Podcasts by So You Want to be a Writer

WRITER 158: Meet Carole Wilkinson, author of the Dragonkeeper series from 2017-03-13T19:00

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...

WRITER 157: Has someone stolen my work? from 2017-03-09T19:00

Do I need to visit a place I write about? Has someone stolen my work?

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WRITER 156: Meet Caroline Baum, author of 'Only: A Singular Memoir' from 2017-03-06T19:00

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 ...

WRITER 155: How do I write my back cover blurb? from 2017-03-05T02:16

How do I write my back cover blurb? Am I a prolific writer?

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WRITER 154: We chat to Hilary Spiers, author of 'Love, Lies and Linguine' from 2017-03-01T23:30

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...

WRITER 153: Do you need an agent? from 2017-02-25T08:30

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?

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WRITER 152: Meet David Crystal, author of 'Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar' from 2017-02-21T05:13

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...

WRITER 151: When you can call yourself a writer? from 2017-02-16T19:00

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.

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WRITER 150: Meet author and illustrator Tania McCartney, writer of 'Australian Story' from 2017-02-14T06:48

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...

WRITER 149: Should you write under different pen names for different genres? from 2017-02-10T00:20

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.

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WRITER 148: Meet Vanessa Carnevale, author of 'The Florentine Bridge' from 2017-02-06T19:00

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 ani...

WRITER 147: World building, rugby league and stealing someone's story. from 2017-02-02T19:00

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.

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WRITER 146: Meet Nicole Hayes, author of 'A Shadow's Breath' from 2017-02-01T23:35

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...

WRITER 145: Writing under a pen name; and publishing options for a parenting book. from 2017-01-26T19:00

Bill wants to write and create social media platforms under a pen name. Simone asks about different publishing options for her parenting book.

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WRITER 144: Meet children's writer Oliver Phommavanh, author of 'The Other Christy' from 2017-01-25T02:40

Find out 5 things you can learn by writing every day and 7 steps to help you write your novel. You’ll meet children’s author and standup comedian Oliver Phommavanh. Plus, discover wh...

WRITER 143: Smutty fiction and bank accounts from 2017-01-19T23:19

Anna asks whether her smutty fiction past will help or harm her prospects. And we answer a question about whether different types of writing income (book writing and copywriting) can go into the...

WRITER 142: Meet Jarett Kobek, author of the runaway hit 'I Hate the Internet' from 2017-01-18T01:54

Vote for your favourite Australian author, hear about the latest plagiarism scandal, and discover the worst words of last year. Get more writing done in 2017 with some useful writing tips. Find ...

WRITER 141: Meet Kristel Thornell, author of 'On the Blue Train' from 2017-01-09T19:00

Awesome hacks that will give you more time to write, famous typos from first editions, and discover how to set your writing goals for 2017. Meet Kristel Thornell, author of “On the Blue Tr...

WRITER 140: Meet Beatrice Colin, author of 'To Capture What We Cannot Keep' from 2017-01-08T20:33

Holiday packing tips for writers, top punctuation mistakes, the science behind reading print books for kids. Our word of the week is “fart”. Discover how you could win a copy of &ldq...

WRITER 139: Meet Mark Tedeschi QC, author of 'Murder at the Myall Creek' from 2016-12-19T19:00

Discover how you can use your holidays to prepare for 2017. Do you have bibliophilic tendencies? We think you might! You’ll also meet Mark Tedeschi QC, author of “Murder at Myall Cre...

WRITER 138: Meet young adult writer Rachael Craw, author of 'Shield' from 2016-12-14T02:20

The daily writing habit you need and 8 steps to writing a profile story. Find great gifts for the other book lovers in your life. Discover your chance to win the epic 12 Days of Christmas book p...

WRITER 137: Meet award-winner Hannah Kent, author of 'Burial Rites' from 2016-12-05T19:00

Get a random emoji writing prompt generator (yes, you read that correctly), and have you heard about this writing award with a difference? You’ll also get hints on how to craft a good love...

WRITER 136: Meet rural romance sensation Karly Lane, author of 'Third Time Lucky' from 2016-11-28T19:00

Discover 4 huge novels that started in NaNoWriMo and tips from famous authors to help you finally write that book. Stop having a “romantic fantasy” about your life as a writer and fi...

WRITER 135: Meet Laura Greaves, author of 'Incredible Dog Journeys' from 2016-11-23T05:46

Have you been mispronouncing words? Find out with a new book on pronunciation. What are the crossroads you'll face when publishing a novel? And what no one tells you about pages proofs and blurb...

WRITER 134: Meet Wendy Orr, author of 'Nim's Island' from 2016-11-17T03:59

Discover great resources for children’s writers and seven ways to improve your dialogue. Bookworms rejoice: Kindle Unlimited launches in Australia. Learn how you could win a Surface Pro 4....

