So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
Episodes
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Oct 26, 2023 • 40min
WRITER 572: Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, I Spy Treasure.
Vikki Marmaras scores three book deals and reveals the process behind her latest book, I Spy Treasure. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2023 • 60min
WRITER 571: Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir 'The Teacher's Pet'.
Hedley Thomas on justice, journalism and his memoir The Teacher's Pet. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2023 • 40min
WRITER 570: Lauren Jackson on how she went viral on TikTok and scored her book deals.
Lauren Jackson on how she went viral on TikTok and scored her book deals. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2023 • 46min
WRITER 569: Suzie Miller on transforming her award-winning play 'Prima Facie' into a novel.
Suzie Miller on transforming her award-winning play Prima Facie into a novel. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2023 • 31min
WRITER 568: Lang Leav on her novel 'Others Were Emeralds'
Poet and novelist Lang Leav on Others Were Emeralds. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 9, 2023 • 54min
WRITER 567: How Stacey McEwan harnessed the power of TikTok and her latest novel 'Chasm'.
When Stacey McEwan's musings on books and writing went viral on TikTok, publishers came knocking. She talks about how it happened, tips for authors looking to use social media, and her latest novel Chasm. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 25min
WRITER 566: Joanne Speirs on her novel 'Second Chance Love in Point Perry'.
Joanne Speirs on how her publishing dreams came true and her novel Second Chance Love in Point Perry. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 2, 2023 • 46min
WRITER 565: Kate Gray on landing her six-figure book deal for the psychological thriller The Honeymoon.
Kate Gray on landing her six-figure book deal for the The Honeymoon. And how she transitioned from rom coms to psychological thrillers. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2023 • 23min
WRITER 564: Claire Thompson on her picture book 'Lily The Inventor'
Claire Thompson on her picture book about the true story of Lily The Inventor. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2023 • 39min
WRITER 563: Bestselling author Sophie Green on 'Weekends With The Sunshine Gardening Society'.
Bestselling author Sophie Green on Weekends With The Sunshine Gardening Society. Should you read other books while you're writing your own? And win Storytellers: Questions, Answers and the Craft of Journalism by Leigh Sales. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
