So You Want to be a Writer

WRITER 411: Meet Sally Thorne, author of 'Second First Impressions'.

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You'll meet Sally Thorne, author of 'Second First Impressions'. Discover how to run an online writers' workshopping group. Plus, we have a cosy winter...

WRITER 410: B.M. Carroll discusses her latest novel 'You Had It Coming' [Story Sessions series]

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'You Had It Coming' by B.M. Carroll. This is another exciting thriller from th...

WRITER 409: Meet Irma Gold, author of 'The Breaking'.

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You'll meet Irma Gold, author of 'The Breaking'. Discover a new documentary about indie bookstores. Plus, we have 3 copies of the picture book 'Hello ...

WRITER 408: James Phelps discusses his latest novel 'The Inside Man' [Story Sessions series]

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'The Inside Man' by James Phelps. You’ll know James Phelps better as a j...

WRITER 407: Meet Lynette Noni, author of 'The Prison Healer'.

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Lynette Noni, author of 'The Prison Healer'. Check out some indie author success stories. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Reading like an Australian w...

WRITER 406: Jacqueline Bublitz discusses her debut novel 'Before You Knew My Name' [Story Sessions series]

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'Before You Knew My Name' by Jacqueline Bublitz. Jacqueline has written an ast...

WRITER 405: Meet A.G. Slatter (Angela Slatter), author of 'All the Murmuring Bones'.

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet A.G. Slatter (Angela Slatter), author of 'All the Murmuring Bones'. You'll discover top tips on how to become a best-selling author and learn wha...

WRITER 404: Tori Haschka discusses her latest novel 'Grace Under Pressure' [Story Sessions series]

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'Grace Under Pressure' by Tori Haschka. This is a hilarious and honest book ab...

WRITER 403: Anna George discusses her latest novel 'Tipping' [Story Sessions series]

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'Tipping' by Anna George. This is a funny, relevant and thought-provoking book...

WRITER 402: Nicola Moriarty discusses her latest novel 'You Need to Know' [Story Sessions series]

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'You Need to Know' by Nicola Moriarty. This is the latest novel from the bests...

WRITER 401: Kaneana May's 'All We Have is Now' [Story Sessions series]

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'All We Have is Now' by Kaneana May. This is Kaneana’s second novel, fol...

WRITER 400: Val and Al answer all your burning questions about the world of writing and publishing.

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 400 is all about YOU! Val and Al answer all your burning questions about the world of writing and publishing: how to edit, publishing a short ...

WRITER 399: Meet Craig Sisterson, author of 'Southern Cross Crime'.

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Craig Sisterson, author of 'Southern Cross Crime'. Learn 8 practical writing tips from authors. Plus, our popular MOJO MONTH event is back in May...

WRITER 398: Candice Fox's 'The Chase' [Story Sessions series]

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'The Chase' by Candice Fox. 600 of the world’s most violent human beings...

WRITER 397: Meet Julietta Henderson, author of 'The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman'.

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Julietta Henderson, author of 'The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman'. Discover how to write Regency romance. Plus, we have 3 copies of' World Tra...

WRITER 396: Kirsty Manning's 'The French Gift' [Story Sessions series]

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series and features 'The The French Gift' by Kirsty Manning. This is the latest breathtaking novel...

WRITER 395: Meet Debra Oswald, author of 'The Family Doctor'.

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Debra Oswald, author of 'The Family Doctor'. Discover how to write a verse novel and how to name your characters. We're excited about our brand n...

WRITER 394: Claire Thomas's 'The Performance' [Story Sessions series]

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring 'The Performance' by Claire Thomas. As bushfires rage outside the city, three wom...

WRITER 393: Meet Roland Perry, author of 'The Shaman'.

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Roland Perry, author of 'The Shaman'. Congrats to those kicking big goals in the AWC community. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The Chase' by Candice ...

WRITER 392: Meet Rebecca Lim, author of 'Tiger Daughter'.

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Rebecca Lim, author of 'Tiger Daughter'. Discover a great way to hear dialogue from around the world. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Dear Mum' edited...

WRITER 391: Meet Cate Quinn, author of 'Black Widows'.

