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Dinuka McKenzie: award-winning crime/thriller author

Courses completed at AWC:
Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder
2 Hours to Scrivener Power
Build Your Author Platform


Dinuka McKenzie was a busy working mum when she decided to start writing as a creative outlet. The more she wrote, the more she loved it, so she decided to complete a few courses at the Australian Writers' Centre to hone her craft. After finishing her first crime manuscript, she entered it in the Banjo Prize for unpublished fiction – and then came the extraordinary news that she had won!
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/awc-alumna-dinuka-mckenzie-becomes-an-award-winning-published-author-with-her-book-the-torrent/

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Petronella McGovern’s fiction writing origins

Petronella McGovern came to the Australian Writers' Centre hoping to prioritise her fiction writing. She had always wanted to publish a novel but was struggling to find the time and motivation to keep writing. Now, her debut novel Six Minutes has just been published by Allen & Unwin, and she spends her mornings writing fiction, working on her next novel.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/petronella-mcgoverns-dream-of-becoming-a-fiction-author-comes-true-with-her-thrilling-debut-novel/

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Jemima Parker – on becoming a children’s author

The only thing that Jemima Parker regrets about the Writing Picture Books course is not doing it sooner! With a varied career that spanned law, communications and visual arts, Jemima knew she wanted to take a writing course ‘one day’. But it wasn’t until she was knee-deep in wedding decorations that she finally made the commitment to herself.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/jemima-parker-kicks-off-her-new-career-as-a-picture-book-author/

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Jemima Parker – on becoming a children’s author

The only thing that Jemima Parker regrets about the Writing Picture Books course is not doing it sooner! With a varied career that spanned law, communications and visual arts, Jemima knew she wanted to take a writing course ‘one day’. But it wasn’t until she was knee-deep in wedding decorations that she finally made the commitment to herself.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/jemima-parker-kicks-off-her-new-career-as-a-picture-book-author/

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Samera Kamaleddine’s growing book catalogue

Samera Kamaleddine quit her job as editor of Women’s Fitness magazine to finally write the novel that was in her head – but she quickly discovered she had no idea where to start! However, after taking a course at the Australian Writers' Centre, she found her writing rhythm, publishing her Matilda-award-winning YA novel Half My […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/samera-kamaleddine-fulfils-publishing-dreams/

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Susannah Glenn’s reinvention to become an author

When Susannah Glenn faced the triple turmoil of an empty nest, job redundancy and a new relationship, she chose an unexpected way to cope – she decided to finally pursue her dreams of becoming a published novelist. “My earliest memories were of reading and writing and dreaming of becoming a full-time writer. Instead, I became […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/susannah-glenn-between-husbands-and-wives/

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How Penelope Janu built a bestselling romance fiction career

After more than 20 years as a solicitor and legal academic, Penelope Janu thought it was high time she finally followed her creative impulses. She completed a short course at the Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC), which gave her the confidence to pursue a creative writing degree – and led to her first novel,  In at the Deep End , being accepted for publication. She has since gone on to publish several more popular romance novels.
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/penelope-janu-meet-the-lawyer-who-became-a-bestselling-romance-novelist/

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Reece Carter’s spooky success as a full-time children’s novelist

“I enrolled in Writing Middle Grade Fiction and became a much better writer for it,” Reece told us. “I took everything I’d learned and wrote a fourth manuscript, A Girl Called Corpse , and the rest is history!”…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/reece-carter-a-girl-called-corpse/

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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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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…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/sarah-speedie-picture-book-author/

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Author Shelly Unwin adds to her picture book collection

Shelly Unwin was a stay-at-home mum with a young family when she decided to take the leap of faith and try her hand at writing picture books. “I was reading to my daughter one night and suddenly I knew 100% that was what I wanted to do,”…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/shelly-unwin-published-picture-book-author/

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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…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/sarah-speedie-picture-book-author/

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How Susannah Hardy’s new year’s resolution turned into a new career

One new year’s day, Susannah Hardy made a decision that would change the rest of her life. She decided she wanted to earn money from writing. Already working as an actor, Susannah then enrolled…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/how-susannah-hardys-new-years-resolution-turned-into-a-new-career/

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