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A podcast for readers who want to know the stories behind the pages ๐ Join Caitlin and Michelle, two book nerds who bring you in-depth conversations about writing and publishing from those on the ins... more
FAQs about Better Words:How many episodes does Better Words have?The podcast currently has 226 episodes available.
March 19, 2019Revisiting our yesterday with Karen SepulvedaThis week we're discussing Kinky Boots, Harry Potter movies, Underdog short stories, plus an exciting announcement. Our guest is Karyn Sepulveda, author of Letters to My Yesterday, chatting about uncovering the extraordinary stories of ordinary women, writing 'apprenticeships' and the classification of women's writing. Follow us on Instagram. Thanks to Ventura Books for providing a copy of Letters to My Yesterday for this episode. ...more55minPlay
March 05, 2019Body positive and pop culture obsessed with Jenna GuillaumeTo celebrate the release of What I Like About Me, we welcome author and journalist Jenna Guillaume. We discuss her journey to publication, the wonderful character of Maisie, rom coms, Dirty Dancing, body positivity and more. Michelle and Caitlin also discuss the Oscars, catching up on movies and the Jonas Brothers....more1h 6minPlay
February 19, 2019Life shaped by words with Angela MeyerThis week we're discussing binge-worthy crime dramas (The Cry and Dirty John), sitcoms (Derry Girls and New Girl), and our brand new Facebook group. Our guest is Angela Meyer, author of genre bending novel A Superior Spectre. We're talking about choosing to abandon the 'safe' writing path, why words are so important and the creative anxiety so many writers experience. ...more1h 1minPlay
February 05, 2019The winding road to publication with Carly FindlayThis week we're talking about that New Yorker article, You, and Mary Queen of Scots. We're also thrilled to be joined by our friend Carly Findlay, whose memoir Say Hello is now on shelves. She's discussing the long editing process, the cover design, and what she wasn't expecting after publication. If you enjoyed this episode, we recommend you also listen to Carly chatting to Zara and Michelle from Shameless. Find them in your podcast app. For shownotes and more information about this podcast, head to our website. ...more1h 6minPlay
January 22, 2019The universal language with Cristy BurneWelcome to our first interview of 2019. This week we're delighted to welcome Cristy Burne: science writer and educator, with a swag of children's adventure novels to her name. She's also the author of Zeroes and Ones: The geeks, heroes and hackers who changed history. We're chatting about our fear of science, how we can help children become more literate in the universal language, and the inspiring forgotten women of science and engineering. ...more1h 1minPlay
January 15, 2019I know what you read last summerBefore we kick off the podcast properly in 2019, we're back to discuss what we read and watched over the Christmas/New Year break. ...more38minPlay
December 18, 2018That's a wrap on 2018Listen in as we discuss and gush all of our favourite things in 2018. From books, movies, TV shows and podcasts to other fabulous things that happened in between. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!...more1h 7minPlay
December 04, 2018Finding your place with Zoya PatelWe've had a heatwave, fires, storms and a stand up show. That's just our intro! In this wonderful chat with Aussie writer Zoya Patel, we discuss feminism, equality, her migrant experience and fangirl over Mama and Papa Patel. If you've ever felt like you don't belong, this episode and book is for you....more1h 13minPlay
November 20, 2018Women in power with Jane CaroJane Caro is an Australian writer and social commentator. We we're very excited to chat to her about her young adult trilogy about Queen Elizabeth I, discussing her research, writing and women in history. Listen also as we wrap up Crimes of Grindelwald!...more1h 1minPlay
November 06, 2018Ideal timing with Karen FoxleeThis week, author Karen Foxlee is talking to us about her writing process, creativity and the timing of ideas. Caitlin and Michelle are also discussing Bohemian Rhapsody and the brilliance of the new Queen bio-pic....more59minPlay
FAQs about Better Words:How many episodes does Better Words have?The podcast currently has 226 episodes available.