WRITER 567: How Stacey McEwan harnessed the power of TikTok and her latest novel ‘Chasm’.
When Stacey McEwan’s musings on books and writing went viral on TikTok, publishers came knocking. She talks about how it happened, tips for authors looking
Has your backlist reverted to you? Turn your stories into audiobooks with ease
Do you have a backlist of novels? Don’t let it languish when it could be making you money, expanding your audience and building your profile.
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright’ by Reece Carter
Acclaimed middle grade children’s author Reece Carter is back with another brilliant book. His latest novel is The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright. And we have
WRITER 566: Joanne Speirs on her novel ‘Second Chance Love in Point Perry’.
Joanne Speirs on how her publishing dreams came true and her novel Second Chance Love in Point Perry. You can listen to the episode below,
Q&A: “Amend” vs “emend”
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
Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals after AWC course
Vikki Marmaras was on maternity leave with her second child when she decided she needed a new challenge. She had been writing picture book manuscripts on and off for a few years, but didn’t feel like she was getting anywhere, so she signed up for the course Writing Picture Books.
Lucy Lever’s journey from aspiring writer to published author
Lucy Lever had been writing on and off for years, but could never quite finish the novel she dreamt of writing. That all changed when she discovered the Australian Writers’ Centre. “Stumbling across AWC was like discovering a treasure trove of wonderful courses, and I wanted to do them all,” Lucy told us. “I realised that I should have started rather than finished here, given that AWC offered a step-by-step guide to novel writing and many other wonderful courses with lots of workshopping along the way and highly skilled teachers.” Lucy went on to complete several courses with the AWC and her debut novel, Mystic Ridge, has now been published by HarperCollins HQ.
WRITER 565: Kate Gray on landing her six-figure book deal for the psychological thriller ‘The Honeymoon’.
Kate Gray on landing her six-figure book deal for the The Honeymoon. And how she transitioned from rom coms to psychological thrillers. You can listen
COMP CLOSED: ‘Finding My Bella Vita’ by Pia Miranda
You’ve probably seen her on TV, but actor Pia Miranda has also written a memoir. Finding My Bella Vita is out now and we have
Ep 061: How to write a book that promotes your business with Anna Featherstone
If you’d like to explore how your copywriting skills can help you, or your client, write a book and become an authority in your industry,
Why middle grade novels are so popular – and what that means for you
Middle grade books – books for children between the ages of 8 and 12 – are experiencing a surge in popularity. And children this age
WRITER 564: Claire Thompson on her picture book ‘Lily The Inventor’
Claire Thompson on her picture book about the true story of Lily The Inventor. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on
Q&A: “Dependent” vs “Dependant”
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
Apsara Baldovino’s picture book ‘The Lucky Shack’
“I sent one of my stories to Cathie and she told me that she felt that I should consider starting with the foundations first and recommended the Australian Writers’ Centre Writing Picture Books course before taking on a mentor,” Apsara told us. “It was the best advice I could have ever received. Cathie had designed the course so, in a way, I was able to learn from the best in a structured way with a group online.”
Three writing tips from Katherine Rundell
Katherine Rundell is a bestselling author whose novels for children include Rooftoppers, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer and The Good Thieves. She has won the Costa Children’s Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, amongst many others. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide.
WRITER 563: Bestselling author Sophie Green on Weekends With The Sunshine Gardening Society
Bestselling author Sophie Green on Weekends With The Sunshine Gardening Society. Should you read other books while you’re writing your own? And win Storytellers: Questions,
COMP CLOSED: ‘Storytellers: Questions, Answers and the Craft of Journalism’ by Leigh Sales
We are surrounded by news stories on a daily basis, but have you ever thought about how the news gets made or perhaps considered becoming
Furious Fiction: September 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the September Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly spotlight on our community’s creativity and the opportunity to have YOUR OWN story featured
WRITER 562: Heidi Walkinshaw on reinventing her life as a picture book author and copywriter
This is Heidi Walkinshaw’s inspiring story on how she reinvented her life, transitioning away from a career that no longer served her to become a
Q&A: The origin of ‘mind your own beeswax’
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
Carla Francis loves cats – and is making a career out of writing about them!
