In Episode 207 of So you want to be a writer: Learn how to write media releases. We chat about Tom Hanks’ new book ‘Uncommon Type’,
A media release – also known as a press release – is the primary way for you to get your message into the hands of
For this week’s giveaway we have four copies of recently published suspense thriller The Perfect Couple by Lexi Landsman to be won by someone just
In Episode 206 of So you want to be a writer: We share tips on how to get clients as a ghostwriter. We answer the question,
In Episode 205 of So you want to be a writer: We unpack what should you supply a literary agent and how to world-build through your character’s
Today we’re chatting with Aussie author Fiona Palmer – about what’s on her desk and what’s on her mind regarding her latest book, Secrets Between
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
The Hope Prize from the Brotherhood of St Laurence is a national short story competition that focuses on narratives of disadvantage in Australia. It’s open
For this week’s giveaway we have three copies of the comprehensively revised and updated edition of the international bestselling The Decision Book by Mikael Krogerus
By Kylie Westaway, author Whale in the Bath and Why Can’t I Be A Dinosaur? www.kyliewestaway.com To write for kids I have to put myself
Story-Fest is happening in Sydney from 13-15 October 2017. It’s a three day-event culminating in the Australian Poetry Slam – National Final, which takes place
Since he started teaching with us at the Australian Writers’ Centre in 2015, David Leser has captivated groups with his excellent Profile Writing course. He is Australia’s
To celebrate the publication of All the Burning Bridges, the sequel to Stillways, Steve Bisley’s acclaimed first memoir, Bonnier and Better Read Than Dead are
In Episode 204 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll meet internationally best selling author Kate Forsyth! Plus, we have a surprise guest copywriter
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
The short-list for the Richell Prize 2017 has just been announced. This is a prize for emerging writers, so it gathers quite a large number
This week, thanks to our friends at Roadshow Films, we have 10 double passes up for grabs for new film The Only Living Boy in
In Episode 203 of So you want to be a writer: How to approach agents, especially when they all seem to say not accepting “unsolicited manuscripts”.
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 202 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for avoiding information dumping in dialogue and strategies for researching your historical novel. One editor
This week’s giveaway is the first book in A.L.Tait’s brand new middle grade series – The Book of Secrets! (Tait is of course none other
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 201 of So you want to be a writer: How to teach your kids to write a good story, why social media advice for authors
This week, thanks to our friends at Transmission Films, we have 10 double passes to the new film Final Portrait – starring Geoffrey Rush as
Many people believe that photographing people without their knowledge or consent is an invasion of privacy and therefore against the law. However, you might be
In Episode 207 of So you want to be a writer: Learn how to write media releases. We chat about Tom Hanks’ new book ‘Uncommon Type’, and how one woman turned her side hustle into a career. Discover how Kelly Exeter funds her creative life. Plus, we chat to actor and
A media release – also known as a press release – is the primary way for you to get your message into the hands of the media. It’s a format that journalists and editors are familiar with and, even if you pitch your idea to them over the phone or
For this week’s giveaway we have four copies of recently published suspense thriller The Perfect Couple by Lexi Landsman to be won by someone just like YOU. This is Lexi’s second novel – her first was The Ties that Bind in 2016. Let’s hear a little about this book. Sarah
In Episode 206 of So you want to be a writer: We share tips on how to get clients as a ghostwriter. We answer the question, “do cover blurbs work?”. Plus, strategies on how to write a young male protagonist when you are a female author. Click play below to listen
In Episode 205 of So you want to be a writer: We unpack what should you supply a literary agent and how to world-build through your character’s eyes. A new print magazine is about to launch. And you’ll meet executive director of NaNoWriMo Grant Faulkner, author of Pep Talks for Writers. Click
Today we’re chatting with Aussie author Fiona Palmer – about what’s on her desk and what’s on her mind regarding her latest book, Secrets Between Friends. She’s written eight previous bestsellers, all set on a rugged rural backdrop, but for this one, she headed to the WA coast. So hello
