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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Apr 3, 2017 • 55min
WRITER 163: We chat to Samone Bos, who evolved her blog into the book 'Momo Freaks Out'
Discover new opportunities in content and custom publishing. Learn why writing is rewriting and what makes you a real writer. Meet Samone Bos, who evolved her popular blog into the book ‘Momo Freaks Out’. We have 3 copies of A.L. Tait’s ‘Beyond the Edge of the Map’ to giveaway. Plus: author Instagram accounts you should be following and much 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.
Mar 29, 2017 • 36min
WRITER 162: Meet Bridget Isichei, author of 'Road No Good'
What genre am I writing in? And meet Bridget Isichei, author of 'Road No Good' and runner up in the Finch Memoir Prize. 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 28, 2017 • 1h 8min
WRITER 161: Meet Allen & Unwin publisher Louise Thurtell
Discover the unfortunate truth about most writers and listen to an awesome playlist for writer’s block. Avoid the top manuscript formatting mistakes and find out how to earn more than six figures as a freelancer. You could win a copy of Pamela Hart’s latest book, ‘A Letter From Italy’. Plus meet Allen & Unwin publisher Louise Thurtell. We also share platform building tips and much 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.
Mar 21, 2017 • 1h 15min
WRITER 160: Meet Harrison Young, author of 'The Daughters of Henry Wong'
Great writing advice from Kurt Vonnegut, how to tell if you’re writing middle grade or young adult fiction, and how to get effective feedback on your writing. Discover how you could win our organisational book pack. Meet Harrison Young, author of ‘The Daughters of Henry Wong’. Plus, how to get noticed on social media and much 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.
Mar 16, 2017 • 26min
WRITER 159: Meet Penelope Janu, author of 'In at the Deep End'
Do I need an overseas literary agent? And meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘In at the Deep End’. 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 13, 2017 • 1h 13min
WRITER 158: Meet Carole Wilkinson, author of the Dragonkeeper series
5 ways to find time to write. Learn the differences between crime, mystery and thriller novels. How an author used Google Street View and YouTube to write her novel. Find out how you could win a copy of Candice Fox’s latest book, “Crimson Lake”. Meet Carole Wilkinson, author of “Bronze Bird Tower” and the Dragonkeeper series. 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 9, 2017 • 23min
WRITER 157: Has someone stolen my work?
Do I need to visit a place I write about? Has someone stolen my work? 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 6, 2017 • 1h 11min
WRITER 156: Meet Caroline Baum, author of 'Only: A Singular Memoir'
Lessons from a debut novelist’s journey in book marketing, beliefs that will hold you back as a freelance writer, and what to include in your author bio on your website. You’ll meet Caroline Baum, author of ‘Only: A Singular Memoir’. Plus, Gmail add-ons that will make your freelance writing life easier and much 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.
Mar 5, 2017 • 23min
WRITER 155: How do I write my back cover blurb?
How do I write my back cover blurb? Am I a prolific writer? 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 1, 2017 • 1h 17min
WRITER 154: We chat to Hilary Spiers, author of 'Love, Lies and Linguine'
Make writing part of your daily life with the Creative Writing Bootcamp, discover Oxford Dictionary’s new words, and learn how to be more creative in 10 minutes a day. Impress your friends by casually dropping “halcyon” into your conversations. You’ll meet the delightful Hilary Spiers, author of “Love, Lies and Linguine”. Plus: discover what the difference between is between an author blog and an author website and much 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.
