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At the Sydney Writers' Centre we love giving away free stuff like books, movie tickets to exclusive premieres and literary experiences. To enter our competitions, sign up now to receive our free fortnightly newsletter, Get published, containing updates on our upcoming courses, free articles about writing, festivals, freelance news and relevant opportunities plus much more.

Win a copy of Kerry Greenwood's book Murder on a Midsummer Night

We have a copy of Murder on a Midsummer Night to give away, thanks to Slim Ink Book Rental. Murder on a Midsummer Night is the 17th novel of the Phyrne Fisher series. The story is set in Melbourne in the middle of a heat wave and Phryne is on a quest to solve two crimes.

You could win a copy of this book by answering a simple question.

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Win a copy of Hannah Tinti's book The Good Thief

We have three copies of The Good Thief to give away. The Good Thief is a novel about Ren, an orphan who is 12. The story is set in New England and it was inspired by ressurection men - grave robbers in the 1800s

You could win one of three copies of Hannah Tinti's book The Good Thief by answering a simple question.

Win a copy of Kathy Reichs' new book Devil Bones

We have a copy of Devil Bones to give away, thanks to Slim Ink Book Rental. Devil Bones is Kathy's 11th novel about forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan. Her novels have been the inspiration behind the hit television series Bones.

You could win a copy of Kathy Reichs' new book Devil Bones by answering a simple question.

Win this book: High Potential by Ber Carroll

High Potential by Ber Carroll is chick lit at its best. High Potential is Ber’s third novel. Ber is originally from Ireland but lives in Sydney and starting writing her first novel (Executive Affair) when she did her first creative writing course!

You could win a copy of Ber Carroll's book High Potential by answering a simple question.

Win this book: Hard Rain by David Rollins

Hard Rain is David Rollins fifth book and is a high tech thriller which propels readers through Turkey, Iraq, Egypt and the United States. There are serial killers at large, detectives at play and agents Vin Cooper and Anna Masters in hot pursuit.

A thrilling, edge of your seat read.

You could win a copy of David Rollin's book Hard Rain by answering a simple question. Watch the video above for the answer.

Movie: Brideshead Revisited

We're giving away ten double passes to the movie Brideshead Revisited, a film based on Evelyn Waugh’s acclaimed novel is adapted for the screen by multiple BAFTA Award-winner Andrew Davies (Bridget Jones Diary) and Jeremy Brock (The Last King of Scotland), and directed by Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane).

We have ten double passes to give away.
Competition closes: Friday 10 October 2008

Play: Bumming with Jane

Patrick and Jane are hitting 30, madly in love, madly in lust and occasionally just plain mad. All of their furniture, except the couch, has been sold to the pawnbroker. They live on a diet of cheap wine, baked beans and whatever they can find in the dumpsters behind their local supermarket, and they take it in turns to hold down a part time job. Life is great. But nothing lasts.

We have two double passes to give away.
Competition closes: Monday 25 August 2008

Movie: The Tender Hook

The Tender Hook is set in the 1920s in Sydney and is the story of Iris who gets involved in a dramatic love triangle. She’s involved with McHeath who is a boxing promoter who begins to suspect her of having feelings for another man Art.

We have 10 double passes to give away.
Competition closes: Thursday 28 August 2008

Movie: Where in the world is Osama Bin Laden?

Morgan Spurlock - the guy who brought us Super Size Me - is at it again. He’s released: Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? in cinemas 14 August 2008.

We have 10 double passes to give away thanks to Dendy Films.
Competition closes: Thursday 31 July 2008

Movie: And When Did You Last See Your Father?

And When Did You Last See Your Father? is a bittersweet story following a son as he looks back on his relationship with his father over the years.

We have 10 double passes to give away thanks to Dendy Films.
Competition closes: Thursday 17 July 2008


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