Category: So you want to be a writer

In Episode 376 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘Inheritance of Secrets’ by Sonya Bates. Juliet’s elderly grandparents are killed in their Adelaide home. Who would commit such a heinous crime – and why? The only clue is her grandfather Karl’s missing signet ring. This is the debut novel from Sonya, one of our amazing graduates at the Australian Writers’ Centre. We bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this gripping mystery.

In Episode 375 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Jennifer Niven, author of Breathless. We discuss achieving your essential writing goals for 2021. Plus, we have 3 copies of What’s it Like to be Chased by a Cassowary? by Felicity Lewis to give away.

In Episode 374 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘The Cartographer’s Secret’ by Tea Cooper. Follow Letitia Rawlings on her quest in 1911’s Hunter Valley to heal a family rift. An intricately illustrated map offers a clue to the fate of her long-lost aunt. We bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this mesmerising historical mystery.

In Episode 373 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Benjamin Stevenson, author of Either Side of Midnight. Valerie and Allison take a look at the words of the year! Plus, there are 10x double passes to The Dry to win, courtesy of Roadshow Films.

In Episode 372 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Ewa Ramsey, author of the gorgeous ‘The Morbids’, a story of friendship, love and what it means to truly live when, sometimes, it may seem easier not to.

In Episode 371 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Nathan Makaryk, author of Lionhearts. Discover the 7 tips you need to know about writing historical fiction and last-minute gift ideas for the writers in your life. Plus, we are giving away a massive 10-book pack to one lucky winner.

In Episode 370 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘The Grandest Bookshop in the World’ by Amelia Mellor. We bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this riveting adventure.

In Episode 369 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Lian Tanner, author of A Clue for Clara. Plus we share 10 writing tips you can use today. Discover your chance to be published with Penguin Random House Australia. And we have a huge 10-book pack giveaway in time for the holidays.

In Episode 368 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Esther Krogdahl, author of the gorgeous ‘Grumbelina’. Hear how Esther drew inspiration for the book from her daughter’s “terrible threes” and learn about her fascinating career writing for children’s virtual reality games.

In Episode 367 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Meg Keneally, author of The Wreck. Learn how to edit your second draft. Discover the reasons why publishers might reject good writing. Do you have niblings? Plus, we have 3 copies of The 2020 Dictionary by Dominic Knight to give away.

In Episode 364 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘The Charleston Scandal’ by Pamela Hart. Narrated by the author herself, we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the prologue and first chapter of this exuberant story.

In Episode 365 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Sue Brierley, author of Lioness. Discover how long it takes to write a first draft and 6 mistakes to avoid when writing a guest blog post. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Charleston Scandal by Pamela Hart – our amazing AWC presenter and director of creative writing – to give away.

In Episode 364 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘Hideout’ by Jack Heath. ‘Hideout’ is a bloody, twisted roller-coaster of dark action and suspense and we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this thriller.

In Episode 363 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Monica McInerney, author of The Godmothers. Is it ever too late to write a novel? Discover what percentage of you are plotters and what percentage are pantsers. Plus, we have 3 copies of Word for Today by Roly Sussex up for grabs.

In Episode 362 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘The Champagne War’ by Fiona McIntosh. Narrated by the author herself, we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the prologue of this heart-stopping adventure.

In Episode 361 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Chris Hammer, author of the crime thriller Trust. Discover what you need to know about traditional publishing and 8 signs you’d be a great freelance/content writer. Catch up on the Your Kid’s Next Read author talk with Jacqueline Harvey. Plus, we have 3 copies of Life After Truth by Ceridwen Dovey to give away.

In Episode 360 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring Death in Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood. Kerry continues the adventures of Phryne Fisher in this mystery and we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first three chapters of this book.

In Episode 359 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Lili Wilkinson, author of The Erasure Initiative. Discover the one thing you need to improve your writing. Vote in our poll on whether you’re a PLOTTER or a PANTSER. Plus, we have 3 copies of China Blonde by AWC alumna Nicole Webb up for grabs.

In Episode 358 of So You Want To Be A Writer: This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series featuring ‘The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home’ by Joanna Nell. Narrated by the author herself, we bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this wonderful book.