Writers off the Page

Wise Words from Erica Wagner and Craig Smith

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Barbara Horgan

23 Feb 2026

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Anna McFarlane

16 Feb 2026

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Susannah McFarlane

09 Feb 2026

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Kristin Gill

15 Dec 2025

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Brian Cook

08 Dec 2025

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Dyan Blacklock

01 Dec 2025

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Laura Harris

24 Nov 2025

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, co...

Wise Words from Margrete Lamond

17 Nov 2025

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Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out ...

Introducing Wise Words feat. Tash Besliev from Simon & Schuster

10 Nov 2025

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Introducing you to Writers off the Page's new mini-series: Wise Words. Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been ar...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA talking screen adaptations with Holden Sheppard

07 Jul 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Annabel Barker Agency

30 Jun 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with authors James Foley and Cristy Burne

23 Jun 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Scholastic Australia's Laura Sieveking

16 Jun 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with UQP

09 Jun 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Larrikin House

02 Jun 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Penguin Random House's Michelle Madden

26 May 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Hardie Grant's Luna Soo

19 May 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Allen & Unwin's Samantha Forge

12 May 2025

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The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and ...

Publishing 101 with Dervla McTiernan and Rachael Johns

12 Feb 2024

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In Episode 7,  Dervla McTiernan and Rachael Johns chat about the business of being a bestselling author. They discuss the things they did to help cat...

Publishing 101 with Fremantle Press

05 Feb 2024

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In Episode 6, CEO Alex Allan and Sales & Marketing Lead Chloe Walton take us inside the doors of Fremantle Press. They chat about the things that ...

Publishing 101 with Jane Parkhill from Penguin Random House

29 Jan 2024

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In Episode 5, Jane Parkhill from Penguin Random House unpacks the mysterious topic of book distribution. Jane discusses getting books into stores, the...

Publishing 101 with Emily Lighezzolo from Hachette

22 Jan 2024

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In Episode 4, Emily Lighezzolo takes us inside the publicity team at Hachette Australia. She gives an insight into publicity windows and how to succes...

Publishing 101 with Julie Anne Grasso

15 Jan 2024

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In Episode 3, hybrid author Julie Anne Grasso talks all about pitching and audiobooks. Find out the key ingredients of a good pitch (and what not to d...

Publishing 101 with Lex Hirst from Pantera Press

08 Jan 2024

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The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution,...

Publishing 101 with Catherine Milne from Harper Collins

01 Jan 2024

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The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution,...

Chenée Marrapodi: One Wrong Turn

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the release of my debut middle grade novel, One Wrong Turn, I handed the mic over to author Kathryn Lefroy and let her interview me. Two...

Jo Dabrowski: Get Your Act Together Doris Kozlowski

26 Jun 2023

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Author and illustrator Jo Dabrowski chats about her hilarious and heartwarming middle grade novel, Get Your Act Together Doris Kozlowski. Plus, tack...

Claire Christian: West Side Honey

19 Jun 2023

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Can a pantser become a plotter? Claire Christian gave it a go with her new novel West Side Honey. We also chat Tinder, dating disasters and self disco...

Sarah Street: A Curse of Salt

12 Jun 2023

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YA Fantasy author Sarah Street chats about her debut novel A Curse of Salt, securing an overseas agent, edits and MORE!

Ayesha Inoon: Untethered

05 Jun 2023

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Winner of the 2022 ASA/HQ Fiction Prize Ayesha Inoon chats about her debut novel, Untethered. We also discuss balancing your personal story with ficti...

Rory H. Mather: Sebastian Stands Out

29 May 2023

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Ten picture books in three years, author Rory H. Mather shares his secrets to getting published.

100th Celebration with HM Waugh

22 May 2023

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Celebrating the 100th episode of Writers off the Page with WA author HM Waugh. We chat all about her latest book, Mars Underground, getting noticed in...

Rae Cairns: Dying to Know

15 May 2023

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A very honest chat with crime author Rae Cairns about her unusual path to publication. From rejections to self-publishing, to being shortlisted for a ...

