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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Jun 1, 2020 • 1h 27min
WRITER 333: We chat to Tara Moss, author of 'The Cobra Queen'.
We chat to Tara Moss, author of 'The Cobra Queen'. Discover how to write your novel while juggling your day job. We're currently developing a Teenage Creative Writers' Program for budding authors which will be available very soon. Plus, we have 3 'Pussweek packs' by Bexy McFly (AWC alumnae) containing 'PUSSWEEK: A Cat's Guide to Feline Empowerment' and 'Cats Are The Worst' 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.
May 25, 2020 • 60min
WRITER 332: Meet Christine Bell, author of 'No Small Shame'.
Meet Christine Bell, author of 'No Small Shame'. Discover how to use guest posting as a book promotion strategy. Learn 5 tips for writing a cracking thriller from L.A. Larkin! Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The Silence' by Susan Allott 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.
May 18, 2020 • 57min
WRITER 331: Meet Felicity Harley, author of 'Balance & Other B.S.: How to hold it together when you're doing it all'.
Meet Felicity Harley, author of 'Balance & Other B.S.: How to hold it together when you're doing it all'. Discover how to enter the ARA Historical Novel Prize; and Andy Griffith's top 3 tips for making kids laugh. We're currently developing a Teenage Creative Writers' Program for budding authors (available very soon). Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Australian Code Breakers' by James Phelps 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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2020 • 50min
WRITER 330: Meet Rick Held, author of 'Night Lessons in Little Jerusalem'.
Meet Rick Held, author of 'Night Lessons in Little Jerusalem'. Put our party in your diaries! Catch the replay of Valerie's conversation with James Phelps and go into the draw to win a copy of 'Pedantic' by Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras. 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.
May 4, 2020 • 1h 1min
WRITER 329: Meet Anna Whateley, author of 'Peta Lyre's Rating Normal'
Meet Anna Whateley, author of 'Peta Lyre's Rating Normal'. Discover how to spark your kid's writing fire. New AWC online courses are in the works. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Husband Replacement Therapy' by Kathy Lette 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.
Apr 27, 2020 • 52min
WRITER 328: Meet B.G. Hilton, author of 'Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys'.
Meet BG Hilton, author of 'Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys'. Andrew Daddo has advice on writing funny books for kids. Val and Al share tips on how to guest post with success. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Up on Horseshoe Hill' by AWC alumna Penelope Janu 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.
Apr 20, 2020 • 1h 1min
WRITER 327: Meet literary agent and author Danielle Binks, author of 'The Year the Maps Changed'.
Meet literary agent and author Danielle Binks, author of 'The Year the Maps Changed'. Discover what you need to know about writing a series and tips from the AWC team for working from home. We also have 3 copies of 'The Cobra Queen' by Tara Moss 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.
Apr 13, 2020 • 58min
WRITER 326: Meet Victoria Mackinlay, author of 'Ribbit Rabbit Robot'.
Meet Victoria Mackinlay, author of 'Ribbit Rabbit Robot'. Discover 5 tips on how to nail your second novel. Scenes from 'The Gruffalo' and other books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been reimagined to help children through coronavirus. Plus, we have 3 book packs containing Sue Whiting's latest kids books 'The Book of Chance' and 'Good Question' 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.
Apr 6, 2020 • 1h
WRITER 325: We chat to Clare Bowditch about her memoir 'Your Own Kind of Girl'.
We chat to Clare Bowditch about her memoir 'Your Own Kind of Girl'. Discover how to write a page-turning story for kids and 9 manuscript awards you can enter now. Congratulations to Lesley Gibbes and Astrid Scholte being shortlisted for the CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2020. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Ribbit Rabbit Robot' by AWC alumna Victoria Mackinlay 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.
Mar 30, 2020 • 1h 4min
WRITER 324: Meet Kate Simpson, author of 'Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King'.
Meet Kate Simpson, author of 'Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King'. Discover how to stay connected and learn while you're at home and the joy of artistic collaboration. You'll hear industry insider tips for writing non-fiction for kids. Plus, there are 3 copies of 'The Love That Remains' by AWC alumna Susan Francis 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.
