So You Want To Be A Writer With Valerie Khoo And Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 281: Etiquette when approaching agents. And meet Paige Toon, bestselling author of 'If You Could Go Anywhere'.47:17

4d ago47:17

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Meet Paige Toon, bestselling author of 'If You Could Go Anywhere’. Learn about the best etiquette when approaching agents. Bad ways to open your story. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘The Beekeeper of Aleppo’ by Christy Lefteri to give away and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 280: Write your query letter first! And meet AWC alumna Astrid Scholte, author of ‘Four Dead Queens’.53:17

9d ago53:17

53:17

Meet AWC alumna Astrid Scholte, author of ‘Four Dead Queens’. Discover why you should write your query letter first! We have 3 copies of ‘A Woman of No Importance’ by Sonia Purnell up for grabs. Plus, don’t miss your chance to see So You Want To Be A Writer live. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. Write ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 279: What agents look for. And meet Renee Knight, author of psychological thriller 'The Secretary'.59:51

17d ago59:51

59:51

Learn what agents look for in authors and meet Renee Knight, author of psychological thriller 'The Secretary’. Don't miss your chance to see So you want to be a writer LIVE! We are giving away tickets to see ‘Long Shot’ starring Seth Rogan and Charlize Theron. Plus, Echo Publishing submissions are open for a short time and more. Read the show n ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

Writer 278: Why kids should keep journals. And AWC alumna Tania Blanchard, author of 'Suitcase of Dreams'.40:31

27d ago40:31

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Meet AWC alumna Tania Blanchard, author of 'Suitcase of Dreams'. Why you should encourage your kids to keep a journal. Is it ‘just desserts’ or ‘just deserts’? Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The French Photographer' by Natasha Lester to give away and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.co ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 277: Meet AWC alumna Megan Blandford, author of 'I'm Fine (and other lies)'.50:36

1M ago50:36

50:36

What happens when writing is hard? Meet AWC alumna Megan Blandford, author of 'I'm Fine (and other lies): Postnatal depression, motherhood and trying to actually be fine'. We share tips on how to cut mundane elements from your story. Plus, there are double passes to ‘The Chaperone’ up for grabs. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison po ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 276: Meet Amie Kaufman, international bestselling author of YA and middle-grade fiction.1:12:41

1M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

International bestselling author Amie Kaufman joins us to chat about her YA and middle grade fiction. We have double passes to ‘Burning’, a film based on a story by Haruki Murakami, to give away. You’ll also learn the meaning of vicissitude and more! Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com. ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 275: What you need on your author website. And Peg Fraser, author of 'Black Saturday: Not the End of the Story'55:42

2M ago55:42

55:42

What you need on your author website. Meet Peg Fraser, author of 'Black Saturday: Not the End of the Story’. Learn how to supercharge your fiction writing. Our new online course Fiction Essentials: Dialogue has launched. Plus, we have 3 copies of Alexander McCall Smith’s latest novel, ‘The Department of Sensitive Crimes’ to give away. Read the ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 274: Meet AWC alumni and former Buzzfeed editor-at-large Jenna Guillaume, author of 'What I Like About Me'.47:13

2M ago47:13

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Australian literary festivals to add to your diary. Meet Jenna Guillaume, AWC alumni and former Buzzfeed editor-at-large and author of 'What I Like About Me'. Valerie tries to impress Allison with more 'Word of the Week' prowess. Plus, we have three copies of 'Gravity is the Thing' by bestselling author Jaclyn Moriarty to give away. Read the sh ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 273: Double your freelance writing income. And meet Karen Viggers, author of 'The Orchardist's Daughter'.58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

We chat to Karen Viggers, author of the bestselling book 'The Lightkeeper's Wife' and 'The Orchardist's Daughter'. Allison goes surfing (yes, really). You’ll learn tips for doubling your freelance writing income. So you want to be a writer is going to be at Vivid Sydney 2019 and tickets are now available. Plus, we have a book pack to giveaway a ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 272: Bren MacDibble, author of children's book 'The Dog Runner'.58:49

