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
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.
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:
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.
Browse posts by category
Courses starting soon