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 spitting and splitting images…
The Hope Prize from the Brotherhood of St Laurence is a national short story competition that focuses on narratives of disadvantage in Australia. It’s open to Australian residents and has a total prize pool of $17,500. From the Brotherhood of St Laurence website: Australia is the proverbial ‘lucky country’, yet
For this week’s giveaway we have three copies of the comprehensively revised and updated edition of the international bestselling The Decision Book by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler. This stylish and compact “little black book” is like your pocket-sized go-to guide to getting things done. Whether it’s planning a presentation,
By Kylie Westaway, author Whale in the Bath and Why Can’t I Be A Dinosaur? www.kyliewestaway.com To write for kids I have to put myself back into the mindset of my four or five year old self, and remember what it was like to really be a child. I’ve put
Story-Fest is happening in Sydney from 13-15 October 2017. It’s a three day-event culminating in the Australian Poetry Slam – National Final, which takes place at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 15 October 2017. Story-Fest is organised by Word Travels, a not-for-profit arts association started by Miles Merrill who
Since he started teaching with us at the Australian Writers’ Centre in 2015, David Leser has captivated groups with his excellent Profile Writing course. He is Australia’s finest profile writer and an award-winning feature writer, having worked for publications such as The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, HQ, The Bulletin, Good Weekend,
To celebrate the publication of All the Burning Bridges, the sequel to Stillways, Steve Bisley’s acclaimed first memoir, Bonnier and Better Read Than Dead are launching the book at Leadbelly, 42 King St, Newtown NSW on Tuesday 12 October 2017, 6:00pm. Steve Bisley will be in conversation with Doctor, Doctor
In Episode 204 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll meet internationally best selling author Kate Forsyth! Plus, we have a surprise guest copywriter who undertook a smart strategy 10 years ago that has kept him rolling in clients ever since. Click play below to listen to the podcast.
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 felt it was incumbent
The short-list for the Richell Prize 2017 has just been announced. This is a prize for emerging writers, so it gathers quite a large number of entries. There were 579 entries this year and the judges managed to whittle that down to these five. We know you want to know
This week, thanks to our friends at Roadshow Films, we have 10 double passes up for grabs for new film The Only Living Boy in New York – opening nationwide in select cinemas from 12 October. The film features an all-star cast including Jeff Bridges, Kate Beckinsale, Pierce Brosnan, Cynthia
In Episode 203 of So you want to be a writer: How to approach agents, especially when they all seem to say not accepting “unsolicited manuscripts”. Valerie and Allison share their “go to” writing apps. You’ll discover tips on how to tailor your writing to YA readers. And, does the editing
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 covering our specialty subject…
In Episode 202 of So you want to be a writer: Tips for avoiding information dumping in dialogue and strategies for researching your historical novel. One editor reveals big freelance pitching mistakes she sees every day. And meet Torre DeRoche, author of ‘The Worrier’s Guide to the End of the World’. Click
This week’s giveaway is the first book in A.L.Tait’s brand new middle grade series – The Book of Secrets! (Tait is of course none other than Allison Tait – AWC presenter and co-host with Valerie Khoo on our So you want to be a writer podcast.) In the swashbuckling traditions
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’s Q&A is heaps good… Q:
In Episode 201 of So you want to be a writer: How to teach your kids to write a good story, why social media advice for authors can be tricky, and why freelancers should sample office life from time to time. Meet Tristan Bancks, author of the thriller book for kids, The
This week, thanks to our friends at Transmission Films, we have 10 double passes to the new film Final Portrait – starring Geoffrey Rush as the world-renowned 20th century sculptor and artist Alberto Giacometti. The film, directed by Stanley Tucci, takes place in Paris in 1964, when American writer and
Many people believe that photographing people without their knowledge or consent is an invasion of privacy and therefore against the law. However, you might be surprised to learn that leaving aside the moral issues that this might raise, in Australia it is (on the face of it) perfectly legal. This
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