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:

February 17, 2020 WRITER 318: Meet AWC alumna Charlotte Barkla, author of 'All Bodies Are Good Bodies' and 'Edie's Experiments'.
You'll meet Charlotte Barkla, author of 'All Bodies Are Good Bodies' and 'Edie's Experiments'. We share 12 things we've learnt from judging Furious Fiction. You'll learn how to market your book through guest posting. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Death of a Typographer' by Nick Gadd to give away.

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1h 8min
February 10, 2020 WRITER 317: Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of 'Riptides'.
Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of 'Riptides'. Discover scientifically proven ways to beat writer's block and Allison has an exciting fundraiser announcement (and teaser for her next book). Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Platform Seven' by Louise Doughty to give away.

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58min
January 29, 2020 WRITER 316: Meet Sue McPherson, author of 'Brontide'.
Meet Sue McPherson, author of 'Brontide'. Learn why some people are calling for a boycott of the new 50 pence coin. Discover top ways you can reinvent yourself in 2020. Plus, there are three copies of 'Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family' by Mitch Albom to win.

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55min
January 22, 2020 WRITER 315: Meet Pamela Cook, author of 'Cross My Heart'.
Meet Pamela Cook, author of Cross My Heart. Here's your short story plan of action for this year! Discover 20 words to inspire you to write in 2020. Plus, you could win one of 3 copies of Inner Worlds Outer Spaces: Working Lives of Others by Ceridwen Dovey.

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1h 2min
January 14, 2020 WRITER 314: Meet Nick Gadd, author of 'Death of a Typographer'.
Meet Nick Gadd, author of Death of a Typographer. Hear about the demise of the Apostrophe Protection Society and discover what #authorsforfireys is all about. Plus, we have three copies of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea by Marc Randolph to give away.

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46min
January 06, 2020 WRITER 313: Meet Tony Jones, former Q&A host, journalist and author of 'In Darkness Visible'.
Happy 2020! Meet Tony Jones, former Q&A host, journalist and author of 'In Darkness Visible'. Plus, there are three copies of '488 Rules for Life' by Kitty Flanagan to give away.

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48min
December 23, 2019 WRITER 312: Val and Al reveal their top 10 interviews for the year (but perhaps they can't count!)
Val and Al wrap up 2019, reveal their top 10 interviews for the year and wish you a wonderful holiday season! Plus, you could win one of three copies of 'The Strayan Dictionary' by Dominic Knight.

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39min
December 16, 2019 WRITER 311: Meet Lisa Jewell, author of the 'The Family Upstairs'.
Are you a planster? Meet the best-selling author of The Family Upstairs, Lisa Jewell. Allison shares her top 10 posts about writing for 2019. Plus, there are copies of Last Christmas by Greg Wise and Emma Thompson to be won.

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54min
December 09, 2019 WRITER 310: Meet Jodi Gibson, author of 'The Memories We Hide'.
Want to enter a short story comp about food and drink? Meet Jodi Gibson, author of 'The Memories We Hide'. We have tips to stop procrastinating. Plus, there are five double passes to 'The Truth' (thanks to Palace Films) to give away.

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47min
December 03, 2019 WRITER 309: Meet Elliot Perlman, author of 'Maybe the Horse Will Talk'.
Learn exercises for writers you can do at your desk. You'll meet Elliot Perlman, author of 'Maybe the Horse Will Talk'. Discover gift vouchers for writers. Plus, we have three copies of 'The Truants' by Kate Weinberg to give away.

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1h 3min

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