2M ago58:49

58:49

Meet Bren MacDibble, author of 'The Dog Runner'. She chats about how she writes award-winning fiction under two names! Allison and Valerie talk about the perils you might face when your book is translated into another language and you have the chance to win tickets to ‘Sometimes Always Never’ and much more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie an ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 271: Dervla McTiernan, author of the compelling thriller 'The Scholar'.52:32

3M ago52:32

52:32

Dervla McTiernan, author of 'The Scholar' shares her thoughts around writing, plotting and and the best (and worst) day of Dervla’s life. Discover when the next round of Furious Fiction is happening. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘The Orchardist's Daughter’ by Karen Viggers to give away. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writer ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 270: Meet author and musician Penny Flanagan, author of 'Surviving Hal' and one half of Club Hoy.44:49

3M ago44:49

44:49

Author and musician Penny Flanagan, author of 'Surviving Hal' and one half of acclaimed folk-pop duo Club Hoy chats to Valerie and Allison. Discover your kid’s next read and we have 3 copies of ‘Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables: On the Lookout’ to giveaway. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 269: How your book covers can impact your sales. And meet J.P. Pomare, author of the psychological thriller 'Call Me Evie'.1:03:13

3M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

J.P. Pomare, author of the psychological thriller 'Call Me Evie' discusses plotting, setting and how shaving your legs can help you get into the head of your character. Allison and Valerie talk about how your book covers can impact your sales. Discover examples of great author Facebook pages, find out how you can win a copy of Candice Fox’s new ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 268: Crime writing for the young adult market and meet children’s author R.A. Spratt.1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Children’s author R.A. Spratt joins us. Allison and Valerie talk about crime writing for the young adult market. We also have 5 copies of ‘Baby’ – a sunburnt psychological thriller of obsession and escape by Annaleese Jochems to give away. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | Alliso ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 267: Meet Laura Sieveking, author of the children's series ‘Amelia Chamelia’.1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Meet Laura Sieveking, author of the children's series 'Amelia Chamelia' who shares how she writes for writes for one publisher while working for another. Allison and Valerie confess the mistakes they've made and what they've learnt from them. We also have 10 double passes to give away to 'If Beale Street Could Talk'. Read the show notes. Email ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 266: Meet Barbara Lasserre, author of 'Words That Go Ping'.53:48

4M ago53:48

53:48

Meet Barbara Lasserre, author of 'Words That Go Ping'. We discuss when does self-publishing become a first choice? Discover which new podcast Valerie’s been hosting. And we have 5 copies of ‘Death on the Derwent’ by Robin Bowles to give away. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | All ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 265: Meet Jane Harper, author of 'The Dry' and 'The Lost Man'.1:08:00

4M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Meet Jane Harper, author of 'The Dry' and 'The Lost Man'. We have 3 copies of ‘Three Little Lies’ by Laura Marshall to giveaway. Plus, you’ll learn how to avoid a saggy middle in your manuscript and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 264: Meet Fiona McIntosh, author of 'The Pearl Thief' and 'How to Write Your Blockbuster'.1:20:11

4M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Happy new year! You’ll meet Fiona McIntosh, author of 'The Pearl Thief' and 'How to Write Your Blockbuster'. Val and Al answer more of your listener questions. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Rewording the Brain’ by David Astle to give away. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTa ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 263: Val and Al open up the podcast to your questions in an “Ask Us Anything” Christmas special!1:15:37

5M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Val and Al open up the podcast to your questions in an “Ask Us Anything” Christmas special! And, have you entered the 12-book summer reading pack competition yet? Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comBy Australian Writers' Centre.

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 262: Literary gifts for Christmas. And meet Bernadette Schwerdt, author of 'How to Build an Online Business'.1:05:20

5M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Discover a whole heap of literary gifts for Christmas. Meet Bernadette Schwerdt, SEO copywriter and author of 'How to Build an Online Business'. Plus we have a 12-book giveaway up for grabs. Don’t miss out. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 261: Planning the next year. And meet Alice Pung, author of ‘Close to Home’.41:30

5M ago41:30

41:30

Discover planning tips for the next year and meet Alice Pung, author of ‘Close to Home’. We have a HUGE stash of books to give away to one lucky winner. Plus, the Newcastle Short Story Award is now open and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 260: How to afford editors. And meet B.M. Carroll, author of 'The Missing Pieces of Sophie McCarthy'.1:15:14