We already know that cats rule the internet, but AWC graduate Carla Francis is making sure they rule our bookshelves, too! After the successful release
WRITER 561: Simon Higgins on his novel ‘Dragons of Dusk and Dawn’
Simon Higgins on his novel Dragons of Dusk and Dawn. Using moodboards to help create your characters. And win The Chasm by Bronwyn Hall. You
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Chasm’ by Bronwyn Hall
This week’s giveaway takes us all the way to the mountains of Victoria. We have three copies of The Chasm by Bronwyn Hall to give
WRITER 560: Jo Dabrowski on scoring three book deals
Jo Dabrowski scored not one, not two, but THREE book deals. She has published two picture books: Higher! and Have Your Seen My Friend?. And
HarperCollins Publishers Australia announces shortlist for the 2023 Banjo Prize
HarperCollins Publishers Australia has revealed the shortlist for the 2023 Banjo Prize. We are so excited that AWC graduates A’Mhara McKey and Natasha Neary are
WRITER 567: How Stacey McEwan harnessed the power of TikTok and her latest novel ‘Chasm’.
When Stacey McEwan’s musings on books and writing went viral on TikTok, publishers came knocking. She talks about how it happened, tips for authors looking to use social media, and her latest novel Chasm. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS
Has your backlist reverted to you? Turn your stories into audiobooks with ease
Do you have a backlist of novels? Don’t let it languish when it could be making you money, expanding your audience and building your profile. Of course, you can publish your titles again as printed books. But you then need to be prepared to figure out printing and distribution. That
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright’ by Reece Carter
Acclaimed middle grade children’s author Reece Carter is back with another brilliant book. His latest novel is The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright. And we have three copies to give away. Reece burst on to the publishing scene with his debut novel A Girl Called Corpse which became the QBD Children’s
WRITER 566: Joanne Speirs on her novel ‘Second Chance Love in Point Perry’.
Joanne Speirs on how her publishing dreams came true and her novel Second Chance Love in Point Perry. 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
Q&A: “Amend” vs “emend”
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 on the mend… Q:
Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals after AWC course
Vikki Marmaras was on maternity leave with her second child when she decided she needed a new challenge. She had been writing picture book manuscripts on and off for a few years, but didn’t feel like she was getting anywhere, so she signed up for the course Writing Picture Books.
Lucy Lever’s journey from aspiring writer to published author
Lucy Lever had been writing on and off for years, but could never quite finish the novel she dreamt of writing. That all changed when she discovered the Australian Writers’ Centre. “Stumbling across AWC was like discovering a treasure trove of wonderful courses, and I wanted to do them all,” Lucy told us. “I realised that I should have started rather than finished here, given that AWC offered a step-by-step guide to novel writing and many other wonderful courses with lots of workshopping along the way and highly skilled teachers.” Lucy went on to complete several courses with the AWC and her debut novel, Mystic Ridge, has now been published by HarperCollins HQ.
WRITER 565: Kate Gray on landing her six-figure book deal for the psychological thriller ‘The Honeymoon’.
