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.
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May 23, 2022 • 48min
WRITER 483: Bestselling middle-grade author Nat Amoore, author of 'We Run Tomorrow'
Bestselling middle-grade author Nat Amoore, author of We Run Tomorrow. Cool writing resources and much more. And you could win Family of Liars by E Lockhart in our giveaway. 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 16, 2022 • 47min
WRITER 482: Anna Qu on her powerful memoir, 'Made in China'
Anna Qu on her powerful memoir 'Made in China: a Memoir of Love and Labour' and trying plotting and pantsing in your other creative pursuits. And we have 3 copies of 'Idol' by Louise O'Neill to give away. 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 9, 2022 • 53min
WRITER 481: Booktok sensation E. Lockhart on her latest novel, 'Family of Liars'
E. Lockhart on her latest novel, Family of Liars, and how her books went viral on TikTok. Should you fix typos as you write? And we have 3 copies of Book Lovers by Emily Henry to give away. 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 2, 2022 • 51min
WRITER 480: Bestselling author Kathy Lette on her latest book, 'Till Death or a Little Light Maiming Do Us Part'
Bestselling author Kathy Lette on her latest book, 'Till Death or a Little Light Maiming Do Us Part', why you should start small if you've feeling overwhelmed with your writing, and win the latest novel from bestselling middle grade author Nat Amoore, We Run Tomorrow. 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 25, 2022 • 54min
WRITER 479: Kids' author Matt Stanton on how he's sold over one million copies of his books.
Children's author and illustrator Matt Stanton on how he's sold over one million copies of his books. How to get over your fear of self-marketing. And we have 3 copies of Seeking Wisdom by Julia Cameron to give away. 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 18, 2022 • 51min
WRITER 478: Author and columnist Kerri Sackville on her latest book 'The Life-changing Magic of a Little Bit of Mess'.
Author and columnist Kerri Sackville on her latest book The Life-changing Magic of a Little Bit of Mess. Why audio books are so great! And we have 3 copies of True Friends by Patti Miller to give away! 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 11, 2022 • 54min
WRITER 477: Alison Stuart on creating a successful career as a romance author.
Meet historical fiction author Alison Stuart. Discover why you need to know the genre you're writing in. And we have 3 copies of 'True Friends' by Patti Miller to give away! 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 4, 2022 • 47min
WRITER 476: Young adult sensation Astrid Scholte on novel 'League of Liars'.
Meet Astrid Scholte, author of 'League of Liars'. And what is "front and back matter" anyway? Plus we have 3 copies of 'Booth' by Karen Joy Fowler to giveaway! 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.
Mar 28, 2022 • 55min
WRITER 475: Novelist and screenwriter Patrick Gale on his latest book 'Mother's Boy'.
Meet Patrick Gale, author of Mother's Boy. Discover what to write in an author bio. And we have 3 copies of The Plant Hunter by T.L. Mogford to giveaway. 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.
Mar 21, 2022 • 55min
WRITER 474: Shankari Chandran on her novel 'Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens'.
What is a 'comp title' and why you need to know this. Meet Shankari Chandran, author of 'Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens'. And we have 3 copies of Impossible by Sarah Lotz to give away. 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.
