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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May 29, 2023 • 43min
WRITER 542: Janette Paul, author of The Summer Place
Meet Janette Paul, author of The Summer Place. She talks about her crime writing alter ego Jaye Ford, her creative process and much more. You'll also discover tips on how to get the most out of a writers' festival, whether or not you should court book bloggers, and much more. And win Fire with Fire, the latest novel by Candice Fox. 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.
May 22, 2023 • 44min
WRITER 541: Samera Kamaleddine, author of The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart
Meet AWC graduate Samera Kamaleddine who reveals the writing process behind her second novel The Sideways Orbit of Evie Hart. What you need to do if you have two main point-of-view protagonists. And win Search History by Amy Taylor. 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.
May 18, 2023 • 15min
WRITER 540: Joanna Jenkins, author of 'How To Kill A Client'
Joanna Jenkins, author of How To Kill A Client, talks about her big break. 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.
May 15, 2023 • 41min
WRITER 539: Ilsa Evans, author of 'Family Baggage'
Ilsa Evans on her latest novel Family Baggage. How to motivate yourself to finish your novel. And win Everything and Nothing by Heather Mitchell 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.
May 8, 2023 • 1h 13min
WRITER 538: Emma Grey on her novel 'The Last Love Note'.
Emma Grey on her novel The Last Love Note. Gearing up for the Sydney Writers’ Festival. When should you write a scene versus a summary? And win The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks. 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.
May 1, 2023 • 39min
WRITER 537: Andrew Daddo on his picture books Grandma's Guide to Happiness and Poo Face
Andrew Daddo has written 28 books for all ages including picture books, chapter books, young adult stories and adult books. The multi-skilled creative also juggles this with a career as a TV personality. He talks to us about his latest picture book Grandma's Guide to Happiness and his next one, Poo Face. And here's your chance to win Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater. 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.
Apr 27, 2023 • 25min
WRITER 536: Leanne Yong, author of 'Two Can Play That Game'
Leanne Yong, author of Two Can Play That Game, talks about her big break and how she got a publishing deal for her debut 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.
Apr 24, 2023 • 49min
WRITER 535: Toni Jordan, author of 'Prettier If She Smiled More'
In this week's episode: Toni Jordan, author of Prettier If She Smiled More. And how Tetris, Dungeons and Dragons and Super Mario Bros can help with your writing. And win Going Zero by Anthony McCarten. 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.
Apr 17, 2023 • 46min
WRITER 534: Jenny Jackson, author of The New York Times bestseller Pineapple Street.
Jenny Jackson, author of The New York Times bestseller Pineapple Street. Can text-to-speech apps help your writing? And win The Bowerbird by Julia Donaldson. 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.
Apr 10, 2023 • 36min
WRITER 533: Karina May, author of Duck À L'Orange for Breakfast
Karina May, author of Duck À L'Orange for Breakfast. Can you swear in your novel? And win Girl in a Pink Dress by Kylie Needham. 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.
