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So You Want to be a Writer Australian Writers' Centre
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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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WRITER 561: Simon Higgins on his novel Dragons of Dusk and Dawn
Simon Higgins on his novel Dragons of Dusk and Dawn. Using moodboards to help create your characters. And win 'The Chasm' by Bronwyn Hall.
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WRITER 560: Jo Dabrowski on scoring three book deals
Jo Dabrowski scored not one, not two, but THREE book deals. She has published two picture books: Higher! and Have Your Seen My Friend? And has now released her middle grade novel Get Your Act Together, Doris Kozlowski.
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WRITER 559: Sarah Ogilvie on 'The Dictionary People'.
Sarah Ogilvie on The Dictionary People, the fascinating story of the unsung people who helped create the Oxford English Dictionary. Word lovers: this is a must-listen! And your chance to win: Oh Miriam! by Miriam Margolyes.
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WRITER 558: Chenée Marrapodi on her novel 'One Wrong Turn'.
Chenée Marrapodi on her journey to publication for her novel One Wrong Turn.
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WRITER 557: Craig Semple on his memoir 'The Cop Who Fell to Earth'
Craig Semple on his memoir The Cop Who Fell to Earth. What really makes a story? And win The Fraud by Zadie Smith.
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WRITER 556: Zewlan Moor on her first two picture books: Nothing Alike and The Bill Dup.
Zewlan Moor on her first two picture books: Nothing Alike and The Bill Dup.
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Customer Reviews
Thank you
You ask the real questions that make this podcast always surprising and informative as a writer, there’s always a little nugget of insight, thanks Val
Indispensable Resource for Writers
I’ve been listening to this amazing podcast for almost 2 years. Listening to other writers makes me feel like I’m part of the club: the invisible “writer’s club”.
Somehow, I’m allowed to vicariously live through the experiences of other writers. I share in their struggle and successes. And most importantly, I get to learn from their mistakes, which helps me to make less of my own.
Thank you “So You Want to be a Writer” podcast!
Sylvia Dziuba
Australian Author
Amazing!
I love this podcast so much!!!