Creating picture books with Cassy Polimeni & Briony Stewart

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Garden at the End of the World is a gorgeous new picture book written by Cassy Polimeni & illustrated by Briony Stewart. The pair join me to ...

Stephanie Bishop: The Anniversary

01 May 2023

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Multi-award winning author Stephanie Bishop chats about her latest novel The Anniversary. Plus, creative influences, unreliable narrators and writing...

Carolyn Swindell: We Only Want What's Best

24 Apr 2023

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Author and Comedian Carolyn Swindell chats about her debut novel We Only Want What's Best and the divisive world of dance.

Felice Arena: Pasta

17 Apr 2023

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Talking Pasta with Felice Arena! Felice is one of Australia's most-loved children's authors. Find out how he got his beginnings and what he ...

Publishing 101 with Meg Whelan from Affirm Press

10 Apr 2023

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Go behind publishing doors with Meg Whelan from Affirm Press. We chat all about the big changes to Affirm's submission process, guidelines, deal ...

Renae Hayward: Say Hooray

05 Apr 2023

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Say HOORAY for a cheeky bonus episode! Renae Hayward chats about her gorgeous picture book for babies, Say Hooray! 

Kerryn Mayne: Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder

03 Apr 2023

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Crime writer Kerryn Mayne chats about her fantastic debut novel, Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder, plus creating 'gentle authenticity'. Wh...

Writing as a career with Natasha Lester and Emily Gale

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's more to being an author than just writing great books. Natasha Lester and Emily Gale take us off the page to find out how to make a livin...

R.A. Spratt: Friday Barnes

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talking series writing with best-selling author, television writer and podcaster, R.A. Spratt. We chat all about the key ingredients of a good series,...

Jane Godwin: The Isabelle Stories

13 Mar 2023

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Master of children's literature Jane Godwin chats about her new junior fiction series, The Isabelle Stories,  keeping up with today's kids...

Publishing 101 with Alaina Gougoulis from Text Publishing

06 Mar 2023

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Go behind publishing doors with Alaina Gougoulis, Senior Editor at Text Publishing. We chat all about submissions, comp titles and trends. Plus, did y...

Rachael Mogan McIntosh: Pardon my French

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rachael Mogan McIntosh chats about her hilarious memoir, Pardon my French.

Kelly Canby: Timeless

20 Feb 2023

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Author and illustrator Kelly Canby chats about her new picture book, Timeless, the brilliance of organisations like SCBWI and the things you need to ...

Karen Comer: Grace Notes

13 Feb 2023

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Find out everything you need to know about verse novels as Karen Comer chats about her brand new YA verse novel Grace Notes.

Dinuka McKenzie: Taken

06 Feb 2023

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Award winning author Dinuka McKenzie chats about her latest crime novel, Taken, and why plotting isn't necessarily the most efficient way of wr...

Publishing 101 with Hachette

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Go behind publishing doors with Jeanmarie Morosin, Head of Children's Publishing at Hachette Australia. We talk all about submissions - the do&ap...

2022 Finale: Podcaster Party

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a look back at the year that was in the world of books and publishing...joined by a group of podcasting powerhouses! Allison Tait (Your Kids N...

CROSSOVER: Off the Page ft. Writers off the Page

02 Dec 2022

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Writers off the Page teamed up with Holly Craig and Polly Phillips from the Off the Page podcast to talk all things podcasting: making money, networki...

Joanna Morrison: The Ghost of Gracie Flynn

28 Nov 2022

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Joanna Morrison chats about her new novel, The Ghost of Gracie Flynn, which was shortlisted for the City of Fremantle Hungerford Award. Plus, the in...

Kristel Thornell: The Sirens Sing

21 Nov 2022

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Literary fiction author Kristel Thornell chats about her latest novel, The Sirens Sing, plus what winning the Vogel Literary Award did for her career...

Tamara M. Bailey: The Other Olivia

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tamara M. Bailey is a crime and thriller author. We chat about her latest novel, The Other Olivia. She also writes children's fiction under the...

Sarah Armstrong: Big Magic

07 Nov 2022

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Sarah Armstrong made the jump from writing for adults to kidlit and hasn't looked back. She chats about her debut middle grade novel Big Magic, t...

