So You Want To Be A Writer: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 162: What genre am I writing in? And meet Bridget Isichei, author of 'Road No Good'.

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:00:00 +0000

In this minisode: What genre am I writing in? And meet Bridget Isichei, author of 'Road No Good' and runner up in the Finch Memoir Prize. | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-162/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 161: A playlist for writer's block. Plus meet Allen & Unwin publisher Louise Thurtell.

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:30:59 +0000

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! | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-161/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 160: How to get effective feedback on your writing. And meet Harrison Young, author of 'The Daughters of Henry Wong'.

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:26:58 +0000

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! | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-160/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 159: Do I need an overseas literary agent? And meet Penelope Janu, author of 'In at the Deep End'.

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 19:00:00 +0000

In this minisode: Do I need an overseas literary agent? And meet Penelope Janu, author of 'In at the Deep End'. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-159/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 158: The differences between crime, mystery and thriller novels. And meet Carole Wilkinson, author of the Dragonkeeper series.

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:00:00 +0000

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. | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-158/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 157: Do I need to visit a place I write about? Has someone stolen my work?

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:00:00 +0000

In this minisode: Do I need to visit a place I write about? Has someone stolen my work? Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-157/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 156: Lessons from a debut novelist's journey in book marketing. And meet Caroline Baum, author of 'Only: A Singular Memoir'.

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:00:00 +0000

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! | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-156/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 155: How do I write my back cover blurb? Am I a prolific writer?

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 02:16:05 +0000

In this minisode: How do I write my back cover blurb? Am I a prolific writer? Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-155/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 154: How to be more creative in 10 minutes a day. And Hilary Spiers, author of "Love, Lies and Linguine".

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:30:18 +0000

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! | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-154/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 153: Do you need an agent? Am I a real writer if I write children's books?

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 08:30:26 +0000

In this minisode: Should I get an agent if I can negotiate myself? How do I respond to friends who don't think I'm a real writer when I write children's books? Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-153/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 152: How to write historical fiction. And meet David Crystal, author of 'Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar'.

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:13:47 +0000

Breathe magazine launches and Yen mag closes. Discover some great tips on how to write historical fiction and learn a neat trick for dealing with research for multiple articles. Meet the dynamic and engaging David Crystal, author of 'Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar'. Plus: play with the 'One Word' app, find out what your minimum author online presence should be and much more! | Find the show notes at https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-152/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 151: When you can call yourself a writer, and how to pitch your series fiction.

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000

In this minisode: Debbi wants to know when she can call herself a writer, and Holly queries whether she should pitch her stand alone novel as part of a potential series.

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WRITER 150: How to write dialogue. And meet author and illustrator Tania McCartney.

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:48:45 +0000

Discover tips for writing great dialogue, why learning about your craft is vital (even for writing veterans), and how whiteboard planning can help your creative writing. Shoutout to AWC graduate Penelope Janu who landed a two-book deal. Learn the meaning of meretricious and meet author and illustrator Tania McCartney. Plus, why sharing other people's stuff is good for your author platform, and much more! | Find the show notes at http://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-150/ | Email Valerie and Allison at podcast@writerscentre.com.au | Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

WRITER 149: Story timeline dilemmas and pen names.

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:20:37 +0000

In this minisode: Layne wants to know about how to write stories with different timelines. And Bohdi asks whether he should write under different pen names for different genres.

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WRITER 148: How to research your genre. And meet Vanessa Carnevale, author of 'The Florentine Bridge'.

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000

How to research your genre (and why you should), the counter-intuitive benefits of scheduling your writing, and fortune cookie writer gets writer's block! Discover how you could win an animal lovers' book pack. Valerie's word of the week is 'petrichor'! You'll meet Vanessa Carnevale, author of 'The Florentine Bridge'. Plus: why you should stay within your comfort zone when building your author platform and much more!

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WRITER 147: World building, rugby league and stealing someone's story.

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000

In this minisode: Andrew wants to know how Allison approached her world building and which rugby league teams we support! And we discuss a writer's dilemma on someone who may have stolen her story.

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WRITER 146: How to do a structural edit. And meet Nicole Hayes, author of 'A Shadow's Breath'.

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:35:33 +0000

Discover how to become an insanely good writer, the life-changing magic of tidying up your writing, and learn the meaning of the word "paraph". You'll meet Nicole Hayes, author of 'A Shadow's Breath', find out how to do a structural edit, and much more!

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WRITER 145: Writing under a pen name; and publishing options for a parenting book.

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:00:00 +0000

In this minisode: Bill wants to write and create social media platforms under a pen name. Simone asks about different publishing options for her parenting book.

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WRITER 144: 5 things you can learn by writing every day. And meet children's author Oliver Phommavanh.

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:40:01 +0000

Find out 5 things you can learn by writing every day and 7 steps to help you write your novel. You'll meet children's author and standup comedian Oliver Phommavanh. Plus, discover why your author newsletter is so important and much more!

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WRITER 143: Smutty fiction and bank accounts

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 23:19:53 +0000

In this minisode: Anna asks whether her smutty fiction past will help or harm her prospects. And we answer a question about whether different types of writing income (book writing and copywriting) can go into the same bank account.

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WRITER 142: The latest plagiarism scandal. And meet Jarett Kobek, author of the runaway hit "I Hate the Internet".

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:54:35 +0000

Vote for your favourite Australian author, hear about the latest plagiarism scandal, and discover the worst words of last year. Get more writing done in 2017 with some useful writing tips. Find out the benefits of Facebook groups to build your author platform. Also meet Jarett Kobek, author of the runaway hit "I Hate the Internet", get a bot to nag you to do stuff, and much more!

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WRITER 141: Awesome hacks that will give you more time to write. And meet Kristel Thornell, author of "On the Blue Train".

