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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Aug 12, 2019 • 1h 6min
WRITER 293: We chat to Tony Park, bestselling author of 'Ghosts of the Past'.
We chat to Tony Park, bestselling author of 'Ghosts of the Past'. We also share Book Week costume ideas, so you're not stumped for ideas. AWC presenter Patti Miller's book launch for 'The Joy of High Places' was a great success. Plus there are three copies 'Fake' by Stephanie 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.
Aug 5, 2019 • 45min
WRITER 292: Interview with Kaneana May, author of 'The One'.
Screenwriting competition closing soon and Love Your Bookshop Day is coming up. You'll meet Kaneana May, author of 'The One'. Plus, we have copies of 'Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire' by AWC alumna Nat Amoore 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.
Jul 31, 2019 • 1h 4min
WRITER 291: We chat to Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios, author of 'The Emerald Tablet'.
How to get the most out of a writers' festival and meet Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios, author of 'The Emerald Tablet'. Your Kid's Next Read live event is coming up. Plus, we have three copies of 'The Blue Rose' by AWC presenter Kate Forsyth 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.
Jul 22, 2019 • 56min
WRITER 290: Meet Matt Stanton, author of the popular 'Funny Kid' series.
We ask the tough question: should you cull your books? Meet Matt Stanton, author of the popular 'Funny Kid' series. The Adventures In Reading event is this weekend. Plus, we have 10x double passes to the psychological drama/thriller 'Who You Think I Am' 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.
Jul 15, 2019 • 57min
WRITER 289: Meet Alex Landragin, author of 'Crossings'.
Historical short story competition is now open. Meet Alex Landragin, author of 'Crossings'. We also have writing tips for kids, and Allison Tait will be at the Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival. Little Bookroom has a charity drive. Plus, we have 3x signed copies of 'The Last Days of the Romanov Dancers' by Kerri Turner 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.
Jul 11, 2019 • 55min
WRITER 288: Meet Megan Daley, author of 'Raising Readers'.
Meet Megan Daley, author of 'Raising Readers'. Val and Al share writing competitions you should enter. Plus, we have 10 double passes to ‘Apollo 11’ to give away. All that and more in this week’s episode. 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.
Jul 5, 2019 • 55min
WRITER 287: Meet the multi-talented James O'Loghlin, author of the popular 'New Kid' series.
In this episode, you’ll meet the multi-talented James O'Loghlin. Learn why Allison is heading to the Whitsundays. Discover why you should write what you don't know (yet) and hear about upcoming publishing opportunities. Valerie has banoffee and we have 3 copies of 'Six Minutes' by AWC alumna Petronella McGovern 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.
Jun 28, 2019 • 59min
WRITER 286: Meet Loretta Smith, author of 'A Spanner in the Works: The extraordinary story of Alice Anderson and Australia's first all-girl garage'.
What should you do if your book is being pirated? Discover some great blogging tips. And meet Loretta Smith, author of 'A Spanner in the Works: The extraordinary story of Alice Anderson and Australia's first all-girl garage'. We also have 3 copies of ‘Four Dead Queens’ by AWC alumna Astrid Scholte 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.
Jun 17, 2019 • 1h 5min
WRITER 285: Meet Peter Rock, author of "The Night Swimmers".
Meet Peter Rock, author of “The Night Swimmers”. Discover if your writing is commercial enough and how to master “point of view”. We also have 3x copies of AWC alumna Kaneana May’s debut novel “The One” 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.
Jun 12, 2019 • 1h 44min
WRITER 284: Direct from VIVID Festival, this is the LIVE event of 'So you want to be a writer'.
Direct from VIVID Festival, this is the LIVE event. If you couldn't go, this is the next best thing! This episode features your hosts Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo in conversation with historical fiction author Pamela Hart and crime/thriller author Candice Fox. Straight to you from the Museum of Contemporary Art. 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.
