Do you have NaNoWriMoFoMo? Meet DM Cameron, author of ‘Beneath the Mother Tree’ and discover your chance to win a copy of ‘Believe Me’ by JP Delaney.

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Do you have NaNoWriMoFoMo? Meet DM Cameron, author of &lsquo;Beneath the Mother Tree&rsquo; and discover your chance to win a copy of &lsquo;Believe Me&rsquo;&nbsp;by JP Delaney.
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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre. 

Everything you&rsquo;ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo &ndash;&nbsp;author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers&rsquo; Centre.&nbsp;

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WRITER 258: Meet DM Cameron, author of ‘Beneath the Mother Tree’.

Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techniques, the illustration process, and much more. Also discover how our app recommendation can help you keep track of submissions.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:20 Special Series on Children's Authors
01:55 App Tip of the Week
06:56 Course Spotlight: Writing Picture Books
09:07 Interview with Bec Nanayakkara
09:53 Bec's Journey to Publication
10:32 The Book Star: Inspiration and Process
16:02 Grow Big Little Seed: Themes and Illustrations
23:15 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

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Meet Bec Nanayakkara who discusses her journey to becoming a published picture book author. Bec reveals how she got her book deals, her writing techniques, the illustration process, and much more. Also discover how our app recommendation can help you keep track of submissions. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:20 Special Series on Children's Authors 01:55 App Tip of the Week 06:56 Course Spotlight: Writing Picture Books 09:07 Interview with Bec Nanayakkara 09:53 Bec's Journey to Publication 10:32 The Book Star: Inspiration and Process 16:02 Grow Big Little Seed: Themes and Illustrations 23:15 Future Projects and Final Thoughts
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Connect with Valerie and listeners in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2346749828883788/">the podcast community on Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/">WritersCentre.com.au</a> | <a href="http://valeriekhoo.com/">ValerieKhoo.com</a>

WRITER 625: Bec Nanayakkara on her picture books 'Grow Big Little Seed' and 'The Book Star'.

Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers, and seeking help in areas outside of one’s expertise. She also discusses her role in starting the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and how it has benefited her career.

00:00 Introduction
00:19 Upcoming webinar on avoiding infringement in fiction writing
03:38 Nat Newman's lighthouse residency experience
07:27 Writing tips from Nat Newman
12:45 Exciting book giveaway: The Oxenbridge King by Christine Paice
16:07 Word of the week: Gravamen
17:45 Interview with author Sandie Docker
27:06 Establishing an author career
28:47 Building industry relationships
33:40 Connecting with readers
37:02 The role of an agent
41:06 Starting a literary festival
48:35 Writing routine and final thoughts

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Meet Sandie Docker, who shares her journey and strategies for ensuring longevity in your author career. Sandie emphasises the importance of networking, connecting with readers, and seeking help in areas outside of one’s expertise. She also discusses her role in starting the Northern Beaches Readers Festival and how it has benefited her career.
00:00 Introduction 00:19 Upcoming webinar on avoiding infringement in fiction writing 03:38 Nat Newman's lighthouse residency experience 07:27 Writing tips from Nat Newman 12:45 Exciting book giveaway: The Oxenbridge King by Christine Paice 16:07 Word of the week: Gravamen 17:45 Interview with author Sandie Docker 27:06 Establishing an author career 28:47 Building industry relationships 33:40 Connecting with readers 37:02 The role of an agent 41:06 Starting a literary festival 48:35 Writing routine and final thoughts
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-624/">Read the show notes</a>
Connect with Valerie and listeners in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2346749828883788/">the podcast community on Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/">WritersCentre.com.au</a> | <a href="http://valeriekhoo.com/">ValerieKhoo.com</a>

WRITER 624: Sandie Docker on how to ensure longevity in your author career

Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children's market.

00:00 Introduction to the podcast
02:02 Writing tips with Nat Newman
09:46 Interview with Cassy Polimeni
11:21 Writing and publishing children's books
13:34 Crafting Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra
20:25 Cassy’s writing process and routine
27:28 Future plans and final thoughts
28:53 Conclusion and course promotion

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Cassy Polimeni discusses her journey to becoming an author, the process of writing and publishing her books The Garden at the End of the World and Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra, and valuable insights into writing for the children's market.
00:00 Introduction to the podcast 02:02 Writing tips with Nat Newman 09:46 Interview with Cassy Polimeni 11:21 Writing and publishing children's books 13:34 Crafting Ella and The Amazing Frog Orchestra 20:25 Cassy’s writing process and routine 27:28 Future plans and final thoughts 28:53 Conclusion and course promotion
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-623/">Read the show notes</a>
Connect with Valerie and listeners in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2346749828883788/">the podcast community on Facebook</a> Visit <a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/">WritersCentre.com.au</a> | <a href="http://valeriekhoo.com/">ValerieKhoo.com</a>

WRITER 258: Meet DM Cameron, author of ‘Beneath the Mother Tree’.

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