COMP CLOSED: ‘Mr Einstein’s Secretary’ by Matthew Reilly
Matthew Reilly is the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow series, the Jack West series and numerous standalone novels. You can also meet him on
Susannah Glenn’s reinvention to become an author
“My earliest memories were of reading and writing and dreaming of becoming a full-time writer. Instead, I became a journalist and editor (the pay was better), thinking ‘one day’ I’ll turn my attention to fiction,” Susannah told us. “Well, that ‘one day’ had come! I rolled up my sleeves and learnt everything I could about how and where to start. Fortunately, one of the amazing resources I discovered was the Australian Writers’ Centre.”
WRITER 574: Lucy Lever on how she got a book deal for her novel ‘Mystic Ridge’.
Lucy Lever on her novel Mystic Ridge. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to
Q&A: The origin of the term ‘gaslighting’
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
A publishing dream come true for Pamela Jones
When her youngest son was a toddler, Pamela Jones found herself with two whole free hours a week. Not wanting to waste that precious time on household chores, Pamela instead decided to do something delicious for herself: she enrolled in Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
WRITER 573: Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for
Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast
COMP CLOSED: ‘A Woman of Courage’ by Tania Blanchard
This week’s giveaway takes us back in time to Victorian England. We have three copies of Tania Blanchard’s latest book, A Woman of Courage, to
Furious Fiction: October 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the October Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly spotlight on our community’s creativity and the opportunity to have YOUR OWN story featured
WRITER 572: Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, ‘I Spy Treasure’.
Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, I Spy Treasure. You can listen to the episode below, on
The secret ingredient in a book’s success: Part 2
Welcome to part two of my short series on book distribution. If you read part one, you’ll know that distribution is an integral part of
Q&A: ‘Doesn’t hold a candle to’ and ‘burn the candle at both ends’
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
WRITER 571: Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir ‘The Teacher’s Pet’.
Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir The Teacher’s Pet. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard’ by Natasha Lester
Natasha Lester is a bestselling author and course creator of the 2 Hours to Scrivener Power course. You can also meet her on episodes 106
Ep 062: How to become a successful ghostwriter
If you’re a copywriter and you’d like to expand your services and create a long term stream of income, you should consider becoming a ghostwriter.
WRITER 570: Lauren Jackson on how she went viral on TikTok and scored her book deals.
Lauren Jackson on how she went viral on TikTok and scored her book deals. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on
Q&A: The origin of ‘vale’
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
AWC graduate Miranda Young’s biography on Olivia Newton-John
Miranda Young didn’t expect to receive a “smashingly good confidence boost” for her birthday, but that’s exactly what she got when her mother gave her a voucher for the course Creative Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
WRITER 569: Suzie Miller on transforming her award-winning play ‘Prima Facie’ into a novel.
Suzie Miller on transforming her award-winning play Prima Facie into a novel. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or
The secret ingredient in a book’s success: Part 1
Write the book, edit the book, market the book… there’s a lot for a new author to think about when publishing a book. But there’s
COMP CLOSED: ‘Best Wishes’ by Richard Glover
Looking for a funny and sincere read? We’ve got you covered. This week’s giveaway will make you laugh but also ask big and small questions
Scarlet Stiletto Awards shortlist announced
Sisters in Crime have announced the shortlist for the 30th Scarlet Stiletto Awards, and we’re so thrilled that a whopping 13 out of the 25
WRITER 568: Lang Leav on her novel ‘Others Were Emeralds’.
Poet and novelist Lang Leav on Others Were Emeralds. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS
Ryan Abramowitz’s picture book ‘Elegy for an Elephant’
Ryan completed the course Writing Picture Books, and then joined the Writing Picture Books Masterclass. He has now published his debut picture book, Elegy for an Elephant, a touching and important story that explores grief following loss through suicide, which he wrote and illustrated in consultation with mental health practitioners.
Helen Edwards publishes debut children’s novel
Helen Edwards had spent her life pursuing various careers, including social work, charity and interior styling, but what “beat inside her heart like a thousand tiny wings” was her desire to be an author. After completing her PhD in Psychology, she felt the time was now. She signed up for an Australian Writers’ Centre course and immediately began work on her first manuscript. Fast forward a few more manuscripts, and Helen has published her debut middle grade novel The Rebels of Mount Buffalo with Riveted Press.
Q&A: Pet nicknames ‘pooch’, ‘puss’, and ‘bunny’
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: ‘Mr Einstein’s Secretary’ by Matthew Reilly
Matthew Reilly is the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow series, the Jack West series and numerous standalone novels. You can also meet him on the podcast. We have three copies of his latest book Mr Einstein’s Secretary to give away. It’s a gripping story that follows a young woman
Susannah Glenn’s reinvention to become an author
“My earliest memories were of reading and writing and dreaming of becoming a full-time writer. Instead, I became a journalist and editor (the pay was better), thinking ‘one day’ I’ll turn my attention to fiction,” Susannah told us. “Well, that ‘one day’ had come! I rolled up my sleeves and learnt everything I could about how and where to start. Fortunately, one of the amazing resources I discovered was the Australian Writers’ Centre.”
WRITER 574: Lucy Lever on how she got a book deal for her novel ‘Mystic Ridge’.
