In this episode of the Book Deal podcast, hosts Tina Strachan and Natasha Rai share their experiences from their writing residency at Magnetic Island, Northern Queensland. Joined by other writers as part of the Roderick Centre's Writers on the Reef Residency, Tina and Natasha discuss the inspirational impact of the island on their work, the productivity from uninterrupted writing time, and the joy of being part of a supportive writers’ community. They talk about their respective projects, the benefits of the residency, and chat with Nicole Crowe, who manages the residency program. The episode also features insights on what the program looks for in applications and shares Nicole Crowe's upcoming debut book, 'The Washup.'

00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast
00:42 Magnetic Island Writing Retreat
01:46 The Residency Experience
03:10 Writing Progress and Inspirations
10:16 Event at Mary Who Books
11:52 Reflections and Future Plans
13:33 Introducing A Zaykova and Galaxy Grifter
14:24 Introduction to Galaxy Grifter
15:01 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast
15:22 Writers on the Reef Residency
17:04 Application Process and Tips
21:43 Common Application Mistakes
24:48 Nicole Crowe's Debut Book
28:07 Publishing Journey Insights
31:19 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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