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As we approach the Easter long weekend and the chance to take stock one-third of the way into 2019, it’s a great opportunity to add to your writing skills with our suite of self-paced online courses. The following NINE have been created by experts and designed to provide you with

We often talk about people being on a ‘writing journey’. Even the most established, prolific and famous writers are still honing their craft, learning new skills, trying new things, and progressing along their writing path. Basically, it’s never over! So wherever you are on your writing journey, here are nine

You’ve probably heard all about podcasts, and maybe everyone you know is listening to them. A friend has told you that you should totally listen to This American Life with Ira Glass. Or a colleague says you absolutely have to listen the true crime podcast phenomenon Serial.  Or your writer

Welcome to Magic and Mayhem – the ebook and podcast series that explores the wonderful and wacky world of writing for kids and teens. Join us as we take a peek behind the picture book pages, discover pirate ships and publishing tips, delve into addictively readable YA novels and find

There’s no disputing we all love gifts. We love to buy them, we love to give them and we love to get them! But the conundrum always is finding something different. Unusual. Unique. Especially for those who are hard to please. They either have everything or are ridiculously picky. With

Let’s face it, all kids have a ‘gift’ of some description. They may not all grasp the fundamentals of decimal places in maths, but they can complete a Rubik’s Cube in under five minutes. That’s gifted! They may struggle with grammar and spelling, but they have an innate affinity with

The 2018 winner of the Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction is Liz Allan for Our Voices, Fierce. Liz receives a $1000 cash prize, a 12-month online subscription to Books + Publishing, and a collection of books. According to the media release, judge Margot McGovern commented: “Our Voices, Fierce is a

NSW South Coast’s Shoalhaven region, about two hours south of Sydney, is popular all year round with holidaymakers and anyone wanting to escape to the beach, bush and beautiful scenery. But now it’s also home to Australia’s newest literary festival – the Shoalhaven Readers’ & Writers’ Festival, set to take

The Australian Writers’ Centre team is growing and we need a Sales and marketing administration assistant. Please note: This role is not a writing-based role. This role won’t be a stepping stone for you to publish your novel – but you will help others pursue their passion for writing. And

THIS EVENT HAS BOOKED OUT. Join the waitlist below and you’ll be contacted should a place become available. Our courses are coming to Brisbane! And we’re kicking off with a meetup – so we’d love to see you there. Whether or not you’ve done a course at AWC, you’re most

APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED Are you an Amazing Customer Service Coordinator and Office All-rounder? The Australian Writers’ Centre is expanding to more cities and we’re looking for a new full-time team member in our headquarters in Sydney. Please note: This role is not a writing-based role. This role won’t be a

The Australian Writers’ Centre team is growing and we have room for a full-time Administrative Assistant, based at our Sydney Head Office in Milsons Point. Please note: This role is not a writing-based role. This role won’t be a stepping stone for you to publish your novel – but you

From 579 entries, the judges of the 2017 Richell Prize for emerging writers managed to not only whittle it down to a short list, but they have announced the winner! Sam Coley has won for his work in progress titled State Highway One. According to the press release, this is

The shortlist for the 2017 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced today, and we were thrilled to spot a familiar name on the list! AWC alumnus and award-winning author Tamsin Janu has been shortlisted in the Children’s fiction category with her junior fiction novel, Figgy and the President. This is

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

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

It’s always exciting to see who made the Richell Prize long list, and this year is no exception. There are 20 fabulous writers on the list – and AWC alumnus Michelle Barraclough is on there with her work, As I Am. The Richell Prize has been running for 3 years

The St Albans Writers’ Festival promises to make a gorgeous weekend retreat. The St Albans Writers’ Festival is on 8-10 September 2017 in the ancient Hawkesbury River basin. We reckon this festival warrants a trip to St Albans to soak up the literary vibes and drink up the picturesque scenery.

Calling all romance writers! The 26th annual Romance Writers of Australia (RWA) conference kicks off in Brisbane on 11 August 2017. Attendees will be spoilt for choice with over 40 interactive seminars and workshops on offer as well as the conference’s highlight – the Romantic Book of the Year (RUBY)

The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award is one of the most prestigious awards in Australia for an unpublished manuscript. Congratulations to Marija Peričić, who was just announced tonight as the 2017 winner – and must be feeling on top of the world! From the press release: Marija Peričić has won the 2017 Australian/Vogel’s