Joanna Nell: From GP to bestselling author
An unexpected incident led Joanna Nell to the Australian Writers’ Centre and the subsequent publishing of her feel-good debut novel The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village (Hachette Australia).
Q&A: What is a ‘non-sequitur’
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
Kell Woods finds international success after courses at Australian Writers’ Centre
After studying a suite of courses, starting with Novel Writing Essentials, and including History, Mystery and Magic and Plotting and Planning, Kell’s publishing dream came true when she landed a two-book deal with publishing powerhouse Tor US. Kell’s debut novel, After the Forest, was published in 2023, with international publication by Titan Books in the UK and HarperCollins in Australia/New Zealand.
Writing Podcast Episode 602: Meet Jo Peck, author of the memoir ‘Suddenly Single at Sixty’.
Meet Jo Peck, whose memoir Suddenly Single at Sixty details her journey through divorce and rediscovery. Jo discusses her writing process, the therapeutic value of journalling,
COMP CLOSED: ‘Ghost Cities’ by Siang Lu
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Ghost Cities by Siang Lu, author of The Whitewash, and the co-creator of The Beige Index. Ghost
Q&A: Leopard, Jaguar, Puma, Cougar, Panther… which is it?
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
Seth Haddon scores his dream book deal
Seth took all the skills and tips that he learned in that class and has gone on to forge a career as a writer in the gaming industry. He has also published three books with Blind Eye Books and his latest novel, Volatile Memory, is being published by Tor Books. “I absolutely believe I wouldn’t be where I am without having attended the Write Your Novel course,” Seth says.
Writing Podcast Episode 601: Meet Deborah Abela, author of ‘The Kindness Project’, her 29th book!
Meet Deborah Abela, author of The Kindness Project. Deborah is one of Australia’s most beloved children’s authors. Her latest middle grade novel is The Kindness
Shankari Chandran: From lawyer to award-winning author
When Shankari Chandran took time out of her career as a lawyer to have her fourth child, she turned her hand to writing in between baby feeds and family demands. This pastime has turned into a new career and Shankari has now released her first novel The Barrier, a futuristic fast-paced thriller that has been compared to the works of Michael Crichton and Matthew Reilly.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins’ by Kristina Perez
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins by Kristina Perez. A captivating and addictive journey through the depths
Copywriting Podcast Episode 071: How to land a job in a blue chip advertising agency with Philip Taffs
Would you like to land a copywriting job in an advertising agency working with blue chip clients? How about working in New York in the
Q&A: The origin of “hide one’s light under a bushel”
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 courses helped Kyra Geddes become a published author
Kyra had built a successful ten-year career in marketing and was also raising her children. When the family moved to Melbourne for her husband’s work, Kyra took the opportunity to return to university and study English. She also began taking creative writing courses to continue learning her craft, including Reinvent Yourself and 2 Hours to Scrivener Power at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Inda Ahmad Zahri achieves her childhood dream to become a published author
Inda Ahmad Zahri likes to keep busy. As a working surgeon with a young family, she can now add ‘published author’ to her repertoire of achievements with the publication of her debut picture book Salih, out now with Ford Street Publishing.
“I’ve wanted to be a published author since I was a little girl with my nose stuck in a book for most of the day (and night!). Writing was always an outlet for me,” Inda says.
Inda is a self-confessed course junkie and knew that she would need structure, deadlines, and the best training available to make her publishing dreams come true. That’s why she turned to the Australian Writers’ Centre for its creative writing courses and community.
Writing Podcast Episode 600: Meet Inda Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books.
Meet Indah Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books including her latest How To Measure The Ocean. Indah, a doctor turned picture book author, delves
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The North Wind’ by Alexandra Warwick
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The North Wind by Alexandra Warwick, author of the Four Winds series. The North Wind is a
Q&A: The origin of ‘glitch’, ‘shemozzle’ and more…
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: April 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to April’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where we bring you the answers to the questions we asked of our collective community this month.
