Build a writing habit

Whether or not you believe in New Year’s resolutions, there’s something about the idea of a fresh year to, well, do things differently and start

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COMP CLOSED: ‘The Dinner Party’ by Rebecca Heath

Rebecca Heath, author of The Summer Party, brings you an exhilarating new thriller, The Dinner Party. Explore the depths of a seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood in this dark and twisted domestic thriller, where family secrets find their best hiding places. Here’s the blurb: FOUR COUPLES. Summer 1979. In the idyllic

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Q&A: ‘Straightjacket’ vs ‘Straitjacket’

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, straight talk… Q: Hi AWC,

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Liz Foster on the steps she took to get published

Liz Foster always imagined being a published author one day. She says: “Imagine being the key word there.” But it was while doing courses through the Australian Writers’ Centre that she learned the difference between writing well and writing well for an audience. “I literally would be nowhere without AWC’s

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COMP CLOSED: ‘Rabbit Hole’ by Kate Brody

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody, a debut novel filled with unexpected turns, delving into the shadowy realm of true crime fandom and the boundaries of female friendship. Here’s the blurb: Conspiracy theories from Reddit seduce a disaster-prone woman into an obsession with

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Q&A: The history of restaurant Michelin stars

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 reaching for the stars…

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Getting back to writing after a break

Are you ready to get back into writing? Gearing up to return to your writing practice after a break is never easy, no matter whether you’ve been away from your computer/typewriter/notebook for a few days, a few weeks or a few months. Sometimes you’re mid-manuscript and you need to pick

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COMP CLOSED: ‘First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston

This week, we’re giving away three copies of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. This edge-of-your-seat read is not only gripping but also emotionally moving, keeping you hooked until the very end. Here’s the blurb: Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a

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Q&A: ‘Birdie, bogey, eagle, FORE!’ Golfing terms 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, the golf war… Q: Hi

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COMP CLOSED: ‘Australia’s Most Infamous Criminals’ by Graham Seal

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Australia’s Most Infamous Criminals by Graham Seal, the bestselling author of Great Australian Stories, Great Bush Stories, Great Convict Stories, Australia’s Funniest Yarns, Great Australian Mysteries and Great Australian Places. Immerse yourself in riveting tales of clever scams, daring escapes, captures, and

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WRITER 583: Vikki Conley on her success with 11 picture books

Meet author Vikki Conley. As an award-winning author with 11 internationally published picture books, Vikki shares her journey starting from her childhood experiences, writing career in marketing and journalism to her success as a writer. She discusses the themes and inspirations behind her books and also provides valuable advice for

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Build a writing habit

Whether or not you believe in New Year’s resolutions, there’s something about the idea of a fresh year to, well, do things differently and start something new. Which makes it the perfect time to avoid grandiose statements like “this year I will write my novel” and, instead, concentrate on creating

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VIDEO: Allie Reynolds on her novel ‘The Bay’

Allie Reynolds is the author of The Bay and Shiver. She’s also a former professional freestyle snowboarder who spent five winters in the mountains of France, Switzerland, Austria and Canada. Her short fiction has been published in magazines in the UK, Australia, Sweden and South Africa. Allie swapped her snowboard

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Top 10 Q&As for 2023

Q: Hi AWC, it’s time to pick our top 10. A: Oooh fun. We certainly covered some interesting stuff this year. Q: As always. The English language hath no shame. A: Agreed! It’s a fascinating, writhing, living thing. Q: That’s one way to put it.  A: Well, let’s get into

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Furious Fiction: December 2023 Story Showcase

Welcome to the jumbo-sized December Furious Fiction story showcase – and a chance to celebrate our community’s creativity! It’s also the opportunity to have YOUR OWN story featured or acknowledged – out of hundreds received from around the globe. Here were this month’s criteria: Each story had to take place

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Q&A: 2023 Words of the Year

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, can we have a word…

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5 lessons from publishing 3 books in 15 months

There’s nothing quite like having three traditionally published books in 15 months to give you a crash course in the world of book publishing! Things I had no idea about just over a year ago are now like second nature to me. Here are my five biggest takeaways so far:

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