WRITER 133: We talk to 'Divergent' author Veronica Roth about her new book 'Carve The Mark' from 2016-11-08T06:33

10 tools you can use to jumpstart your NaNoWriMo novel and draw your own maps with cartography software for fantasy writers. Learn how to tame your emails! Astound your friends by casually dropp...

WRITER 132: Meet Duncan McNab, author of the true crime story of Roger Rogerson from 2016-11-01T03:02

Amazon has changed its review policy and what you need to know. Should you review other authors’ books? Grammar mistakes to avoid, and how to be creative every day. Discover how you could ...

WRITER 131: Meet songwriter and novelist Holly Throsby, author of 'Goodwood' from 2016-10-24T19:00

Vanity book awards and why you should think twice before buying one. Mistakes made by newbie authors and things you can learn from Man Booker Prize shortlisted authors. Win a pack of books to re...

WRITER 130: Meet actor, children's book writers and illustrator Richard Roxburgh from 2016-10-18T22:37

Discover famous writers who had totally unrelated day jobs. Get yourself ready for NaNoWriMo success, and how to say “YES” to your writing career. Valerie digs up the origins of the ...

WRITER 129: Meet Giuseppe Poli, author of 'Oliver's Grumbles' from 2016-10-11T00:12

Discover celebrities reading audiobooks, why you should write a “zero draft”, and how to sell 100 million copies of your book. Find out how Australian crime writer Candice Fox ended ...

WRITER 128: Meet Katherine Johnson, author of 'The Better Son' from 2016-10-06T09:21

Discover if you can turn your short story into a novel and how to write when life is nuts. Tips for setting yourself up as a full-time writer. Your chance to win a graphic novel pack. Meet Kathe...

WRITER 127: Meet Jay Kristoff, author of the Nevernight Chronicles from 2016-09-27T23:23

Discover why John Green might not write another book and get tips on how to write better dialogue. Do you know what writers really earn? Also: how do you know when your writing is “good en...

WRITER 126: Meet memoirist Toni Tapp Coutts, author of 'A Sunburnt Childhood' from 2016-09-20T06:46

The main factors that stop readers from finishing books. Effective strategies for surviving working alone. How to avoid being sued when writing your memoir. Finding good words for body parts. Im...

WRITER 125: Meet freelance science writer, editor and copywriter Sarah Keenihan from 2016-09-13T08:04

Can you be a successful freelance writer with a pen name? Submission tips from Curtis Brown agents; Discover which six of Roald Dahl’s words are now in the dictionary and find out what's h...

WRITER 124: We chat to Nathan Besser, author of 'Man in the Corner' from 2016-09-05T20:00

Discover the biggest mistake writers make when applying for jobs and 5 common plotting errors. What happens when a client wants you to deliver more than what was agreed on? Moleskin have opened ...

WRITER 123: Meet Louise Doughty, author of 'Black Water' from 2016-08-29T20:00

Gawker is closing down, discover why you’ll never finish your novel and how to write a memoir about a painful experience. Meet Louise Doughty, author of “Black Water”. Plus: wr...

WRITER 122: Meet AWC graduate Fleur Ferris, author of 'Black' from 2016-08-22T20:00

You have written your first draft: now what? Indie magazines are flourishing and reading will help you live longer. We touch on resume writers and reasons why someone will stop reading your nove...

WRITER 121: Meet James Phelps, author of 'Australia's Toughest Prisons: Inmates' from 2016-08-15T04:37

What other writers can teach you about writing, why no writing is wasted, Michelle Field’s plagiarism scandal, and the lost art of letter writing. Impress your friends and readers by using...

WRITER 120: We chat to Alan Baxter, author of 'Primordial' from 2016-08-09T06:44

Discover the art of translating foreign language fiction, a competition for children, how to write for magazines, and why we need teacher librarians. Our word of the week is preternatural. You&r...

WRITER 119: Meet L.A. Larkin, author of the new thriller 'Devour' from 2016-08-01T04:46

Why you should submit to literary journals and how to give your writing rhythm. Smart ways to publicise your book, how to cope when your freelance writing client dumps you, and tips for survivin...

WRITER 118: Meet author John Birmingham, writer of 'He Died with a Falalfel in His Hand' from 2016-07-26T06:03

Are you writing a hybrid book? Discover the people writing poetry as a service and the predictive text generator writing fan fiction. We dive into the huge self-publishing success of romance wri...

WRITER 117: Meet Nova Weetman, author of 'The Secrets We Keep' from 2016-07-19T01:03

A new documentary on the romance writing industry, scientists discover what causes writer’s block and seven ways to make yourself a better editor. Scrivener fans rejoice: Scrivener is now ...

WRITER 116: Meet Kimberly McCreight, bestselling author of 'The Outliers' from 2016-07-11T23:00

A book of tweets from writers who should be working on their novels and a history of wordprocessing. Discover some commonly misused words. We ask why do romance authors get a bad rap? Meet Kimbe...

WRITER 115: Meet journalist Jennifer Hansen, author of 'Making Headlines' from 2016-07-05T01:27

Five entrepreneurial tips for authors who want to up their game and an English teacher’s hip hop curriculum is encouraging appreciation of literature. Discover the art of video game writin...

