So You Want to be a Writer

Discover short story comps for children’s writers and learn about scholarships to a Writers Retreat in Iceland. Plus, you’ll meet Dianne Blacklock, author of ‘Jack and Kate’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Penelope Janu, author of ‘On The Right Track’. Discover how to not irritate your local bookshop: a guide for authors and learn 1 simple tip to help you get more writing done. You’ll hear about how Graham Frizzell carves out a career writing about beer. We also have copies of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ by Kevin Kwan to give away. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie...

Meet Kayte Nunn, author of ‘The Botanist’s Daughter’. AWC alumni Sarah Bailey wins the Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Novel. You can submit an idea to Radio National for an audio series. We have 3 copies of 'Best Foot Forward' by Adam Hills to giveaway. Plus authors are supporting Australian farmers and more. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writersc...

You’ll meet Tim Harris, author of ‘Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables’. Shout-out to Allison Rushby for winning the Davitt Award for Children's fiction for ‘The Turnkey’. Mandy Foot lands children’s book deal as writer and illustrator and Catherine Pelosi celebrates her second children’s book published this year! Plus, we have double passes to ‘Bo...

A group of researchers trained robots to write poetry. Discover when in the writing process you should hire an editor and how some authors got their agents. Allison shares tips for recreating characters from The Ateban Cipher series for Book Week (hot glue gun not required). We have 3 copies of ‘The Biographer’s Lover’ to giveaway. And meet Paul French, author of ‘City of D...

Discover tips from other authors about how to get the right agent. The 2018 Better Reading Top 50 Kids’ Books list is out. The saga of ‘Cockygate’ and the Amazon algorithm continues. And you’ll meet Anna Snoekstra, author of the YA thriller ‘Mercy Point’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au |...

Discover how to sell more books on Kindle and learn the meaning of atavistic. August Furious Fiction is opening soon. Plus, you’ll meet Gabriella Coslovich, author of the enthralling ‘Whiteley on Trial’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com   See omnystudio.com/listener f...

You’ll discover how Dean writes the quirky Q&A for the AWC newsletter each week and what tools you can use when you're writing on the go. We also have 3 copies of ‘The Desert Nurse’ to giveaway. Learn why you should keep your clients updated with your work in progress. And you’ll hear from Pamela Hart, discussing her latest book ‘The Desert Nurse’....

Meet the guy who writes the messages you find in fortune cookies and learn about real estate copywriting. And we chat to Ali Berg, co-author of ‘The Book Ninja’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The perils of striving for perfection, the copywriter who cold called 500 places in one week. And meet Kirsty Manning, author of The Jade Lily. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ll discover why scheduling and routine are keys to success as a writer. Hear tips from a debut author and learn about fellowships for writers. And you’ll meet James Bradley, author of ‘The Buried Ark’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com   See omnystudio.com/li...

Discover the Wattpad sensation that turned into a Netflix hit and the five mistakes that new writers make (as told by an editor). Learn all about pacing and beat sheets! Submissions for a new anthology,  Growing Up Queer in Australia,  are now open. Allison Tait’s new course Creative Writing Quest for Kids is officially open for enrolments (kicking off 9 July)! You’...

Discover murder mystery author Jane Harper’s tips on how to write a bestseller. The Davitt Award long list has been announced. Learn about the new mystery writing prize from Brio. We are announcing our new online course in Content Writing and you’ll meet Megan Goldin, author of ‘The Escape Room’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.co...

A.L. Tait is helping kids find their writing superpower. Why you need to make your characters want something right away. We dive into the age-old writing advice ‘show, don’t tell’. Discover your chance to win a book pack. Plus, meet Kali Napier, author of ‘The Secrets at the Ocean’s Edge’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscent...

The saga of #Cockygate continues and the curious tale of how animal farts made their way to the NYT bestseller list. Discover a cool writing initiative out of a New York airport. Plus, how to find the next book that your kids will love. We also have a special offer for our new course Professional Business Writing. And you’ll meet children’s author Deborah Abela. Read the show notes .&n...

How to give a bad author talk (yes a bad one!). You’ll hear about the Kids & YA Festival (now in its tenth year) and learn about The Business of Writing. Discover your chance to win a copy of ‘Bridge Burning and Other Hobbies’ by Kitty Flanagan. And meet Dr Anita Heiss, editor of the anthology 'Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia'.  Read the show notes .  Email Valer...

Learn how you CAN write a publishable first novel, and how female artists get paid less than males – and what to do about it. Discover your chance to win double passes to ‘The Bookshop’. And meet Robyn Cadwallader, author of ‘Book of Colours’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com |...

Congratulations to Astrid Scholte and her upcoming publication. Cockygate goes nuts, how to write a book when you have a full-time job, and should you read when you’re writing? Discover your chance to win a copy of ‘Sounds Appealing’ by David Crystal. And meet media personality Sami Lukis, author of ‘Romantically Challenged’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie...

You’ll discover how to avoid query stage with agents and publishers, and how other authors know when their writing is “good enough”. And meet Josephine Moon, author of ‘Three Gold Coins’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Valerie and Allison share tips on how to be prolific and why you should enter the Richell Prize. You’ll discover your chance to win movie tickets. Plus, meet copywriter Donna Webeck. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tips for getting into a writing habit and and check out this grammar vigilante from Bristol. Another round of Furious Fiction begins Friday 6 April and discover your chance to win a signed copy of ‘The Book of Answers’ by our very own AL Tait. And meet Danielle Clode, author of ‘The Wasp and The Orchid’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writersc...

Should you write under two names for two different genres? Allison Tait’s  The Book of Answers  is out now! We congratulate the winner of the latest Furious Fiction contest. And you’ll meet the hilarious and charming Kerri Sackville, author of ‘Out There: A Survival Guide for Dating in Midlife’. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writers...

A new prize is announced for crime authors who do not feature a female victim. The writing myths we tell ourselves and Norwegian Airways writes a poem to a passenger. To celebrate National Indexing Day on 29 March 2018, you’ll meet indexer and crossword creator Denise Sutherland. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | Allis...

Allison Tait’s ‘The Book of Answers’ is nearly here! HarperCollins announces a new fiction prize for Australian writers. We share tips for kicking out a first draft fast. Find out more about the Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize. And meet true crime author Campbell McConachie. Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com....

Discover 10 ways to become a more productive writer and tips on how to be a successful freelancer. Our word of the week comes from the back of a toilet door! We have 10 movie vouchers to giveaway. Plus, you’ll meet publishing consultant and self-publishing expert Joel Naoum.  Read the show notes .  Email Valerie and Allison podcast@writerscentre.com.au . WritersCentre.com.au | Alli...