Best Lian Tanner Podcasts (2024)

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WRITER 617: Lian Tanner reveals 5 strategies you need for longevity in your author career. 44:47

29d ago44:47

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Meet Lian Tanner, who reveals 5 strategies you need to build longevity into your author career. Lian also discusses her latest picture book, When the Lights Went Out. Lian covers: writing to your passions rather than market demands, seeking valuable feedback, continually learning the craft, and being open to reinvention. She also shares her process…

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WRITER 625: Bec Nanayakkara on her picture books 'Grow Big Little Seed' and 'The Book Star'. 26:36

13h ago26:36

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Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techniques, the illustration process, and much more. Also discover how our app recommendation can help you keep track of submissions. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:20 Special Series on Children's Aut…

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2.24 Opening Lines 7:47

4d ago7:47

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Hey friends!I It's so good to be back. 😊 Today we have Nathan Luff joining us as we discuss the opening lines of our books. Finding the perfect words at the VERY start of your story can be daunting so we hope this episode helps. Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/ Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Ab…

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WRITER 624: Sandie Docker on how to ensure longevity in your author career 53:41

4d ago53:41

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Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers, and seeking help in areas outside of one’s expertise. She also discusses her role in starting the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and how it has benefited her career. 00:0…

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WRITER 623: Exploring the world of children's writing with Cassy Polimeni 29:31

8d ago29:31

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Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children's market. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast 02:02 Writing tips with Nat Newman 09:46 Interview with Cassy Polimeni…

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WRITER 622: Louise Southerden on travel writing and her revealing memoir ‘Tiny’ 46:39

11d ago46:39

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Meet memoirist Louise Southerden about her book Tiny, which details her experience building a tiny house while going through a challenging relationship. Louise shares her journey into travel writing, the dynamics of writing personal stories, and techniques for capturing the essence of travel experiences. 00:00 Introduction 04:16 Nat Newman’s writin…

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WRITER 621: Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald shares her five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors 36:06

15d ago36:06

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Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing compelling stories for children and offers five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors. Additionally, Nat Newman provides a practical app tip about the benefits of using Google Docs. And …

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WRITER 620: Kate Forsyth on 5 essential lessons to make you a better writer 55:41

18d ago55:41

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In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed with insights, focusing on five essential lessons from different genres that can improve your writing. Kate Forsyth delves into historical fiction, crime and mystery, romance, fantasy, and magic realism,…

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WRITER 619: Picture book author Deborah Frenkel on her creative process and creating a successful career. 30:33

22d ago30:33

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Meet Deborah Frenkel, author of four picture books including her most recent: 100 Schools Days and The Truck Cat. Deborah reveals her journey to publication, her creative process and tips for aspiring authors. 00:00 Introduction to the podcast 00:19 Special series on children's authors 01:34 Nat Newman's app tip of the week 10:43 Interview with Deb…

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WRITER 618: JP Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel ’17 Years Later’. 1:03:25

25d ago1:03:25

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JP Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel 17 Years Later. JP discusses his writing process, research methods, and experiences with book adaptations into TV series. The episode features insights on maintaining creativity, the importance of method writing, crafting captivating crime narratives, and tips for aspiring writers. …

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2.23 Plotter or Pantser? 8:20

25d ago8:20

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Hey folks! Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. Tristan Bancks is busy at the moment so Sue Whiting has been kind enough to sit in for a few episodes. Thanks Sue! This week, the team chat about pantsing (writing by the seat of your pants without much pre-planning) and Plotting (spending a lot of time planing out your story before you begin writing)…

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WRITER 616: Meet Julie Bennett, author of 'The Lost Letters of Rose Carey’. 55:37

1M ago55:37

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Meet Julie Bennett, author of The Lost Letters of Rose Carey. Julie discusses her writing process, the inspiration behind her novel, researching historical fiction and career journey so far. 00:00 Introduction and welcome 00:19 Exploring Rocketbook 04:06 Shoutout to Jane Sullivan 05:29 Nat Newman writing tip: Introduce a dinosaur 14:12 Book giveawa…

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2.22 Adverbs and Adjectives: Friend or Enemy? 9:26

1M ago9:26

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In this episode, the team chat about adverbs and adjectives, which can sound good... but say very little, while not moving your story forward! It's all about making all your words work really hard! Have a listen. Filling in for Tristan Bancks is Sue Whiting! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com D…