WRITER 114: Meet graphic novelist Shane W Smith, author of 'Undad' from 2016-06-28T04:28

Discover which author broke through after four flops and the author afraid to listen to her own audiobook. We discuss if cursive writing is now obsolete and more reasons to occasionally write by...

WRITER 113: Meet author Belinda Murrell, writer of 'The Lost Sapphire' from 2016-06-20T06:39

What was the defining moment that made you become a writer? Find out why women are killing it in crime writing and the reason essay writing services are booming. Impress your friends with the or...

WRITER 112: Meet romance writer Kylie Scott, author of 'Dirty' from 2016-06-15T05:35

Grammar mistakes you should correct, visit a book store with no books, and Chuck Palahniuk releases a colouring book for adults. Find out which six dialogue habits are killing your story and dis...

WRITER 111: Meet Steve Lewis, co-author of 'Secret City' from 2016-06-09T06:57

Find out which authors took more than five years to write their books, why Judy Blume opened a book shop at age 78, and what really goes on in an author’s day. Plus: learn the meaning of "...

WRITER 110: Meet Anna Spargo-Ryan, author of 'The Paper House' from 2016-05-31T00:29

The worst ways to begin your novel and other advice for authors. Discover how to turn your “off” writing days into “on” days and how to refill your creative well. Plus ho...

WRITER 109: Meet Sue Whiting, author of 'Platypus' from 2016-05-24T05:11

Breaking up with your novel, what to look for in a writers' group, bogus writing rules you should ignore, and tax tips for writers who hate maths. Plus: discover the meaning of "stultify" and me...

WRITER 108: Meet publishing doyenne Marina Go, author of 'Break Through' from 2016-05-18T05:45

The benefits of writing longhand and famous writers and their first word processor (can you remember yours?). Discover what “peripatetic” means and meet publishing doyenne Marina Go,...

WRITER 107: Meet Sonya Voumard, author of 'The Media and the Massacre' from 2016-05-11T06:42

Beware where you send your manuscript. Do skinny pretty writers get more book deals? Discover writing tips from bestselling YA authors, how to speed up your writing, and what “feckless&rdq...

WRITER 106: Meet Natasha Lester, author of 'A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald' from 2016-05-03T07:46

How author of "The Girl on the Train", Paula Hawkins, took fourbooks before she really found her voice, how to read a publicationto find out what the editors are looking for, and meet the lawyer...

WRITER 105: Meet journalist turned novelist Kayte Nunn, author of 'Rose's Vintage' from 2016-04-19T08:03

Get into the mind of your character with Method Writing, handwriting has its advantages; and meet journalist turned novelist Kayte Nunn, author of “Rose’s Vintage”. Plus: an ap...

WRITER 104: Meet Pamela Hart, author of 'The War Bride' from 2016-04-12T07:37

An author discovers her novels were plagiarised by a stranger, common online copywriting errors, apps for writers, and $10,000 up for grabs in the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers. Plus: the m...

WRITER 103: Meet Meg McKinlay, author of 'A Single Stone' from 2016-04-05T08:16

The “internet” is now officially lowercase. Beware this children’s writing competition scam and find out what disgraced journalist Stephen Glass is up to now. Our Writer in Res...

WRITER 102: We chat to Alexandra Joel, author of 'Rosetta: A Scandalous True Story' from 2016-03-30T05:17

Online writing tools for writers, writing habits to avoid, how walking can make you a better writer, and things that make editors stop reading your manuscript. Meet Writer in Residence Alexandra...

WRITER 101: Meet Andrew Faulkner, author of 'Stone Cold' from 2016-03-23T01:30

Women in their 20s and 30s driving sales in “grip lit”, perfect bedrooms for bookworms, tips on how to pitch in a digital age, and up-level your word-geekiness with synecdoche. Meet ...

WRITER 100: Meet Graeme Simsion, author of 'The Rosie Project' from 2016-03-15T07:06

To plot or not to plot, self-publishing and the difference between mentors and coaches. Advice for blogging authors including how to blog about your book without giving too much away and why blo...

WRITER 099: Meet picture book author Emma Allen, writer of 'Mr Friend Ernest' from 2016-03-09T05:26

How writing crime has changed in the last ten years and the increasing demand for content writers. We ask if an app can improve your writing plus give you tips on how to survive writing envy. Me...

WRITER 098: Meet children's writer Jen Storer, author of 'Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children' from 2016-03-02T05:41

An intriguing memoir, how to become an Amazon 'best-seller' for $3 and 40 words for emotions you've felt but couldn't explain. Plus: confessions of a ghost writer and the trouble with using fash...

WRITER 097: Meet thriller writer Adrian McKinty, author of 'Rain Dogs' from 2016-02-23T06:28

Book 2 of Allison Tait’s The Mapmaker Chronicles is shortlisted for the Aurealis Award, punctuation in famous novels and a poem that shows how tricky English can be. Would you write differ...