Amelia Mellor: The Bookseller's Apprentice

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Children's author Amelia Mellor chats about her new book, The Bookseller's Apprentice, which is the prequel to The Grandest Bookshop in the...

Sophie Green: The Bellbird River Country Choir

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Green is a top 10 bestselling author and a publisher of non-fiction. She chats about her latest novel, The Bellbird River Country Choir. Plus,...

Bren MacDibble & Zana Fraillon: The Raven's Song

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Children's authors Bren MacDibble & Zana Fraillon discuss how Twitter led them to a dream collaboration. Their new novel is called The Raven&...

Reece Carter: A Girl Called Corpse

10 Oct 2022

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Reece Carter chats about his spooky debut middle grade novel which sparked an international bidding war! 

Holly Ringland: The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Ringland is the international bestselling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. She chats about her brand new novel, The Seven Skins of Es...

Kate Temple: The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat

26 Sep 2022

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Children's author Kate Temple chats about her new middle grade novel, The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat. Plus, why you might need t...

Jayden Boundry: Noongar Boodja Waangkan

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jayden Boundry is a Wadjak Balardong Noongar and a Badimaya Yamatji. He chats about his new picture book, Noongar Boodja Waangkan, teaching the Noong...

Paul J. Laverty: In the State of Excitement

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul J. Laverty chats about his new collection of short stories: In the State of Excitement. Plus, his tips for independent publishing and how to succ...

Petronella McGovern: The Liars

05 Sep 2022

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Bestselling author Petronella McGovern chats about her new novel, The Liars, plus the importance of a strong first chapter and her tips for making sur...

Fiona Hardy: How to Tackle Your Dreams

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fiona Hardy is an author, book seller and crime book reviewer. She's written the middle grade novels How to Make a Movie in 12 Days, How to Writ...

Megan Goldin: Stay Awake

22 Aug 2022

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Psychological thriller author Megan Goldin chats about her latest novel, Stay Awake. Plus, her tricks for keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

Katharine Pollock: Her Fidelity

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes are on the music industry in Katharine Pollock's debut novel, Her Fidelity.  Inspired by her own experience working in record stores, ...

Allison Tait: The ins and outs of writing and publishing

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Tait is the internationally bestselling author of middle-grade adventure series The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher and the Maven &...

Michelle Bowes: Money Queens

01 Aug 2022

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Finance writer Michelle Bowes is helping girls rule their finances with her new book Money Queens. She chats about making finance an accessible subje...

Dani Vee: My EXTRAordinary Mum

25 Jul 2022

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Author and podcaster Dani Vee chats about her debut picture book, creating the Words and Nerds podcast, finding balance and her quest to change the pe...

Shelley Burr: WAKE

18 Jul 2022

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Shelley Burr chats about her incredible debut crime novel, WAKE, Australia's obsession with true crime and the reason you should be entering more...

Kate Emery: The Not So Chosen One

11 Jul 2022

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Journalist Kate Emery chats about her debut YA novel The Not So Chosen One, which was shortlisted for the 2020 Text Prize.

Shirley Marr: A Glasshouse of Stars and All Four Quarters of the Moon

04 Jul 2022

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Winner of the WA Premier's Award for Children's Writing Shirley Marr chats about A Glasshouse of Stars and her decision to write the manusc...

Rhett Davis: Hovering

27 Jun 2022

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Winner of the 2020 Victorian Premier's Unpublished Manuscript Award Rhett Davis chats about his debut novel, Hovering, and how to push the limits...

Kylie Orr: Someone Else's Child

20 Jun 2022

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Kylie Orr chats about her debut novel, Someone Else's Child  and her interesting path to publication.

Ros Thomas: How to Shame the Devil

13 Jun 2022

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Journalist Ros Thomas talks about her novella, How to Shame the Devil,  the #metoo movement and making writing universal. Plus, Ros' top tips f...

Julie Fison: One Punch

06 Jun 2022

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Julie Fison chats about new novel, One Punch. Plus, making the transition from writing for children to adult fiction,  and how to perfect the dreaded...

