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 21, 2019 • 1h 15min
WRITER 303: Meet Sarfraz Manzoor, author of ‘Greetings from Bury Park’, now a hit movie.
Discover top tips for surviving a structural edit, and meet Sarfraz Manzoor, author of ‘Greetings from Bury Park’, now a hit movie. 13 Australian authors share their creative rituals. Plus, we have three copies of 'Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister' by Jung Chang 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.
Oct 14, 2019 • 1h 1min
WRITER 302: Meet Stephanie Wood, author of 'Fake: A startling true story of love in a world of liars, cheats, narcissists, fantasists and phonies'.
Why does writing books get tougher instead of easier? You'll meet Stephanie Wood, author of 'Fake: A startling true story of love in a world of liars, cheats, narcissists, fantasists and phonies'. Plus, you could win a copy of 'Gotta Get Theroux This' by Louis Theroux. 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.
Oct 10, 2019 • 51min
WRITER 301: Meet middle-grade author Pip Harry, author of 'The Little Wave'.
You'll meet middle-grade author Pip Harry, author of 'The Little Wave', and our Furious Fiction superfans. What does 'prodigal' really mean? (Possibly, not what you think!). Plus, there are three copies of 'The Weekend' by Charlotte Wood 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.
Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 3min
WRITER 300: Meet journalist, author and podcaster Caroline Overington.
We celebrate 300 episodes! You'll meet journalist, author and podcaster Caroline Overington. Discover ideas to help you revise a book's first draft. Plus, you could win a cracker of a prize for our 300th episode celebration. 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.
Sep 23, 2019 • 1h 2min
WRITER 299: Meet Juliet Marillier, author of 'The Harp of Kings'.
What can you do when you realise when your book is broken? You'll meet Juliet Marillier, author of 'The Harp of Kings'. We have a new online course in development. Plus, there are three copies of 'The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker' by Joanna Nell 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.
Sep 16, 2019 • 49min
WRITER 298: Meet Tristan Bancks, author of 'Detention' and Ali Berg, co-author of 'While You Were Reading'.
Meet Tristan Bancks, author of 'Detention' and Ali Berg, co-author of 'While Your Were Reading'. Celebrate Reading Hour this week. Plus, there are three copies of 'TRIM: The Cartographer's Cat' 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.
Sep 11, 2019 • 1h 5min
WRITER 297: Meet Joe Gorman, author of 'Heartland'.
Meet Joe Gorman, author of 'Heartland' and discover how to improve your book with beta readers. There are three copies of 'Bake Australia Great' by Katherine Sabbath up for grabs. Plus, the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers longlist has been announced with five AWC alumni making it onto the list. 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.
Sep 2, 2019 • 53min
WRITER 296: Meet Patti Miller, author of 'The Joy of High Places'.
Meet Patti Miller, author of 'The Joy of High Places'. Discover how the Creative Writing Quest for Kids can help your child improve their writing. Learn why you need to stop apologising for your voice. Plus, we have three copies of 'The Joy of High Places' by Patti Miller 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.
Aug 28, 2019 • 48min
WRITER 295: Meet Petronella McGovern, author of 'Six Minutes'.
Do you need a book curator? Meet AWC alumna Petronella McGovern, author of 'Six Minutes'. MOJO month starts September 1. Discover sweet book nerd merch. Valerie's creative journals are now available to order - perfect for Morning Pages and more. Plus, we have three copies of Little Puggle's Song by AWC alumna Vikki Conley 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.
Aug 19, 2019 • 52min
WRITER 294: Meet Mick Elliott, author of the Squidge Dibley series.
We talk to children's author Mick Elliott about his Squidge Dibley series. Fresh content ideas for your author newsletter, and we have three copies of 'Where the Dead Go' by international bestselling and award-winning author Sarah Bailey 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.
