5 Writers 5 Minutes

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. In our 30th episode, we want to let you know that seasoned writers sometimes find it hard to write too! You are not alone! But here are a few things we do to try to move our stories forward.  Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zann...

How do you create realistic locations that your readers can see (and, more importantly, FEEL) as they read your story? In this episode, the writers share techniques to build sets that are as important as the characters! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.c...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In this episode, the team chat about how important it is to write about the things that matter to you, because that's when your writing improves, and story really shines.  Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Mus...

Hello friends!   This episode is a little bit different. Today, we spend some time talking about Lian's brand new book, Fledgewitch, Book 2 of the Dragons of Hallow series! Do you have any questions for Lian? Feel free to leave a comment!  Check out Fledgewitch here.  Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian...

In this episode, the 5 Writers talk about inciting incidents—that big life-changing event that takes the main character on their journey! Think of your favourite movies or stories. What's your favourite inciting incident? Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannil...

Welcome back! In this episode, the gang chats about collecting other sources of inspiration to help them as they dig deeper into their stories. What do you do? Do you create a soundtrack for your story? Do you have a vision board? Are you extra high-tech and use augmented reality to immerse yourself in the setting?  Let us know! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: d...

In this episode of 5 Writers 5 Minutes, the gang chat about being brave enough to explode parts of your story that may be good ... but could be even better ! It's never an easy thing to do, and it can be painful, but it's totally worth it when you see what other amazing stories appear from the ashes! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sar...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  Today, the gang talks about how they deal with rejection. Remember, friends, all of us go through it so chin up! It'll be okay. 🩷 Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Pod...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. Listen in as  Deb, Sarah, Lian, Zanni, and Tristan brainstorm a story idea!  If any kids use this inspiration to write their own version, please send it to us! We'd love to see what you come up with.  Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zann...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. It's so good to return for a second season of writing tips and tricks just for you!  We kick off the season chatting about encouraging our creative minds by always allowing—and celebrating—the silliest ideas that may pop into our brain! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com...

Welcome back to the 5 Writers 5 Minutes podcast!  It's our season finale!  In this last episode, Deb Abela, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstrong, Lian Tanner, and Zanni Louise share their top tips on writing stories.  Thank you so much for checking us out! We can't wait to chat to you again next year!  Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah...

In this episode of 5 Writers 5 Minutes, the authors talk about what they do to stay focused on the story they've almost finished, instead of getting distracted with what's next! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes.  In this episode, Zanni Louise, Lian Tanner, Deb Abela, Sarah Armstrong, and Tristan Bancks chat about their good writing habits that help them to continually create amazing stories! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.c...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In this episode Zanni Louise, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner, and Sarah Armstrong chat about how to write good dialogue that keeps your story moving forward.  Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: O...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In this episode Zanni Louise, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner, and Sarah Armstrong give you tips on how to keep your readers entertained in the middle of the book! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Musi...

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In this episode Zanni Louise, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner, and Sarah Armstrong chat about how to write good dialogue that keeps your story moving forward.  Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: O...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In Ep 14, Deborah Abela, Lian Tanner, Sarah Armstrong, Tristan Bancks, and Zanni Louise chat about raising the stakes of their characters to keep their readers invested in the story. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com M...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In Ep 13, Sarah Armstrong, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise discuss how to keep the reader on the edge of their seat! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink...

In Ep 12, Sarah Armstrong, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise talk about how reading your work aloud can help make your sentences flow better! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast p...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In Ep 11, Sarah Armstrong, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise talk about how they write opening scenes that grab the attention of their readers. Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In Ep 10, Sarah Armstrong, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise talk about the ways they bring their own emotions and experiences into their stories! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On T...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes!  In Ep 9, Sarah Armstrong, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise discuss writer's block and give you some tips and tricks on how to pull yourself out when you get stuck! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zann...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In Ep 8, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner Sarah Armstrong, Deborah Abela, and Zanni Louise chat about how they go about organising their stories. Don't forget—this podcast is also a Youtube thingy ! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: za...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In Ep 7, Zanni Louise, Sarah Armstrong, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner, and Deborah Abela talk about how they go about developing their characters. And don't forget, friends—this podcast episode is also a Youtube thingy ! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanne...

Welcome to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In Ep 6, Sarah Armstrong, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise talk about how they research to create believable characters and stories. Don't forget—this podcast is also a Youtube thingy ! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com....