WRITER 096: Meet Hazel Edwards, author of 'Hijabi Girl' from 2016-02-16T06:00

What was left out of Seven Little Australians, the life of a Hallmark card writer, fewer vs less, and how to write a fab press release. Also check out the the book “Wordburger: How to be a...

WRITER 095: Meet novelist Tim Baker on his blog tour of his book 'Fever City' from 2016-02-09T01:00

The number one problem with backstory and how to fix it, old English insults, and writing tips from the indomitable Chuck Palahniuk. Plus: 10 questions to ask yourself before launching your auth...

WRITER 094: Meet slayer of weasel words Don Watson, author of 'Worst Words' from 2016-02-02T05:58

Go inside the world of things that look like books but aren’t, writing in a foreign language, a re-usable notebook, how to avoid distractions from writing, and meet slayer of weasel words ...

WRITER 093: Meet thriller author Jaye Ford, author of 'Darkest Place' from 2016-01-27T03:09

What writers need to know about defamation when writing memoirs, win a writer's residency in a bridge, a writer is arrested after winning illegal narcotics in a writing competition and a tax ret...

WRITER 092: Meet Holly Seddon, journo-turned-author of psychological thriller “Try Not to Breathe” from 2016-01-20T04:05

CLEO magazine is closing, Penthouse drops print magazines, copyediting and grammar mistakes to avoid, the book The Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe, and Allison’s top blog posts about blo...

WRITER 091: How to achieve your writing goals in 2016 from 2016-01-12T23:00

CLEO magazine is closing, Penthouse drops print magazines, copyediting and grammar mistakes to avoid, the book The Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe, and Allison’s top blog posts about blo...

WRITER 090: The best of 2015 from 2015-12-16T02:49

Margret Atwood is writing a graphic novel, writing rituals and why they work, tips on how to get to know your characters and the intricacies of naming them well, and the book Worst Words by Don ...

WRITER 089: Meet epic fantasy novelist Mitchell Hogan, author of 'Blood of Innocents' from 2015-12-14T23:30

Do you mourn the loss of a character? How to write a killer elevator pitch for your book, 10 over-writing traps to avoid, tell us your 2016 writing goal, and how to enter our “12 Days of C...

WRITER 088: Meet Ellie Marney, author of 'Every Word' from 2015-12-09T00:51

Why publishers are giving million dollar advances to debut novelists. Should you write for love or money? Book hotels are now a THING. Also: why a female author wanted a male voice actor to narr...

WRITER 087: Meet Drew Chapman, author of 'The King of Fear' from 2015-12-01T07:15

Congrats to our presenter Judith Rossell for making the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlist. Allison Tait’s “The Mapmaker Chronicles 2: Prisoner of the Black Hawk”...

WRITER 086: Meet film director and novelist Shirley Barrett, author of 'Rush, Oh!' from 2015-11-17T06:36

Allison’s “The Mapmaker Chronicles” optioned for a film, new words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary (YAAAS!), the author who assaulted a reviewer, book promotion minus the mis...

WRITER 085: Meet publishing sensation AG Riddle, author of 'Departure' from 2015-11-06T04:12

Reprint of book one of Allison Tait’s “The Mapmaker Chronicles”, how freelance writers price their work, why you don’t need tragedy in your story, things you can do to sa...

WRITER 084: Meet Tristan Bancks, author of 'Two Wolves' from 2015-11-03T01:30

The rise of freelance writers, is a co-working space better than working from home? How to trim your manuscript to a workable size, the book “Story” by Robert McKee, writing advice f...

WRITER 083: We chat to uber-publicist Emma Noble, author of 'The DIY Book PR Guide' from 2015-10-27T01:30

Australian self-publishing success Beau Taplin, a vending machine that dispenses short stories, how to write your author bio, super prolific author caught in a plagiarism scandal, and the book &...

WRITER 082: We chat to Kate Hennessy, freelance arts writer, editor and music critic from 2015-10-19T07:08

Why reading a Kindle is different from reading a physical book, the strange phenomenon of bestselling colouring books for adults, mistakes new screenwriters make, how to pick one idea for NaNoWr...

WRITER 081: We chat to picture book author Danny Parker, writer of 'Lola's Toybox' from 2015-10-14T00:50

Australian women authors are making tech work for them, win a $4000 writing scholarship, changing careers to become a writer, Girlfriend and Total Girl magazines are merging, a...

WRITER 080: We talk to author Mary-Rose MacColl, who has just released her fifth book 'Swimming Home' from 2015-10-07T01:23

One Direction releases a children’s book (say what?), how to use author events to grow your fan base and sell more books, why dads reading to kids is important, things to think about when ...

WRITER 079: Meet Robert Hoge, author of the memoir 'Ugly' from 2015-09-29T02:30

What writers should’t do on social media, a typewriter that pours beer (instant writing reward!), protecting your freelance identity, how to capture someone else’s voice and be a kic...

