
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
Being regular word nerds, we here at the AWC are fascinated by the huge range of imaginative names that companies come up with, particularly around colours. Take these interesting examples – Fiddlesticks, Alpha Centauri, Monastic and Cowardly Custard. They sound like the cast of a children’s fantasy novel, not wall
This week, we’re giving you the opportunity to win Uncommon Type – a collection of seventeen wonderful short stories by none other than two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks – and signed by the author himself! Here’s what the media release had to say: “A hectic, funny sexual affair between two
Do you write non-fiction essays? Then this competition is for you! The Calibre Essay Prize is open for its 12th year. This prize is hosted by the Australian Book Review (ABR) and according to the website: “is one of the world’s leading prizes for an original non-fiction essay. It 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 rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week we’re running amok… Q: Hi
From 579 entries, the judges of the 2017 Richell Prize for emerging writers managed to not only whittle it down to a short list, but they have announced the winner! Sam Coley has won for his work in progress titled State Highway One. According to the press release, this is
In Episode 213 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to write your second book and 5 ways to start your story that aren’t boring. Learn how an underdog author has been nominated for a prestigious literary prize. And meet children’s author Lesley Gibbes. Click play below to listen
This week, thanks to our platonic friends at Roadshow Films, we’ve secured 10 double passes to new film Tulip Fever, in cinemas from 23 November 2017 and based on the bestselling novel by Deborah Moggach. This one really has quite a stellar cast – including the incredibly versatile Alicia Vikander,
Erik Jensen is the founding editor of The Saturday Paper, and his first book, Acute Misfortune: The Life and Death of Adam Cullen, won the Nib Award for Literature and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award and the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards. He chatted to us about his creative
The shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced today, and we were thrilled to spot a familiar name on the list! AWC alumnus and award-winning author Tamsin Janu has been shortlisted in the Children’s fiction category with her junior fiction novel, Figgy and the President. This is
In Episode 212 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for how to pick the perfect book title. Plus: how you can promote your book and build a mailing list, even before your book is published. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You can also listen on Apple
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 nodding, agreeing, confirming and
In Episode 211 of So you want to be a writer: Why NaNoWriMo is a great time to draft your novel. Discover a site dedicated to discounted ebook deals and perks. British author Ian Rankin says crime writing is dead. Should unpublished authors have a website? And meet Lexi Landsman, author
This week, a giveaway for the organised (or hoping to be organised!) writer. It’s Pilot 2018 – A Diary for Writers! Stuffed to the gills with writerly wisdom, Pilot 2018 is the essential writer’s resource. It not only features industry advice from Island, Griffith Review, Brief, Rabbit, Poetry New Zealand
After putting off the idea of creative writing for many years, Jenna Guillaume signed a two-book deal with Pan Macmillan for her YA fiction. Her latest novel is You Were Made for Me and her debut was What I like About Me published in 2019.
AWC courses completed:
Creative Writing Stage 1
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
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’ve got our pants in
In Episode 210 of So you want to be a writer: How to find time to write during NaNoWriMo. Enter this new critic award, and discover 10 books that were written on a bet. Meet bestseller Deborah Rodriguez, author of The Zanzibar Wife. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You
We have a book with a difference this week – and one that will make a gorgeous gift for yourself or the dog lover in your life. Featuring snaps by international award-winning photographer Serena Hodson, it’s Upside-down Dogs, a delightfully cute photo book of – you guessed it – dogs posing
The Peter Porter Poetry Prize (how’s that for alliteration?) is now taking submissions. A poetry prize that’s open to anyone around the world, with a prize pool of over AU$8,000. And this year, the judges are Bill Manhire, John Hawke, and Jen Webb. According to the Australian Book Review website,
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 seek out some alternative
This week, thanks to our friends at Madman Entertainment, we have 10 double passes up for grabs for a groundbreaking new film Loving Vincent – opening nationwide in select cinemas from 2 November 2017. This is a film with a difference – billed as the world’s first fully oil painted
In Episode 209 of So you want to be a writer: The Book of Secrets is featured in the Kids’ Reading Guide! Discover how to write authentic American dialogue. What you need to do to become a full time freelance writer. A creative writing fellowship at Stanford is up for grabs! Plus,
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 treating ourselves to some
This week, we’re giving away something dear to many writers’ hearts – tea. And thanks to our friends at the Literary Tea Co, we have a special pack valued at over $100 for one lucky winner! Literary Tea Co claims to be the next best thing to having a cup of
In Episode 208 of So you want to be a writer: Discover what makes a good children’s book. We share with you a beginner’s guide to NaNoWriMo as well as tips for filling up your social media as a writer. You’ll also meet content writing expert Kath Walters. Click play below
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 tapping our toes to
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