Sarah Clutton’s remarkable publishing truths
The words ‘two-book deal’ are some of the sweetest an author can hear. And for author Sarah Clutton, securing such a deal with Allen &
Q&A: Just how deep is ‘20,000 leagues’?
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
Miranda Luby continues to shine as a YA fiction author
Miranda Luby was a confident copywriter in her professional career – but her dream of writing a novel remained elusive until she plunged into our writing courses. We were thrilled to hear that Miranda’s debut novel Sadie Starr’s Guide to Starting Over has now been published by Text Publishing, so we chatted with the newly minted author of this wonderful young adult book to get all the juicy details about her writing life and success.
Writing Podcast Episode 663: Kell Woods dives into her historical fantasy novel, ‘Upon a Starlit Tide’
Ever wondered what an 18th century mashup of two fairytales would look like? AWC alumna and fantasy author Kell Woods did – and the result
WIN ‘Julie Chan is Dead’ by Liann Zhang
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang. Julie Chan finds her influencer twin dead and decides to
Q&A: Why is it called the Red Cross?
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 662: A.L. Tait and her latest book, ‘Willow Bright’s Secret Plot’
Just how different is it in the city compared to the country? Former co-host Allison Tait returns to discuss capturing that feeling in her latest
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘I Want Everything’ by Dominic Amerena
This week, we’re giving away three copies of I Want Everything by Dominic Amerena. A young writer’s ambition leads him into a web of lies
Q&A: Where does ‘hold my beer’ come from?
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 661: Kasey Edwards and her memoir, ‘Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me’
Australian columnist Kasey Edwards has published 10 books, with her latest memoir Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me exploring self-love and societal expectations and what it
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘When She Was Gone’ by Sara Foster
This week, we’re giving away three copies of When She Was Gone by Sara Foster. A gripping psychological thriller, When She Was Gone unravels family
COPYWRITER 088: How to create SEO content that gets you on page 1 of Google in an AI world with Penelope Cannata
In this episode, Bernadette chats with Penelope Cannata, SEO Content Strategist at StudioHawk, about what it really takes to get found online right now. Penelope
Q&A: Origins of the words ‘army’ and ‘navy’
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
Furious Fiction: April 2025 Story Showcase
Welcome to the April creative showcase – the monthly featherbed of fiction where we wake up and smell the sweet aroma of freshly brewed stories.
Writing Podcast Episode 660: Susannah Hardy shares her rom-com novel, ‘My Hot Housemate’
What do you get when you mix house-sitting frenemies with a big lovable dog? You get My Hot Housemate – the latest rom-com from Susannah
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Elphie: A Wicked Childhood’ by Gregory Maguire
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire. Before she was the Wicked Witch, she was Elphie –
Q&A: Why is it called ‘Easter’?
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 659: Maryrose Cuskelly on her ‘neighbourhood noir’ novel ‘The Campers’
What does ‘neighbourhood noir’ look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel The Campers, blending crime and psychological
Jo Skinner: balancing writing and medicine
Plenty of authors have day jobs – in fact it’s more common than not, such is the nature of the business. For Dr. Jo Skinner,
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Gatsby Gambit’ by Claire Anderson-Wheeler
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler. At Gatsby’s West Egg mansion, a glittering summer is shattered by
Picture book author Sarah Speedie goes from strength to strength
Sarah Speedie was a full-time stay-at-home mum and, when her children reached an age where she could carve out time for herself she chose to embark on a new journey – one that would reignite her passion for learning and storytelling. Sarah enrolled in the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Q&A: What is ‘irony’?
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 658: Victoria Brownlee serves up her novel, ‘Eat Your Heart Out’
There’s plenty to love about France and food, and author Victoria Brownlee has cleverly combined them both in her latest rom-com novel, Eat Your Heart
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Jam Maker’ by Mary-Lou Stephens
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Jam Maker by Mary-Lou Stephens. Harriet Brown disguises herself as a boy to work in a
COPYWRITER 087: How to write an SEO Blog in an AI world with Matthew Farmer
AI might be dominating headlines, but when it comes to getting found online, Google is still king. In this episode, we’re cutting through the hype
Q&A: Just how deep is ‘20,000 leagues’?
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, the big leagues… Q: Hi
Miranda Luby continues to shine as a YA fiction author
Miranda Luby was a confident copywriter in her professional career – but her dream of writing a novel remained elusive until she plunged into our writing courses. We were thrilled to hear that Miranda’s debut novel Sadie Starr’s Guide to Starting Over has now been published by Text Publishing, so we chatted with the newly minted author of this wonderful young adult book to get all the juicy details about her writing life and success.
Writing Podcast Episode 663: Kell Woods dives into her historical fantasy novel, ‘Upon a Starlit Tide’
Ever wondered what an 18th century mashup of two fairytales would look like? AWC alumna and fantasy author Kell Woods did – and the result is her latest adult fantasy novel, Upon a Starlit Tide. Kell discusses her experience writing the book, online tools, research trips and more! You can
WIN ‘Julie Chan is Dead’ by Liann Zhang
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang. Julie Chan finds her influencer twin dead and decides to take her place. But living Chloe’s high-gloss life means hiding big lies, and someone’s catching on. Sharp, addictive, and full of dark twists, Julie Chan
Q&A: Why is it called the Red Cross?
