Picture book author Sarah Speedie goes from strength to strength

Sarah Speedie was a full-time stay-at-home mum and, when her children reached an age where she could carve out time for herself she chose to embark on a new journey – one that would reignite her passion for learning and storytelling. Sarah enrolled in the Writing Picture Books course at the Australian Writers' Centre.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/sarah-speedie-picture-book-author/

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Sarah Bailey: six books and counting

Courses taken at AWC: Creative Writing Stage 1


Winner of two coveted literary awards in 2018, the  Ned Kelly Award for Best First Crime No vel and the  Davitt Award for Best Debut Crime Book for her first novel,  The Dark Lak e, Sarah is proof that following your passion and dreams IS achievable.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/sarah-bailey-ad-exec-fulfils-publishing-dream/

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Craig Sheather reaches new heights with his picture book publishing

Craig Sheather is a freelance writer and journalist specialising in the great outdoors. But when travel restrictions limited his writing opportunities, he decided to reinvent himself – taking the Reinvent Yourself course at the Australian Writers' Centre. Feeling inspired, he went on to do two courses for writing for kids: Writing Picture Books and Laugh […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/craig-sheather-picture-book-author-the-incredible-true-story-of-sparky-the-wonder-puppy/

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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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More success for children’s author Jo Dabrowski

Before she even had kids, AWC graduate Jo Dabrowski loved buying and reading picture books and dreamed of one day being a published author herself. Today, those dreams are firmly a reality! Since completing Writing Picture Books at the Australian Writers' Centre, Jo has been on a…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/jo-dabrowski-childrens-author/

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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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Graci Kim channels Korean mythology with new book, ‘Dreamslinger’

Graci Kim has worked as a diplomat, cooking show host and even made kids' toys – but it was when she sat down to reread her favourite childhood novels that she discovered her passion.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/graci-kim-published-childrens-author/

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Amy Hutton builds on her rom-com success

When television producer Amy Hutton decided she wanted to switch careers and become a writer, she went all in. After making such a decisive move, Amy knew she had to learn the craft of writing if she were to succeed. She liked the variety of courses on offer at the Australian…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/amy-hutton-sit-stay-love/

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Charlotte Barkla expands her children’s book portfolio

Courses taken at AWC:
Writing Picture Books
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
Freelance Writing Stage 1…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/charlotte-barkla-rediscovers-her-dream-to-become-a-successful-author/

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Amy Hutton builds on her rom-com success

When television producer Amy Hutton decided she wanted to switch careers and become a writer, she went all in. After making such a decisive move, Amy knew she had to learn the craft of writing if she were to succeed. She liked the variety of courses on offer at the Australian…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/amy-hutton-sit-stay-love/

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