6M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Tips on how to find and afford good editors. Meet B.M. Carroll, author of 'The Missing Pieces of Sophie McCarthy'. Discover your chance to win a copy of the inaugural 'Australian Literary Diary' and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 259: How to get invited to writers’ festivals. And meet Stuart Coupe, author of ‘Roadies: The Secret History of Australian Rock 'n' Roll’.1:14:35

6M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Meet Stuart Coupe, author of ‘Roadies: The Secret History of Australian Rock 'n' Roll’. Congratulations to AWC graduate Frances Chapman for winning the 2018 Ampersand Prize. How to get invited to writers’ festivals and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | Val ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 258: Do you have NaNoWriMoFoMo? And meet DM Cameron, author of ‘Beneath the Mother Tree’.50:30

6M ago50:30

50:30

Do you have NaNoWriMoFoMo? Meet DM Cameron, author of ‘Beneath the Mother Tree’ and discover your chance to win a copy of ‘Believe Me’ by JP Delaney. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comBy Australian Writers' Centre.

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 257: How do you know when your manuscript is finished? Meet Karen Foxlee, author of ‘Lenny’s Book of Everything'.56:50

6M ago56:50

56:50

Learn the art of knowing when your manuscript is finished. You’ll meet Karen Foxlee, author of ‘Lenny’s Book of Everything’. Discover your chance to enter the Moth Poetry Prize or win a double pass to the new film ‘The Old Man & The Gun’ and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 256: Tips for first time authors. And meet Joanna Nell, author of ‘The Single Ladies of the Jacaranda Retirement Village’.1:12:32

7M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Discover tips for first time authors and writing advice from Barbara Kingsolver. You’ll meet Joanna Nell, author of ‘The Single Ladies of the Jacaranda Retirement Village’. Our brand new online Fiction Essentials course on Characters has now launched and we’re giving away 3 copies of ‘Rocky Road: The incredible true story of the fractured famil ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 255: How to rock an author reading. And meet John Purcell, author of ‘The Girl on the Page’.1:11:58

7M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Meet John Purcell, author of ‘The Girl on the Page’. Discover how to rock an author reading. Val and Al chat about the upcoming film ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ based on the true story of celebrity biographer Lee Israel. And you can impress your friends by dropping the word 'encomium' in casual conversation. Plus, we have 10x double passes to ‘B ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 254: Ebury Press looking for unagented authors. And meet Di Morrissey, author of ‘Arcadia’.1:06:38

7M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Meet Di Morrissey, author of ‘Arcadia’. Ebury Press is looking for unagented authors and Val and Al chat to Myf Warhurst on Radio National. Shout out to Tasmin Janu, who has been shortlisted for the 2018 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Plus, discover our new course an online Fiction Essentials course on Characters! Read the show notes. Email ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 253: Unblocktober - get into it! And meet Eleanor Limprecht, author of The Passengers.1:02:41

7M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Meet Eleanor Limprecht, author of ‘The Passengers’. How US listeners can get their hands on a copy of The Mapmaker Chronicles book 4. Join us for Unblocktober, where we cast aside any writing roadblocks and get back on the path to success. Discover how to develop a writing community and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podca ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 252: Two words that are deadly to your writing career. And meet Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of ‘Into the Night’.1:10:57

8M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Meet Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of ‘Into the Night’. Do you know which two words are deadly to your writing career? Discover why you should write for 15 minutes a day and recommended books for 13/14 year old boys. Thanks to all those who took part in Furious Fiction September and congrats to the winner! Read the show notes. Email Valerie ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 251: Why you need an author persona. And meet AWC graduate Margaret Morgan, author of ‘The Second Cure’.1:08:53

8M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Meet AWC graduate Margaret Morgan, author of ‘The Second Cure’. Discover why you need an author persona and learn about your chance to win a copy of ‘Amazing Australian Women’ by Pamela Freeman (AWC's awesome Director of Creative Writing). Val and Al will be at the SCBWI Conference in Sydney. What you need to know about author newsletters. Read ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 250: Meet Robert Wainwright, author of ‘Rocky Road: The Incredible True Story of the Fractured Family Behind the Darrell Lea Chocolate Empire’.1:03:40

