Writers Advice Podcast

This Week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Australian Author John Tesarsch, who just released his first comedy book, When Jokers Were Kings.

John and I talk about:

- How cancer began his writing career- Communicating through stories- Changing Genres- What it takes to write comedy

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So you've written your book, now what? This week on the Writers Advice Podcast we're joined by the Founder of Reedsy Ricardo Fayet who tells us everything we need to know when you're ready to launch.

In this episode learn about:

Creating the right editor

Marketing your book

Building a personal brand

Creating your covers

Writing a book series

The ins and outs of Amazon

We're running a competition to win a copy of each authors book that has been interviewed on the podcast so far! To enter, fill in your details at oliviahillier.com/podcast and a very large package could be coming to your door very soon.

Download the first pages of my brand new book 'Have We Met Before?' HERE

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This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Australian Crime Author of The Bluffs, The Deep and soon to be The Wild - Kyle Perry

Kyle and I chat about:

Imposter syndrome and why he never told anyone he was a writer until he got signed.

The journey from the moment in grade six when he told himself he was going to become a writer

The grit and determination it takes to build and create success in the industry

The acquisition of The Bluffs and what's to come

Win a copy of both Kyle's wonderful books, The Bluffs & The Deep by heading to oliviahillier.com/podcast and a copy of both could he showing up to your door!

To contact Kyle:

Facebook: Kyle Perry Author

Instagram: @kyle.perry.author

Website: kyleperry.com.au

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The week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by the fabulous Scarlett St. Clair. This is a beautiful interview about keeping the dream alive, opening doors, finding new avenues and keeping a deep belief for yourself and your stories. For anyone who is currently on their path to becoming a full time author Scarlett candidly shares her incredible journey, passion and drive from deciding to go head first for her dream at thirteen to what has made her the author she is today, at thirty-two and she's only just beginning.

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This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I was incredibly lucky to be joined by one of my favourite authors, Lauren Kate!

Lauren and I talk about:

Becoming a ghost writer.

Her journey to becoming a writer, working in publishing and what lead her to create the phenomenal young adult paranormal romance series Fallen.

Taking part in the movie adaption of Fallen.

Changing genres.

Finding the best writing process and routine.

Becoming an Enigma and the story behind what lead her to write her newest novel, By Any Other Name.

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To contact Laura Kate:

Instagram: @laurenkatebooks

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This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by the incredible Bestselling Author, Fiona Lowe.

Fiona and I talk about:

Her journey to becoming an author

All things craft including her tips on POV and creating your voice.

Where to and where to not take on feedback

Building confidence in your stories

Finding the perfect genre

Growing your writing muscles

To win a copy of Family Of Strangers head to oliviahillier.com/podcast

To contact Fiona:

Instagram: @fionaloweaustralianauthor

Website: fionalowe.com

TikTok: @fionaloweauthor

To contact me:

Instagram: @_oliviahillier

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I am so excited to announce the Writers Advice Bookclub!

What's included:

- Receive a new book to your door from one of our guests every 8 weeks- Podcast episodes posted in advance, before posted publicly- Name called out on the podcast as well as a free plug on what you're working on or your current book- Private Zoom meeting with a new author every 8 weeks to ask any questions you like personally- Become a part of our private group to chat all things reading & writing- Recommend guests to come on the podcast- Be the first to know who is coming on and be the first person to ask them questions- Receive monthly writing prompts, craft advice & support alongside your writing career

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Australian Young Adult Author, Gabrielle Tozer.

Gabrielle and I speak about:

Her journey to publication from magazine journalist to Young Adult Author

The difference in the process of every book she writes, and the importance of keeping the process fresh for the realities of life, and the flow of creativity

Her best advice and highly recommended books for any up and coming writer.

To win a copy of Can't Say It Went To Plan, head to oliviahillier.com/podcast.

To contact Gabrielle:

Instagram: @gabrielletozer

Website: gabrielletozer.com

To contact me:

Instagram: @_oliviahillier

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This week on the Writers Advice podcast I am joined by the lovely Julie Fison who is in launch week of her first adult novel, One Punch.

On this episode Julie speaks about:

Her journey to becoming a writer

Changing genres

Being your biggest advocate and making your way into the industry

Picking your stories

The balance of planning vs letting the characters/story show themselves

To win a copy of Julie's book head to oliviahillier.com/podcast and fill out your details before next Thursday.

To contact Julie:

Website: juliefison.com

Instagram: @juliefison

To contact me:

Website: oliviahillier.com

Instagram: @_oliviahillier

What's holding you back from diving deep into your creative endeavours? Do you feel as though your living in your full self expression? Do you want to write a non-fiction book? Are you sitting on an idea that you need to share with the world?This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Jordanna Levin on her journey from Journalist, podcaster, author and soon to be fiction author.Jordanna talks on all things self discovery, development, awareness and the importance of this in unleashing your creativity. Drop in ideas and listening to your intuition. Pitching a non-fiction idea and moving from non-fiction to fiction writing.

To win a copy of Make You Happen head to oliviahillier.com/podcast. To contact Jordanna:Instagram: @jordannalevinWebsite: jordannalevin.comTo contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillier Website: oliviahillier.com