WRITER 078: We chat to bestselling novelist Kevin Kwan, author of 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'China Rich Girlfriend' from 2015-09-22T00:00

Valerie reads 270 short stories, book 3 of Allison Tait’s “The Mapmaker Chronicles”, Bauer Media shutting down Zoo Weekly magazine, what skills a Vogue editor needs, do you agr...

WRITER 077: Meet Larissa Dubecki, author of the memoir 'Prick with a Fork' from 2015-09-15T00:57

What literary agents want to see before signing you, ten cool tech tools for writers, grammar mistakes you want to avoid, beware of vanity publishers, and some of the best advice from writing ve...

WRITER 076: Meet Stephanie Clifford, author of 'Everybody Rise' from 2015-09-09T01:43

Australia’s podcasting boom, 51 words you might be mispronouncing, freelancing mistakes newbies make, the book “Woe is I” by Patricia O’Conner, a magazine for cats by cat...

WRITER 075: Meet crime thriller writer Tony Cavanaugh, author of 'Kingdom of the Strong' from 2015-09-01T03:53

Tourists pay to run a Scottish bookshop for a week, who exactly is an “emerging” writer, manspreading, fur baby, and other terms that have made it into the Oxford Dictionary, the bal...

WRITER 074: We talk to Random House publisher Meredith Curnow from 2015-08-25T04:36

The 2015 winners of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, 10 things we think we need to do before we start writing, Mark Latham being weird at the Melbourne Writers Festival, au...

WRITER 073: Meet Jill Margo, author of 'Pushing the Limits' from 2015-08-18T05:33

Grab your blind date with a book, quirky micro book reviews, one traveller’s odd reading habit, an embarrassing mix up at the Kennedy Awards, the book “Write Better, Faster” by...

WRITER 072: Meet John Tesarsch, author of 'The Last Will and Testament of Henry Hoffman' from 2015-08-12T06:36

Cover reveal for Allison Tait’s latest instalment of The Mapmaker Chronicles, brutally honest writing advice from brutally honest writers, US bookshop offers refunds for Go Set a ...

WRITER 071: We talk to literary agent Jacinta di Mase from 2015-08-05T05:47

Five essential podcasts for writers, National Bookshop Day, Richard Linklater is the top choice to direct The Rosie Project movie, the psychology behind writer’s block, an awesome interact...

WRITER 070: We talk to brother and sister author duo Nicholas and Alison Lochel from the Zarkora series from 2015-07-20T00:19

The hotly debated “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee, the exciting life of the original Nancy Drew author, cool new Lego visual storytelling app, a 15 minute writing productivity hack...

WRITER 069: Meet Sarah Hepola, author of 'Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget' from 2015-07-15T07:03

The printed word is alive and well in luxurious libraries, maps of fictional worlds, a cunning way to write a best seller and lose weight, science confirms walking fosters creativity, great writ...

WRITER 068: Meet screenwriter Tim Gooding with film credits including 'Heatwave' from 2015-07-06T08:01

Stunning sticky page markers, why journalists should care more about media business models, Ruth Rendell competition, Random House’s kid/teen writing comp, Screenwriter in Residence Tim Go...

WRITER 067: Meet Andy Griffiths, author of the Treehouse series from 2015-06-30T00:16

Ten works of literature that were seriously strenuous to write, Eat, Pray, Love anthology looking for submissions, The Sydney Morning Herald to reverse “dumb idea” ...

WRITER 066: We talk to Managing Editor of Penguin Random House Brandon VanOver from 2015-06-23T08:04

The word nerd test, what a blogger’s morning routine looks like, new books from EL James and JK Rowling, the book ‘Modern Australian Usage: A Practical Guide for Writers and Editors&...

WRITER 065: Meet Nicky Pellegrino, author of 'One Summer in Venice' from 2015-06-16T05:27

AWC graduate Belinda Williams published her novel The Pitch with Momentum, two new content marketing agencies launched in Australia, get great deals by signing up to HarperCollins&rsquo...

WRITER 064: Meet Anne Gracie, author of 18 historical romance books including 'The Spring Bride' from 2015-06-09T23:23

Essay writing competitions with real estate prizes, co-written books, 27 interesting facts about words that you probably didn’t need to know, to outline or not to outline your novel, Damia...

WRITER 063: Meet Lindsey Kelk, author of 'Always a Bridesmaid' from 2015-06-02T05:42

Australian writers on #WhereIWrite, the ethics of branded content marketing, famous authors who were rejected by publishers, the superpower all published writers have (and you can have too!), Ma...

WRITER 062: We talk to children's book publisher Suzanne O'Sullivan from 2015-05-26T08:07

Sydney Writers’ Festival wrap up, the most borrowed books from Australian libraries, how much (or little) publications pay freelance writers, the rise and demise of the paragraph, crime sh...

