Ep 157 Has someone stolen my work?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Do I need to visit a place I write about? Has someone stolen my work?
Q&A: Forgo or forego?
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
Ep 156 Meet Caroline Baum, author of ‘Only: A Singular Memoir’
In Episode 156 of So you want to be a writer: Lessons from a debut novelist’s journey in book marketing, beliefs that will hold you back as
COMP CLOSED: Create the best caption and WIN!
This week’s giveaway book is Making Sense by David Crystal – covering “the glamorous story of English grammar”. An interesting read for anyone who loves
Ep 155 How do I write my back cover blurb?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: How do I write my back cover blurb? Am I a prolific writer? Got a
Alison Evans discusses their new book, “Ida”
Today we’re chatting with author Alison Evans about their new YA book, titled Ida. So, in honour of them being the co-editor of Melbourne zine
Word of the week: Halcyon
Halcyon (adjective) [halseeuhn] It’s one of those words that many people find hard to pronounce. But once you master it, you can use it freely to
Ep 154 We chat to Hilary Spiers, author of ‘Love, Lies and Linguine’
In Episode 154 of So you want to be a writer: Make writing part of your daily life with the Creative Writing Bootcamp, discover Oxford Dictionary’s
“I got published!”: AWC alumni in Good Weekend, Marie Claire, SMH and Virgin Voyeur
Having a feature article published is no mean feat. Which is why we always make sure to give shoutouts to our AWC alumni who have
Q&A: Others vs other’s vs others’
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: Win double passes to “David Stratton: A Cinematic Life”!
To celebrate the Oscars which were held this week, we thought it apt to also celebrate the father of all things cinema in Australia –
Word of the week: Verisimilitude
Verisimilitude (noun) [ver-uh-si-mil-i-tood, -tyood] This suggestion for Word of the Week comes from Brooke. According to the Macquarie Dictionary, it means: “something having merely the
Ep 153 Do you need an agent?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Should I get an agent if I can negotiate myself? How do I respond to
“I got published!”: French cruising, unusual homes, bodybuilding and Lake Paika
They say “The best is yet to come.” We say we already have the best right in front of us! Our AWC graduates continue to
The State Library of Victoria Fellowships 2017-18 are open
The State Library of Victoria has just opened up its fellowship applications for 2017-18! And we’re seriously excited for the opportunities for writers of all
Q&A: Is “sponsee” a word?
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
Ep 152 Meet David Crystal, author of ‘Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar’
In Episode 152 of So you want to be a writer: Breathe magazine launches and Yen mag closes. Discover some great tips on how to
Catherine Pelosi: From boring office job to book deal
AWC courses completed:
Become a Children’s Author (Writing Books for Children and Young Adults)
Copywriting Essentials
Travel Writing
Catherine Pelosi dreamt of becoming a children’s book author and, after completing a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre, has now released her first novel – with more already on the way.
COMP CLOSED: Win tickets to see “Jasper Jones”!
Barely eight years young and already an Aussie classic, the book Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey has won a slew of awards since its release
COMP CLOSED: Win a 3-month Bookabuy subscription!
We’re giving away something different this week – thanks to our buddies at bookabuy.com.au. So, what is Bookabuy? It’s like a mystery book club –
Nicole Hurley-Moore’s 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel
By Nicole Hurley-Moore The 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel So, I’ve mulled over the question what are the 5 essential elements
Word of the week: Meretricious
Meretricious (adjective) [meruh’trishuhs] “I know this sounds like it has something to do with merit. But it doesn’t. Meretricious actually means ‘showy or flashy, but
Ep 151 When you can call yourself a writer?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Debbi wants to know when she can call herself a writer, and Holly queries whether
“I got published!” : Our amazing grads featured in “Delicious”, SMH, “The Age” and more!
Whenever we receive news about our grads’ freelance writing success, we always want to shout loud and proud on their behalf! Here are some of
Q&A: Fowl, foul or fell swoop?
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
Ep 157 Has someone stolen my work?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Do I need to visit a place I write about? Has someone stolen my work? Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre [dot] com [dot] au Click play below to listen to the podcast. You
Q&A: Forgo or forego?
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 decide to forgo the
Ep 156 Meet Caroline Baum, author of ‘Only: A Singular Memoir’
In Episode 156 of So you want to be a writer: Lessons from a debut novelist’s journey in book marketing, beliefs that will hold you back as a freelance writer, and what to include in your author bio on your website. You’ll meet Caroline Baum, author of Only: A Singular Memoir. Plus,
COMP CLOSED: Create the best caption and WIN!
