Writers Advice Podcast

On this weeks podcast I was lucky enough to be joined with the fabulous YA author Tobias Madden. Tobias chats about chasing his creative passions, making the switch from theatre actor to author. Attempting fantasy and finding his niche in contemporary, and having the courage to start and be stupendously imperfect. This is a divine chat on all things creative. To win a copy of Tobias's Anything But Fine, fill out your details at oliviahillier.com/podcast To contact Tobias:Website: tobiasmadden.netInstagram: @tobias_maddenTo contact Me: Website: oliviahillier.comInstagram @_oliviahillier

On this weeks episode we are joined by romance writer, Amy Daws.Amy Daws chats to writers advice about her journey to becoming a writer from beginning with memoir to branching out into a super successful romance writing career. Amy talks about staying authentic, building a readership, connecting with your audience and that one time that she became famous for writing in a tire shop waiting room.To win a copy of Amy's book ‘Chasing Hope.' Fill out your details at oliviahillier.com/podcastTo contact Amy:Website: amydawsauthor.comInstagram: @amydawsauthorTik Tok: @amydawsauthorTo contact me:Website: oliviahillier.comInstagram: @_oliviahillierTik Tok: @oliviahillierauthor

This week on Writers Advice I am joined by the lovely Author Lily Chu. Lily's debut rom-com novel launched Lily so graciously chats to us about the process of launching your art, learning to let go, changing genres, developing thick skin and keeping the passion alive then your creative pursuits become your main source of income. This weeks episode is for anyone in any creative industry, Lily shares many nuggets of wisdom for anyone on the same journey.To win a copy of The Stand In, show @lilychuauthor and I, @_oliviahillier where you are listening to this episode on Instagram and tag us. To contact Lily:Instagram: @lilychuauthorWebsite: lilychuauthor.comTo contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.com

This week on Writers Advice I am joined by Lyndall Clipstone who writes books about monsters and the girls who love to kiss them. Author of Lakesedge and sequel Forest Fall, Lyndall speaks to us about her process of getting published, how she always wanted to be a writer and the process of allowing herself time for her creativity, the business of being an author and the importance of staying authentic and keeping the creative passion alive throughout the publishing process.To win a copy of Lakesedge, share to Instagram where you're listening to this episode and tag both Lyndall and I. To contact Lyndall:Instagram: @lkclipstoneWebsite: lyndallclipstone.com

To contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.com

This week we are joined by the incredible Willow Winters. Willow is a best selling romance author that turned her hobby of writing into a profitable business. After making her husbands salary in a month she With over 52 books under her belt, Willow shares her wisdom and advice to all writers interested in writing romance and/or self-publishing.To win a copy of Willow's All He Will Ever be head to oliviahillier.com/podcast To contact Willow: Instagram: @willowwintershouldbewritingWebsite: willowwinterswriters.comTo contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.com

This week we are joined by Amelia Mellor. Amelia speaks about writing for kids, nurturing imagination, the balance of work and writing and turning historical events into fiction.Amelia's word prompt for the week is ‘riddles'.Head to oliviahillier.com/podcast, and write 2-3 paragraphs on the weekly word prompt to win a copy of Amelia's The Grandest Bookshop In The World. To contact Amelia:Instagram: @amelia_r_mellorEmail: [email protected] contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.com

This week on the Writers Advice podcast I am joined by Australian Author Carrie Cox in the middle of her launch week of her brand new book So Many Beats Of The Heart. Carrie talks to us about her writing process, creating discipline around the craft, the best advice she has ever been given as a writer and the importance of research. Listen in to the end of the podcast for Carrie's writing prompt for the week to win a copy of her book So Many Beats Of The Heart, head to oliviahillier.com/podcast to complete the writing challenge.To contact Carrie:Instagram: @carrieon13Email: [email protected] contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.com

This week I was so lucky to be joined by one of my favourite authors all the way from Serbia Mara Rutherford. Mara is YA fantasy author and in our lovely conversation Mara shares with listeners her ten year journey to become published, the story that she told herself on why she could never be a fantasy writer and the essential balance of patience, luck and talent for any aspiring author. Books mentioned in this podcast:

The Crown of Coral & Peal by Mara RutherfordLuminous by Mara Rutherford Smoke and Bone by Laini TaylorShadow and Bone by Leigh The Scorpio Races The Poison Season by Mara RutherfordSorcery of thorns Margret Rogerson To win a copy of Mara's Luminous head to oliviahillier.com/podcast and complete one or two paragraphs on the following prompt:Your character has an innate power and something or someone evil exploits that.

Complete your writing prompt at oliviahillier.com/podcast before 5pm AEST on 7/04/2022. The winner will be announced on the 08/04/2022.

To contact Mara:Website: mararutherford.comInstagram: @mararutherfordwritesTo contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.comTwitter: @OliviaHillierAu

Vanessa Len is in the middle of an unbelievable world launch of her Debut Novel: ‘Only A Monster.' Vanessa shares how her story came to be, the importance of sharing your goals with friends, creating community and keeping each other accountable. Are you in need of You can now Join the Writers Advice Community on Facebook by clicking through this link.To win a copy of Vanessa's Only A Monster head to oliviahillier.com/podcast and complete Vanessa's writing prompt: Write a couple of paragraphs about a time traveler witnessing a major event. Competition closes at 5pm AEST 29/03/22 and the winner will be announced on the 1/04/2022.To contact Vanessa:Instagram: @vanessa.len_writesWebsite: vanessalen.comTo contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.com

On this weeks episode of Writers Advice I am joined by Australian screen writer, journalist, young adult and picture book author Megan Jacobson.Megan chats to us about her journey to becoming first signing her book Yellow to Penguin. Her process of getting into the flow zone, how characters come through us and the stories we're meant to tell.Books mentioned in this episode:Yellow by Megan JacobsonBig Love by Megan JacobsonBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertLooking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta Under Milk Wood by Dylan ThomasThe Build Up Season by Megan JacobsonTo win a copy of Megan's Yellow, head to oliviahillier.com/podcast and fill out Megan's writing prompt:I can't believe it's my brother's fault he was doomed from the moment he was pulled all bloody and squalling from my mother, their first and last breaths happening at about the same time. The priest declared the baby doomed at the same time he declared my mother dead, and he didn't look too sad about either situation, really.

Competition closes at 5pm AEST on the 24/03/2022 and the winner will be announced on Friday 25/03/2022.

To contact Megan:Website: Meganjacobson.comInstagram: @jacobson_meganTwitter: megan l jacobson (@meganjacobson) / TwitterTo contact me:Instagram: @_oliviahillierWebsite: oliviahillier.comTwitter: @OliviaHillierAu