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:00:00 +0000

Awesome hacks that will give you more time to write, famous typos from first editions, and discover how to set your writing goals for 2017. Meet Kristel Thornell, author of "On the Blue Train". Also: why you need to do a social media audit and more!

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WRITER 140: Bring your personality into your author platform. And meet Beatrice Colin, author of "To Capture What We Cannot Keep".

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 20:33:51 +0000

Holiday packing tips for writers, top punctuation mistakes, the science behind reading print books for kids. Our word of the week is "fart". Discover how you could win a copy of "The Girl On The Train" book and DVD pack. Why you need to bring your personality into your author platform and meet Beatrice Colin, author of "To Capture What We Cannot Keep".

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WRITER 139: How to use your holidays to prepare for 2017. And meet Mark Tedeschi QC, author of "Murder at Myall Creek".

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Discover how you can use your holidays to prepare for 2017. Do you have bibliophilic tendencies? We think you might! You'll also meet Mark Tedeschi QC, author of "Murder at Myall Creek". Plus, we reveal our favourite episodes of 2016 and much more!

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WRITER 138: The daily writing habit you need; And meet young adult author Rachael Craw.

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:20:01 +0000

The daily writing habit you need and 8 steps to writing a profile story. Find great gifts for the other book lovers in your life. Discover your chance to win the epic 12 Days of Christmas book pack. Plus, meet young adult author Rachael Craw! We'll also give you tips on how to transition from journalist to fiction writer, and much more!

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WRITER 137: Get this random writing prompt generator. And meet award-winning author Hannah Kent.

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Get a random emoji writing prompt generator (yes, you read that correctly), and have you heard about this writing award with a difference? You'll also get hints on how to craft a good love scene, unearth some great gifts for writers, and learn the meaning of concinnity. Plus, why you absolutely need to meet deadlines and be accountable. Meet award-winning author Hannah Kent, discover tools for scheduling your social media and much more!

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WRITER 136: Stop having a "romantic fantasy" about your life as a writer. And meet rural romance sensation, Karly Lane.

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Discover 4 huge novels that started in NaNoWriMo and tips from famous authors to help you finally write that book. Stop having a "romantic fantasy" about your life as a writer and find out how you could win a copy of "Pilot: a diary for writers". Meet rural romance sensation Karly Lane, author of "Third Time Lucky". Also, learn about the Goodreads cataloguing app and let your inner-librarian loose, tips on building your author platform and much more.

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WRITER 135: A new book on pronunciation; and meet Laura Greaves, author of "Incredible Dog Journeys".

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:46:07 +0000

Have you been mispronouncing words? Find out with a new book on pronunciation. What are the crossroads you'll face when publishing a novel? And what no one tells you about pages proofs and blurb requests. Discover how you could win a Surface Pro 4! Plus: meet Laura Greaves, author of "Incredible Dog Journeys". Can you repurpose your old Twitter account for building your author platform, and much more!

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WRITER 134: How to improve your dialogue. And children's author Wendy Orr on how her book was turned into a Hollywood movie starring Jodie Foster.

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:59:33 +0000

Discover great resources for children's writers and seven ways to improve your dialogue. Bookworms rejoice: Kindle Unlimited launches in Australia. Learn how you could win a Surface Pro 4. And meet children's author, Wendy Orr, who talks about how her book was turned into a Hollywood movie starring Jodie Foster. Also: book marketing trends to avoid and much more!

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WRITER 133: We talk to "Divergent" author Veronica Roth about her new book "Carve The Mark".

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 06:33:27 +0000

10 tools you can use to jumpstart your NaNoWriMo novel and draw your own maps with cartography software for fantasy writers. Learn how to tame your emails! Astound your friends by casually dropping "syzygy" into conversations about the upcoming supermoon. Discover how you could with a Surface Pro 4! We talk to "Divergent" author Veronica Roth about her new book "Carve The Mark". Plus, building your newsletter list and much more!

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WRITER 132: Should you review other authors' books? And meet Duncan McNab, author of the true crime story of Roger Rogerson.

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:02:05 +0000

Amazon has changed its review policy and what you need to know. Should you review other authors' books? Grammar mistakes to avoid, and how to be creative every day. Discover how you could win a Surface Pro 4! Plus, meet Duncan McNab, author of the true crime story of Roger Rogerson. Find out what lessons Natasha Lester has learned this year as a writer, and much more!

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WRITER 131: Can you really buy book awards? And meet songwriter and novelist Holly Throsby.

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Vanity book awards and why you should think twice before buying one. Mistakes made by newbie authors and things you can learn from Man Booker Prize shortlisted authors. Win a pack of books to regift for Christmas (or keep all to yourself). Meet songwriter and novelist Holly Throsby. Plus: the Get Pocket app which makes saving things for later a whole lot easier, and much more!

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WRITER 130: How to say "YES" to your writing career. And meet actor, children's book writer and illustrator Richard Roxburgh.

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:37:05 +0000

Discover famous writers who had totally unrelated day jobs. Get yourself ready for NaNoWriMo success, and how to say "YES" to your writing career. Valerie digs up the origins of the word "dinosaur". Meet actor, children's book writer and illustrator Richard Roxburgh, and much more!

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WRITER 129: How did Candice Fox co-write with James Patterson? Meet Giuseppe Poli, IT guy by day, children's book illustrator by night.

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:12:36 +0000

Discover celebrities reading audiobooks, why you should write a "zero draft", and how to sell 100 million copies of your book. Find out how Australian crime writer Candice Fox ended up co-writing with James Patterson. Meet Giuseppe Poli, IT guy by day, children's book illustrator by night. Plus, how to recover after receiving some bad feedback, and much more.

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WRITER 128: Can your short story turn into a novel? And meet Katherine Johnson, author of "The Better Son"

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:21:31 +0000

Discover if you can turn your short story into a novel and how to write when life is nuts. Tips for setting yourself up as a full-time writer. Your chance to win a graphic novel pack. Meet Katherine Johnson, author of "The Better Son". Learn the number one tip for building your author platform, and much more.