Kate Gray on landing her six-figure book deal for the The Honeymoon. And how she transitioned from rom coms to psychological thrillers. 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
COMP CLOSED: ‘Finding My Bella Vita’ by Pia Miranda
You’ve probably seen her on TV, but actor Pia Miranda has also written a memoir. Finding My Bella Vita is out now and we have three copies to give away. Pia takes us on a ride filled with humour, family, fame and good food. Here’s the blurb: For years Pia
Ep 061: How to write a book that promotes your business with Anna Featherstone
If you’d like to explore how your copywriting skills can help you, or your client, write a book and become an authority in your industry, this is the episode for you. Anna Featherstone is an expert author, publicist, independent book marketer. In this podcast, she reveals her inside secrets on
Why middle grade novels are so popular – and what that means for you
Middle grade books – books for children between the ages of 8 and 12 – are experiencing a surge in popularity. And children this age love them because these novels often explore themes, experiences and issues that are relevant to what middle grade readers are going through at their stage
WRITER 564: Claire Thompson on her picture book ‘Lily The Inventor’
Claire Thompson on her picture book about the true story of Lily The Inventor. 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
Q&A: “Dependent” vs “Dependant”
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 all depends… Q: Hi
Apsara Baldovino’s picture book ‘The Lucky Shack’
“I sent one of my stories to Cathie and she told me that she felt that I should consider starting with the foundations first and recommended the Australian Writers’ Centre Writing Picture Books course before taking on a mentor,” Apsara told us. “It was the best advice I could have ever received. Cathie had designed the course so, in a way, I was able to learn from the best in a structured way with a group online.”
Three writing tips from Katherine Rundell
Katherine Rundell is a bestselling author whose novels for children include Rooftoppers, The Wolf Wilder, The Explorer and The Good Thieves. She has won the Costa Children’s Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, amongst many others. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide.
WRITER 563: Bestselling author Sophie Green on Weekends With The Sunshine Gardening Society
Bestselling author Sophie Green on Weekends With The Sunshine Gardening Society. Should you read other books while you’re writing your own? And win Storytellers: Questions, Answers and the Craft of Journalism by Leigh Sales. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS
COMP CLOSED: ‘Storytellers: Questions, Answers and the Craft of Journalism’ by Leigh Sales
We are surrounded by news stories on a daily basis, but have you ever thought about how the news gets made or perhaps considered becoming a journalist yourself? In this week’s giveaway journalist Leigh Sales takes us behind the scenes of the industry in her book Storytellers: Questions, Answers and
Furious Fiction: September 2023 Story Showcase
Welcome to the September 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: Your story must start and end with the same sentence. Your story must feature something being inflated. Your
WRITER 562: Heidi Walkinshaw on reinventing her life as a picture book author and copywriter
This is Heidi Walkinshaw’s inspiring story on how she reinvented her life, transitioning away from a career that no longer served her to become a picture book author and copywriter. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or add the podcast RSS feed manually to your favourite
Q&A: The origin of ‘mind your own beeswax’
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 care of beeswax..
Carla Francis loves cats – and is making a career out of writing about them!
We already know that cats rule the internet, but AWC graduate Carla Francis is making sure they rule our bookshelves, too! After the successful release of her debut memoir, The Cat With Three Passports, Carla has now published The Zen of Cat, and a follow-up is in the works, as
WRITER 561: Simon Higgins on his novel ‘Dragons of Dusk and Dawn’
Simon Higgins on his novel Dragons of Dusk and Dawn. Using moodboards to help create your characters. And win The Chasm by Bronwyn Hall. 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
COMP CLOSED: ‘The Chasm’ by Bronwyn Hall
This week’s giveaway takes us all the way to the mountains of Victoria. We have three copies of The Chasm by Bronwyn Hall to give away. Bronwyn has fast made a name for herself as one of Australia’s most exciting thriller writers. The Chasm, her second novel, won’t disappoint readers.
WRITER 560: Jo Dabrowski on scoring three book deals
Jo Dabrowski scored not one, not two, but THREE book deals. She has published two picture books: Higher! and Have Your Seen My Friend?. And has now released her middle grade novel Get Your Act Together, Doris Kozlowski. You can listen to the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify,
HarperCollins Publishers Australia announces shortlist for the 2023 Banjo Prize
HarperCollins Publishers Australia has revealed the shortlist for the 2023 Banjo Prize. We are so excited that AWC graduates A’Mhara McKey and Natasha Neary are on the list! A’Mhara and Natasha are both members of a writing group that grew out of Write Your Novel in 2021. Since then, the writing group
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