The First Time

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A podcast about the first time…you publish a book. One part reality show, one part writers’ master class. Novelists Katherine Collette (https://www.katherinecollette.com/) (The Helpline, The Competition) and Kate Mildenhall (https://katemildenhall.com/) (Skylarking, The Mother Fault, The Hummingbird Effect) discuss the feels and logistics of writing and publishing and speak to Australian and international writers about their books and creative process. Now in its sixth season, The First Time podcast has features more than 200 authors including industry icons Helen Garner, Claire G Coleman, Christos Tsiolkas, Tony Birch, Sarah Winman and George Saunders. The First Time Podcast includes Featured Book segments supported by a range of Australian publishers.

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S1 Ep8: Social media & Toni Jordan on planes, publishers & getting out of the house.

In this episode, Kate and Katherine discuss social media. Why it's scary, how they use it, what they could do better. And then, Kate speaks to the fabulous Toni Jordan about ideas on planes, why choosing a publisher is like dating and how she balances the creative and business sides of her writing career. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod and let us know what you think!...

Sep 07, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8

S1 Ep7: Promotional YouTube videos & Jacinta di Mase on second chances, pitching, and what agents bring to the table

In this episode, Kate and Katherine discuss making promotional YouTube videos. Katherine asks Kate about hers and they check other authors to see who has the most views. It's a little awkward. In the main event, we speak to agent Jacinta di Mase about second chances, pitching to publishers and what agents bring to the table. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod and let us know what you think!...

Sep 03, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 7

S1 Ep6: How to give an author talk & Melanie Cheng on short story, speeches & pressing send.

In this episode, Kate and Katherine discuss Author Talks. Katherine has to do one at the Word for Word festival at Geelong, but what is she even going to talk about? Then Kate speaks to author Melanie Cheng about writing her prize-winning debut collection of short stories, Australia Day, and how it came to be published. Mel also talks about how she prepares for speaking events, who helped her along the way and loads more! Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodca...

Sep 03, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6

S1 Ep5: A short delay...

A quick word (and a wry laugh) from Kate and Katherine as they explain the need for an unexpected break in transmission. The First Time podcast will be back in September, bursting at the seams with fabulous guests and everything from behind the scenes as Katherine's book, The Helpline, heads out into the world. Get in touch at www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or follow along with us @thefirsttimepod on Twitter or Instagram.

Aug 06, 2018•4 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1 Ep4: A beginning & Claire G. Coleman on story, prizes & luck.

In our first full length episode, Katherine and Kate chat about how The First Time came to be. Then Kate speaks with writer Claire G. Coleman on writing her acclaimed debut, Terra Nullius, on an iPad while travelling around the country, who and what helped along the way, and how she deals with literary prizes. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod and let us know what you think!...

Jul 30, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1 Ep2: All about Kate Mildenhall

In this mini-ep, find out everything you need to know about the writing escapades of Kate Mildenhall and why she's hosting this podcast with her friend, Katherine Collette. For more about Kate go to www.katemildenhall.com . Let us know the story behind your first publication. The short story comp you won in Grade Six, the poem in a literary journal, an article online, or a book on the shelf, no publication is too big or too small! Get in touch via Twitter, Instagram or at www.thefirsttimepodcast...

Jul 23, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1 Ep3: All about Katherine Collette

In this mini-ep, Katherine Collette gives you the background on who she is (a writer and sewerage engineer) and what happened to get her to this point (loads of hard work), just months away from the publication of her first novel, The Helpline. Find out more about Katherine at https://www.katherinecollette.com/ . Get in touch via Twitter, Instagram or at www.thefirsttimepodcast.com and let us know your the story behind your writing, published or not!...

Jul 23, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1 Ep1: Guess who's coming to The First Time?

We've been busy in the studio and we're nearly ready to launch! In this short trailer Kate and Katherine let you know what to expect in Season One and three fabulous writers give you a taste of the wisdom they share in upcoming interviews. Let us know on Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod if you can guess the writers from their dulcet tones! Go to www.thefirsttimepodcast.com to find out more, and stay tuned for upcoming mini-eps introducing your hosts....

Jul 15, 2018•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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