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Cate Quinn, author of 'Black Widows'. Want to join our brand new Copy Club? Big congrats to our alumni who will be at the Sydney Writers' Festiva...

WRITER 390: Meet Barry Divola, author of 'Driving Stevie Fracasso'.

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Barry Divola, author of 'Driving Stevie Fracasso'. Discover great resources for writing authentic dialogue and tips for how to run an effective w...

WRITER 389: Meet Alison Lester, author of the classic novel, 'The Quicksand Pony'.

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Alison Lester, author of the classic novel, 'The Quicksand Pony'. Discover what UX writing is and how to prepare for an interview. Plus, we have ...

WRITER 388: Meet Kelli Hawkins, author of 'Other People's Houses'.

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Kelli Hawkins, author of 'Other People's Houses'. Discover manuscript awards you should enter in 2021. Our sister podcast So you want to be a cop...

WRITER 387: Meet Gary Lonesborough, author of 'The Boy from the Mish'.

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Gary Lonesborough, author of 'The Boy from the Mish'. Discover the fab writers behind 'Lighthouse', an anthology of short stories. There's a new ...

WRITER 386: Meet Pip Drysdale, author of 'The Paris Affair'.

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Pip Drysdale, author of 'The Paris Affair' and discover hot tips for writing arguments. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The Speechwriter' by Martin Mc...

WRITER 385: Meet Felicity Lewis, national explainer editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Felicity Lewis, national explainer editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and editor of 'What's it like to be chased by a cassowary?' D...

WRITER 384: Tania Blanchard's 'Letters from Berlin' [Story Sessions series]

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring 'Letters from Berlin' by Tania Blanchard. Set in 1943 Berlin, 18-year-old Susanna...

WRITER 383: Meet Remy Lai, author of 'Fly on the Wall'.

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Remy Lai, author of 'Fly on the Wall'. Discover the writing competitions you need to enter for 2021. Authors share the most surprising thing abou...

WRITER 382: Pamela Cook's 'All We Dream' [Story Sessions series]

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring 'All We Dream' by Pamela Cook. Sydney lawyer Miranda McIntyre discovers family se...

WRITER 381: Meet Frances Chapman, author of 'Stars Like Us'.

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You'll meet Frances Chapman, author of 'Stars Liks Us'. We also discuss how to write scenes. Plus, there are 10x double passes to see 'High Ground' - ...

WRITER 380: Penelope Janu's 'Starting from Scratch' [Story Sessions series]

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring 'Starting From Scratch' by Penelope Janu. Return to the town of Horseshoe Hill an...

WRITER 379: Meet Will Kostakis, author of 'Rebel Gods'.

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Will Kostakis, author of 'Rebel Gods'. Discover hot tips on how to write a romantic thriller. Plus, we have 3 copies of '30 Day Kick Start Plan' ...

WRITER 378: Jodi Picoult's 'The Book of Two Ways' [Story Sessions series]

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. This is the latest novel from the bestselli...

WRITER 377: Meet Ceridwen Dovey, author of 'Life After Truth'.

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Ceridwen Dovey, author of 'Life After Truth'. Discover tips on how to share your writing for the first time. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The Werew...

WRITER 376: Sonya Bates's 'Inheritance of Secrets' [Story Sessions series]

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring Inheritance of Secrets by Sonya Bates. Juliet's elderly grandparents are killed i...

WRITER 375: Meet Jennifer Niven, author of 'Breathless'.

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Jennifer Niven, author of 'Breathless'. We discuss achieving your essential writing goals for 2021. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'What's it Like to ...

WRITER 374: Tea Cooper's 'The Cartographer's Secret' [Story Sessions series]

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Cartographer's Secret by Tea Cooper. Follow Letitia Rawlings on her quest in ...

WRITER 373: Meet Benjamin Stevenson, author of 'Either Side of Midnight'.

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Benjamin Stevenson, author of 'Either Side of Midnight'. Valerie and Allison take a look at the words of the year! Plus, there are 10x double pas...

WRITER 372: Meet Ewa Ramsey, author of 'The Morbids' [Interview]

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Ewa Ramsey, author of The Morbids, a gorgeous story of friendship, love and what it means to truly live when, sometimes, it may seem easier not t...