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WRITER 615: Meet Anna Johnston, author of 'The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife'. 47:23

1M ago47:23

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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 au…

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2.21 Making Magic Real 10:29

1M ago10:29

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Writing stories filled with magic is fun.... but definitely not as easy as people think! There are lots of rules to creating a world with magic and these rules can't be broken or else the magic doesn't feel real. And if there are no limitations to the magic, then what's at stake? If you're planning on writing a story with magical themes, this is de…

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WRITER 614: Victoria Purman, author of 'The Radio Hour’, on character development, writing about the past and more. 58:08

2M ago58:08

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Meet author Victoria Purman, an accomplished historical fiction writer, who delves into her research and writing process, the inspiration behind her latest book The Radio Hour. Victoria offers valuable writing tips and the episode provides a deep dive into her journey, character development, and practical advice for aspiring writers. 00:00 Welcome …

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2.20 Avoiding The Dreaded Info Dump 7:50

2M ago7:50

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Have you heard of the saying, "Show—don't tell?" In this episode, the writers talk about info-dumps—boring blocks of text with backstory or other information writers think their readers need to know. But the question is, do they really need to know so much? And is there a better way of sharing this information besides dumping it all in a very borin…

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WRITER 613: Meet Amy T. Matthews, who also writes as Amy Barry and Tess LeSue! 56:24

2M ago56:24

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Meet Amy T. Matthews, an award-winning author and associate professor, about her varied writing career under different pseudonyms, where she shares her approach to balancing multiple writing projects and her thoughts on the romance genre. All of Amy’s books are traditionally published and she also writes under Amy Barry and Tess LeSue. 00:00 Introd…

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WRITER 612: Meet Petronella McGovern, author of 'The Last Trace', on how to build narrative tension and keep readers turning the page. 49:25

2M ago49:25

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Meet Petronella McGovern, author of The Last Trace. Petronella shares her top 5 tips on creating narrative tension and so that readers keep turning the page. You'll discover techniques on character development, the challenges of editing, writing cliffhangers, ensuring you have internal and external conflicts and much more. 00:00 Introduction and we…

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2.19 Every Writer is Different 8:12

2M ago8:12

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Hey pals, welcome back. It's so easy to compare yourself to others, isn't it? In this episode, Zanni, Lian, Sarah, and Deb talk about how they make sure they stay focused on their own unique voice! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au…

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2.18 Deep Dive Into Magic Awry by Sarah Armstrong 8:54

2M ago8:54

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Hello friends! As you can see, Tristan is still not back so we are still 4 writers. Come back soon, Tristan! This week Sarah answers some questions about Magic Awry, the second book in her amazing Big Magic duology. Do you have any questions for Sarah? Ask away in the comments and she'll answer them. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks…

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WRITER 611: Lia Hills, author of The Desert Knows Her Name, on how she wrote her first draft in two weeks using a voice software! 56:43

2M ago56:43

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Meet award-winning poet, novelist, and translator Lia Hills. Lia reveals her innovative approach of narrating her novel, The Desert Knows Her Name, using voice recognition software while on location in the desert. She completed her first draft in TWO WEEKS! You’ll discover Lia’s methodology, challenges, and the profound connection between place and…

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WRITER 610: Meet Kyra Geddes, author of 'The Story Thief' 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Meet Kyra Geddes, author of The Story Thief. Kyra discusses her journey from idea to publication, the importance of research, and the challenges of editing her manuscript. The episode concludes with writing tips and a book giveaway: The Wrong Man by Tim Ayliffe. 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Nat Newman’s writing tips 09:10 Book giveaway: The Wrong Man b…

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2.17 Convincing Character: Dialogue 9:14

2M ago9:14

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Hey hey, friends! This week, Tristan couldn't make it but he says hello to you all and he'll be back for the next round! In this episode, we discuss how to write dialogue that feels real while propelling the story forward. Can you think of an example of good dialogue from a book you recently read? Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.co…

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WRITER 609: Hachette’s Vanessa Radnidge on why you should enter the Richell Prize. 19:23

3M ago19:23

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In this special time-sensitive episode of 'So You Want to be a Writer,' Valerie Khoo discusses the prestigious Richell Prize with Vanessa Radnidge, Head of Narrative Nonfiction and Literary at Hachette. The episode dives into the details and benefits of entering this unique prize, which offers a $10,000 reward and a year-long mentorship with a Hach…

