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.
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Mar 18, 2014 • 50min
WRITER 003: Interview with Dr Anita Heiss, author of 'Tiddas'
Is cursive becoming a lost art?, feel happier writing with Evernote, more versions of the C-word get added to the Oxford Dictionary, the book 'Authorpreneurship: The Business of Creativity' by Hazel Edwards, inspirational blogging quotes, interview with author of 'Tiddas' Dr. Anita Heiss, we ask you what is your word crush 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 12, 2014 • 44min
WRITER 002: We chat to Fleur McDonald, author of 'Red Dust'
1 in 10 Americans think html is an STD, Women’s Weekly labels innocent man as accused, Update on Amtrak Writers in Residence program, the book ‘Rise of the Machines: Human Authors in a Digital World’ by Kirsten Lamb, the book ‘The Game Changer’ by Dr Jason Fox, The 2014 Best Australian Blogs Competition. Interview with author of 'Voice of the Outback' Fleur McDonald, and the Pink Fibro Book Club. Best line from a movie ever. 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 7, 2014 • 1h 1min
WRITER 001: Meet Graeme Simsion, author of 'The Rosie Project'.
This week: Amtrak Writers in Residence program, Twitter Fiction Festival, 'Write. Publish. Repeat.' by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant, Problogger tickets went on sale, Stephen King's reading list for writers on Aerogramme Studio. Interview with Graeme Simsion, author of 'The Rosie Project'. How would you describe Morgan Freeman's voice? Pink Fibro Book Club, Australian Writers' Centre Facebook page, 'Food Writing in Vietnam tour' on the cover of Qantas magazine, 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.