Deborah Pike masters her storytelling skills in her novel ‘The Players’
With the story in her draft manuscript spanning ten years, set across six continents and featuring eight points of view, Deborah Pike knew she needed to get the pacing of her story exactly right. She enrolled in FOCUS ON… Pace at the Australian Writers’ Centre and got the insight she needed.
Writing Podcast Episode 599: Becky Holmes on her memoir ‘Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You’
Introducing Story Seeds! A month’s worth of writing prompts that you get for free. Find out how to get Story Seeds for May. The episode
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Joy Moody is Out of Time’ by Kerryn Mayne
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne, author of Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder.
Q&A: ‘AC/DC’, ‘Led Zep’, ‘Bee Gees’ – the origin of classic band names
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 598: Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile.
Meet Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile press, as well as a former creative director at Larrikin House. Mary shares
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Murder Inn’ by Candice Fox and James Patterson
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox, co-authors of the Detective Harriet Blue series. James
Copywriting Podcast Episode 070: Discover the top AI tools all copywriters need to know about
Greg Baker knows more than most about AI and where it’s headed. As an AI futurist and lecturer in Computational Linguistics at Macquarie University, Greg
Joanna Nell: From GP to bestselling author
An unexpected incident led Joanna Nell to the Australian Writers’ Centre and the subsequent publishing of her feel-good debut novel The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village (Hachette Australia).
Q&A: What is a ‘non-sequitur’
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 tough act to
Kell Woods finds international success after courses at Australian Writers’ Centre
After studying a suite of courses, starting with Novel Writing Essentials, and including History, Mystery and Magic and Plotting and Planning, Kell’s publishing dream came true when she landed a two-book deal with publishing powerhouse Tor US. Kell’s debut novel, After the Forest, was published in 2023, with international publication by Titan Books in the UK and HarperCollins in Australia/New Zealand.
Writing Podcast Episode 602: Meet Jo Peck, author of the memoir ‘Suddenly Single at Sixty’.
Meet Jo Peck, whose memoir Suddenly Single at Sixty details her journey through divorce and rediscovery. Jo discusses her writing process, the therapeutic value of journalling, the challenges of constructing a memoir , and her inspirations. She also offers advice for writers on being honest in their writing and the importance
COMP CLOSED: ‘Ghost Cities’ by Siang Lu
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Ghost Cities by Siang Lu, author of The Whitewash, and the co-creator of The Beige Index. Ghost Cities is a mesmerizing and inventive novel that explores a profound reflection on the complexities of modern existence. Here’s the blurb: Ghost Cities – inspired
Q&A: Leopard, Jaguar, Puma, Cougar, Panther… which is it?
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 herding cats… Q: Hey
Seth Haddon scores his dream book deal
Seth took all the skills and tips that he learned in that class and has gone on to forge a career as a writer in the gaming industry. He has also published three books with Blind Eye Books and his latest novel, Volatile Memory, is being published by Tor Books. “I absolutely believe I wouldn’t be where I am without having attended the Write Your Novel course,” Seth says.
Writing Podcast Episode 601: Meet Deborah Abela, author of ‘The Kindness Project’, her 29th book!
Meet Deborah Abela, author of The Kindness Project. Deborah is one of Australia’s most beloved children’s authors. Her latest middle grade novel is The Kindness Project, which is her 29th book. Recently, she also released the Book of Wondrous Possibilities. While Deb writes mainly in middle grade, she has also
Shankari Chandran: From lawyer to award-winning author
When Shankari Chandran took time out of her career as a lawyer to have her fourth child, she turned her hand to writing in between baby feeds and family demands. This pastime has turned into a new career and Shankari has now released her first novel The Barrier, a futuristic fast-paced thriller that has been compared to the works of Michael Crichton and Matthew Reilly.
