Described as a ‘memoir with a message’, This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch deals with many themes including celebrity obsession and shame. In this episode, author Tabitha Carvan discusses her experience writing this uniquely personal story, as well as offering advice for aspiring memoir writers. 00:00 Introduction06:20 Nat Newman’s writing tip: Editing10:23 WIN! Pictures Of You by Emma Grey11:22 Word of the week: ‘Thalassic’13:40 Writer in residence: Tabitha Carvan16:01 How the book came about20:35 Defining the book's genre22:47 Incorporating other perspectives26:00 Exploring the concept of shame28:10 Writing process and tools34:41 Publicity and promotion40:54 Advice for aspiring memoir writers43:20 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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