8M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Meet Robert Wainwright, author of ‘Rocky Road: The Incredible True Story of the Fractured Family Behind the Darrell Lea Chocolate Empire’. Discover the difference between content writing and copywriting and how a romance author is accused of killing her husband. Plus, learn about your chance to win a copy of ‘A Letter From Paris’ by Louisa Deas ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 249: Iceland Writers Retreat; and meet Dianne Blacklock, author of ‘Jack and Kate’.1:15:43

8M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Discover short story comps for children’s writers and learn about scholarships to a Writers Retreat in Iceland. Plus, you’ll meet Dianne Blacklock, author of ‘Jack and Kate’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 248: Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘On The Right Track’. And discover the one simple tip to get more writing done.1:02:05

9M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘On The Right Track’. Discover how to not irritate your local bookshop: a guide for authors and learn 1 simple tip to help you get more writing done. You’ll hear about how Graham Frizzell carves out a career writing about beer. We also have copies of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ by Kevin Kwan to give away. Read the show not ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 247: Meet Kayte Nunn, author of ‘The Botanist’s Daughter’. And submit an idea to Radio National for an audio series.1:02:50

9M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Meet Kayte Nunn, author of ‘The Botanist’s Daughter’. AWC alumni Sarah Bailey wins the Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Novel. You can submit an idea to Radio National for an audio series. We have 3 copies of 'Best Foot Forward' by Adam Hills to giveaway. Plus authors are supporting Australian farmers and more. Read the show notes. Email Valerie ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 246: AWC graduates score book deals and win awards! And meet Tim Harris, author of 'Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables',49:25

9M ago49:25

49:25

You’ll meet Tim Harris, author of ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’. Shout-out to Allison Rushby for winning the Davitt Award for Children's fiction for ‘The Turnkey’. Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator and Catherine Pelosi celebrates her second children’s book published this year! Plus, we have double passes to ‘Book Cl ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 245: When to hire an editor. And meet Paul French, author of ‘City of Devils'.1:22:34

9M ago1:22:34

1:22:34

A group of researchers trained robots to write poetry. Discover when in the writing process you should hire an editor and how some authors got their agents. Allison shares tips for recreating characters from The Ateban Cipher series for Book Week (hot glue gun not required). We have 3 copies of ‘The Biographer’s Lover’ to giveaway. And meet Pau ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 244: How to get the right agent. And meet Anna Snoekstra, author of the YA thriller ‘Mercy Point’.1:04:55

9M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Discover tips from other authors about how to get the right agent. The 2018 Better Reading Top 50 Kids’ Books list is out. The saga of ‘Cockygate’ and the Amazon algorithm continues. And you’ll meet Anna Snoekstra, author of the YA thriller ‘Mercy Point’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 243: How to sell more books on Kindle. And meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of ‘Whiteley on Trial’.1:17:31

10M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Discover how to sell more books on Kindle and learn the meaning of atavistic. August Furious Fiction is opening soon. Plus, you’ll meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of the enthralling ‘Whiteley on Trial’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 242: How to write when you’re on the go. And we chat to Pamela Hart on her latest book ‘The Desert Nurse’.1:10:20

10M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

You’ll discover how Dean writes the quirky Q&A for the AWC newsletter each week and what tools you can use when you're writing on the go. We also have 3 copies of ‘The Desert Nurse’ to giveaway. Learn why you should keep your clients updated with your work in progress. And you’ll hear from Pamela Hart, discussing her latest book ‘The Desert Nur ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 241: Who writes fortune cookie messages? And meet Ali Berg, co-author of ‘The Book Ninja’.1:04:18

10M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Meet the guy who writes the messages you find in fortune cookies and learn about real estate copywriting. And we chat to Ali Berg, co-author of ‘The Book Ninja’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comBy Australian Writers' Centre.

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 240: The copywriter who cold called 500 places in one week. And meet Kirsty Manning, author of 'The Jade Lily'.1:10:49

10M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

The perils of striving for perfection, the copywriter who cold called 500 places in one week. And meet Kirsty Manning, author of The Jade Lily. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comBy Australian Writers' Centre.