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WRITER 127: How to write better dialogue, what writers really earn, and meet author Jay Kristoff.

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:23:58 +0000

Discover why John Green might not write another book and get tips on how to write better dialogue. Do you know what writers really earn? Also: how do you know when your writing is "good enough"? Meet author Jay Kristoff. Plus: a serialised publishing website, and much more!

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WRITER 126: What makes you stop reading a book? How to be interviewed as a writer. And meet memoirist Toni Tapp Coutts.

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 06:46:04 +0000

The main factors that stop readers from finishing books. Effective strategies for surviving working alone. How to avoid being sued when writing your memoir. Finding good words for body parts. Impress your friends with the word "ineffable". Meet memoirist Toni Tapp Coutts, how to be interviewed as a writer, and much more!

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WRITER 125: Can you be a successful freelance writer with a pen name? And meet science writer Sarah Keenihan.

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 08:04:12 +0000

Can you be a successful freelance writer with a pen name? Submission tips from Curtis Brown agents; Discover which six of Roald Dahl's words are now in the dictionary and find out what's happening in Allison Tait's world. Meet science writer Sarah Keenihan. Plus: the one marketing move authors get wrong, and much more.

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WRITER 124: The biggest mistake writers make when applying for jobs. And Nathan Besser, author of "Man in the Corner".

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Discover the biggest mistake writers make when applying for jobs and 5 common plotting errors. What happens when a client wants you to deliver more than what was agreed on? Moleskin have opened a Moleskine café! Win a copy of "Rebellious Daughters" and learn the meaning behind antediluvian. Meet debut novelist Nathan Besser, author of "Man in the Corner", who shows that you should never give up. Plus: find out what works for your author platform, and much more!

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WRITER 123: How to write a memoir about a painful experience. Meet Louise Doughty, author of "Black Water".

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Gawker is closing down, discover why you'll never finish your novel and how to write a memoir about a painful experience. Meet Louise Doughty, author of "Black Water". Plus: writing tools for authors, great content marketing examples for author blogs, and much more.

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WRITER 122: You've written your first draft: now what? And meet AWC graduate Fleur Ferris, author of "Black".

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:00:00 +0000

You have written your first draft: now what? Indie magazines are flourishing and reading will help you live longer. We touch on resume writers and reasons why someone will stop reading your novel. Meet AWC graduate Fleur Ferris whose second novel Black has been published by Penguin Random House. Plus: our latest platform building tip and much more.

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WRITER 121: What other writers can teach you about writing, and meet James Phelps, author of "Australia's Toughest Prisons: Inmates".

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:37:43 +0000

What other writers can teach you about writing, why no writing is wasted, Michelle Field's plagiarism scandal, and the lost art of letter writing. Impress your friends and readers by using inchoate correctly. Meet James Phelps, author of "Australia's Toughest Prisons: Inmates". Plus, our latest author platform building tip and much more!

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WRITER 120: How to write for magazines; and Alan Baxter, author of the dark, weird and fantastic.

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:44:53 +0000

Discover the art of translating foreign language fiction, a competition for children, how to write for magazines, and why we need teacher librarians. Our word of the week is preternatural. You'll also meet Alan Baxter, author of the dark, weird and fantastic. Plus: we share the basics of what you need on your author platform, and much more!

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WRITER 119: Smart ways to publicise your book and meet L.A. Larkin, author of the new thriller "Devour".

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 04:46:56 +0000

Why you should submit to literary journals and how to give your writing rhythm. Smart ways to publicise your book, how to cope when your freelance writing client dumps you, and tips for surviving a structural edit. Meet L.A. Larkin, author of the new thriller "Devour". What's wrong with your author website, should you call yourself an "author" or a "writer", and much more!

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WRITER 118: The huge self-publishing success of romance writers, and meet author John Birmingham.

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:03:24 +0000

Are you writing a hybrid book? Discover the people writing poetry as a service and the predictive text generator writing fan fiction. We dive into the huge self-publishing success of romance writers and share the meaning of ineluctable. Our writer in residence is author John Birmingham. Find out how a literary agency discovered a writer on social media, and much more.

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WRITER 117: Author Nova Weetman, new doco on romance writing and 6 tips for getting more traffic on your author blog.

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 01:03:15 +0000

A new documentary on the romance writing industry, scientists discover what causes writer's block and seven ways to make yourself a better editor. Scrivener fans rejoice: Scrivener is now on iOS. Plus: discover what editors look for on an opening page, and meet Young Adult and Middle Grade author Nova Weetman. A parenting hack for writers with kids, six tips for getting more traffic on your author blog, and much more!

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WRITER 116: Meet Kimberly McCreight, bestselling author of "The Outliers".

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 23:00:00 +0000

A book of tweets from writers who should be working on their novels and a history of wordprocessing. Discover some commonly misused words. We ask why do romance authors get a bad rap? Meet Kimberly McCreight, bestselling author of "The Outliers". The app Cold Turkey Writer which will not quit until you're done, like, literally will not quit. Find out if writer regression is a thing and why you need to be working on your NEXT book now.

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WRITER 115: Hip hop in schools to encourage appreciation of literature. Meet journalist Jennifer Hansen, author of "Making Headlines".

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 01:27:30 +0000

Five entrepreneurial tips for authors who want to up their game and an English teacher's hip hop curriculum is encouraging appreciation of literature. Discover the art of video game writing and and some tips on querying agents and publishers. Wow your readers by using "predilection" and "propensity" correctly. Meet author and journalist Jennifer Hansen. Also: have fun with an automatic story generator, figure out which book you should write first, and when less is more on social media.

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WRITER 114: Are you afraid to listen to your own audiobook? Is cursive writing now obsolete? Meet graphic novelist Shane W Smith.