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2.16 Brainstorming A Story 8:25

3M ago8:25

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Happy Tuesday, pals! Thanks so much for hanging out with us today. In this episode, the team brainstorm the beginning of a mystery involving a missing parent, a rollerskating rink, and corruption! Oooooooh! If you're inspired to run with this writing prompt and have a go at writing a story with it, please share it with us. We'll share excerpts in a…

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WRITER 608: Meet Michael Brissenden who chats about his novel 'Smoke’ 56:11

3M ago56:11

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Meet Michael Brissenden who chats about his latest novel Smoke. He discusses his research process, where he gets his ideas, how he uses a whiteboard in his writing process and transition from journalism to fiction writing. 0:00 Introduction and welcome 00:23 Success story: Sarah Speedie 03:40 Nat Newman's writing tips 05:58 Finding beta readers 12:…

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2.15 The Unconscious Mind 8:49

3M ago8:49

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Hello friends, and welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. This week, the team chats about connecting and trusting the unconscious mind— the part of you that uses intuition to create a story. How do you connect to your unconscious mind? Are you someone who sits down to write with only a very loose plan or do you spend a good chunk of your time plannin…

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WRITER 607: Author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli on how they collaborated to create 'Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree' 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

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Meet author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli. They discuss their collaborative process in creating the picture book Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree. They talk about the research, writing, and illustration process, how they balance text and visuals, and the importance of accuracy in children’s non-fiction. 00:00 Introduction and welcome 0…

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WRITER 606: B.M. Carroll on her latest novel 'One Of Us Is Missing' 48:52

3M ago48:52

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Valerie interviews B.M. Carroll, whose latest thriller, One of Us Is Missing, revolves around a family dealing with a mysterious disappearance of one family member during a concert. The conversation also touches on B.M. Carroll's writing process, character development, and the importance of feedback and rewriting. 00:00 Introduction and shoutout to…

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2.14 Your Typical Writing Day 8:12

3M ago8:12

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes, friends! This week, the team chat about their typical writing day and are surprised to find out how similar their daily practices are! Any night-time writers out there? We'd love to hear from you because... how on earth do you make it work? We just don't get it. 🤪 Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks…

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2.13 Deep Dive: Cora Seen and Heard by Zanni Louise 6:13

3M ago6:13

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Welcome back friends! This week we get Zanni in the hot seat and as her lots of questions about her wonderful new book, Cora Seen and Heard. Have you read it yet? Let us know your thoughts! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni L…

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WRITER 605: Amy Hutton on her novels 'Love From Scratch' and 'Sit, Stay Love'. 59:05

3M ago59:05

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Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love. Amy discusses her journey from TV producer to successful romance novelist, the importance of social media presence for authors, and practical tips for aspiring writers. Host Valerie Khoo also chats to author Nat Newman who shares her experience with the Meisner acting technique, and provi…

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WRITER 604: Valerie talks to copywriting guru Bernadette Schwerdt on how she co-wrote entrepreneur Radek Sali’s memoir, 'How to Build a Billion Dollar Business'. 51:40

4M ago51:40

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Explore the world of co-writing and collaboration with Radek Sali and Bernadette Schwerdt. They explore the collaborative effort behind writing Radek’s book, How to Build a Billion Dollar Business, discussing challenges, the process of co-writing, the importance of capturing emotional depth in storytelling, and the profound impact of building a pur…

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WRITER 603: Picture book author Megan Daley on how to nurture your children to become readers. 46:31

4M ago46:31

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Meet Megan Daley, author of The Beehive. Megan talks about her passion for children’s literature, her role as a teacher librarian, and her picture book The Beehive. She also discusses her book Raising Readers, which emphasises the importance of instilling a love of reading in children from a young age and offers practical advice for parents. 00:00 …

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WRITER 602: Meet Jo Peck, author of the memoir 'Suddenly Single at Sixty'. 48:24

4M ago48:24

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Meet Jo Peck, whose memoir Suddenly Single at Sixty details her journey through divorce and rediscovery. Jo discusses her writing process, the therapeutic value of journalling, the challenges of constructing a memoir , and her inspirations. She also offers advice for writers on being honest in their writing and the importance of self-analysis. 00:0…

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2.12 Writing Personal Stories 8:40