WRITER 061: Meet Pip Lincolne, author of 'Craft for the Soul' from 2015-05-19T05:10

Long lost sisters meet in a writing class, healthy habits to deal with the loneliness of being a writer, the late William Zinsser’s advice, five websites to visit instead of writing, where...

WRITER 060: Meet Nicole Hayes, author of 'One True Thing' from 2015-05-12T06:22

Things to know about getting an agent, how to use Twitter for your career, crime fiction writer Ruth Rendell passes away, how to do an offline book tour, the book 'There Are Tittles in This Titl...

WRITER 059: Meet writer and movie star Matt Nable, author of 'Guilt' from 2015-05-05T04:11

The couple suing after their engagement photo lands an erotica novel cover, crowdfunding a novel, famous book titles rewritten as click bait, why a bad review is not the end of the world, the bo...

WRITER 058: Meet Pamela Hart, prolific author of 'The Soldier's Wife' from 2015-04-28T07:42

The disappearance of the vocative comma, how to write blog posts when you don't want to, Bundanon Trust residency applications now open, 10 author platform examples, the rules for non-fiction ma...

WRITER 057: We chat to Rachel Power, author of 'Creativity&Motherhood: The Divided Heart' from 2015-04-21T06:27

Brilliant words that we should add to the dictionary, time-saving tools for busy writers, the coffee-shop writer – Jane Costello, the fastest-selling adult novel in history, how to make a ...

WRITER 056: Meet Annabel Smith, author of 'Whiskey Charlie Foxtrot' from 2015-04-07T06:37

The Sydney Writers' Festival kicks off, are "clean words" offensive, the key to keeping clients happy, the one skill you need to write well, how to create a fantastic social media plan, the book...

WRITER 055: Meet Jane Richards, author of 'The Painted Sky' from 2015-03-31T03:04

Judith Rossell wins an Indie Award! Book 2 of the Mapmaker Chronicles is released, how punctuation marks got their names, 10 tools to keep you writing, first novel published at 95 years old, Ano...

WRITER 054: We chat to Patti Miller, author of 'Ransacking Paris' from 2015-03-25T04:11

The Readings Children's Book Prize 2015 shortlist, top authors give their advice on blogging, how to prepare for a writers’ conference, use your writing skills to win an inn, The Hoopla sh...

WRITER 053: Meet Sylvia Day, author of the Crossfire Series from 2015-03-17T08:01

Alan Cumming in Sydney, book-inspired jewellery, self publishing vs traditional publishing, new online property publication, how five writers got started on their first novels, should you start ...

WRITER 052: Meet Joanne Fedler, author of 'The Dreamcloth' from 2015-03-10T04:40

The origins of lorem ipsum, how social media started 2000 years ago, how to make friends with creative people, the news writing robots are here, the book "Spilling the beans on the cat's pyjamas...

WRITER 051: Meet Judith Rossell, author of 'Withering-by-Sea' from 2015-03-02T22:59

Agents and editors calling out to authors, internships, publisher forced to retract allegation in Julia Gillard's book, weird writer habits, ideas on how to use your new notebook, the 5-minute j...

WRITER 050: Meet Peg Fitzpatrick, author of 'The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users' from 2015-02-23T07:35

The gorgeous typeface that drove men mad, the most important skills you need to start a writing career, literary profiles on Instagram, Neil Strauss crowdsources his next book cover, the book "H...

WRITER 049: Meet Valerie Khoo, award-winning feature writer and founder of the Australian Writers' Centre from 2015-02-18T01:36

Writers who take themselves way too seriously, Frankie magazine sees its first readership drop, mapping the imaginary, the future of content mills, the book Literary Miscellany by Alex Palmer, a...

WRITER 048: We chat to crime thriller writer Candice Fox, author of 'Eden' from 2015-02-10T04:54

Join Kate Forsyth in Oxford, Harper Lee to publish a sequel, Women of Letters travels to New York via Molly Ringwald, how top journalists are pivoting their careers, Australia's new creative gra...

WRITER 047: Meet Nigel Bartlett, author of 'King of the Road' from 2015-02-03T07:33

What's in a name? Mapmaker Chronicles cover reveal, why Allison is not sponsored by her husband, getting the most out of writing competitions, how not to write an obituary, why writers have such...

WRITER 046: Meet crime thriller author James Phelan, writer of 'The Hunted' from 2015-01-27T07:09

Become an enthusiastic respite in the lives of your readers, Elizabeth Gilbert to release a book on creativity, ask the HarperCollins editor part three, the basics of endings, winter weekends, W...

WRITER 045: We chat to Lisa Heidke, author of 'It Started With a Kiss' from 2015-01-20T05:06

Hello 2015! A new storytelling platform, write 93,000 words in six weeks, the Thiel grant for online writing, are you at the right age for your breakthrough book? Think small for freelance writi...

WRITER 044: Meet Allison Tait, author of 'The Mapmaker Chronicles' from 2014-12-22T23:00

In our last show for the year we reveal our top 10 most downloaded interviews for 2014 (in no particular order): Graeme Simsion, Fleur McDonald, Allison Rushby, Kylie Mason, Deborah O'Brien, Lia...