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:28:46 +0000

Discover which author broke through after four flops and the author afraid to listen to her own audiobook. We discuss if cursive writing is now obsolete and more reasons to occasionally write by hand. Impress (or tire) your friends with the meaning of soporific and meet Australian graphic novelist Shane W Smith. Is Livescribe or Microsoft Surface better for writers and are you making these author blog mistakes?

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WRITER 113: Why women are killing it in crime writing and meet author Belinda Murrell.

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:39:37 +0000

What was the defining moment that made you become a writer? Find out why women are killing it in crime writing and the reason essay writing services are booming. Impress your friends with the origin of the word "nicotine". Meet bestselling children's author Belinda Murrell. Also: when should you call in a freelance editor and why author manners are important.

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WRITER 112: How to make an editor happy and meet romance writer Kylie Scott.

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:35:11 +0000

Grammar mistakes you should correct, visit a book store with no books, and Chuck Palahniuk releases a colouring book for adults. Find out which six dialogue habits are killing your story and discover the meaning of milquetoast. Also: meet romance writer Kylie Scott, find out if it's worth pitching to overseas publishers, and discover how to make an editor happy.

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WRITER 111: What really goes on in an author's day. And meet Steve Lewis, co-author of "Secret City"

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 06:57:29 +0000

Find out which authors took more than five years to write their books, why Judy Blume opened a book shop at age 78, and what really goes on in an author's day. Plus: learn the meaning of "bucolic", meet Steve Lewis, co-author of "Secret City", and discover how to use Thunderclap for your next book launch. More advice on using unobtrusive speech tags and why being a good literary citizen will help you sell more books.

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WRITER 110: Turn your "off" writing days into "on" days and meet author of "The Paper House" Anna Spargo-Ryan.

Tue, 31 May 2016 00:29:45 +0000

The worst ways to begin your novel and other advice for authors. Discover how to turn your "off" writing days into "on" days and how to refill your creative well. Plus how a "mommy blog" ruined the blogger's life. You'll learn our word of the week: "avuncular" and how to keep up with multiple social media platforms. Our Writer in Residence is author of "The Paper House", Anna Spargo-Ryan.

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WRITER 109: Breaking up with your novel, what to look for in a writers' group and meet author Sue Whiting.

Tue, 24 May 2016 05:11:26 +0000

Breaking up with your novel, what to look for in a writers' group, bogus writing rules you should ignore, and tax tips for writers who hate maths. Plus: discover the meaning of "stultify" and meet author Sue Whiting. Also: how to use other people's Instagrams to build your author platform.

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WRITER 108: Why you should consider writing longhand and meet publishing doyenne Marina Go, author of "Break Through: 20 Success Strategies For Female Leaders".

Wed, 18 May 2016 05:45:41 +0000

The benefits of writing longhand and famous writers and their first word processor (can you remember yours?). Discover what "peripatetic" means and meet publishing doyenne Marina Go, author of "Break Through: 20 Success Strategies For Female Leaders". Check out Litsy, the new social media app for book lovers, find out why you need a decent photo as an author, and more!

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WRITER 107: Do skinny pretty writers get more book deals? And meet Sonya Voumard, author of "The Media and the Massacre".

Wed, 11 May 2016 06:42:52 +0000

Beware where you send your manuscript. Do skinny pretty writers get more book deals? Discover writing tips from bestselling YA authors, how to speed up your writing, and what "feckless" mean. Plus: a blog for teen writers and meet Sonya Voumard, author of "The Media and the Massacre". Hear tips for juggling parenthood and earning a regular income from writing, and much more. Show notes

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WRITER 106 Write bestselling books on your daily commute, and meet Natasha Lester, author of "A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald".

Tue, 03 May 2016 07:46:56 +0000

How author of "The Girl on the Train", Paula Hawkins, took fourbooks before she really found her voice, how to read a publicationto find out what the editors are looking for, and meet the lawyerwho wrote bestselling books on his daily commute. Plus: get anentire book on a poster, learn about the crazy proposals of theProductivity Commission and how this impacts you. Discover what a "logophile" is and how to get traction on social media. MeetNatasha Lester, author of "A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald".

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WRITER 105: Get into the mind of your character with Method Writing; and meet journalist turned novelist Kayte Nunn, author of "Rose's Vintage".

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:03:44 +0000

Get into the mind of your character with Method Writing, handwriting has its advantages; and meet journalist turned novelist Kayte Nunn, author of "Rose's Vintage". Plus: an app that spots unnecessary words, how nonfiction and fiction author platforms differ, and much more!

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WRITER 104: The woman who plagiarised another author's novels; win $10,000; Meet Pamela Hart, author of "The War Bride".

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 07:37:30 +0000

An author discovers her novels were plagiarised by a stranger, common online copywriting errors, apps for writers, and $10,000 up for grabs in the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers. Plus: the meaning of "foment" and getting back into blogging after a break. Our Writer in Residence is Pamela Hart, author of "The War Bride". Also: should you try and find an agent or pitch directly to publishers, and more.

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WRITER 103: Children's writing competition scam; what disgraced journalist Stephen Glass is up to now; and children's author Meg McKinlay.

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:16:13 +0000

The "internet" is now officially lowercase. Beware this children's writing competition scam and find out what disgraced journalist Stephen Glass is up to now. Our Writer in Residence is children's author Meg McKinlay. Also: an app that blocks distracting websites, tips on how to build an author platform when you have a common name (and your ideal domain is already taken), and much more.

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WRITER 102: How walking can make you a better writer. And Alexandra Joel, author of "Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story".

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:17:18 +0000

Online writing tools for writers, writing habits to avoid, how walking can make you a better writer, and things that make editors stop reading your manuscript. Meet Writer in Residence Alexandra Joel, author of "Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story". Plus: can living in a country where English isn't the main language affect your English writing skills, and more.

