Category: Reports
Breaking Traditions: The Benefits of Using a Self-Publisher
Member Blog by Andy McDermott Breaking Traditions: The Benefits of Using a Self-Publisher Self-publishing has revolutionised the way we read, write, and shop for books. According to some estimates, over a million books were self-published in 2017 in the United States alone, a trend that continues… Continue Reading “Breaking Traditions: The Benefits of Using a Self-Publisher”
A JOURNEY AND CONFESSIONS OF A FICTION WRITER – PART 2
Member blog by Gavin Fisher A JOURNEY AND CONFESSIONS OF A FICTION WRITER – PART 2 THE PLOT Are you a PLOTTER or PANTSER? Some of you may have heard these terms used rather loosely while talking to a Fiction Writer about their craft,… Continue Reading “A JOURNEY AND CONFESSIONS OF A FICTION WRITER – PART 2”
Changing the Narrative of Gender in Storytelling.
Member Blog by Kellie M Cox I’m Kellie M Cox, author, counsellor, creative coach, dog mum and owner of Strong FemaleProtagonists Publishing, Changing the Narrative of Gender in Storytelling. So, what does that mean? Are we as writers supposed to change the way we… Continue Reading “Changing the Narrative of Gender in Storytelling.”
A JOURNEY AND CONFESSIONS OF A FICTION WRITER – PART 1
Guest blog by Gavin Fisher THE IDEA FOR A GOOD STORY The end, finished, fine, la fin, break out the champagne! No matter what your written language or background is, you have just finished your first draft and you feel on top of the… Continue Reading “A JOURNEY AND CONFESSIONS OF A FICTION WRITER – PART 1”
Basic Strokes for Writing Great Fiction
Guest blog by Lynne Lloyd As experienced writers, we leave the basics of language and written expression farbehind us. Or do we? I am a believer in the basics, not only at the learning stage butalso revisiting them at regular intervals. It is akin… Continue Reading “Basic Strokes for Writing Great Fiction”
Winners of the Gold Coast Writers’ Association 2022 Short Story Competition – Writing in the Sand
We are excited to share with you our winning short stories for 2022, judged by Lori-Jay Ellis CEO, Queensland Writers Centre. First place – Congratulations Justin Andrews on your winning short story Finding Words Finding Words I fall. I’m crying but I don’t have… Continue Reading “Winners of the Gold Coast Writers’ Association 2022 Short Story Competition – Writing in the Sand”
THANK YOU GCWA
Member Blog by David Kay Caring for eight years had taken its toll. I visited Patricia in hospital but never saw her. They took me in for an Angiogram and discharged my wife. I was discharged on Christmas Eve and our family had Christmas… Continue Reading “THANK YOU GCWA”
So, you’re considering entering a writing competition.
Member Blog by Christine Betts It’s a bit nerve wracking. You make a cup of tea and sit down (with a biscuit!) to read through therules and regulations on the competition website. It’s a bit overwhelming! So many rules! Why can’t I just write… Continue Reading “So, you’re considering entering a writing competition.”
8 harsh lessons I learned AFTER I published my debut novel, Search for the Holy Whale
Guest blog by Selena Jane Why 8? Why not? It’s my favourite number! Many writers speak about the process of writing and publishing, and I’ll no doubt get to that in a later blog, but today I thought I’d share with you the top… Continue Reading “8 harsh lessons I learned AFTER I published my debut novel, Search for the Holy Whale”
Ask An Editor Anything
We recently hosted a fabulous interactive workshop at the Gold Coast Writers’ Association in collaboration with a panel of experienced editors, Kerri Yarsley, Beverley Streater, Jacqx Melilli, and Gail Tagarro. The following are questions from our audience of members and guests, and answered by… Continue Reading “Ask An Editor Anything”