COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?’ by Nicci French
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?, an atmospheric and tension-filled thriller by suspense master Nicci French, delving into
Q&A: ‘Scold’ or ‘scald’
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
From police force to published author
Kerryn Mayne was on maternity leave from her job on the police force when she returned to her high school love of writing. She soon realised that her professional experiences of crime and policing could be useful when penning her own stories, so she fired up her computer and got down to work. With an outline for a new book idea, Kerryn enrolled in Creative Writing Stage 1 online at the Australian Writers’ Centre, so she could learn about the writing process and connect with other aspiring writers.
How Amy Tan gained confidence to write her first novel
Amy Tan had always been interested in creative writing and, although she works as a copywriter, she wasn’t confident in her fiction skills. So she turned to an Australian Writers’ Centre course. One of the exercises that she worked on during that course eventually evolved into part of her debut novel, Katie Goes to KL. This has now been published in Australia and Singapore by Penguin under her pen name Su-May Tan.
WRITER 592: Karina May, author of ‘Never Ever Forever’, on publishing 3 books in 15 months.
Meet Karina May, author of Never Ever Forever, who talks about author branding, the business of writing and publishing 3 books in 15 months. Host
Astrid Scholte: Now an award-winning author of young adult fiction
Astrid Scholte had always hoped to be published. In fact, she had the lofty goal of being published before she was 18. “I was a little ambitious! While it took me a lot longer I’m so happy to have achieved this dream of mine. I cannot wait to hold my book Four Dead Queens in my hands early next year, I’m sure there will be plenty of tears!” says Astrid.
COMP CLOSED: ‘Shadows of Truth’ by Astrid Scholte
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Shadows of Truth by Astrid Scholte, author of League of Liars and Four Dead Queens. We’re so
COPYWRITER 068: In conversation with Radek Sali, former CEO of Swisse, about his new book.
Have you ever considered adding ghostwriting of business memoirs to your suite of services? In today’s episode, we explore the riveting tale behind the meteoric
Q&A: ‘Leaped’ or ‘leapt’
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
Rebecca Grant goes from physiotherapist to picture book author
“I knew I needed to improve my writing skills, so I decided to bite the bullet and register for the Writing Picture Books course. I completed the modules and assignments in pockets of free time around my kids and job, and it sparked the desire to dive even deeper into the kid lit world. The more I learnt, the more I realised how little I knew!” Rebecca told us.
WRITER 591: Jane Tara on her novel ‘Tilda is Visible’.
Meet Jane Tara, who discusses her latest novel Tilda is Visible, where the female protagonist is diagnosed with invisibility as she progresses into her 50s.
WIN ‘Body of Lies’ by Sarah Bailey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of The Dark Lake, Into the Night and The
7 Tips for Success as an Indie Author
by Jodi Gibson There’s more to success as an Indie author than simply writing your book and hitting publish. As an indie author, you’re not
Q&A: The origin of ‘debunk’
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
Furious Fiction: February 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to February’s Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly champagne-popping, popcorn-munching celebration of creativity! Here were the criteria/prompts that we asked for this month:
Emma Pei Yin’s journey to publishing success
“I rolled up my sleeves, signed up for as many courses as I could with AWC and just went from there,” Emma told us.
After fine-tuning her skills, Emma perfected her manuscript and her pitch, and received offers from five literary agents before signing with Laurie Robertson at Peters Fraser Dunlop.
WRITER 590: Jamelle Wells on going bush for ‘The Outback Court Reporter’.
Meet Jamelle Wells, author of The Outback Court Reporter. Both a newsreader and senior court reporter for ABC, Jamelle reveals the intricate and sometimes unexpected
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Tipping Point’ by Dinuka McKenzie
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie, award-winning author of The Torrent and Taken. We’re so proud of
Q&A: The origin of ‘tomfoolery’
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
Judy Wollin’s creative collaboration leads to her middle grade novel
When Judy Wollin heard young family members say they didn’t like reading, she decided to write something they would love! As an education professional, she knew that she could benefit from learning the practicalities of how to write a novel, and so she turned to the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Sarah Bailey: Daydreamer to dream book deal
Courses taken at AWC:
Creative Writing Stage 1
Winner of two coveted literary awards in 2018, the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Crime Novel and the Davitt Award for Best Debut Crime Book for her first novel, The Dark Lake, Sarah is proof that following your passion and dreams IS achievable.
