At tonight’s Writing Race, we will welcome crime fiction writer Katherine Howell, the author of Violent Exposure and Cold Justice. To find out more about Katherine, visit www.katherinehowell.com. To have some fun and gain feedback from Katherine on your own writing, feel free to join us at www.awmonline.com.au at 8pm. All welcome!
Writing tips from LA Larkin
Last night’s Writing Race with LA Larkin was simply awesome! LA shared so many excellent writing tips, including the necessity of having a strong beginning: ‘I would like to share some thoughts I have on writing strong opening chapters. This is critical, not only to get the attention of a publisher, but also to hook … Continue reading »
Byron Bay Writers Festival Wrap…
Byron Bay turned on the charm for its most successful writers festival yet. It was wonderful to see the vision and talent of outgoing (in every sense of the word) Festival Director, Jeni Caffin, and her team so well rewarded. New Director, experienced arts journo and author Candy Baker, was introduced at the launch party, … Continue reading »
Bring it YON!
YONline is on again! The start date for the next Kim Wilkins YONline course offered in the AWMonline Learning Centre is April 1. This course will be tutored by author Belinda Jeffrey, with audio lectures and class content from Kim – meaning you have access to the wisdom and support of two great authors for the … Continue reading »
Imaginative Space: Part 1
Moya Costello, SCU lecturer, author, and former editor, describes university creative writing courses as an imaginative space where intellectual labour and creativity is valued, which can equip writers with the technical skills and theoretical understandings to explore and express creativity. Moya’s presentation at the Nuts & Bolts professional developmnent seminar at BBWF09 yesterday was a … Continue reading »