Australian Writers’ Centre – Writing Courses
WEB2 days ago · Australian Writers' Centre. We’re Australia’s leading provider of writing courses and we’re so excited that you’ve found us! Whether you’d like to improve your skills, discover a new career, or simply find your creative community, this is the ultimate place to pursue your writing passion. People love our online writing courses because ...
Q&A: Why is it called a ‘dunny’? - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBNov 7, 2018 · Q: Yes please! Lay it on me… so to speak. A: It dates from the early 1800s, Scottish in origin, from dung + ken (house) to give “dunnekin” as another name for the outhouse. Once the toilet moved inside, Australians and New Zealanders dropped the kin and kept with the dunny. Q: Well, that was a crappy description.
Q&A: Mould vs mold | Australian Writers' Centre
WEBJun 28, 2017 · Q&A: Mould vs mold. Dean Koorey. June 28, 2017. Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness.
Q&A: What does MOOT actually mean? - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBJun 28, 2016 · You see, “moot” leads a double life. The main definition here in Australia and Britain has “moot” meaning “open for debate”. The Macquarie Dictionary describes a moot proposition as one that is “subject to argument or discussion, debatable or doubtful”. Q: So a moot point is “open for discussion” and very much alive.
Q&A: Brekky or breaky or brekkie? A delicious dilemma.
WEBNov 26, 2015 · A: So, that leads us to “brekky” or “brekkie”. And while we’re partial to the first one (it’s shorter and less fussy), either of these is fine. Two of Australia’s largest fast food chains have breakfast menus, and one offers a “brekkie wrap” and the other a “brekky wrap”. Q: But not after 10.30am.
Q&A: Coming vs Upcoming | Australian Writers' Centre
WEBJul 26, 2016 · Q: So, a quick recap: “coming” and “upcoming” can sometimes be interchangeable (e.g. “the coming election” vs “the upcoming election”), but often one just feels better than the other. “Upcoming” only describes events/things and will appear before the noun in the sentence. And many style guides and many people hate it, but it ...
Furious Fiction | Australian Writers' Centre
WEBQ: So tell me – what is FURIOUS FICTION? A: FURIOUS FICTION is a monthly short story challenge from the Australian Writers’ Centre. Q: How does it work? A: On the FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, we will unveil a new story challenge. You then have 55 hours and a maximum of 500 words to wow us with your storytelling skills.
Q&A: Practice vs practise - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBQ&A: Practice vs practise. Dean Koorey. May 13, 2020. Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness.
Q&A: Years' vs Years experience? | Australian Writers' Centre
WEBA: Chuck the word “of” in the middle and you instantly defuse the whole thing. “One year of experience/12 years of experience.”. It's back to being a singular/plural. That's a nice trick to use if you feel more comfy without an apostrophe. Q: Wow, okay then.
Q&A: Coronated vs Crowned - Australian Writers' Centre
WEBNov 9, 2016 · Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness.It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we're sending in the crowns…