WRITER 589: Natalie Murray on her contemporary romance novel, ‘Love, Just In’.
Meet author Natalie Murray on her journey to becoming a writer and her contemporary romance novel, Love, Just In. Natalie discusses how she’s co-written novels,
COMP CLOSED: ‘Class’ by Stephanie Land
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Class by Stephanie Land, author of the New York Times bestseller Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and
COPYWRITER 067: The Writing Life of Jewel Topsfield
As a leading journalist with The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, there’s not a lot that Jewel Topsfield hasn’t written about. Social affairs, politics,
Q&A: Where did day names come from?
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 ‘Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?’ by Nicci French
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?, an atmospheric and tension-filled thriller by suspense master Nicci French, delving into the lives of two families shattered by tragedy and the long-buried secrets poised to surface after decades of waiting to be unveiled. You can also
Q&A: ‘Scold’ or ‘scald’
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, scold comfort… Q: Hi AWC,
From police force to published author
Kerryn Mayne was on maternity leave from her job on the police force when she returned to her high school love of writing. She soon realised that her professional experiences of crime and policing could be useful when penning her own stories, so she fired up her computer and got down to work. With an outline for a new book idea, Kerryn enrolled in Creative Writing Stage 1 online at the Australian Writers’ Centre, so she could learn about the writing process and connect with other aspiring writers.
How Amy Tan gained confidence to write her first novel
Amy Tan had always been interested in creative writing and, although she works as a copywriter, she wasn’t confident in her fiction skills. So she turned to an Australian Writers’ Centre course. One of the exercises that she worked on during that course eventually evolved into part of her debut novel, Katie Goes to KL. This has now been published in Australia and Singapore by Penguin under her pen name Su-May Tan.
WRITER 592: Karina May, author of ‘Never Ever Forever’, on publishing 3 books in 15 months.
Meet Karina May, author of Never Ever Forever, who talks about author branding, the business of writing and publishing 3 books in 15 months. Host Valerie Khoo also chats to author Nat Newman on her writing tip for the week, Valerie’s involvement in the 100-day project, a global initiative that
Astrid Scholte: Now an award-winning author of young adult fiction
Astrid Scholte had always hoped to be published. In fact, she had the lofty goal of being published before she was 18. “I was a little ambitious! While it took me a lot longer I’m so happy to have achieved this dream of mine. I cannot wait to hold my book Four Dead Queens in my hands early next year, I’m sure there will be plenty of tears!” says Astrid.
COMP CLOSED: ‘Shadows of Truth’ by Astrid Scholte
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Shadows of Truth by Astrid Scholte, author of League of Liars and Four Dead Queens. We’re so proud of Astrid’s success as she’s an alumna of Australian Writers’ Centre. You can also meet her on episodes 476 and 280 of our podcast.
COPYWRITER 068: In conversation with Radek Sali, former CEO of Swisse, about his new book.
Have you ever considered adding ghostwriting of business memoirs to your suite of services? In today’s episode, we explore the riveting tale behind the meteoric rise of Swisse Wellness, as recounted in the new book, “How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business” by Radek Sali, the visionary entrepreneur and former Swisse
Q&A: ‘Leaped’ or ‘leapt’
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, leaps and bounds… Q: Hi
Rebecca Grant goes from physiotherapist to picture book author
“I knew I needed to improve my writing skills, so I decided to bite the bullet and register for the Writing Picture Books course. I completed the modules and assignments in pockets of free time around my kids and job, and it sparked the desire to dive even deeper into the kid lit world. The more I learnt, the more I realised how little I knew!” Rebecca told us.
