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WRITER 615: Meet Anna Johnston, author of 'The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife'.
Manage episode 432675571 series 2343384
Meet Anna Johnston, author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her rapid success, and her writing process.
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Literary competitions and overcoming fear
02:58 Nat Newman writing tip: Taking your character on a date
10:24 Book giveaway: Two Daughters by Alison Edwards
11:52 Word of the week: Desuetude
13:23 Interview with author Anna Johnston
20:33 The importance of a writing group
21:00 Forming and maintaining a writing group
22:20 Balancing writing with life
23:02 Getting serious about writing
24:21 The book deal journey
25:42 Pitching at virtual speed dating
29:31 The role of an agent
31:49 Writing process and character development
34:09 Challenges and inspirations
41:10 Future plans and advice for aspiring writers
45:11 Fun fact: The world’s oldest library
Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
615 episodes
Manage episode 432675571 series 2343384
Meet Anna Johnston, author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her rapid success, and her writing process.
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Literary competitions and overcoming fear
02:58 Nat Newman writing tip: Taking your character on a date
10:24 Book giveaway: Two Daughters by Alison Edwards
11:52 Word of the week: Desuetude
13:23 Interview with author Anna Johnston
20:33 The importance of a writing group
21:00 Forming and maintaining a writing group
22:20 Balancing writing with life
23:02 Getting serious about writing
24:21 The book deal journey
25:42 Pitching at virtual speed dating
29:31 The role of an agent
31:49 Writing process and character development
34:09 Challenges and inspirations
41:10 Future plans and advice for aspiring writers
45:11 Fun fact: The world’s oldest library
Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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