WRITER 371: Meet Nathan Makaryk, author of 'Lionhearts'.

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Nathan Makaryk, author of 'Lionhearts'. Discover the 7 tips you need to know about writing historical fiction and last-minute gift ideas for the ...

WRITER 370 Amelia Mellor's 'The Grandest Bookshop in the World' [Story Sessions series]

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This ‘inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor. Se...

WRITER 369: Meet Lian Tanner, author of 'A Clue for Clara'.

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Lian Tanner, author of 'A Clue for Clara'. Plus we share 10 writing tips you can use today. Discover your chance to be published with Penguin Ran...

WRITER 368: Meet Esther Krogdahl, author of 'Grumbelina' [Interview]

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Esther Krogdahl, author of the gorgeous Grumbelina. Hear how Esther drew inspiration for the book from her daughter's "terrible threes" and learn...

WRITER 367: Meet Meg Keneally, author of 'The Wreck'.

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Meg Keneally, author of 'The Wreck'. Learn how to edit your second draft. Discover the reasons why publishers might reject good writing. Do you h...

WRITER 366: Pamela Hart's 'The Charleston Scandal' [Story Sessions series]

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Charleston Scandal by Pamela Hart. Narrated by the author herself, we bring b...

WRITER 365: Meet Sue Brierley, author of 'Lioness'.

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Sue Brierley, author of 'Lioness'. Discover how long it takes to write a first draft and 6 mistakes to voice when writing a guest blog post. Plus...

WRITER 364 Jack Heath's 'Hideout' [Story Sessions series]

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring Hideout by Jack Heath. Hideout is a bloody, twisted roller-coaster of dark action...

WRITER 363: Meet Monica McInerney, author of 'The Godmothers'.

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Monica McInerney, author of 'The Godmothers'. Is it ever too late to write a novel? Discover what percentage of you are plotters and what percent...

WRITER 362: Fiona McIntosh's ‘The Champagne War’ [Story Sessions series]

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh. Narrated by the author herself, we bring boo...

WRITER 361: Meet Chris Hammer, author of the crime thriller 'Trust'.

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Chris Hammer, author of the crime thriller 'Trust'. Discover what you need to know about traditional publishing and 8 signs you'd be a great free...

WRITER 360: Kerry Greenwood's 'Death in Daylesford' [Story Sessions series]

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring Death in Daylesford by Kerry Greenwood. Kerry continues the adventures of Phryne ...

WRITER 359: Meet Lili Wilkinson, author of 'The Erasure Initiative'.

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Lili Wilkinson, author of 'The Erasure Initiative'. Discover the one thing you need to improve your writing. Vote in our poll on whether you're a...

WRITER 358: Joanna Nell's 'The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home' [Story Sessions series]

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home by Joanna Nell. Narrated by the auth...

WRITER 357: Meet Malcolm Knox, author of 'Bluebird'.

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a morning writer? Meet Malcolm Knox, author of 'Bluebird'. Learn how dogs are helping kids to read. Discover how to get motivated for NaNoWriM...

WRITER 356: A.L. Tait's 'The Firestar: A Maven & Reeve Mystery' [Story Sessions series]

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Firestar: A Maven & Reeve Mystery by A.L. Tait. Narrated by the author he...

WRITER 355: Meet Rose Carlyle, author of 'The Girl in the Mirror'.

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Rose Carlyle, author of 'The Girl in the Mirror'. Learn about the rise and rise of 'stealth help' books. We congratulate the Ned Kelly award winn...

WRITER 354: Petronella McGovern's 'The Good Teacher' [Story Sessions series]

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Good Teacher by Petronella McGovern. Narrated by the author herself, we bring...

WRITER 353: Kate Mildenhall's 'The Mother Fault' [Story Sessions series]

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Mother Fault by Kate Mildenhall. Narrated by veteran Australian actor Claudia...

WRITER 352: Meet Craig Silvey, author of 'Honeybee'.

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Craig Silvey, author of 'Honeybee'. Learn about a cool opportunity to become a bookseller in the Maldives. Enter The Horne Prize for your chance ...

WRITER 351: Sophie Hannah’s ‘The Killings at Kingfisher Hill’ [Story Sessions series]

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This 'inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah. Sophie continues the adventures...