WRITER 591: Jane Tara on her novel ‘Tilda is Visible’.
Meet Jane Tara, who discusses her latest novel Tilda is Visible, where the female protagonist is diagnosed with invisibility as she progresses into her 50s. Jane discusses experiences of feeling invisible, implications on self-perception, the way society views aging, and the healing journey of self-discovery. You can listen to the
WIN ‘Body of Lies’ by Sarah Bailey
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of The Dark Lake, Into the Night and The Housemate. We’re so proud of Sarah’s success as she’s an alumna of Australian Writers’ Centre. You can also meet her on episodes 437, 252 and
7 Tips for Success as an Indie Author
by Jodi Gibson There’s more to success as an Indie author than simply writing your book and hitting publish. As an indie author, you’re not only the author but the publisher, marketing specialist and bookkeeper. And with all of those roles comes many responsibilities. With three indie published books under
Q&A: The origin of ‘debunk’
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, it’s a load of bunk…
Furious Fiction: February 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to February’s Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly champagne-popping, popcorn-munching celebration of creativity! Here were the criteria/prompts that we asked for this month: Each story’s first sentence had to include something being POPPED. Each story had to include a character referencing a FILM title. Each story had to
Emma Pei Yin’s journey to publishing success
“I rolled up my sleeves, signed up for as many courses as I could with AWC and just went from there,” Emma told us.
After fine-tuning her skills, Emma perfected her manuscript and her pitch, and received offers from five literary agents before signing with Laurie Robertson at Peters Fraser Dunlop.
WRITER 590: Jamelle Wells on going bush for ‘The Outback Court Reporter’.
Meet Jamelle Wells, author of The Outback Court Reporter. Both a newsreader and senior court reporter for ABC, Jamelle reveals the intricate and sometimes unexpected dynamics witnessed during her time covering diverse cases in city and rural courts. She chats about the cultural differences, compelling cases, struggles of court reporting,
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Tipping Point’ by Dinuka McKenzie
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Tipping Point by Dinuka McKenzie, award-winning author of The Torrent and Taken. We’re so proud of Dinuka’s success as she is a graduate of Australian Writers’ Centre. You can also meet her on episodes 526 and 427 of our podcast. This
Q&A: The origin of ‘tomfoolery’
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, fool’s errands… Q: Hi AWC,
Judy Wollin’s creative collaboration leads to her middle grade novel
When Judy Wollin heard young family members say they didn’t like reading, she decided to write something they would love! As an education professional, she knew that she could benefit from learning the practicalities of how to write a novel, and so she turned to the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Sarah Bailey: Daydreamer to dream book deal
Courses taken at AWC:
Creative Writing Stage 1
Winner of two coveted literary awards in 2018, the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Crime Novel and the Davitt Award for Best Debut Crime Book for her first novel, The Dark Lake, Sarah is proof that following your passion and dreams IS achievable.
WRITER 589: Natalie Murray on her contemporary romance novel, ‘Love, Just In’.
Meet author Natalie Murray on her journey to becoming a writer and her contemporary romance novel, Love, Just In. Natalie discusses how she’s co-written novels, tips on how to work on characters and plot lines, and the benefits of doing courses at Australian Writers’ Centre. You can listen to the
COMP CLOSED: ‘Class’ by Stephanie Land
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Class by Stephanie Land, author of the New York Times bestseller Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive. Class is a gripping narrative which explores the challenges of college, motherhood, poverty, and life beyond the experiences depicted in
COPYWRITER 067: The Writing Life of Jewel Topsfield
As a leading journalist with The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, there’s not a lot that Jewel Topsfield hasn’t written about. Social affairs, politics, immigration, education, and global affairs are just a few of her specialty areas. Beyond journalism, Jewel is a sought-after speaker, lecturer at universities and schools,
Q&A: Where did day names come from?
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, grab your calendars… Q: Hi
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