4M ago8:40

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Today, the team chat about how important it is for them to put themselves—even in the smallest of ways—into their stories. It may not be as obvious as a character that looks like you, but it could be writing a character that believes in the things you do, or reacts in ways you'd react! Do you need to inject a little bit of YOU into your characters,…

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2.11 Deep Dive: The Kindness Project by Deborah Abela 7:05

4M ago7:05

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Welcome back! In this episode, we ask Deb Abela some burning questions about her latest book, The Kindness Project. Have you read it? What did you think? Feel free to ask your burning questions of your own over on our Youtube channel! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstro…

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WRITER 601: Meet Deborah Abela, author of 'The Kindness Project', her 29th book! 59:44

4M ago59:44

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Meet Deborah Abela, author of The Kindness Project. Deborah is one of Australia’s most beloved children's authors. Her latest middle grade novel is The Kindness Project, which is her 29th book. Recently, she also released the Book of Wondrous Possibilities. While Deb writes mainly in middle grade, she has also written chapter books and picture book…

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2.10 What To Do When Writing Is Hard 6:52

5M ago6:52

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. In our 30th episode, we want to let you know that seasoned writers sometimes find it hard to write too! You are not alone! But here are a few things we do to try to move our stories forward. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com …

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WRITER 600: Meet Inda Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books. 49:08

5M ago49:08

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Meet Indah Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books including her latest How To Measure The Ocean. Indah, a doctor turned picture book author, delves into her career transition, the inspiration behind her books, and her advocacy work. 00:00 Celebrating 600 episodes: A journey of writing and publishing 01:19 Upcoming seminar: Mastering action in story…

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2.9 Build That Set 8:08

5M ago8:08

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How do you create realistic locations that your readers can see (and, more importantly, FEEL) as they read your story? In this episode, the writers share techniques to build sets that are as important as the characters! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tan…

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WRITER 599: Becky Holmes on her memoir 'Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You' 59:45

5M ago59:45

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Introducing Story Seeds! A month’s worth of writing prompts that you get for free. Find out how to get Story Seeds for May. The episode features Becky Holmes, author of Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You, a memoir and exploration into online romance scams. Becky shares her journey from opening a Twitter account during lockdown that led to interac…

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2.8 Writing Stuff That Matters 8:42

5M ago8:42

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In this episode, the team chat about how important it is to write about the things that matter to you, because that's when your writing improves, and story really shines. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantan…

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WRITER 598: Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile. 51:01

5M ago51:01

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Meet Mary Anastasiou, picture book author and managing editor at Five Mile Press, as well as a former creative director at Larrikin House. Mary shares her journey from aspiring writer to influential figure in the children's book industry, highlighting the challenges and rewards of publishing picture books. She discusses the importance of illustrato…

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2.7 Deep Dive: Fledgewitch by Lian Tanner 7:31

5M ago7:31

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Hello friends! This episode is a little bit different. Today, we spend some time talking about Lian's brand new book, Fledgewitch, Book 2 of the Dragons of Hallow series! Do you have any questions for Lian? Feel free to leave a comment! Check out Fledgewitch here. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com …

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WRITER 597: Kell Woods on her novel 'After The Forest'. 52:50

5M ago52:50

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Meet author Kell Woods, who discusses her approach to writing, her novel After the Forest, a sequel to Hansel and Gretel, and the blend of history and fantasy in her work. Kell shares insights on the research and discipline required to weave together historical accuracy and compelling storytelling. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and liste…

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WRITER 596: Carrie Sun on her memoir 'Private Equity' 1:10:26

5M ago1:10:26

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Meet Carrie Sun, whose memoir Private Equity explores her journey from a high-paced finance role to embracing a writing career. Carrie discusses her writing process, the challenges of memoir writing, and the transformation she underwent during her time in the finance industry. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast co…

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2.6 Sparking The Action 8:49

6M ago8:49

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In this episode, the 5 Writers talk about inciting incidents—that big life-changing event that takes the main character on their journey! Think of your favourite movies or stories. What's your favourite inciting incident? Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian T…

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2.5 Making Rewriting Fun 8:42

6M ago8:42

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Welcome back! In this episode, the gang chats about collecting other sources of inspiration to help them as they dig deeper into their stories. What do you do? Do you create a soundtrack for your story? Do you have a vision board? Are you extra high-tech and use augmented reality to immerse yourself in the setting? Let us know! Visit the authors: T…

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