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins’ by Kristina Perez
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins by Kristina Perez. A captivating and addictive journey through the depths of materialism and extravagance, skillfully capturing the multi-layered society of Hong Kong, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat. Here’s the
Copywriting Podcast Episode 071: How to land a job in a blue chip advertising agency with Philip Taffs
Would you like to land a copywriting job in an advertising agency working with blue chip clients? How about working in New York in the heart of advertising land? What about using your copywriting skills to write a bestselling novel? If you like to learn how to do any of
Q&A: The origin of “hide one’s light under a bushel”
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 beating around the bushel…
AWC courses helped Kyra Geddes become a published author
Kyra had built a successful ten-year career in marketing and was also raising her children. When the family moved to Melbourne for her husband’s work, Kyra took the opportunity to return to university and study English. She also began taking creative writing courses to continue learning her craft, including Reinvent Yourself and 2 Hours to Scrivener Power at the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Inda Ahmad Zahri achieves her childhood dream to become a published author
Inda Ahmad Zahri likes to keep busy. As a working surgeon with a young family, she can now add ‘published author’ to her repertoire of achievements with the publication of her debut picture book Salih, out now with Ford Street Publishing.
“I’ve wanted to be a published author since I was a little girl with my nose stuck in a book for most of the day (and night!). Writing was always an outlet for me,” Inda says.
Inda is a self-confessed course junkie and knew that she would need structure, deadlines, and the best training available to make her publishing dreams come true. That’s why she turned to the Australian Writers’ Centre for its creative writing courses and community.
Writing Podcast Episode 600: Meet Inda Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books.
Meet Indah Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books including her latest How To Measure The Ocean. Indah, a doctor turned picture book author, delves into her career transition, the inspiration behind her books, and her advocacy work. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify,
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The North Wind’ by Alexandra Warwick
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The North Wind by Alexandra Warwick, author of the Four Winds series. The North Wind is a captivating standalone fantasy romance, featuring an enemies-to-lovers narrative with a slow-burn element. Infused with elements of Greek mythology and reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast
Q&A: The origin of ‘glitch’, ‘shemozzle’ and more…
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, a glitch in the Matrix…
Furious Fiction: April 2024 Story Showcase
Welcome to April’s Furious Fiction story showcase – where we bring you the answers to the questions we asked of our collective community this month. The creative prompts were: Each story’s first sentence had to be a question. Each story had to include something being pulled. Each story had to
Deborah Pike masters her storytelling skills in her novel ‘The Players’
With the story in her draft manuscript spanning ten years, set across six continents and featuring eight points of view, Deborah Pike knew she needed to get the pacing of her story exactly right. She enrolled in FOCUS ON… Pace at the Australian Writers’ Centre and got the insight she needed.
Writing Podcast Episode 599: Becky Holmes on her memoir ‘Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You’
Introducing Story Seeds! A month’s worth of writing prompts that you get for free. Find out how to get Story Seeds for May. The episode features Becky Holmes, author of Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You, a memoir and exploration into online romance scams. Becky shares her journey
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘Joy Moody is Out of Time’ by Kerryn Mayne
This week, we’re giving away three copies of Joy Moody is Out of Time by Kerryn Mayne, author of Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder. We’re so proud of Kerryn’s success as she’s an alumna of Australian Writers’ Centre. You can also meet her on episode 527 our podcast. Here’s
Q&A: ‘AC/DC’, ‘Led Zep’, ‘Bee Gees’ – the origin of classic band names
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, name that band… Q: Hey
Writing Podcast Episode 598: Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile.
Meet Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile press, as well as a former creative director at Larrikin House. Mary shares her journey from aspiring writer to influential figure in the children’s book industry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of publishing picture books. She discusses the
COMP CLOSED: WIN ‘The Murder Inn’ by Candice Fox and James Patterson
This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Murder Inn by James Patterson and Candice Fox, co-authors of the Detective Harriet Blue series. James Patterson is an award-winning author who has also co-authored bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton. Candice Fox is an accomplished crime fiction author
Copywriting Podcast Episode 070: Discover the top AI tools all copywriters need to know about
Greg Baker knows more than most about AI and where it’s headed. As an AI futurist and lecturer in Computational Linguistics at Macquarie University, Greg educates students on the intricacies of Artificial Intelligence for Text and Vision, and blends his theoretical insights with practical applications. He helps the C-suite understand
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