WRITER 043: Meet Bernadette Schwerdt, founder of the Australian School of Copywriting from 2014-12-15T22:50

"Only pizzas are delivered" - the new UK Government style guide, good news about journalism, handwriting versus typing, Seth Godin answers digital publishing questions, blogs versus podcasts ver...

WRITER 042: We talk to ghostwriter Sally Collings, author of 'The Long Road to Overnight Success' from 2014-12-09T04:38

The best books of 2014, how authors are selling books on YouTube, the Novella competition, why sitting makes you depressed, the art of social media for writers, what kids really want to read, 12...

WRITER 041: Meet Rachel Johns, author of 'Outback Ghost' from 2014-12-02T05:27

The business of freelancing, NaNoWriMo finishes, is blogging dead? The best book notetaking system, print highlighted passages in your kindle, novels written by computers, the Kidspot Voices of ...

WRITER 040: Meet Joshua Field Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, creators of The Minimalists from 2014-11-25T22:55

Get your freelancing business up to scratch, the best middle fiction books of 2014, the newest word in the dictionary, 10 words invented by writers, an editor reveals what she wants to read, the...

WRITER 039: Meet Charlotte Wood, author of 'Animal People' from 2014-11-18T07:28

The best Australian books you’ve never heard of, a transformative library, is ‘finding your voice’ laughable? Life advice from sponsored posts, an author reveals how she failed...

WRITER 038: Meet Toby Jenkins, author of 'Web Marketing That Works' from 2014-11-11T22:59

Tom Hanks' book release, should you work from a co-working space?, Twitter etiquette,  whether to double or single space after a full stop, DIY publicity, AWC graduate Lisa Chaplin scores a...

WRITER 037: Meet Bernadette Foley, editor and publisher for Hachette Australia from 2014-11-05T05:19

The 'Middle Fiction' kids reading guide, blogging Betties, Michel Faber plans to stop writing novels, is Amazon doing the world a favor by crushing book publishers? Perfectionism is sl...

WRITER 036: Meet InStyle editor Kirsten Galliott from 2014-10-28T02:18

What publishers really want, swimmers vs togs, why authors should care about Google+, what to do if you have multiple offers, how to tell if your story idea is mediocre, four things you should d...

WRITER 035: Meet Favel Parrett, author of 'When the Night Comes' from 2014-10-21T05:51

Celebrities join rush of authors writing children’s books, why Copyblogger is killing its Facebook page, is it wrong to post from an email? 50 cultural icons on their favorite books, the A...

WRITER 034: Meet Rebecca James, author of 'Beautiful Malice' from 2014-10-15T00:27

Print books are still selling better than ebooks, how to write paragraphs, how do you take criticism? Top 10 tips for being a successful poet, what winning the Man Booker prize means, the reason...

WRITER 033: Meet uber-blogger-turned-author Chris Ducker, writer of 'Virtual Freedom' from 2014-10-07T04:10

Why typewriters captivate authors, Amazon gets in on the crowd-writing game, the one big reason why blogs succeed, first class train travel for 24 lucky writers, the book 'Blog It! The author&rs...

WRITER 032: Meet Kylie Ladd, author of 'Mothers and Daughters' from 2014-09-30T23:02

Sleep in your favourite literary home, the Times to bring back typewriters...kind of, the business of digital life and death, we are the last generation to remember life without the internet, Mo...

WRITER 031: We chat to New York Times bestseller Joanna Penn, author of 'Delirium' from 2014-09-23T08:06

HarperCollins accepting unsolicited manuscripts, Cleo’s man of the year, it's never too late to be published, Laura Ingalls Wilder memoir reveals truth behind Little House on the ...

WRITER 030: We talk to business author Sam Sammartino on his new book 'The Great Fragmentation' from 2014-09-16T05:14

A book is published every five minutes, the newbie writers' podcast, the book with the world's biggest twist (and how you can benefit), Beattie's Book Blog, meet up with @melbreaders for a quiet...

WRITER 029: We chat to Owen Beddall, author of 'Confessions of a Qantas Flight Attendant' from 2014-09-08T23:30

Tom Hanks releases a writing app, disappointing book covers, do your thing - even if in stolen time, welcoming magazine readers, how to submit your writing to literary magazines, blog like a jou...

WRITER 028: We talk to doctor turned bestselling author Nick Earls, author of 'Analogue Men' from 2014-09-01T23:30

Debunking the "tortured genius” myth of creativity, stunning writing studios, the most valuable comic of all time, the extreme reading experiment, the book 'From Unknown to Expert' by Catr...

WRITER 027: We chat to actor/director Lex Marinos on his new book 'Blood and Circuses' from 2014-08-25T23:30

How long should your blog post be? The rules of writing, why you should write love letters, finding your 'discomfort threshold', the secrets for blogging your way to a six-figure income, Writer ...