This week’s giveaway book is Making Sense by David Crystal – covering “the glamorous story of English grammar”. An interesting read for anyone who loves words and their origins (no Valerie Khoo, you can’t enter!). To win a copy of this book, we thought we’d ask you to make sense
Ep 155 How do I write my back cover blurb?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: How do I write my back cover blurb? Am I a prolific writer? Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre [dot] com [dot] au Click play below to listen to the podcast. You can also
Alison Evans discusses their new book, “Ida”
Today we’re chatting with author Alison Evans about their new YA book, titled Ida. So, in honour of them being the co-editor of Melbourne zine Concrete Queers and a lover of bad movies, we will be conducting this interview while sitting on a concrete wall and balancing on our head
Word of the week: Halcyon
Halcyon (adjective) [halseeuhn] It’s one of those words that many people find hard to pronounce. But once you master it, you can use it freely to mean “peaceful, gentle or carefree”. Like “Remember the halcyon days of your childhood when you lived on the farm?” To hear Valerie and Allison chat
Ep 154 We chat to Hilary Spiers, author of ‘Love, Lies and Linguine’
In Episode 154 of So you want to be a writer: Make writing part of your daily life with the Creative Writing Bootcamp, discover Oxford Dictionary’s new words, and learn how to be more creative in 10 minutes a day. Impress your friends by casually dropping “halcyon” into your conversations. You’ll
“I got published!”: AWC alumni in Good Weekend, Marie Claire, SMH and Virgin Voyeur
Having a feature article published is no mean feat. Which is why we always make sure to give shoutouts to our AWC alumni who have done remarkably well. Here’s some of their amazing work splashing the pages of Good Weekend, Marie Claire, SMH and Virgin Australia Voyeur. We’re proud as
Q&A: Others vs other’s vs others’
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 playing well with others…
COMP CLOSED: Win double passes to “David Stratton: A Cinematic Life”!
To celebrate the Oscars which were held this week, we thought it apt to also celebrate the father of all things cinema in Australia – David Stratton. His new film, David Stratton: A Cinematic Life will be released on 9 March 2017 and thanks to Transmission Films we have 10
Word of the week: Verisimilitude
Verisimilitude (noun) [ver-uh-si-mil-i-tood, -tyood] This suggestion for Word of the Week comes from Brooke. According to the Macquarie Dictionary, it means: “something having merely the appearance of truth.” So you might say …”Although the musical The Book of Mormon does have some verisimilitude, it does not accurately portray what really
Ep 153 Do you need an agent?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Should I get an agent if I can negotiate myself? How do I respond to friends who don’t think I’m a real writer when I write children’s books? Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre
“I got published!”: French cruising, unusual homes, bodybuilding and Lake Paika
They say “The best is yet to come.” We say we already have the best right in front of us! Our AWC graduates continue to make us proud as they take the freelance writing world by storm. #braggingrights Drumroll please… presenting some of our outstanding grads and their recent accomplishments:
The State Library of Victoria Fellowships 2017-18 are open
The State Library of Victoria has just opened up its fellowship applications for 2017-18! And we’re seriously excited for the opportunities for writers of all genres – fiction and non-fiction. Like previous years, there’s a whole bunch of fellowships, some specifically for writers, some are open to all creatives, so
Q&A: Is “sponsee” a word?
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 seeking a sponsee… Q: Hi
Ep 152 Meet David Crystal, author of ‘Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar’
In Episode 152 of So you want to be a writer: Breathe magazine launches and Yen mag closes. Discover some great tips on how to write historical fiction and learn a neat trick for dealing with research for multiple articles. Meet the dynamic and engaging David Crystal, author of Making
Catherine Pelosi: From boring office job to book deal
AWC courses completed:
Become a Children’s Author (Writing Books for Children and Young Adults)
Copywriting Essentials
Travel Writing
Catherine Pelosi dreamt of becoming a children’s book author and, after completing a course at the Australian Writers’ Centre, has now released her first novel – with more already on the way.
COMP CLOSED: Win tickets to see “Jasper Jones”!
Barely eight years young and already an Aussie classic, the book Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey has won a slew of awards since its release back in 2009. And NOW it’s been adapted into a film – starring Hugo Weaving and Toni Collette and rising stars Levi Miller and Angourie
COMP CLOSED: Win a 3-month Bookabuy subscription!
We’re giving away something different this week – thanks to our buddies at bookabuy.com.au. So, what is Bookabuy? It’s like a mystery book club – where you tell them your genre preferences and each month you’ll receive a new, handpicked, messaged and gift-wrapped book delivered to your door! According to
Nicole Hurley-Moore’s 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel
By Nicole Hurley-Moore The 5 essential elements in a successful rural fiction novel So, I’ve mulled over the question what are the 5 essential elements you need for a successful rural fiction novel, and I’ve come up with these points. I’m not sure if everyone will agree but I think
Word of the week: Meretricious
Meretricious (adjective) [meruh’trishuhs] “I know this sounds like it has something to do with merit. But it doesn’t. Meretricious actually means ‘showy or flashy, but cheap underneath it all’. So you might refer to ‘meretricious clothing’. Or even a ‘meretricious argument’ if you want to describe one that’s possible but
Ep 151 When you can call yourself a writer?
In this minisode of So you want to be a writer: Debbi wants to know when she can call herself a writer, and Holly queries whether she should pitch her stand alone novel as part of a potential series. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast [at] writerscentre
“I got published!” : Our amazing grads featured in “Delicious”, SMH, “The Age” and more!
Whenever we receive news about our grads’ freelance writing success, we always want to shout loud and proud on their behalf! Here are some of their recent achievements: Above: Laura McGeoch had her first story featured in Essential Kids “How to
Q&A: Fowl, foul or fell swoop?
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 tackling a grammar gripe
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