Word of the week: Dinosaur
Dinosaur (noun) [dī-nə-ˌsȯr] “Where does the word dinosaur come from? It was actually coined by the scientist Sir Richard Owen, who had been studying various
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How the word “nemesis” inspired a debut novel
If you’re a fan of rom-coms, then have we got the interview for you. Today we’re chatting with Sally Thorne – debut author of new
MURDER EP 8 Michael Robotham is author of bestselling psychological thrillers including “Life or Death”, “The Suspect” and “Say You’re Sorry”
Michael Robotham is the author of international bestselling psychological thrillers that have been translated into 22 languages and published in over 50 countries. He is
New Essay Writing Competition Launched – The Horne Prize
Essay writers rejoice! Here’s your chance to put your skills to the test. The Saturday Paper and Aesop have teamed up to bring a brand
Q&A: Pleaded or Pled?
Q: Hi there AWC, what grammar topic are we exploring today? A: Wait, first – what’s with the grass clippings? Q: Ah, it’s my new
Q&A: Eat your words
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 130 Meet actor, children’s book writer and illustrator Richard Roxburgh, author of ‘Romulus, My Father’
In Episode 130 of So you want to be a writer: Discover famous writers who had totally unrelated day jobs. Get yourself ready for NaNoWriMo success, and
Q&A: The mysteries of the orient…
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
MURDER EP 7 Tom Rob Smith’s novel, “Child 44” was listed in the Man Booker Prize, and produced into a film starring Tom Hardy.
Tom Rob Smith is a British thriller author and screenplay writer. Tom’s debut novel, Child 44, was nominated for several awards including being listed for
Q&A: Brace for impact
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
COMP CLOSED: Win “The Rook” and “Stiletto” by Daniel O’Malley!
This week, we have two books by author Daniel O’Malley to give away. They follow the goings-on in the Supernatural Secret Service – told in
Q&A: Literally, explained.
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
MURDER EP 6 Caroline Overington: journalist, thriller author and true crime writer
Caroline Overington is an award-winning journalist, magazine editor and author. Since the publication of her first novel Ghost Child, Caroline has published a book a
Q&A: Super trouper
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
Word of the week: Venerate
Venerate (verb) [ve-nə-ˌrāt] “I was reading a book the other day and came across a word that isn’t used that much so I thought I’d
Q&A: Hats off to these adverbs
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 129 Meet Giuseppe Poli, author of ‘Oliver’s Grumbles’
In Episode 129 of So you want to be a writer: Discover celebrities reading audiobooks, why you should write a “zero draft”, and how to sell 100
MURDER EP 5 Scott Frost is a crime novelist who has also written for “Twin Peaks”, “The X-Files” and “Babylon 5”
Scott Frost is an American screenwriter and novelist who work on the Twin Peaks TV series. He was nominated for the Edgar Award for Best
Q&A: Hand in the till
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
COMP CLOSED: Win this “60 Minutes” memoir!
This week, we have a copy of Nicholas Lee’s memoir All This in 60 Minutes to give away. Nicholas worked for Channel 9 as a
Word of the week: Imprecation
Imprecation (noun) [im-pri-key-shuh-n] “This is used to describe when you’re swearing at someone wishing them ill or even wanting them to die. So you might
We catch the tube to wartime London with Maggie Joel’s latest book
Author Maggie Joel’s latest book is The Safest Place in London – set in a tube station shelter during the wartime winter of 1944. So,
MURDER EP 4 Linwood Barclay is bestselling crime author of “Trust Your Eyes”, “Broken Promise” and “Far From True”
Linwood Barclay is a #1 internationally bestselling author of 13 novels including Trust Your Eyes, A Tap on the Window and No Safe House. The
1000 words in “The Writer’s Room” with Charlotte Wood
Today we’re in a room chatting with writer Charlotte Wood about her book, The Writer’s Room – which has been described as “a rich and
5 common business writing mistakes – and how to avoid them
You only get one chance to make a first impression. So you better make it count. With the rise of text messaging and abbreviations used
Word of the week: Dinosaur
Dinosaur (noun) [dī-nə-ˌsȯr] “Where does the word dinosaur come from? It was actually coined by the scientist Sir Richard Owen, who had been studying various fossils found of these creatures and he came to the conclusion that they were from a group of large extinct reptiles. So he classified them
How the word “nemesis” inspired a debut novel
If you’re a fan of rom-coms, then have we got the interview for you. Today we’re chatting with Sally Thorne – debut author of new book, The Hating Game. So we’re going to stop talking and let her tell us all about it. Hi Sally. So, how about a quick
MURDER EP 8 Michael Robotham is author of bestselling psychological thrillers including “Life or Death”, “The Suspect” and “Say You’re Sorry”
Michael Robotham is the author of international bestselling psychological thrillers that have been translated into 22 languages and published in over 50 countries. He is famous for Life or Death, Shatter, The Suspect and Say You’re Sorry. Michael Robotham doesn’t plot his stories in advance, preferring to enjoy the journey
New Essay Writing Competition Launched – The Horne Prize
Essay writers rejoice! Here’s your chance to put your skills to the test. The Saturday Paper and Aesop have teamed up to bring a brand new essay competition. The Horne Prize is valued at $15,000 and will be awarded to an essay of up to 3,000 words. The theme of
Q&A: Pleaded or Pled?
