Dani Vee: My EXTRAordinary Mum
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 perception of motherhood.
Jul 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 63
Writers off the Page
Author and journalist Chenée Marrapodi sits down with authors, illustrators and creative minds, to find out their tips, tricks and secrets to making it in the world of writing and publishing.
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Shelley Burr: WAKE
Shelley Burr chats about her incredible debut crime novel, WAKE, Australia's obsession with true crime and the reason you should be entering more writing competitions.
Jul 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 62
Kate Emery: The Not So Chosen One
Journalist Kate Emery chats about her debut YA novel The Not So Chosen One, which was shortlisted for the 2020 Text Prize.
Jul 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 61
Shirley Marr: A Glasshouse of Stars and All Four Quarters of the Moon
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 manuscript in second person. Plus, a sneak peek at her brand new middle grade novel, All Four Quarters of the Moon.
Jul 04, 2022•45 min•Ep. 60
Rhett Davis: Hovering
Winner of the 2020 Victorian Premier's Unpublished Manuscript Award Rhett Davis chats about his debut novel, Hovering , and how to push the limits with form to give your book the X Factor.
Jun 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 59
Kylie Orr: Someone Else's Child
Kylie Orr chats about her debut novel, Someone Else's Child and her interesting path to publication.
Jun 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 58
Ros Thomas: How to Shame the Devil
Journalist Ros Thomas talks about her novella, How to Shame the Devil , the #metoo movement and making writing universal. Plus, Ros' top tips for making sure your writing flows.
Jun 13, 2022•48 min•Ep. 57
Julie Fison: One Punch
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 elevator pitch.
Jun 06, 2022•38 min•Ep. 56
Genevieve Novak: No Hard Feelings
Genevieve Novak chats about her debut novel No Hard Feelings , plus the value of goal setting and how to cope with reviews.
May 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 55
Mike Lucas: Let's Build a Backyard
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 your book to a bookshop.
May 27, 2022•39 min•Ep. 54
Hilde Hinton: A Solitary Walk on the Moon
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.
May 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 53
Tabitha Carvan: This is not a book about Benedict Cumberbatch
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 structure and pitch a memoir to publishers.
May 16, 2022•40 min•Ep. 52
Nat Amoore: We Run Tomorrow
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 kids during school visits.
May 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 51
Dervla McTiernan: The Murder Rule
Internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed author Dervla McTiernan chats about her latest book The Murder Rule , PLUS the pressure that comes with a seven figure contract and how to make sure once you're published - you stay published!
May 01, 2022•42 min•Ep. 50
Anzac Day Special: Portland Jones & Dianne Wolfer
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 Last Light Horse.
Apr 24, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 49
Phillip Marsden: Boss Ladies of Sport
Illustrator Phillip Marsden chats about his picture book Boss Ladies of Sport , and his epic two week submission deadline.
Apr 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 48
Nova Weetman: Elsewhere Girls, The Edge of Thirteen & more
From screenwriting to middle grade novels, Nova Weetman chats about her career, school visits, how collaborations work and the brilliance of the writing community.
Apr 11, 2022•41 min•Ep. 47
Carrie Cox: So Many Beats of the Heart
Carrie Cox chats about her brand new novel, So Many Beats of the Heart.
Apr 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 46
LIVE BOOK LAUNCH: Sasha Wasley - A Caravan like a Canary
Writers off the Page goes live from Bark Wine Bar for the launch of Sasha Wasley's new book, A Caravan like a Canary.
Apr 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 45
Megan Albany: The Very Last List of Vivian Walker
Megan Albany chats about her debut novel, The Very Last List of Vivian Walker , plus how she found the perfect writing group.
Mar 28, 2022•41 min•Ep. 44
Night Parrot Press: Publishing flash fiction
BONUS EPISODE: What makes a good piece of flash fiction? Laura Keenan & Linda Martin share their top tips for writing flash and micro fiction. Plus submissions are open for their new anthology. What are they looking for?
Mar 23, 2022•41 min•Ep. 43
Dr Michael Levitt: The Gallerist
Dr Michael Levitt has written a number of non-fiction medical books. He recently released his debut fiction novel, The Gallerist.
Mar 21, 2022•30 min•Ep. 42
Suzy Zail: Arabella's Alphabet Adventure
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 Alphabet Adventure. She discusses how words have the power to change the world.
Mar 14, 2022•42 min•Ep. 41
Christian White: Wild Place
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 - just like he did in The Wife and the Widow !
Mar 07, 2022•51 min•Ep. 40
Sue Whiting: Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast
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 authentic. Plus, a sneak peek at her new junior fiction novel, Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast.
Feb 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 39
Ali Lowe: The Trivia Night
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 comparative text.
Feb 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 38
Tobias Madden: Anything but Fine
Tobias Madden chats about his YA novel Anything but Fine. Plus, his tips on bringing characters to life, plotting, achieving cultural authenticity and the importance of reading outside your genre.
Feb 14, 2022•38 min•Ep. 37
Inga Simpson: The Last Woman in the World
Inga Simpson talks about the competition that launched her writing career, plus her latest book The Last Woman in the World.
Feb 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 36
Hungerford Award Special
Everything you need to know before entering the 2022 Hungerford Award. Find out what the judges are looking for with Fremantle Press publisher Georgia Richter, as well as advice from 2020 winner Maria Papas.
Jan 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 35
Jessica Walton & Aśka: Stars in their Eyes
The rise of graphic novels and visual storytelling with Jessica Walton & Aśka, co-creators of Stars in their Eyes.
Jan 24, 2022•37 min•Ep. 34
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