How Inessa Jackson went from stay-at-home mum to published crime novelist with Simon & Schuster
When Inessa Jackson left her career as PR Manager at eBay to be a stay-at-home mum, she was looking for a creative outlet – something to keep her brain active. She wondered if she had it in her to write a story. Starting with Creative Writing Stage 1 at the Australian Writers’ Centre, Inessa went […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/inessa-jackson-devil-mountain/
How Emma Warrender went from first draft to a multi-publisher bidding situation
When Emma Warrender started writing her debut novel, she knew she wanted to do everything possible to give it the best chance of being published. So she enrolled in the Australian Writers’ Centre’s Creative Writing Stage 1 course to build her craft – and to find her people. That investment paid off in spectacular fashion. […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/emma-warrender-driven/
How teacher and mum Nicole Kelly went from Creative Writing Stage 1 to two published novels
Nicole Kelly was working as a teacher in Ballarat, Victoria, and had just become a mum when she first enrolled in the Australian Writers’ Centre’s Creative Writing Stage 1 course. She wanted to stay on track with her writing and invest in building her craft. Since then, Nicole has gone on to publish two novels: […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/nicole-kelly-shifters/
From dream to debut – Sam Elliott lands a two-book deal
Sam Elliott always dreamt of becoming an author. And now that dream has become reality thanks to the release of his debut novel, Haze. However, it wasn't long ago that he almost gave up on his dream. “I’d gotten to a point where I’d accepted, in my heart of hearts, that I might not get […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/sam-elliott-haze/
Katie Hoskins: Turning a dream into a two-book deal
When Sydney writer Katie Hoskins took Creative Writing Stage 1 with the Australian Writers’ Centre, she discovered the confidence and structure she needed to write her debut novel. Her commercial fiction When the Party’s Over will be published by Pan Macmillan in March 2026.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/katie-hoskins-when-the-partys-over/
David Hall on his powerful memoir ‘Superbeast’
David Hall shares the extraordinary story behind his memoir Superbeast – a raw account of loss, resilience, and life at full throttle. From a life-altering accident at sixteen to global success on the wheelchair tennis circuit, David reflects on how sport gave him purpose, identity, and a way…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/david-hall-superbeast/
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Susanne Gervay on ‘Guess How I Was Born’
In this Q&A, award-winning children’s author Susanne Gervay speaks candidly about her new picture book Guess How I Was Born – a joyful, science-informed celebration of the many ways families are formed. Inspired by her own family’s experience with IVF and surrogacy, the book centres on love, honesty, and inclusion,…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/susanne-gervay-guess-how-i-was-born/
Joanna Nell: From GP to bestselling author
An unexpected incident led Joanna Nell to the Australian Writers' Centre and the subsequent publishing of her feel-good debut novel The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village (Hachette Australia).
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/joanna-nell-bestselling-author/
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Courses taken at AWC: Creative Writing Stage 1 Advanced Fiction Writing Techniques Novel Writing Essentials Build Your Author Platform Pitch Your Novel: How to Attract Agents and Publishers An unexpected incident led Joanna Nell to the Australian Writers' Centre and the subsequent publishing of her feel-good debut novel The Single…
Kylie Mansfield rediscovers her joy for writing – and lands a multi-book deal with Allen & Unwin
After rediscovering her joy for writing through the Australian Writers’ Centre’s Dare to Dream and Plotting and Planning courses, Adelaide author Kylie Mansfield signed a multi-book deal…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/kylie-mansfield-rediscovers-her-joy-for-writing-and-lands-a-multi-book-deal-with-allen-unwin/
Katie Hoskins: Turning a dream into a two-book deal
When Sydney writer Katie Hoskins took Creative Writing Stage 1 with the Australian Writers’ Centre, she discovered the confidence and structure she needed to write her debut novel. Her commercial fiction When the Party’s Over will be published by Pan Macmillan in March 2026.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/katie-hoskins-when-the-partys-over/
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