Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Grace Under Pressure’ by Tori Haschka. This is a hilarious and honest book about motherhood and parenting in the age of social media and constant scrutiny and the pressure to ‘do it all’. Tori is better known as a

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘Tipping’ by Anna George. This is a funny, relevant and thought-provoking book. This is a bit of a departure from Anna’s previous two novels – the stunning thrillers ‘What Came Before’ and ‘The Lone Child’. It has the same

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘You Need to Know’ by Nicola Moriarty. This is the latest novel from the bestselling author of ‘The Ex’ and ‘Those Other Women’ – and once again, Nicola has created an intriguing drama that will hook you right from

In Episode 400 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Episode 400 is all about YOU! Val and Al answer all your burning questions about the world of writing and publishing: how to edit, publishing a short story collection, getting an agent, career building and much more. Plus, there are 3 copies of ‘Julia Makes it Easy’ by Julia Morris to giveaway.

Meet Craig Sisterson, author of ‘Southern Cross Crime’. Learn 8 practical writing tips from authors. Plus, our popular MOJO MONTH event is back in May, providing you with 31 days of writing motivation. We also have 3 copies of Where the Grass is Green by Lauren Weisberger to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features ‘The Chase’ by Candice Fox. 600 of the world’s most violent human beings escape Pronghorn Correctional Facility in Nevada, sparking the biggest manhunt in US history. For John Kradle, this is his one chance to prove his innocence, five

Meet Julietta Henderson, author of ‘The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman’. Discover how to write Regency romance. Plus, we have 3 copies of’ World Travel’ by Anthony Bourdain to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features The The French Gift by Kirsty Manning. This is the latest breathtaking novel from the bestselling author, whose previous books include The Lost Jewels, The Jade Lily, and The Midsummer Garden. This time, Kirsty takes readers from the French

In Episode 395 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Debra Oswald, author of The Family Doctor. Discover how to write a verse novel and how to name your characters. We’re excited about our brand new course launching this week: Historical Fiction. Plus, there are 3 copies of The Ripping Tree, a new novel from internationally bestselling author Nikki Gemmell, to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Performance by Claire Thomas. As bushfires rage outside the city, three women watch a performance of Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Happy Days’. As the performance unfolds, so does each woman’s story. By the time the curtain falls, they will all

In Episode 393 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Roland Perry, author of The Shaman. Congrats to those kicking big goals in the AWC community. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Chase by Candice Fox to give away.

In Episode 392 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Rebecca Lim, author of Tiger Daughter. Discover a great way to hear dialogue from around the world. Plus, we have 3 copies of Dear Mum edited by Samuel Johnson to give away.

In Episode 391 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Cate Quinn, author of Black Widows. Want to join our brand new Copy Club? Big congrats to our alumni who will be at the Sydney Writers’ Festival! You can now preorder A.L. Tait’s latest book The Wolf’s Howl: A Maven & Reeve Mystery. Don’t miss your chance to win an awesome 5-book pack – perfect for some relaxing reading time this Easter long weekend.

In Episode 390 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Barry Divola, author of Driving Stevie Fracasso. Discover great resources for writing authentic dialogue and tips for how to run an effective writing group. Plus, you could win a 5-book pack in time to curl up for some reading bliss this Easter long weekend.

In Episode 389 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Alison Lester, author of the classic novel The Quicksand Pony. Discover what UX writing is and how to prepare for an interview. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Tour by Andrew Mackie to give away.

In Episode 388 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Kelli Hawkins, author of Other People’s Houses. Discover manuscript awards you should enter in 2021. Our sister podcast So you want to be a copywriter with Bernadette Schwerdt is here. A.L. Tait’s The Fire Star makes the CBCA list of notables for 2021. Plus, we have 3 copies of Space Hopper by Helen Fisher to give away.

In Episode 387 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Gary Lonesborough, author of The Boy from the Mish. Discover the fab writers behind Lighthouse, an anthology of short stories. There’s a new writers’ festival happening on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Plus, we have 3 copies of Rebel Without a Clause by Susan Butler to give away.

In Episode 386 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Pip Drysdale, author of The Paris Affair and discover hot tips for writing arguments. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Speechwriter by Martin McKenzie-Murray to give away.

In Episode 385 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Felicity Lewis, national explainer editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and editor of ‘What’s it like to be chased by a cassowary?’ Discover short story competitions to enter in 2021 and how to take a good author photo. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘The Four Winds’ by Kristin Hannah to give away.