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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Mar 14, 2022 • 48min
WRITER 473: Nita Prose on her worldwide bestseller 'The Maid'.
The rise of BookTok and it's incredible effect on the publishing industry. Books by women now achieving parity in media reviews. Why you need to beware of widows and orphans. Meet Nita Prose, author of the worldwide bestseller 'The Maid'. And we have 3 copies of 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard 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.
Mar 7, 2022 • 55min
WRITER 472: Dinuka McKenzie on her highly anticipated crime novel 'The Torrent'
What to do if you're stuck writing your first line. Crime author Dinuka McKenzie on writing her Banjo Prize-winner 'The Torrent', and we have 3 copies of the novel 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.
Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 4min
WRITER 471: Crime thriller author Candice Fox on turning her novel 'Crimson Lake' into the TV series 'Troppo'.
Crime thriller author Candice Fox on turning her novel 'Crimson Lake' into the TV series 'Troppo'. Also: getting into real estate copywriting and more. 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.
Feb 21, 2022 • 1h 1min
WRITER 470: Meet Gary Nunn, author of 'The Psychic Tests'
How you can build a lucrative career as a children's author. Could a writing accountability buddy help you to achieve your goals? And meet Gary Nunn, author of 'The Psychic Tests'. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The Trivia Night' by Ali Lowe 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.
Feb 14, 2022 • 58min
WRITER 469: Meet Al Campbell, author of 'The Keepers'.
Meet Al Campbell, author of ‘The Keepers’. Also: The unexpected benefits of writing. Do you need to incorporate feedback into your manuscript? Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Violeta’ by Isabel Allende 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.
Feb 7, 2022 • 49min
WRITER 468: Meet Ruth McIver, author of 'I Shot The Devil'.
Meet Ruth McIver, author of I Shot The Devil. Short story competitions you can enter; an eight-year-old novelist slips his handwritten book in a library shelf and it now has a year-long waiting list. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Keepers by AWC alumna Al Campbell 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.
Jan 31, 2022 • 57min
WRITER 467: Meet Felicity Lewis, editor of 'Explain That'.
Discover 7 tips to improve your writing. Meet Felicity Lewis, national explainer editor for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, on writing a great explainer and why readers love them so much. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter' by Lizzie Pook to giveaway. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2022 • 46min
WRITER 466: Meet Kay Kerr, author of 'Social Queue'.
Meet Kay Kerr, author of 'Social Queue'. Discover the adaptability of audiobooks and resources for police procedurals. I catch up with Penelope Janu and talk about her latest book 'Clouds on the Horizon'. There are 3 copies of 'The Bumper Treehouse Fun Book' by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 9min
WRITER 465: Meet SAS Australia's Ollie Ollerton, author of the thriller 'All Or Nothing'.
Do you need to rewrite your first draft completely? You'll meet SAS Australia's Ollie Ollerton, author of the thriller 'All Or Nothing'. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Fancy Meeting You Here' by Ali Berg (AWC alumna) and Michelle Kalus to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 23min
WRITER 464: Meet Tom Keneally, author of 'Corporal Hitler's Pistol'.
Discover how to skyrocket your writing productivity using Focusmate. I chat to Australian icon, author Tom Keneally about his novel 'Corporal Hitler's Pistol'. Plus, you could win a copy of 'Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens' by AWC alumna Shankari Chandran. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
