Writing grants, prizes and competitions

Competitions and Opportunities

COMP CLOSED: ‘Shadows of Truth' by Astrid Scholte

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Shadows of Truth by Astrid Scholte, author of League of Liars and Four Dead Queens. We’re so

4 March 2024

Podcast: So You Want to be a Copywriter

COPYWRITER 068: In conversation with Radek Sali, former CEO of Swisse, about his new book.

Have you ever considered adding ghostwriting of business memoirs to your suite of services? In today's episode, we explore the riveting tale behind the meteoric

4 March 2024

Our famous Q&As!

Q&A: ‘Leaped' or ‘leapt'

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

29 February 2024

Alumni/Student success stories

Rebecca Grant goes from physiotherapist to picture book author

“I knew I needed to improve my writing skills, so I decided to bite the bullet and register for the Writing Picture Books course. I completed the modules and assignments in pockets of free time around my kids and job, and it sparked the desire to dive even deeper into the kid lit world. The more I learnt, the more I realised how little I knew!” Rebecca told us.

27 February 2024

Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer

WRITER 591: Jane Tara on her novel ‘Tilda is Visible'.

Meet Jane Tara, who discusses her latest novel Tilda is Visible, where the female protagonist is diagnosed with invisibility as she progresses into her 50s.

27 February 2024

Competitions and Opportunities

WIN ‘Body of Lies' by Sarah Bailey

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of The Dark Lake, Into the Night and The

26 February 2024

Fiction writing

7 Tips for Success as an Indie Author

by Jodi Gibson There’s more to success as an Indie author than simply writing your book and hitting publish. As an indie author, you’re not

22 February 2024

Our famous Q&As!

Q&A: The origin of ‘debunk'

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

21 February 2024

Furious Fiction

Furious Fiction: February 2024 Story Showcase

Welcome to February’s Furious Fiction story showcase – our monthly champagne-popping, popcorn-munching celebration of creativity! Here were the criteria/prompts that we asked for this month:

21 February 2024

Alumni/Student success stories

Emma Pei Yin’s journey to publishing success

“I rolled up my sleeves, signed up for as many courses as I could with AWC and just went from there,” Emma told us.

After fine-tuning her skills, Emma perfected her manuscript and her pitch, and received offers from five literary agents before signing with Laurie Robertson at Peters Fraser Dunlop.

20 February 2024