Lucy Lever on her novel Mystic Ridge. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Buy So You Want to be a Writer – the book! Facebook group for So
Q&A: The origin of the term ‘gaslighting’
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 gas… Q: Hi
A publishing dream come true for Pamela Jones
When her youngest son was a toddler, Pamela Jones found herself with two whole free hours a week. Not wanting to waste that precious time on household chores, Pamela instead decided to do something delicious for herself: she enrolled in Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
WRITER 573: Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for
Literary agent Samuel Bernard on what agents are looking for. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Tania Blanchard: From physiotherapist to full-time fiction author WIN A Woman of
COMP CLOSED: ‘A Woman of Courage’ by Tania Blanchard
This week’s giveaway takes us back in time to Victorian England. We have three copies of Tania Blanchard’s latest book, A Woman of Courage, to give away. Tania Blanchard is an acclaimed author of historical novels The Girl from Munich, Suitcase of Dreams, Letters From Berlin, and Echoes of War.
Furious Fiction: October 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the October Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly spotlight on our community’s creativity and the opportunity to have YOUR OWN story featured or acknowledged. Here were this month’s criteria: Each story had to feature someone looking through either a TELESCOPE or BINOCULARS. Each story had to include
WRITER 572: Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, ‘I Spy Treasure’.
Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, I Spy Treasure. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Buy So You Want to
The secret ingredient in a book’s success: Part 2
Welcome to part two of my short series on book distribution. If you read part one, you’ll know that distribution is an integral part of a book’s success – but it’s also an area that many emerging authors don’t know much about. Book distribution is essentially what it says on
Q&A: ‘Doesn’t hold a candle to’ and ‘burn the candle at both ends’
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 too hot to candle…
WRITER 571: Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir ‘The Teacher’s Pet’.
Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir The Teacher’s Pet. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode FOCUS ON…Subplots WIN The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard’ by Natasha Lester
Natasha Lester is a bestselling author and course creator of the 2 Hours to Scrivener Power course. You can also meet her on episodes 106 and 186 of our podcast. This week we’re giving away three copies of Natasha’s latest book The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard which takes us on
Ep 062: How to become a successful ghostwriter
If you’re a copywriter and you’d like to expand your services and create a long term stream of income, you should consider becoming a ghostwriter. What even is a ghost writer? In many senses, a copywriter is the ultimate ghost writer in that we write content for a specific client,
WRITER 570: Lauren Jackson on how she went viral on TikTok and scored her book deals.
Lauren Jackson on how she went viral on TikTok and scored her book deals. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode FOCUS ON…Subplots Buy So You Want to be
Q&A: The origin of ‘vale’
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, beyond the vale… Q: Hi
AWC graduate Miranda Young’s biography on Olivia Newton-John
Miranda Young didn’t expect to receive a “smashingly good confidence boost” for her birthday, but that’s exactly what she got when her mother gave her a voucher for the course Creative Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
WRITER 569: Suzie Miller on transforming her award-winning play ‘Prima Facie’ into a novel.
Suzie Miller on transforming her award-winning play Prima Facie into a novel. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode WIN Best Wishes by Richard Glover Buy So You Want
The secret ingredient in a book’s success: Part 1
Write the book, edit the book, market the book… there’s a lot for a new author to think about when publishing a book. But there’s something else in the mix when it comes to a book’s success. Distribution is something that most emerging writers never think about – and many
COMP CLOSED: ‘Best Wishes’ by Richard Glover
Looking for a funny and sincere read? We’ve got you covered. This week’s giveaway will make you laugh but also ask big and small questions about how to improve our world. We have three copies of Best Wishes by Richard Glover to give away. Here’s the blurb: Do you hate
Scarlet Stiletto Awards shortlist announced
Sisters in Crime have announced the shortlist for the 30th Scarlet Stiletto Awards, and we’re so thrilled that a whopping 13 out of the 25 writers on the shortlist are AWC graduates! Here are the details from the Sisters in Crime website: Sisters in Crime Australia is proud to announce
WRITER 568: Lang Leav on her novel ‘Others Were Emeralds’.
Poet and novelist Lang Leav on Others Were Emeralds. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite podcast app. Links mentioned in this episode Buy So You Want to be a Writer – the book! Facebook group
Ryan Abramowitz’s picture book ‘Elegy for an Elephant’
Ryan completed the course Writing Picture Books, and then joined the Writing Picture Books Masterclass. He has now published his debut picture book, Elegy for an Elephant, a touching and important story that explores grief following loss through suicide, which he wrote and illustrated in consultation with mental health practitioners.
Helen Edwards publishes debut children’s novel
Helen Edwards had spent her life pursuing various careers, including social work, charity and interior styling, but what “beat inside her heart like a thousand tiny wings” was her desire to be an author. After completing her PhD in Psychology, she felt the time was now. She signed up for an Australian Writers’ Centre course and immediately began work on her first manuscript. Fast forward a few more manuscripts, and Helen has published her debut middle grade novel The Rebels of Mount Buffalo with Riveted Press.
Q&A: Pet nicknames ‘pooch’, ‘puss’, and ‘bunny’
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 talking pet names… Q:
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