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WRITER 101: Women in 20s and 30s loving "grip lit"; And meet Andrew Faulkner, author of "Stone Cold", about Australia's deadliest soldier.

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 01:30:03 +0000

Women in their 20s and 30s driving sales in "grip lit", perfect bedrooms for bookworms, tips on how to pitch in a digital age, and up-level your word-geekiness with synecdoche. Meet Andrew Faulkner, author of "Stone Cold" the story of Australia's deadliest soldier, find out how to format your manuscript for submission, and much more!

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WRITER 100: To plot or not; what authors should write on their blog; and Graeme Simsion on his success since The Rosie Project.

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:06:41 +0000

To plot or not to plot, self-publishing and the difference between mentors and coaches. Advice for blogging authors including how to blog about your book without giving too much away and why blogging is important. Plus, the book "Between You & Me, Confessions of a Comma Queen" by Mary Norris. We chat with Graeme Simsion on his success since writing "The Rosie Project". Also: the Ulysses writing app for iPhone and more!

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WRITER 099: How writing crime has changed recently; the increasing demand for content writers; and picture book author Emma Allen.

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:26:59 +0000

How writing crime has changed in the last ten years and the increasing demand for content writers. We ask if an app can improve your writing plus give you tips on how to survive writing envy. Meet picture book author Emma Allen. Plus, the most dangerous writing app. What are the benefits of editing a printed manuscript over editing on screen?

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WRITER 098: How to get your book to be an Amazon bestseller for $3; Confessions of a ghostwriter. And children's author Jen Storer.

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:41:25 +0000

An intriguing memoir, how to become an Amazon 'best-seller' for $3 and 40 words for emotions you've felt but couldn't explain. Plus: confessions of a ghost writer and the trouble with using fashionable words. Meet successful children's author Jen Storer. Also: a writing device for nostalgic tech geeks, whether you should put your writing on your website, and more!

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WRITER 097: Would you write differently if you were anonymous? What NOT to do when you start a novel; and meet thriller author Adrian McKinty.

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:28:21 +0000

Book 2 of Allison Tait’s The Mapmaker Chronicles is shortlisted for the Aurealis Award, punctuation in famous novels and a poem that shows how tricky English can be. Would you write differently if you were anonymous? Also: what NOT to do when you start a novel, the book “Shady Characters: Ampersands, Interrobangs and other Typographic Curiosities” by Keith Houston and meet thriller author Adrian McKinty. Plus: an interesting storytelling app, and more.

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WRITER 096: The life of a Hallmark card writer, how to write a press release, and meet author Hazel Edwards.

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:00:00 +0000

What was left out of Seven Little Australians, the life of a Hallmark card writer, fewer vs less, and how to write a fab press release. Also check out the the book "Wordburger: How to be a champion puzzler in 20 quick bites" by David Astle and meet author Hazel Edwards. Plus: become a word-nerd like Valerie by browsing the Online Etymology Dictionary.

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WRITER 095: Chuck Palahniuk's writing tips, the number one problem with backstory, 42 old English insults, 10 questions to ask before launching your author website, 100 best websites for writers, and how to motivate yourself to edit and rewrite. And mee

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 01:00:00 +0000

The number one problem with backstory and how to fix it, old English insults, and writing tips from the indomitable Chuck Palahniuk. Plus: 10 questions to ask yourself before launching your author website, the 100 best websites for writers, and how to win a copy of The Waiting Room by Leah Kaminsky. Also: meet novelist Tim Baker on his blog tour of his book Fever City, learn how to motivate yourself to edit and rewrite, and more!

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WRITER 094: How to avoid distractions from writing, discover this re-usable notebook, enter the world of "blooks", and meet slayer of weasel words Don Watson. Also how to equip yourself to be interviewed as an author and win a signed copy of "Wither

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:58:17 +0000

Go inside the world of things that look like books but aren't, writing in a foreign language, a re-usable notebook, how to avoid distractions from writing, and meet slayer of weasel words Don Watson. Also: an app that distills non-fiction works into short reads, giving you the main concepts of an entire book in 15 minutes, how to equip yourself to be interviewed as an author, win a signed copy of Withering-by-Sea" by Judith Rossell, and more! Show notes

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WRITER 093: What writers need to know about defamation when writing memoirs, win a writer's residency in a bridge, a tax return hailed as a masterpiece in contemporary fiction, and how to juggle multiple writing projects. Meet thriller author Jaye Ford,

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 03:09:19 +0000

What writers need to know about defamation when writing memoirs, win a writer's residency in a bridge, a writer is arrested after winning illegal narcotics in a writing competition and a tax return is hailed as a masterpiece of contemporary fiction. Plus: advice on how to juggle multiple writing projects, meet thriller author Jaye Ford, who moonlights as a romance author, and more!

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WRITER 092: Meet Holly Seddon, journo-turned-author of psychological thriller "Try Not to Breathe". The fate of CLEO and Penthouse, copyediting mistakes to avoid, Notability app, when to pitch to magazines.

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:05:13 +0000

CLEO magazine is closing, Penthouse drops print magazines, copyediting and grammar mistakes to avoid, the book The Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe, and Allison's top blog posts about blogging. Meet journalist-turned-author Holly Seddon, whose new book is the psychological thriller Try Not to Breathe. Also: the clever note taking app Notability, when to pitch to magazines, and more!

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WRITER 091: Our step-by-step guide on how to achieve your writing goals in 2016. How to know you're dating a writer, beware this fake Penguin publicist, do you know where to put plot points? And much more!

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:00:00 +0000

WRITER 090: Margaret Atwood is writing a graphic novel, writing rituals, how to get to know your characters and name them, Don Watson's Worst Words, enter our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway of 12 books, and the best of 2015. Chat to you next year!

