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Jacinta Froud: From teacher to published children’s author

Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
Writing Picture Books Masterclass
Writing Chapter Books for 6-9 year olds

When Jacinta Froud came across the Writing Picture Books course at AWC, she jumped at the chance to learn the practical storytelling skills for children’s fiction.

“I loved the fact that it was online, self-paced and that I could complete the course around my family commitments,” Jacinta says. “I made connections with the lovely writing community and more recently I secured a publishing deal with the amazing Larrikin House.”

Jacinta’s debut picture book Jingle Belly will be published by Larrikin House in November 2021, with illustrations by Gabriella Petruso.

25 October 2021

Competitions and Opportunities

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Blood Trail’ by Tony Park

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25 October 2021

Podcast: So You Want to be a Copywriter

Ep 023: How to triumph in the face of adversity, with Kate Halfpenny

A once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity that turned toxic was the catalyst for leading journalist Kate Halfpenny to turn her hand to content writing. And what a journey she’s been on ever since. She shares the highs and lows and lessons learnt here. Bad mothers. Boogie boarding. Bad jobs that make us

25 October 2021

Day: October 25, 2021

Jacinta Froud: From teacher to published children’s author

COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Blood Trail’ by Tony Park

Ep 023: How to triumph in the face of adversity, with Kate Halfpenny

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