L.J.M. Owen, Queanbeyan cosy crime writer, has (accidentally) performed the ultimate publishing experiment: publishing a novel herself, and then again through a traditional publisher. Read on to find out her conclusions. This article was first published in the ACT Writers Centre’s monthly member magazine, ACTWrite, April 2016. If you’d like to receive ACTWrite and read more articles like this, become … Continue reading
A shortened version of this interview first appeared in the April issue of ACTWrite magazine. However, we didn’t want our members to miss out so we’ve posted the full interview here. What is the Canberra Society of Editors? The Canberra Society of Editors (CSE) is the professional association for editors in Canberra. The society was … Continue reading
A few times a week, the Writers Centre receives a call or a welcome visitor, asking a question about publishing. Sometimes, that question is about e-publishing, sometimes it might be about finding a book designer, and sometimes it’s that question we all live to solve: How do I get published? by ACTWrite Editor, Rosie Stevens … Continue reading
If you’re looking to develop your skills as a writer, one of the most important resources to have is an editor — but when are they vital, and what do they really, truly do? If you’d like to learn more about the editors working in the ACT, the Writers Centre is hosting a Writers and … Continue reading
In the morning the people do the work of gods… The sun does not rise. Fires have been circling the city and Jervis Bay for days. Many people are remembering the last big one, the last full attack. As are the dogs, who smell the fear, the smoke. They are howling now, no doubt hearing … Continue reading
Dr. Gina Newton was one of the few writers selected for Bryce Courtenay’s last-ever masterclass. From initially nervous participants, the class produced better, wiser, more-driven writers. Rather than keep the experience to herself, Gina’s has given us, and our readers a taste of the experiences she had. An excerpt of this piece can be found … Continue reading
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