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 02:49:26 +0000

Margret Atwood is writing a graphic novel, writing rituals and why they work, tips on how to get to know your characters and the intricacies of naming them well, and the book Worst Words by Don Watson. PLUS: our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway, we look back at the best of 2015, and the Summer Reading Club Lost Worlds competitions. See you in 2016!

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WRITER 089: Do you mourn the loss of a character? How to write a killer elevator pitch for your book, 10 over-writing traps to avoid, what's your 2016 writing goal? Win in our "12 Days of Christmas" giveaway; how to pitch to bloggers; and Amazon's

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 23:30:00 +0000

Do you mourn the loss of a character? How to write a killer elevator pitch for your book, 10 over-writing traps to avoid, tell us your 2016 writing goal, and how to enter our "12 Days of Christmas" giveaway. Also: tips on pitching to a blogger, and meet Writer in Residence epic fantasy novelist Mitchell Hogan, author of "Blood of Innocents". Plus: a free screenwriting app from Amazon, what to do when agents aren't taking on new authors, and more.

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WRITER 088: Why publishers give million dollar advances; should you write for love or money; book hotels, and why one female author wanted a male voice to narrate her books. Win a copy of The Man With the Golden Typewriter by Fergus Fleming. Check out the

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:51:04 +0000

Why publishers are giving million dollar advances to debut novelists. Should you write for love or money? Book hotels are now a THING. Also: why a female author wanted a male voice actor to narrate her books. WIN a copy of "The Man With the Golden Typewriter" by Fergus Fleming. Plus: great books about writing, Writer in Residence Ellie Marney, vehicle log app, advice on splitting your personal brand, and more!

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WRITER 087: How to write your next novel in a castle for a month (for free!); why your self-published book needs a professional cover; words you need to cut from your writing; why writers need to get used to playing the waiting game. Win a copy of the nov

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:15:16 +0000

Congrats to our presenter Judith Rossell for making the Prime Minister's Literary Awards shortlist. Allison Tait's "The Mapmaker Chronicles 2: Prisoner of the Black Hawk" is one of the best middle grade books for 2015! Also: would you want to write a novel in a castle? Why you need a professional book cover for your self-published book, phrases to cut from your writing, patience for writers, and the death of the mummy blog. Plus: Writer-in-Residence Drew Chapman, the app "Tape a Call" to record your phone calls (perfect for journalists!), how to approach writing a trilogy, and more!

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WRITER 086: "Yaas" is added to dictionary, British writer tracks down teen who gave him a bad review and cracks a bottle of wine on her head; and can you promote a book without making yourself miserable? Dictionary of English Down The Ages. And meet f

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:36:48 +0000

Allison's "The Mapmaker Chronicles" optioned for a film, new words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary (YAAAS!), the author who assaulted a reviewer, book promotion minus the misery, "China Rich Girlfriend" giveaway, and the book Dictionary of "English Down The Ages" by Linda and Roger Flavell. Meet novelist and film director Shirley Barrett and find out if an unctuous cup of coffee is a good thing. Plus: the Pink Fibro Book Club, and more!

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WRITER 085: How should freelance writers determine their "happy price", why you don't need tragedy in your story, how to save money on editing, inspirational six word writing tips, book giveaway: Prick with a Fork by Larissa Dubecki. Also: 10 novels

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 04:12:34 +0000

Reprint of book one of Allison Tait's "The Mapmaker Chronicles", how freelance writers price their work, why you don't need tragedy in your story, things you can do to save money on editing, #NaNoSix - inspirational six word writing tips, win a copy of Larissa Dubecki's hilarious book "Prick with a Fork". Also: 10 novels that were written in about a month, a self-published sensation, AG Riddle, whose books are being turned into Hollywood movies, the motivating writing app Write or Die, should you put footnotes in your articles, and more!

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WRITER 084: The rise of freelance writers, should you try a co-working space? How to trim your manuscript to a workable word count, "Story" by Robert McKee, writing advice from AWC presenters, how to write an author bio, a new writing app and meet chi

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:30:00 +0000

The rise of freelance writers, is a co-working space better than working from home? How to trim your manuscript to a workable size, the book "Story" by Robert McKee, writing advice from AWC presenters, Writer in Residence children's author Tristan Bancks, a new writing app to inspire flow, further advice on writing your author bio, download Allison's top ten tips, and more!

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WRITER 083: In this week's episode: An Aussie self-publishing sensation, a vending machine that dispenses short stories, how to write your author bio, huge plagiarism scandal, how Candice Fox writes two books at the same time, writing app Novlr, and how

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 01:30:00 +0000

Australian self-publishing success Beau Taplin, a vending machine that dispenses short stories, how to write your author bio, super prolific author caught in a plagiarism scandal, and the book "Content Inc." by Joe Pulizzi. Also: how Candice Fox writes two books at once and keeps them distinct, how to DIY book publicity with uber-publicist Emma Noble, the writing app Novlr (free until the end of November), how much should you charge as a copywriter, Allison Tait's latest book "Breath of the Dragon", and more!

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WRITER 082: In this week's episode: why your Kindle brain works differently from your paper brain, the bizarre phenomenon of bestselling colouring books, common mistakes screenwriters make, how to pick an idea for NaNoWriMo, and the perils of the confes

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:08:54 +0000

Why reading a Kindle is different from reading a physical book, the strange phenomenon of bestselling colouring books for adults, mistakes new screenwriters make, how to pick one idea for NaNoWriMo when you have too many, and the perils of writing the confessional personal essay. Writer in Residence is freelance corporate writer Kate Hennessy. Also: an app to easily book people into your calendar, how to break into the world of travel writing, and more.