Genevieve Novak: No Hard Feelings

30 May 2022

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Genevieve Novak chats about her debut novel No Hard Feelings, plus the value of goal setting and how to cope with reviews.

Mike Lucas: Let's Build a Backyard

27 May 2022

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Children's and YA author Mike Lucas chats about his latest picture book, Let's Build a Backyard, plus the dos and don'ts of pitching yo...

Hilde Hinton: A Solitary Walk on the Moon

23 May 2022

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Hilde Hinton chats about her latest book, A Solitary Walk on the Moon, plus the benefits of negative feedback and how Lego can help your writing.

Tabitha Carvan: This is not a book about Benedict Cumberbatch

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tabitha Carvan chats about the guilt and emotions of motherhood and the hilarious and heartfelt memoir that came as a result of it. PLUS how to struc...

Nat Amoore: We Run Tomorrow

09 May 2022

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Children's author Nat Amoore chats about her latest book, We Run Tomorrow, a hybrid novel/graphic novel, PLUS her secret trick to winning over k...

Dervla McTiernan: The Murder Rule

01 May 2022

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Internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed author Dervla McTiernan chats about her latest book The Murder Rule, PLUS the pressure that comes...

Anzac Day Special: Portland Jones & Dianne Wolfer

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Telling stories of war with Portland Jones, author of the historical fiction novel Only Birds Above, and Dianne Wolfer, author of the picture book The...

Phillip Marsden: Boss Ladies of Sport

18 Apr 2022

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Illustrator Phillip Marsden chats about his picture book Boss Ladies of Sport, and his epic two week submission deadline.

Nova Weetman: Elsewhere Girls, The Edge of Thirteen & more

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From screenwriting to middle grade novels, Nova Weetman chats about her career, school visits, how collaborations work and the brilliance of the writi...

Carrie Cox: So Many Beats of the Heart

04 Apr 2022

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Carrie Cox chats about her brand new novel, So Many Beats of the Heart.

LIVE BOOK LAUNCH: Sasha Wasley - A Caravan like a Canary

03 Apr 2022

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Writers off the Page goes live from Bark Wine Bar for the launch of Sasha Wasley's new book, A Caravan like a Canary.

Megan Albany: The Very Last List of Vivian Walker

28 Mar 2022

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Megan Albany chats about her debut novel, The Very Last List of Vivian Walker, plus how she found the perfect writing group.

Night Parrot Press: Publishing flash fiction

23 Mar 2022

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BONUS EPISODE: What makes a good piece of flash fiction? Laura Keenan & Linda Martin share their top tips for writing flash and micro fiction. Plu...

Dr Michael Levitt: The Gallerist

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Michael Levitt has written a number of non-fiction medical books. He recently released his debut fiction novel, The Gallerist. 

Suzy Zail: Arabella's Alphabet Adventure

14 Mar 2022

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Suzy Zail has written YA novels about the Holocaust and the plights of women in Uganda. Her latest release is the picture book Arabella's Alphabe...

Christian White: Wild Place

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christian White chats about his latest novel, Wild Place, plus his secret to writing an epic plot twist that will have all of your readers fooled - ju...

Sue Whiting: Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multi-award winning author Sue Whiting's top tips for writing for children. How to write across a variety of age groups while keeping the voice a...

Ali Lowe: The Trivia Night

21 Feb 2022

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Ali Lowe chats about her saucy debut novel, The Trivia Night. Plus: tips for switching between multiple point of view characters and how to choose a c...

Tobias Madden: Anything but Fine

14 Feb 2022

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Tobias Madden chats about his YA novel Anything but Fine. Plus, his tips on bringing characters to life, plotting, achieving cultural authenticity an...

Inga Simpson: The Last Woman in the World

07 Feb 2022

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Inga Simpson talks about the competition that launched her writing career, plus her latest book The Last Woman in the World.

Hungerford Award Special

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know before entering the 2022 Hungerford Award. Find out what the judges are looking for with Fremantle Press publisher Georgia...

Jessica Walton & Aśka: Stars in their Eyes

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The rise of graphic novels and visual storytelling with Jessica Walton & Aśka, co-creators of Stars in their Eyes.