So You Want to be a Writer

By Australian Writers' Centre

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got thei

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The podcast currently has 756 episodes available.

So You Want to be a Writer episodes:

March 06, 2023 WRITER 528: Jessica Dettmann on her third novel 'Without Further Ado'
Jessica Dettmann on her third novel Without Further Ado. Nurturing your other creative talents. And win Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones.

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47min
February 27, 2023 WRITER 527: Kerryn Mayne on her novel 'Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder'.
Kerryn Mayne on her novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder. Using Batman to nurture your creativity. And win Margaret Atwood's collection of short stories Old Babes in the Wood.

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43min
February 13, 2023 WRITER 526: Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel 'Taken'.
Dinuka McKenzie on her second novel Taken which is already going gang-busters. Cool apps for writer and should to try promoting yourself on video. Win copies of The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony.

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46min
February 06, 2023 WRITER 525: Screenwriter and novelist Elizabeth Coleman’s ‘A Routine Infidelity’
We chat to screenwriter and novelist Elizabeth Coleman on her latest book A Routine Infidelity. Mondegreens and how staring into the eyes of your cat can help your writing! And win The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings.

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39min
January 30, 2023 WRITER 524: Luke Rutledge on his novel 'A Man and His Pride'.
Meet Luke Rutledge, author of A Man and His Pride. Does visualising your book goal actually work? What’s an oronym? And win Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami.

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41min
January 23, 2023 WRITER 523: New York Times bestselling author of 20 books, Lisa Unger on Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
New York Times bestselling author of 20 books, Lisa Unger on Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. Having a multi-passionate career and how to use diacritical writing marks! And win Why We Sing by Julia Hollander.

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52min
January 16, 2023 WRITER 522: Penelope Janu on her eighth novel 'Shelter from the Storm'
Two writing apps to help develop your story. And meet AWC alumna Penelope Janu, who has just released her eighth novel! And win Bret Easton Ellis’s latest novel The Shards.

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44min
January 10, 2023 WRITER 521: All your questions answered!
You asked some pretty personal and deep questions - and Valerie went there! She's answered them here.

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1h 21min
January 02, 2023 WRITER 520: Nikki Crutchley on her novel 'In Her Blood' and how self-publishing led to her agent and book deal.
Nikki Crutchley on her novel In Her Blood and how self-publishing led to her agent and book deal, old dictionaries, how John Steinbeck write his books and much more. And win copies of Blurb Your Enthusiasm by Louise Wilder.

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35min
December 26, 2022 WRITER 519: Katie McMahon on her novel 'The Accident' and combining writing with her work as a medical doctor.
Katie McMahon on her novel The Accident and combining writing with her work as a medical doctor. Claiming your author page on Goodreads even before your book is published, silient letters, how language evolved and much more.

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40min

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How many episodes does So You Want to be a Writer have?

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