Month: July 2018

Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Ep 243 Meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of ‘Whiteley on Trial’

In Episode 243 of So you want to be a writer: Discover how to sell more books on Kindle and learn the meaning of atavistic. August Furious Fiction is opening soon. Plus, you’ll meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of the enthralling Whiteley on Trial. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: Happily Never After

This week we have three copies of the just-released memoir Happily Never After to give away – by award-winning Australian journalist Jill Stark. Following the release of her first book, High Sobriety, in 2013, Jill was living the dream. She had a coveted job as a senior journalist and columnist

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Who’s vs whose

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 who is confused when using

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Furious Fiction July 2018 winner and shortlist

It’s time to announce the winning story and shortlist for July’s Furious Fiction! We received more than 700 entries, all working off the following criteria: The first sentence had to contain a question. Each story had to contain the words JAM, JACKPOT and JUNGLE (or an applicable “s”, “ing” or

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: Caption this desert scene and WIN

This week, we’re giving away THREE copies of Pamela Hart’s brand new historical novel, The Desert Nurse. Pamela Hart’s previous book was The War Bride, and she is none other than AWC’s very own presenter, Pamela Freeman – a prolific award-winning Australian author with almost 40 books to her name!

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Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Ep 241 Meet Ali Berg, co-author of ‘The Book Ninja’

In Episode 241 of So you want to be a writer: Meet the guy who writes the messages you find in fortune cookies and learn about real estate copywriting. And we chat to Ali Berg, co-author of The Book Ninja. Click play below to listen to the podcast. You can also listen on

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Close but no cigar

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 learn the idiom to

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: WIN double passes to new film, “The Breaker Upperers”

This week we’re excited to be giving away 20 double passes to an upcoming new movie from executive producer Taika Waititi and the producers behind Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Boy. It’s The Breaker Upperers – written, directed and starring Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami, premiering at SXSW and

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Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Ep 240 Meet Kirsty Manning, author of ‘The Jade Lily’

In Episode 240 of So you want to be a writer: Avoid the perils of striving for perfection and learn about the copywriter who cold called 500 places in one week. Impress your friends by using ‘defenestrate’ in your casual conversations and discover your chance to win an awesome 3 book pack.

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Fiancé vs fiancée

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 in a wedding mood

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Alumni/Student success stories
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Sarah Bailey’s much awaited second thriller hits the bookshelves

Congratulations to AWC alumna Sarah Bailey who appeared in the Sun Herald and The Sunday Age. Sarah has just published her second book Into the Night (Allen & Unwin), a brazen murder with hundreds of witnesses and a case where no one can be trusted.

Sarah’s acclaimed debut novel The Dark Lake (2017) was a bestseller around the world and her taut and suspenseful storytelling earned her comparisons with authors such as Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins. In 2018 The Dark Lake was winner of the Davitt Award (Debut) award for best crime books written by Australian women.

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: Describe this image in ONE word

This week we’re showcasing THREE BOOKS – all featuring writing from three of our world-class AWC presenters, Natasha Lester, Kate Forsyth and Patti Miller. You can win all three.             The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester crosses two timelines to tell the story of Parisian seamstress Estella Bissette, who

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Fiction writing
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Attend the 2018 Romance Writers of Australia Conference

The hottest date in a romance writer’s calendar is fast approaching – the Romance Writers of Australia Conference from 17-19 August 2018. This year the conference is in Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth Hotel and registrations are open to the public. With workshops from bestselling author Rachel Bailey on The Anatomy of

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Rail against vs rally against

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 are reeling from discovering

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Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Ep 239 Meet James Bradley, author of ‘The Buried Ark’

In Episode 239 of So you want to be a writer: You’ll discover why scheduling and routine are keys to success as a writer. Hear tips from a debut author and learn about fellowships for writers. And you’ll meet James Bradley, author of The Buried Ark. Click play below to listen to

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Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: Caption this scene and WIN

This week, we’re giving away THREE copies of Penelope Janu’s brand new rural romance, On the Right Track from HarperCollins Publishers. Penelope is an award-winning AWC alumnus, and you can find out more about her path to getting published right here on our blog. Here’s a synopsis of the book:

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