5 Writers 5 Minutes

5 Writers 5 Minutes

By Zanni Louise, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstong, Deborah Abela & Lian TannerArts
Download on the App Store

5 Writers 5 Minutes episodes

  • 2.5 Making Rewriting Fun

    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: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    9 min
  • 2.4 Exploding Your Story Ideas

    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
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    11 min
  • 2.3 Dealing With Rejection

    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
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    9 min
  • 2.2 Brainstorming A Story

    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
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    9 min
  • 2.1 Encouraging Your Creative Mind

    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
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    11 min
  • 1.20 SEASON FINALE! Our Tip Writing Tips

    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 Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    8 min
  • 1.19 Between Book Soup

    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 Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    10 min
  • 1.18 Creating Good Writing Habits

    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.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    9 min
  • 1.17 Editing

    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: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    11 min
  • 1.16 Soggy Middles

    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


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

    8 min

About 5 Writers 5 Minutes

From the publisher's feed

Five best-selling kids' authors in a five-minute masterclass. Every week, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstrong, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise share their writing and editing secrets,…

More shows like 5 Writers 5 Minutes

Conversations by ABC Australia

Conversations

808 Listeners

Sydney Writers' Festival by Sydney Writers' Festival

Sydney Writers' Festival

10 Listeners

The Bookshelf by ABC Australia

The Bookshelf

45 Listeners

Chat 10 Looks 3 by Chat 10 Looks 3

Chat 10 Looks 3

228 Listeners

Bang On by ABC

Bang On

39 Listeners

Take 5 by ABC Australia

Take 5

52 Listeners

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. by Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

14 Listeners

The Book Show by ABC Australia

The Book Show

19 Listeners

Middle Grade Mavens by Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman

Middle Grade Mavens

2 Listeners

A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard by A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard

A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard

81 Listeners

The Imperfects by The Imperfects

The Imperfects

392 Listeners

Totally Lit! by Ky Garvey

Totally Lit!

3 Listeners

The Girl and Duck Podcast by Girl and Duck

The Girl and Duck Podcast

0 Listeners

Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley by Your Kid's Next Read

Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley

7 Listeners

The Book Deal by Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary & Natasha Rai

The Book Deal

0 Listeners