Australian Writers’ Centre – Writing Courses
WEBAustralian Writers' Centre. We’re Australia’s leading provider of writing courses and we’re so excited that you’ve found us! Whether you’d like to improve your skills, discover a new career, or simply find your creative community, this is the ultimate place to pursue your writing passion. People love our online writing courses because ...
Q&A: Mould vs mold | Australian Writers' Centre
WEBJun 28, 2017 · Q&A: Mould vs mold. Dean Koorey. June 28, 2017. 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.
Short story competitions to enter in 2022 - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBMay 7, 2022 · Entry fee: $14 for 1 story, $26 for 2 stories, $36 for 3 stories (max) Prize: Over $1000 in cash and books. The Tasmanian Writers' Prize 2022. Open to residents of Australia and New Zealand, the Tasmanian Writers’ Prize is looking for great short stories having an island, or island-resonant, theme.
Online courses - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBOnline Writing Courses. If you can read this webpage, then you have all you need to access our range of online courses at the Australian Writers’ Centre! We offer three kinds of online course: Online classroom. These courses begin on a set date, with an online tutor and other classmates learning at the same time. Online self-paced.
Furious Fiction - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBQ: So tell me – what is FURIOUS FICTION? A: FURIOUS FICTION is a monthly short story challenge from the Australian Writers’ Centre. Q: How does it work? A: On the FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, we will unveil a new story challenge. You then have 55 hours and a maximum of 500 words to wow us with your storytelling skills.
Q&A: Coronated vs Crowned - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBNov 9, 2016 · 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 sending in the crowns…
Q&A: Explaining i.e. and e.g. | Australian Writers' Centre
WEBApr 4, 2015 · A: We sure can. Probably best to start with Latin. Q: That’s what my dance teacher told me. A: Okay, so both are abbreviations of Latin phrases. I.e. for “id est” – translating as “that is”. And e.g. from “exempli gratia” from “for the sake of example” (for example). Q: Sounds like a school logo. Any easier ways to remember ...
21 simple ways to promote your book - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBJun 20, 2020 · Australian Writers' Centre Team. June 20, 2020. It can be hard to get cut-through with your new book with so many others competing for attention. If you’re stuck for ideas, here are 21 ways to spread the word about your book which are simple yet effective. Be active on social media. Make sure you have public accounts geared around your ...
Q&A: Brekky or breaky or brekkie? A delicious dilemma.
WEBNov 26, 2015 · A: So, that leads us to “brekky” or “brekkie”. And while we’re partial to the first one (it’s shorter and less fussy), either of these is fine. Two of Australia’s largest fast food chains have breakfast menus, and one offers a “brekkie wrap” and the other a “brekky wrap”. Q: But not after 10.30am.
Q&A: The origin of ‘vale’ - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBOct 18, 2023 · A: Yes, so the “vale” YOU are referring to actually rhymes more with “parlay” and comes from the Latin root word, valere, meaning to “be well, be strong”. In Latin times, it was used as a way to say “goodbye”, much like you might say to someone “travel safe” or “go well” etc. Q: Oh, yeah, I suppose we do say that.
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