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 239: Why routine is the key to success as a writer. And meet James Bradley, author of 'The Buried Ark'.58:33

11M ago58:33

58:33

You’ll discover why scheduling and routine are keys to success as a writer. Hear tips from a debut author and learn about fellowships for writers. And you’ll meet James Bradley, author of ‘The Buried Ark’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 238: What you need to know about pacing and beat sheets. And meet Belinda Castles, author of 'Bluebottle'.56:25

11M ago56:25

56:25

Discover the Wattpad sensation that turned into a Netflix hit and the five mistakes that new writers make (as told by an editor). Learn all about pacing and beat sheets! Submissions for a new anthology, Growing Up Queer in Australia, are now open. Allison Tait’s new course Creative Writing Quest for Kids is officially open for enrolments (kicki ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 237: Jane Harper’s tips on how to write a bestseller. And meet Megan Goldin, author of 'The Escape Room'.57:50

11M ago57:50

57:50

Discover murder mystery author Jane Harper’s tips on how to write a bestseller. The Davitt Award long list has been announced. Learn about the new mystery writing prize from Brio. We are announcing our new online course in Content Writing and you’ll meet Megan Goldin, author of ‘The Escape Room’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison p ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 236: Understanding ‘show, don’t tell’. And meet Kali Napier, author of 'The Secrets at the Ocean’s Edge'.1:07:26

12M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

A.L. Tait is helping kids find their writing superpower. Why you need to make your characters want something right away. We dive into the age-old writing advice ‘show, don’t tell’. Discover your chance to win a book pack. Plus, meet Kali Napier, author of ‘The Secrets at the Ocean’s Edge’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@ ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 235: Animal farts on the NYT bestseller list. And meet children’s author Deborah Abela.1:15:30

12M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

The saga of #Cockygate continues and the curious tale of how animal farts made their way to the NYT bestseller list. Discover a cool writing initiative out of a New York airport. Plus, how to find the next book that your kids will love. We also have a special offer for our new course Professional Business Writing. And you’ll meet children’s aut ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 234: Meet Dr Anita Heiss, editor of the anthology 'Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia'.1:03:50

12M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

How to give a bad author talk (yes a bad one!). You’ll hear about the Kids & YA Festival (now in its tenth year) and learn about The Business of Writing. Discover your chance to win a copy of ‘Bridge Burning and Other Hobbies’ by Kitty Flanagan. And meet Dr Anita Heiss, editor of the anthology 'Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia'. Read the show ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 233: Female artists get paid less than males. And meet Robyn Cadwallader, author of 'Book of Colours'.1:15:41

1y ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Learn how you CAN write a publishable first novel, and how female artists get paid less than males – and what to do about it. Discover your chance to win double passes to ‘The Bookshop’. And meet Robyn Cadwallader, author of ‘Book of Colours’. Read the show notes. Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au. WritersCentre.com.au | Al ...…

So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast

WRITER 232: Cockygate goes nuts. And meet Sami Lukis, author of 'Romantically Challenged'.1:16:54

1y ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Congratulations to Astrid Scholte and her upcoming publication. Cockygate goes nuts, how to write a book when you have a full-time job, and should you read when you’re writing? Discover your chance to win a copy of ‘Sounds Appealing’ by David Crystal. And meet media personality Sami Lukis, author of ‘Romantically Challenged’. Read the show note ...…

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Looking for a high-quality podcasts app on Android? Player FM might just be it.

Player FM isn’t just about looks: What sets the app apart from other podcasting applications is its emphasis on discovery.

Google Play reviews:

"THE best podcast/netcast app. Brilliantly useful, fantastically intuitive, beautiful UI. Developers constantly update and improve. No other podcast/netcast app comes close."

"Excellent app. Easy and intuitive to use. New features frequently added. Just what you need. Not what you don't. Programmer gives this app a lot of love and attention and it shows."

"Store house of knowledge"

"Thank you for giving me a beautiful, podcast streaming app with a great library"

"Love the offline function"

"This is "the" way to handle your podcast subscriptions. It's also a great way to discover new podcasts."

"It's perfect. So easy to find shows to follow. Six stars for Chromecast support."

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