Q: Hi there AWC, what grammar topic are we exploring today? A: Wait, first – what’s with the grass clippings? Q: Ah, it’s my new gardening business, Lawn Order. DUN DUN A: What was that? Q: Not sure, so anyway, with Lawn Order I’m— DUN DUN A: Ah, we know
Q&A: Eat your words
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 digging into some food…
Writing Podcast Episode 130 Meet actor, children’s book writer and illustrator Richard Roxburgh, author of ‘Romulus, My Father’
In Episode 130 of So you want to be a writer: Discover famous writers who had totally unrelated day jobs. Get yourself ready for NaNoWriMo success, and how to say “Yes” to your writing career. Valerie digs up the origins of the word “dinosaur”. Meet actor, children’s book writer and illustrator Richard
Q&A: The mysteries of the orient…
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 orient ourselves with “orientate”…
MURDER EP 7 Tom Rob Smith’s novel, “Child 44” was listed in the Man Booker Prize, and produced into a film starring Tom Hardy.
Tom Rob Smith is a British thriller author and screenplay writer. Tom’s debut novel, Child 44, was nominated for several awards including being listed for the Man Booker Prize, it was then produced into a film starring Tom Hardy. He has also written The Farm and Agent 6. One of Tom’s
Q&A: Brace for impact
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 bracing for impact… Q:
COMP CLOSED: Win “The Rook” and “Stiletto” by Daniel O’Malley!
This week, we have two books by author Daniel O’Malley to give away. They follow the goings-on in the Supernatural Secret Service – told in The Rook (winner of the 2012 Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel) and its sequel, Stiletto – in a series known as the Checquy Files. The
Q&A: Literally, explained.
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 explain “literally”, literally… Q: I
MURDER EP 6 Caroline Overington: journalist, thriller author and true crime writer
Caroline Overington is an award-winning journalist, magazine editor and author. Since the publication of her first novel Ghost Child, Caroline has published a book a year. Her latest thriller is The One Who Got Away. Caroline Overington was a journalist-turned novelist and her fascination with current events and the real
Q&A: Super trouper
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 battling through like a
Word of the week: Venerate
Venerate (verb) [ve-nə-ˌrāt] “I was reading a book the other day and came across a word that isn’t used that much so I thought I’d include it here. Venerate. The book was referring to a ‘venerated member of the police force’. According to the Macquarie Dictionary it means ‘to regard
Q&A: Hats off to these adverbs
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 taking our hats off
Writing Podcast Episode 129 Meet Giuseppe Poli, author of ‘Oliver’s Grumbles’
In Episode 129 of So you want to be a writer: Discover celebrities reading audiobooks, why you should write a “zero draft”, and how to sell 100 million copies of your book. Find out how Australian crime writer Candice Fox ended up co-writing with James Patterson. Meet Giuseppe Poli, IT guy by
MURDER EP 5 Scott Frost is a crime novelist who has also written for “Twin Peaks”, “The X-Files” and “Babylon 5”
Scott Frost is an American screenwriter and novelist who work on the Twin Peaks TV series. He was nominated for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel for The Autobiography of FBI Agent Dale Cooper and has since written five novels, his most recent being Wait for Dark. Scott Frost
Q&A: Hand in the till
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 not stopping till we
COMP CLOSED: Win this “60 Minutes” memoir!
This week, we have a copy of Nicholas Lee’s memoir All This in 60 Minutes to give away. Nicholas worked for Channel 9 as a 60 Minutes cameraman for three decades, before retiring in 2012 and this is his own “gossipy and humorous” take on being a fly on the
Word of the week: Imprecation
Imprecation (noun) [im-pri-key-shuh-n] “This is used to describe when you’re swearing at someone wishing them ill or even wanting them to die. So you might say: ‘The man yelled vicious imprecations at the mugger who tried to steal his car.’” To hear Valerie and Allison chat more about this and
We catch the tube to wartime London with Maggie Joel’s latest book
Author Maggie Joel’s latest book is The Safest Place in London – set in a tube station shelter during the wartime winter of 1944. So, we’re here in this bomb shelter talking to Maggie. (Yes, we’re regretting the location already.) So Maggie, for readers who haven’t acquainted themselves with your
MURDER EP 4 Linwood Barclay is bestselling crime author of “Trust Your Eyes”, “Broken Promise” and “Far From True”
Linwood Barclay is a #1 internationally bestselling author of 13 novels including Trust Your Eyes, A Tap on the Window and No Safe House. The story in Trust Your Eyes resulted in a bidding war between film giants Universal and Warner. His most recent books are Broken Promise and Far From
1000 words in “The Writer’s Room” with Charlotte Wood
Today we’re in a room chatting with writer Charlotte Wood about her book, The Writer’s Room – which has been described as “a rich and sympathetic resource for writers”. So Charlotte, can you tell us more about the book? “It’s a collection of 12 long-form interviews with established Australian writers
5 common business writing mistakes – and how to avoid them
You only get one chance to make a first impression. So you better make it count. With the rise of text messaging and abbreviations used in social media, effective written communication is falling by the wayside. This could be happening in your blog posts, brochures, websites and even your advertisements.
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