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, cross purposes… Q: Hi AWC,
Writing Podcast Episode 662: A.L. Tait and her latest book, ‘Willow Bright’s Secret Plot’
Just how different is it in the city compared to the country? Former co-host Allison Tait returns to discuss capturing that feeling in her latest middle-grade novel, Willow Bright’s Secret Plot (writing as A.L.Tait) – as well as teasing some of her other books coming out and how she balances
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘I Want Everything’ by Dominic Amerena
This week, we’re giving away three copies of I Want Everything by Dominic Amerena. A young writer’s ambition leads him into a web of lies when he discovers reclusive author Brenda Shales. As she unravels her past, truth and deception blur, forcing him to question his own ethics. I Want
Q&A: Where does ‘hold my beer’ come from?
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, the beer facts… Q: Hi
Sarah Clutton’s remarkable publishing truths
The words ‘two-book deal’ are some of the sweetest an author can hear. And for author Sarah Clutton, securing such a deal with Allen & Unwin was just another success on her path from full-time lawyer to full-time writer. The first book in this deal is her novel The Remarkable
Writing Podcast Episode 661: Kasey Edwards and her memoir, ‘Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me’
Australian columnist Kasey Edwards has published 10 books, with her latest memoir Goodbye Good Girl, Hello Me exploring self-love and societal expectations and what it means to be a woman. In this episode, Kasey discusses the process of writing the book, her research methods, dealing with rejection and tips for
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘When She Was Gone’ by Sara Foster
This week, we’re giving away three copies of When She Was Gone by Sara Foster. A gripping psychological thriller, When She Was Gone unravels family estrangement and hidden truths. Former detective Rose Campbell races to find her missing daughter, Lou, accused of abducting two children. As secrets surface, the search
COPYWRITER 088: How to create SEO content that gets you on page 1 of Google in an AI world with Penelope Cannata
In this episode, Bernadette chats with Penelope Cannata, SEO Content Strategist at StudioHawk, about what it really takes to get found online right now. Penelope unpacks the biggest mistakes businesses make with SEO copy, how to write for both humans and algorithms, and why brands need to double down on
Q&A: Origins of the words ‘army’ and ‘navy’
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, armed sources… Q: Hi AWC,
Furious Fiction: April 2025 Story Showcase
Welcome to the April creative showcase – the monthly featherbed of fiction where we wake up and smell the sweet aroma of freshly brewed stories. So, are you ready to put this month’s challenge to bed? Here were the prompts: Each story’s setting had to be a BED. Each story’s
Writing Podcast Episode 660: Susannah Hardy shares her rom-com novel, ‘My Hot Housemate’
What do you get when you mix house-sitting frenemies with a big lovable dog? You get My Hot Housemate – the latest rom-com from Susannah Hardy, who joins us to discuss the characters and the writing process behind the book. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts,
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Elphie: A Wicked Childhood’ by Gregory Maguire
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire. Before she was the Wicked Witch, she was Elphie – a green-skinned girl searching for her place in the world. Elphie: A Wicked Childhood follows young Elphaba as she navigates family struggles, early friendships, and
Q&A: Why is it called ‘Easter’?
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, hot crossed words… Q: Hi
Writing Podcast Episode 659: Maryrose Cuskelly on her ‘neighbourhood noir’ novel ‘The Campers’
What does ‘neighbourhood noir’ look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel The Campers, blending crime and psychological elements as well as contemporary issues. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your
Jo Skinner: balancing writing and medicine
Plenty of authors have day jobs – in fact it’s more common than not, such is the nature of the business. For Dr. Jo Skinner, she is adamant not to let her medical career stifle her writing. In fact, it has actually become a source of inspiration. “I always say
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Gatsby Gambit’ by Claire Anderson-Wheeler
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler. At Gatsby’s West Egg mansion, a glittering summer is shattered by a shocking murder. Greta Gatsby, Jay’s determined younger sister, finds herself entangled in a world of secrets, betrayal, and scandal as she searches for the
Picture book author Sarah Speedie goes from strength to strength
Sarah Speedie was a full-time stay-at-home mum and, when her children reached an age where she could carve out time for herself she chose to embark on a new journey – one that would reignite her passion for learning and storytelling. Sarah enrolled in the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Q&A: What is ‘irony’?
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, isn’t it ironic… Q: Can
Writing Podcast Episode 658: Victoria Brownlee serves up her novel, ‘Eat Your Heart Out’
There’s plenty to love about France and food, and author Victoria Brownlee has cleverly combined them both in her latest rom-com novel, Eat Your Heart Out. She joins us to discuss the timeless appeal of Paris, writing dual perspectives, sexy cheeses and much more! You can listen to the episode
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Jam Maker’ by Mary-Lou Stephens
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Jam Maker by Mary-Lou Stephens. Harriet Brown disguises herself as a boy to work in a jam factory. When her secret is exposed, she risks everything to reinvent herself, caught in a web of deception that could cost her everything. Inspired
COPYWRITER 087: How to write an SEO Blog in an AI world with Matthew Farmer
AI might be dominating headlines, but when it comes to getting found online, Google is still king. In this episode, we’re cutting through the hype and getting back to basics – because no matter how fast AI evolves, knowing how to write an SEO blog that ranks is still essential.
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