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 14, 2017 • 1h 19min
WRITER 193: Meet Catherine Jinks, author of 'Charlatan'
How to use subplots to bring your story together and commuters can enjoy stories from short story vending machines. Plus, how NOT to bury your lede. Meet Catherine Jinks, author of ‘Charlatan: The Dishonest Life and Dishonoured Loves of Thomas Guthrie Carr, Stage Mesmerist’, and more! 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 10, 2017 • 19min
WRITER 192: Can you submit to multiple publishers as the same time?
Can you submit your manuscript to multiple publishers as the same time? Tips on how to drag yourself out of a rut when it feels like your novel is going nowhere. Plus: a new Facebook group for the So you want to be a writer community. 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 9, 2017 • 1h 13min
WRITER 191: We chat to Patti Miller on her new book 'Writing True Stories'
The freelancing life and mental health. Writing movie ‘tie-in’ books as a path to publication. Creating a CV for your protagonist and tips on how to be prolific. Introducing a brand new Facebook group. Why you should make it easy for the media to find your book. Plus: Patti Miller on her new book ‘Writing True Stories’. 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 3, 2017 • 38min
WRITER 190: Meet award-winning author Tamsin Janu on her third novel ‘Blossom’.
Meet Tamsin Janu who talks about her third novel ‘Blossom’ and how she has a flourishing career as an author working on it one day a week. 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 1, 2017 • 1h 21min
WRITER 189: Meet author Louise Park, who writes under three pseudonyms.
Walkley mid-year award winners have been announced, Keanu Reeves co-founds indie poetry press, and narrative arcs explained. Valerie gives her tips for writing across multiple devices. And meet author Louise Park, who writes under three pseudonyms. 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.
Jul 27, 2017 • 28min
WRITER 188: Is Wattpad useful?
Is Wattpad useful? Should you send interviewees your article to approve? 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 24, 2017 • 1h 10min
WRITER 187: Meet Matthew Benns, author of 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'
Discover how you could win $20,000 for writing 100 words, plus the story of how Stephen King’s pen name was revealed. What your website should include as a freelance writer. Your chance to win a t-shirt with the words from your favourite book. And meet Matthew Benns, author of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”. 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 17, 2017 • 1h 14min
WRITER 186: We chat to Natasha Lester about her new book 'Her Mother's Secret'
Do you need to experience what your character goes through? There are two types of writers - which one are you? Wow your friends and dinner guests with your use of the word “callipygian”. Also, hear Natasha Lester talk about her new book “Her Mother’s Secret”. 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.
Jul 6, 2017 • 39min
WRITER 185: Meet picture book author and AWC alumni Shelly Unwin, author of 'You're Five!'
Have you started your book in the right place? And meet picture book author and AWC alumni Shelly Unwin. 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 3, 2017 • 1h 17min
WRITER 184: Meet Nicole Alexander, author of 'An Uncommon Woman'
Congratulations to both Anne Tonner and Shankari Chandran! Should you keep a reading journal? How to launch your blog with your book in mind. How to write a kick-ass Amazon bio. 10x double passes to ‘Paris Can Wait’ up for grabs! Meet Nicole Alexander, author of ‘An Uncommon Woman’, and more! 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.