WRITER 350: Meet Penguin Random House publisher Laura Harris.

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Penguin Random House publisher Laura Harris. Do bookshops make your bowels move? Discover how to enter the Spark prize for narrative non-fiction....

WRITER 349: Meet Christie Nieman, author of 'Where We Begin'.

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Christie Nieman, author of 'Where We Begin'. Discover what you can learn from being an author-entrepreneur. Plus, we have 5 double passes to 'The...

WRITER 348: Meet Richard Fidler, broadcaster and author of 'The Golden Maze: A Biography of Prague'.

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Richard Fidler, broadcaster and author of 'The Golden Maze: A Biography of Prague'. Congratulations to AWC alumnae Felicity McVay and Brooke Grah...

WRITER 347: Meet Fiona Palmer, author of 'Tiny White Lies'.

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to edit your own manuscript and meet Fiona Palmer, author of 'Tiny White Lies'. In a shocking plot twist, Allison shares her Word of the Wee...

WRITER 346: Meet Nick Place, co-author of 'Stalin's Wine Cellar'.

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what you need to know about writing across age groups. Meet Nick Place, co-author of 'Stalin's Wine Cellar'. It's launch day for A.L. Tait's ...

WRITER 345: Meet Mikey Robins, author of 'Reprehensible: Polite Histories of Bad Behaviour'.

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to write during a pandemic. Meet Mikey Robins, author of 'Reprehensible: Polite Histories of Bad Behaviour'. Want to win a Zoom call with...

WRITER 344: Meet Adrian Beck, author of the 'Derek Dool Supercool' series

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You'll meet Adrian Beck, author of the 'Derek Dool Supercool' series. AWC presenter Candice Fox's book turns into a movie. And AWC grad Brooke Graham'...

WRITER 343: Meet Jeff Apter, author of 'Friday On My Mind'.

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You'll meet Jeff Apter, author of 'Friday On My Mind'. Discover why you need to remember that your genius comes naturally to you. Download Valerie's f...

WRITER 342: Meet Mary Norris, author of 'Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen'.

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Mary Norris, author of 'Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen'. You'll discover powerful tips on how to finish writing your book. Plus, we h...

WRITER 341: Meet Katherine Firkin, author of 'Sticks and Stones'.

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Katherine Firkin, author of 'Sticks and Stones'. Discover what you need in an author newsletter template. Impress (or baffle) your friends by cas...

WRITER 340: Meet Sandy Barker, author of 'That Night in Paris' and 'A Sunset in Sydney'.

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Sandy Barker, author of 'That Night in Paris' and 'A Sunset in Sydney'. Discover the steps you need to take to build your author platform. Learn ...

WRITER 339: Meet literary agent Annabel Barker.

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be a children's author? Meet literary agent Annabel Barker and discover what you need to do to get published. Plus, we have 3 copies of...

WRITER 338: Meet Gus Gordon, author and illustrator of 'Finding Francois'.

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You'll meet Gus Gordon, author and illustrator of 'Finding Francois'. Discover who is a plotter and who is a pantser. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The J...

WRITER 337: Meet Chris Flynn, author of 'Mammoth'.

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Chris Flynn, author of 'Mammoth'. Plus 21 ways to promote your book, and how to deal with your inner critic. Read the show notes Connect with Val...

WRITER 336: Meet E Lockhart, author of 'Again Again'.

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet E Lockhart, author of 'Again Again'. Discover how to build good writing habits in your teen. Watch 'Creative Conversations' with literary agent A...

WRITER 335: Meet Imbi Neeme, author of 'The Spill'.

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Imbi Neeme, author of 'The Spill'. Discover what to ask publishers before you sign a contract. Learn about the new world of UX/UI writing. And we...

WRITER 334: Meet Katherine Kovacic, author of 'The Shifting Landscape'.

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat to Katherine Kovacic, author of 'The Shifting Landscape'. Learn how to increase your opportunities for freelance revenue. Join Amie Kaufman an...

WRITER 333: We chat to Tara Moss, author of 'The Cobra Queen'.

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat to Tara Moss, author of 'The Cobra Queen'. Discover how to write your novel while juggling your day job. We're currently developing a Teenage ...

