Day: July 9, 2014

Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers’ Centre Team

Your short story could win you $2,000

The Australian Writers’ Centre posts awards and competitions which may be of interest to readers. However, this should not be taken as a sign of endorsement. Please do your own research when entering any awards or competitions listed mentioned on this site.

The 2014 Lane Cove Literary Award is now open, and Australian writers over 16 years of age are invited to submit unpublished works in the following categories…

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Dean Koorey

Q&A: Champing or Chomping?

Each week, we take a look at a common confusions and ambiguities in the English language (that gives us about a century’s worth of material!) – making things easier through the power of friendly conversation… This week, which word is correct? Q: I couldn’t wait to ask you a question

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