WRITER 026: We talk to Michael Robotham, author of 'Life or Death' from 2014-08-19T07:55

Inspired by Jane Austen, how fan fiction can land you a book deal, find freelance writing jobs on twitter, bizarre niche blogs, good news for Australian bookshops, The Aitch Factor by S...

WRITER 025: Meet New York Times bestseller Liane Moriarty, author of 'The Husband's Secret' from 2014-08-12T02:51

Why it's important to write for your goals, the best suggestion I ever got from my editor, the difference between editing features and editing fiction, how to become a productive freelance write...

WRITER 024: Meeting blogging sensation Nikki Parkinson, author of 'Unlock Your Style' from 2014-08-05T05:52

Kurt Vonnegut's beautiful letter, how to find the time to write, why writing no longer buys a champagne lifestyle (or does it?), how to get 'show, don't tell' right, Writer in Residence and blog...

WRITER 023: Meet Joanna Rakoff, author of 'My Salinger Year' from 2014-07-29T03:54

Book cover cliches - do they sell? Why writers are opening up about finances, 37 books every creative person should read, how to become a prolific writer while holding down a day job, Writer in ...

WRITER 022: Meet Rakhal Ebeli, internationally acclaimed journalist and founder of Newsmodo from 2014-07-22T01:48

What not to say when you're a writer, stop using character names as a crutch, the future of libraries, the book Port Out Starboard Home by Michael Quinion, why we write, Writer in Residence and ...

WRITER 021: We chat to bestselling author Kate Forsyth about her latest novel 'Dancing on Knives' from 2014-07-15T02:12

Ghostwriting: what it's like to be a writer for hire, crime writing, 10 writing tips from HarperCollins editors, Stephen King's tips for all writers, should you break up with your agent? 10 tips...

WRITER 020: We chat to daddy blogger Reservoir Dad from 2014-07-09T00:08

Which writer is spending Stephen King's money? How you can make 50k a year without hitting the bestseller list, writing letters to strangers is making a comeback, Fiona McFarlane writes about he...

WRITER 019: We chat to Greg Barron, author behind the Marika Hartmann series from 2014-07-01T04:30

Why Valerie makes people cry, is the book industry living or dying? Why journalists are less trusted than lawyers, how to become a wildlife journalist, should you consider a career in technical ...

WRITER 018: Meet freelance fiction editor Nicola O'Shea from 2014-06-24T09:09

Why Valerie can't go past a good typewriter, author-approved writing implements, student successes, Cory Doctorow's novel pulled from school reading programme, where to find book recommendations...

WRITER 017: Meet bestselling sensation Hugh Howey, author of 'Molly Fyde Saga' from 2014-06-17T06:18

What are your writing fears? Towns replacing lost industry with books, how to write a solid press release, a new system for plotting your novel, Reservoir Dad - The Book, Writer in Residence, be...

WRITER 016: Meet novelist Deborah O'Brien, author of 'A Place of Her Own' from 2014-06-10T23:21

Do you need to give away your secrets to succeed? Why you must know what an author platform is, how book launches have changed, the 14 stages to writing a book, is it time to stop blogging? Writ...

WRITER 015: We chat to Kim Wilkins/Kimberley Freeman, author of 'Daughters of the Storm' from 2014-06-04T00:01

Take a break to write, Goodreads launches 'ask the author' section, old writer's notebooks, author earnings: established vs debut, Amazon and Hatchette to decide future of book publishing and wh...

WRITER 014: Meet Mark Dapin, columnist and author of 'Spirit House' from 2014-05-27T08:18

Is the Internet an enemy of writers' creativity? Huffington Post and Techcrunch establish a presence in Australia, how to make story time count with your kids, free homes to dedicated writers, t...

WRITER 013: Meet Kristen Hammond, senior commissioning editor for John Wiley&Sons Australia from 2014-05-20T22:58

Great authors who've disowned their books, why is Scarlett Johansson suing an author? Australian Gourmet Traveller and Harvey Norman announce the Gourmet Institute, advice from a former book pub...

WRITER 012: Meet Fiona McFarlane, author of 'The Night Guest' from 2014-05-12T23:00

Are journalists miserable, over educated and underpaid? The Best Australian blogs are announced, the secret libraries of New York city, write a novel... in a game, how Reading Australia are maki...

WRITER 011: We chat to Alexa Moses, author of 'Talk Like an Ancient Egyptian' from 2014-05-07T00:00

Tablet magazines - are you reading them? The periodic table of storytelling, fake twitter followers, the difference between goals and dreams, the top 10 blogs for writers, how to write...

WRITER 010: Meet Gabrielle Tozer, author of 'The Intern' from 2014-05-01T02:14

Finalists for the Best Australian Blogs Competition are announced, should you dump your agent and focus on self-publishing? JuNoWriMo is here, Fin Review apologies for 'World is Fukt' front page...

WRITER 009: Meet Jennifer Smart, debut author of 'The Wardrobe Girl' from 2014-04-22T03:20