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WRITER 081: Win a $4000 scholarship, how to change careers to become a writer even if you've never written before, Girlfriend and Total Girl magazines to merge (will it work?), how to use feature writing skills when writing fiction. We chat to picture b

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:50:25 +0000

Australian women authors are making tech work for them, win a $4000 writing scholarship, changing careers to become a writer, Girlfriend and Total Girl magazines are merging, apply your feature writing skills to fiction. Writer in Residence picture book author Danny Parker. Resources to discover what agents really think, listener question: "Should I use a pen name?", and more!

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WRITER 080: One Direction releases a children's book (crazy!), how to use author events to sell more books, why dads need to do story time, what to consider when co-authoring a book, and get ready for NaNoWriMo. We talk to author Mary-Rose MacColl, who

Wed, 07 Oct 2015 01:23:56 +0000

One Direction releases a children's book (say what?), how to use author events to grow your fan base and sell more books, why dads reading to kids is important, things to think about when co-authoring a book, it's time to begin prepping for NaNoWriMo (eek!), and starting a blog. Our Writer in Residence this week is Mary-Rose MacColl, who has just released her fifth book "Swimming Home". Also: how Trello can make blogging easier, how to find out if a publication pays before you pitch, and more!

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WRITER 079: A beer-pouring typewriter, what writers should not do on social media, protect your freelance identity, how to capture the right voice as a ghostwriter, the power shift to fashion bloggers. And we chat to Writer in Residence Robert Hoge, autho

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 02:30:00 +0000

What writers should't do on social media, a typewriter that pours beer (instant writing reward!), protecting your freelance identity, how to capture someone else's voice and be a kick-butt ghostwriter, fashion bloggers are now powerful, the new book "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert, Writer in Residence Robert Hoge, author of the memoir "Ugly", an app that translates between US and UK English, how to beat writers' block, and more!

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WRITER 078: What skills a Vogue editor really needs, Zoo Weekly shuts down, do you agree with brand journalism? How to fit freelance writing around a full-time job, kidlit blogger Tara Lazar and bestselling novelist Kevin Kwan, author of "Crazy Rich Asi

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Valerie reads 270 short stories, book 3 of Allison Tait's "The Mapmaker Chronicles", Bauer Media shutting down Zoo Weekly magazine, what skills a Vogue editor needs, do you agree with brand journalism? Faulty freelance writer assumptions, how to fit freelance writing around a full-time job, kidlit blogger Tara Lazar, Writer in Residence Kevin Kwan, author of "Crazy Rich Asians" and "China Rich Girlfriend", and team work and productivity app Asana. Also: how do you know when you've done enough research for your article?

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WRITER 077: Beware of vanity publishers, tech tools for writers, Stop Capitalising Everything, what literary agents want to see, and how long it takes to write an article. Meet food critic and Writer in Residence Larissa Dubecki, author of the memoir "P

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:57:01 +0000

What literary agents want to see before signing you, ten cool tech tools for writers, grammar mistakes you want to avoid, beware of vanity publishers, and some of the best advice from writing veteran Stephen King. Meet food critic and Writer in Residence Larissa Dubecki, author of the hilarious memoir "Prick with a Fork", find out how long it takes to write an article, and more!

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WRITER 076: Words you might be mispronouncing, does your freelance writing career need to grow up? The hilarious Puss Week magazine (its readers are cats), a one-word writing prompt app, and how to write when you're sick. And Writer in Residence Stephan

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 01:43:10 +0000

Australia's podcasting boom, 51 words you might be mispronouncing, freelancing mistakes newbies make, the book "Woe is I" by Patricia O'Conner, a magazine for cats by cats (yes, you read that correctly), Writer in Residence Stephanie Clifford, author of "Everybody Rise", a one-word writing prompt app, how to write when you're sick, and more!

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WRITER 075: Tourists can pay to run this Scottish bookshop, Oxford's new words - manspreading, fur baby and mic drop, can long-hand help your writing, revisiting The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, do writers need self-belief or self-discipline? And Wr

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 03:53:00 +0000

Tourists pay to run a Scottish bookshop for a week, who exactly is an "emerging" writer, manspreading, fur baby, and other terms that have made it into the Oxford Dictionary, the ballpoint pen's role in the demise of cursive handwriting, revisiting The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, do writers need self-belief or self-discipline? Five Aussie author blogs to watch, Writer in Residence Tony Cavanaugh, how to dictate to your phone, tips for finding beta readers, and more!

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WRITER 074: Mark Latham's weird appearance at Melbourne Writers Festival, Chocolat author Joanne Harris on getting paid, beware of Amazon Prime, the perils of RSI for writers, and we talk to Random House publisher Meredith Curnow. Should you use Perisco

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:36:52 +0000

The 2015 winners of the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards, 10 things we think we need to do before we start writing, Mark Latham being weird at the Melbourne Writers Festival, author of "Chocolat", Joanne Harris, forthright about authors' rights and responsibilities, beware Amazon Prime, preventing writing related injuries, three common mistakes when writing dialogue, Publisher in Residence Meredith Curnow, Allison's "Where I Write" Periscope recording, and how to get your copywriting invoices paid now, and more.

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WRITER 073: Books sold with no cover, an Instagrammer's quirky micro book reviews, media awards' embarrassing mixup, what uber-blogger Dooce said at Problogger event. And Writer in Residence Jill Margo on her biography of Frank Lowy. Also, we talk abo

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 05:33:21 +0000

Grab your blind date with a book, quirky micro book reviews, one traveller's odd reading habit, an embarrassing mix up at the Kennedy Awards, the book "Write Better, Faster" by Monica Leonelle, what uber-blogger Heather from Dooce said at this year's Problogger event, Writer in Residence Jill Margo on her biography of famous businessman Frank Lowy, The Brainstormer app, the importance of a good copywriting quote, and more!

