So You Want to be a Writer
Summary: 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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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...
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”....
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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:...
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. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast@writerscentre.com.au Show notes...
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...
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. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast@writerscentre.com.au Show...
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...
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. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at...
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...
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. Got a question for Val and Al? Ask at podcast@writerscentre.com.au Show notes Email us:...
