Podcast: So You Want to be a Writer

This is a special ‘betweenisode’ because today we’re bringing you an industry insight episode with author Jack Heath. In this chat with Valerie Khoo, Jack goes into the nuts and bolts of his experience in one of the latest developments in the publishing industry – a novel specifically written for

Meet Sofie Laguna, author of ‘The Song of Lewis Carmichael’. Discover how to prep for NaNoWriMo. Congratulations to AWC graduate Fiona Murphy on becoming a published author with her debut memoir ‘The Shape of Sound’. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘2 Sisters Detective Agency’ by James Patterson and Candice Fox to give away.

Now, this is so exciting as this is Sarah’s fourth published novel, and her first standalone book outside of her very popular Gemma Woodstock crime series. In this novel, we’re introduced to a new protagonist – investigative journalist Olive Groves.  In this Story Session, Sarah talks about her writing process

This is the fourth novel from Sandie and it is bound to be as fabulously popular as her previous three. Longtime listeners may remember we spoke to Sandie back in episode 323 when The Banksia Bay Beach Shack had just come out, which was her third novel, and before that

Meet Amy Suiter Clarke, author of ‘Girl, 11’. Discover how to join in on ‘Australia Reads’. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘The Cat Who Saved Books’ by Sosuke Natsukawa to give away.

If you haven’t read any of Tony’s books before, you are in for a treat. His bestselling novels are set in Africa and they are full of action, adventure and thrills – and this one is no exception. As you’ll hear in his intro, Blood Trail is Tony’s 19th novel!

Meet Matt Murphy, author of ‘Rum: a Distilled History of Colonial Australia’, and why you should ‘relocate your darlings’ instead of killing them. Congrats to AWC alumna Anika Molesworth who shares her powerful story with her debut book, ‘Our Sunburnt Country’. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Apples Never Fall ‘by Liane Moriarty to giveaway.

This is the latest YA novel from Gabrielle, whose previous bestselling books include My Life as a Hashtag, Beatle Meets Destiny, The Reluctant Hallelujah and The Guy, the Girl, the Artist and His Ex. This is a fresh take on the body-swapping/soul-swapping theme and it’s going to be another hit.In

Meet Karen Wyld, author of ‘Heroes, Rebels and Innovators: Inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from history’. Learn how AWC graduate Sandhya Parappukkaran followed her creative curiosity to become a published picture book author.

This is a gripping dark novel from Angela, who is well known for her supernatural crime novels Vigil, Corpselight and Restoration as well as her award-winning short stories in collections including The Girl with No Hands and Other Tales, Sourdough and Other Stories, and The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings.

Meet Gabriel Bergmoser, author of ‘The Inheritance’. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Dinosaur Dads’ by award-winning author and AWC presenter Lesley Gibbes to give away. It’s her 10th picture book!

In Episode 426 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Tim Ayliffe, author of The Enemy Within. Congrats to AWC presenter Lesley Gibbes on publishing her 10th picture book, Dinosaur Dads. Plus, we have 3 copies of The Wolf’s Howl by A.L. Tait to give away.

A.L. Tait, author of ‘The Wolf’s Howl’ on ‘7 must-dos to ensure a successful writing career’. Discover how your kid can register for A.L. Tait’s live author talk on Zoom. Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘The Echo Chamber’ by John Boyne to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features The Last Guests by J.P. Pomare. This is another chilling literary thriller from the award-winning J.P. Pomare, whose previous books are Tell Me Lies, In The Clearing and Call Me Evie. Lina and Cain are doing their best to

Meet Max Barry, author of ‘The 22 Murders of Madison May’. Shout out to CJ Fentiman who has discovered her perfect career path writing about pets. Are you coming to the So you want to be a writer – Block Party? Plus, we have 3 copies of ‘Still’ by Matt Nable to give away.

This ‘inbetweenisode’ is part of our Story Sessions series and features The Dying Diplomats Club by Matthew Benns. Australian listeners will know Matthew as a journalist who is currently editor-at-large with The Daily Telegraph. He has published several non-fiction books, but this is his first foray into fiction – and

In Episode 421 of So You Want To Be A Writer: Meet Amanda Hampson, author of Lovebirds. Congrats to AWC alumni who are shortlisted for the Text Prize. Plus, we have 3 copies of A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe to give away.

In this episode, Valerie Khoo sits down with Sam Buckerfield, who has co-written a book called Generation Alpha. Now what’s interesting is that this is a nonfiction book – but Sam’s passion has always been in fiction. But as you’ll hear, Sam was able to use his fiction skills to