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WRITER 072: Brutally honest advice from writers, bookshop offers refunds for "Go Set a Watchman", writing award for children, and what happens when you send out a manuscript under a male name (when you're a woman). "Tie you over" versus "tide

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:36:13 +0000

Cover reveal for Allison Tait's latest instalment of The Mapmaker Chronicles, brutally honest writing advice from brutally honest writers, US bookshop offers refunds for Go Set a Watchman, an author sends out manuscripts out under a masculine pseudonym, how women authors were told to promote their books in the 1960s, the Young Writers Award, "tie you over" vs "tide you over", congrats to Nikki Parkinson from StylingYou.com on her win in the Telstra Business Awards, Writer in Residence John Tesarsch, finding work as a newbie content writer, and more!

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WRITER 071: Aussie books being turned into movies, literary maps of America, a dress printed with first chapter of Harry Potter, and how you can win $50,000 with the Stella Prize. And we talk to literary agent Jacinta di Mase.

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 05:47:27 +0000

Five essential podcasts for writers, National Bookshop Day, Richard Linklater is the top choice to direct The Rosie Project movie, the psychology behind writer's block, an awesome interactive map of the most famous road trips in American literature, Reservoir Dad: the movie, Harry Potter printed on a dress, the Stella Prize 2015, continuously vs continually, Agent in Residence Jacinta di Mase, tax deductions for Aussie writers, and more!

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WRITER 070: Will you read "Go Set a Watchman" (we're divided)? The real writer behind Nancy Drew, a Lego storytelling app, comprises versus consists, and how to deal when you feel like an imposter. And we talk to brother-and-sister author duo Nichol

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:19:48 +0000

The hotly debated "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee, the exciting life of the original Nancy Drew author, cool new Lego visual storytelling app, a 15 minute writing productivity hack, the difference between comprises and consists, Writers in Residence brother-and-sister author duo Nicholas and Alison Lochel from the Zarkora series, how to deal with feeling like an imposter, and more!

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WRITER 069: Luxurious libraries, cool maps of fictional worlds, how to write a bestseller while losing weight, advice from children's book editors, and fewer versus less. And we talk to Writer in Residence Sarah Hepola, author of Blackout: Remembering t

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:03:28 +0000

The printed word is alive and well in luxurious libraries, maps of fictional worlds, a cunning way to write a best seller and lose weight, science confirms walking fosters creativity, great writing advice from children's book editors, the difference between fewer and less, survival life, Writer in Residence Sarah Hepola (author of Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget) stay focused by planting a virtual forest, value based pricing, how to build your author platform, and more!

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WRITER 068: Why journalists should care more about media business models, gorgeous sticky page markers, crime writing short story comp and Random House's writing comp for kids! And Screenwriter in Residence Tim Gooding.

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:01:06 +0000

Stunning sticky page markers, why journalists should care more about media business models, Ruth Rendell competition, Random House's kid/teen writing comp, Screenwriter in Residence Tim Gooding, your readability score, protocol when following up with an editor on a commissioned piece, how to boost your author platform, and more!

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WRITER 067: A 50,000-word book written without the letter "e", your chance to write for the Eat, Pray, Love anthology, Fairfax to bring sub-editing back in-house, the new Problogger podcast and we talk to Writer in Residence Andy Griffiths. And a YouT

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:16:15 +0000

Ten works of literature that were seriously strenuous to write, Eat, Pray, Love anthology looking for submissions, The Sydney Morning Herald to reverse "dumb idea" and bring subediting back in-house, Darren Rowse launches new Problogger podcast, Writer in Residence Andy Griffiths, a YouTube channel on pronouncing words, and more!

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WRITER 066: How to tell if you're a word nerd, bloggers' morning routines, new books from EL James and JK Rowling, and we talk to Managing Editor of Penguin Random House Brandon VanOver.

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:04:39 +0000

The word nerd test, what a blogger's morning routine looks like, new books from EL James and JK Rowling, the book 'Modern Australian Usage: A Practical Guide for Writers and Editors' by Nicholas Hudson, why scheduling will make you a better blogger, interview with Managing Editor of Penguin Random House Brandon VanOver, hacks to make you a Scrivener pro, and more!

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WRITER 065: AWC graduate Belinda Williams published by Momentum; HarperCollins' new Book Bliss; the 29 Minute Book; the Magna Carta; and Writer in Residence Nicky Pellegrino, author of "One Summer in Venice".

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 05:27:40 +0000

AWC graduate Belinda Williams published her novel The Pitch with Momentum, two new content marketing agencies launched in Australia, get great deals by signing up to HarperCollins' new Book Bliss, the 29 Minute Book service for those who want to be smart and fast, facts about the Magna Carta, the book Still Writing by Dani Shapiro, free to use images from Unsplash, Writer in Residence Nicky Pellegrino, how you could win a copy of One Summer in Venice, and social media tips for writers who aren't published (yet), and more!

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WRITER 064: How to write an essay to win a house, whether you need to outline your novel, the trend of co-written books, how to approach celebrities for interviews, the book "Hot for Words" by Marina Orlova and we chat to Writer in Residence Anne Gracie,

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 23:23:22 +0000

Essay writing competitions with real estate prizes, co-written books, 27 interesting facts about words that you probably didn't need to know, to outline or not to outline your novel, Damian Madden interviews Gab Tozer, how to approach celebrities for interviews, the book "Hot for Words"by Marina Orlova, Writer in Residence Anne Gracie, and more!

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WRITER 063: Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, the murky economics of content marketing, famous authors that were all rejected by publishers, a cool "book map", everything you wanted to know about blogging as a career, the book "Who said that first? The curi

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 05:42:52 +0000

Australian writers on #WhereIWrite, the ethics of branded content marketing, famous authors who were rejected by publishers, the superpower all published writers have (and you can have too!), Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner on art, a street map made up of book titles, everything you wanted to know about blogging as a career, the book "Who said that first? The curious origins of common words and phrases" by Max Cryer, Writer in Residence Lindsey Kelk, how to back up your writing, and more!

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