WRITER 332: Meet Christine Bell, author of 'No Small Shame'.

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Christine Bell, author of 'No Small Shame'. Discover how to use guest posting as a book promotion strategy. Learn 5 tips for writing a cracking t...

WRITER 331: Meet Felicity Harley, author of 'Balance & Other B.S.: How to hold it together when you're doing it all'.

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Felicity Harley, author of 'Balance & Other B.S.: How to hold it together when you're doing it all'. Discover how to enter the ARA Historical...

WRITER 330: Meet Rick Held, author of 'Night Lessons in Little Jerusalem'.

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Rick Held, author of 'Night Lessons in Little Jerusalem'. Put our party in your diaries! Catch the replay of Valerie's conversation with James Ph...

WRITER 329: Meet Anna Whateley, author of 'Peta Lyre's Rating Normal'

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Anna Whateley, author of 'Peta Lyre's Rating Normal'. Discover how to spark your kid's writing fire. New AWC online courses are in the works. Plu...

WRITER 328: Meet B.G. Hilton, author of 'Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys'.

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet BG Hilton, author of 'Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys'. Andrew Daddo has advice on writing funny books for kids. Val and Al share tips o...

WRITER 327: Meet literary agent and author Danielle Binks, author of 'The Year the Maps Changed'.

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet literary agent and author Danielle Binks, author of 'The Year the Maps Changed'. Discover what you need to know about writing a series and tips f...

WRITER 326: Meet Victoria Mackinlay, author of 'Ribbit Rabbit Robot'.

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Victoria Mackinlay, author of 'Ribbit Rabbit Robot'. Discover 5 tips on how to nail your second novel. Scenes from 'The Gruffalo' and other books...

WRITER 325: We chat to Clare Bowditch about her memoir 'Your Own Kind of Girl'.

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat to Clare Bowditch about her memoir 'Your Own Kind of Girl'. Discover how to write a page-turning story for kids and 9 manuscript awards you ca...

WRITER 324: Meet Kate Simpson, author of 'Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King'.

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Kate Simpson, author of 'Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King'. Discover how to stay connected and learn while you're at home and the j...

WRITER 323: Meet Sandie Docker, author of 'The Banksia Bay Beach Shack'.

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Sandie Docker, author of 'The Banksia Bay Beach Shack'. Learn how to balance freelance and creative writing. Your Kid's Next Read is hosting a ma...

WRITER 322: Meet Susan Francis, author of the memoir 'The Love that Remains'.

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Susan Francis, author of the memoir 'The Love that Remains'. Learn how to avoid social media burnout as a writer. Allison shares the cover reveal...

WRITER 321: Meet Julian Leatherdale, author of 'Death in the Ladies' Goddess Club'.

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Julian Leatherdale, author of 'Death in the Ladies' Goddess Club'. What do you do if you're on an author panel? Should you have a website if you'...

WRITER 320: Meet Andrew Stafford, author of 'Something To Believe In'.

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Andrew Stafford, author of 'Something To Believe In', a memoir of music, madness and love. What you should NOT expect from an agent. The Children...

WRITER 319: Meet Lian Hearn, multi-million copy bestselling author of the 'Children of the Otori' series.

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Lian Hearn, multi-million-copy bestselling author of the 'Children of the Otori' series. Also, check out Berbay Books' callout for chapter books ...

WRITER 318: Meet AWC alumna Charlotte Barkla, author of 'All Bodies Are Good Bodies' and 'Edie's Experiments'.

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Fi...

WRITER 317: Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of 'Riptides'.

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of 'Riptides'. Discover scientifically proven ways to beat writer's block and Allison has an exciting fundraiser announ...

WRITER 316: Meet Sue McPherson, author of 'Brontide'.

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

WRITER 315: Meet Pamela Cook, author of 'Cross My Heart'.

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. P...

WRITER 314: Meet Nick Gadd, author of 'Death of a Typographer'.

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Nick Gadd, author of Death of a Typographer. Hear about the demise of the Apostrophe Protection Society and discover what #authorsforfireys ...

WRITER 313: Meet Tony Jones, former Q&A host, journalist and author of 'In Darkness Visible'.

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

WRITER 312: Val and Al reveal their top 10 interviews for the year (but perhaps they can't count!)

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...