This ‘inbetweenisode' is part of our Story Sessions series featuring The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor. Set in 1893, The Grandest Bookshop in the World follows the adventures of Pearl and Vally, who live with their father in Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne. We bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this riveting adventure.

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This &lsquo;inbetweenisode' is part of&nbsp;our Story Sessions series&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;<a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LAqbV">The Grandest Bookshop in the World</a>&nbsp;by Amelia Mellor. Set in 1893,&nbsp;The Grandest Bookshop in the World&nbsp;follows the adventures of Pearl and Vally, who live with their father in Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne. We bring bookshop browsing to you in this episode with the first chapter of this riveting adventure.
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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 370 Amelia Mellor's 'The Grandest Bookshop in the World' [Story Sessions series]

Valerie interviews B.M. Carroll, whose latest thriller, One of Us Is Missing, revolves around a family dealing with a mysterious disappearance of one family member during a concert. The conversation also touches on B.M. Carroll's writing process, character development, and the importance of feedback and rewriting.

00:00 Introduction and shoutout to AWC graduate Richard Pritchard on this third book
01:55 Nat Newman’s writing tips
02:50 Words at Dawn writing group
05:19 Avoiding info dumps
09:32 Book giveaway: Blackwater by Jacqueline Ross
15:49 Interview with B. M. Carroll
22:44 The creative process and panic
23:32 Editing and major rewrites
25:59 Timeline of writing and rewriting
30:18 Character development and authenticity
37:27 Writing routine and word count goals
40:09 Name change and genre shift
42:35 Top tips for aspiring writers
46:34 Conclusion and fun fact

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Valerie interviews B.M. Carroll, whose latest thriller, One of Us Is Missing, revolves around a family dealing with a mysterious disappearance of one family member during a concert. The conversation also touches on B.M. Carroll's writing process, character development, and the importance of feedback and rewriting.
00:00 Introduction and shoutout to AWC graduate Richard Pritchard on this third book 01:55 Nat Newman’s writing tips 02:50 Words at Dawn writing group 05:19 Avoiding info dumps 09:32 Book giveaway: Blackwater by Jacqueline Ross 15:49 Interview with B. M. Carroll 22:44 The creative process and panic 23:32 Editing and major rewrites 25:59 Timeline of writing and rewriting 30:18 Character development and authenticity 37:27 Writing routine and word count goals 40:09 Name change and genre shift 42:35 Top tips for aspiring writers 46:34 Conclusion and fun fact
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WRITER 606: B.M. Carroll on her latest novel 'One Of Us Is Missing'

Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love. Amy discusses her journey from TV producer to successful romance novelist, the importance of social media presence for authors, and practical tips for aspiring writers. Host Valerie Khoo also chats to author Nat Newman who shares her experience with the Meisner acting technique, and provides valuable advice on dealing with rejection as a writer.

00:00 Introduction
00:46 Deep dive into chapter structure
02:43 Nat Newman’s writing tips
03:01 Drama workshop insights
07:45 Dealing with rejection
11:55 Book giveaway: The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins
14:56 Word of the week: cynosure
16:25 Interview with Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love
27:19 Pitching through virtual literary speed dating
27:58 Romance Writers of Australia conference experience
29:32 The chaotic offer moment
31:06 Working on multiple projects
34:31 Developing 'Love From Scratch'
39:35 Daily writing routine and discipline
42:17 Engaging with social media as an author
47:14 Courses and continuous learning
51:37 Future plans and traditional publishing
53:56 Top tips for aspiring writers
56:33 Conclusion and fun fact

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Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love. Amy discusses her journey from TV producer to successful romance novelist, the importance of social media presence for authors, and practical tips for aspiring writers. Host Valerie Khoo also chats to author Nat Newman who shares her experience with the Meisner acting technique, and provides valuable advice on dealing with rejection as a writer.
00:00 Introduction 00:46 Deep dive into chapter structure 02:43 Nat Newman’s writing tips 03:01 Drama workshop insights 07:45 Dealing with rejection 11:55 Book giveaway: The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins 14:56 Word of the week: cynosure 16:25 Interview with Amy Hutton, author of Love From Scratch and Sit, Stay, Love 27:19 Pitching through virtual literary speed dating 27:58 Romance Writers of Australia conference experience 29:32 The chaotic offer moment 31:06 Working on multiple projects 34:31 Developing 'Love From Scratch' 39:35 Daily writing routine and discipline 42:17 Engaging with social media as an author 47:14 Courses and continuous learning 51:37 Future plans and traditional publishing 53:56 Top tips for aspiring writers 56:33 Conclusion and fun fact
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WRITER 605: Amy Hutton on her novels 'Love From Scratch' and 'Sit, Stay Love'.

Explore the world of co-writing and collaboration with Radek Sali and Bernadette Schwerdt. They explore the collaborative effort behind writing Radek’s book, How to Build a Billion Dollar Business, discussing challenges, the process of co-writing, the importance of capturing emotional depth in storytelling, and the profound impact of building a purpose-driven business. The episode touches on effective writing strategies, including the importance of starting your day with creative work and offers listeners a chance to win three copies of The Underhistory by Kaaron Warren.

00:00 Welcome to the podcast & upcoming seminar announcement
00:16 Deep dive into writing chapters
02:24 Nat Newman's writing tips & personal journey
13:29 Win The Underhistory by Kaaron Warren.
17:57 Meeting Radek Sali and his co-writer Bernadette Schwerdt
21:50 From idea to co-writer
22:32 Challenges, editors, and finding the right partner
24:02 Bernadette's approach: From manuscript assessment to starting fresh
24:57 Crafting the narrative via nterviews, structure, and voice
37:01 The business of co-writing: Financials and working with publishers
40:08 Insights on co-writing
47:38 Reflections and future directions

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Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com

Explore the world of co-writing and collaboration with Radek Sali and Bernadette Schwerdt. They explore the collaborative effort behind writing Radek’s book, How to Build a Billion Dollar Business, discussing challenges, the process of co-writing, the importance of capturing emotional depth in storytelling, and the profound impact of building a purpose-driven business. The episode touches on effective writing strategies, including the importance of starting your day with creative work and offers listeners a chance to win three copies of The Underhistory by Kaaron Warren.
00:00 Welcome to the podcast &amp; upcoming seminar announcement 00:16 Deep dive into writing chapters 02:24 Nat Newman's writing tips &amp; personal journey 13:29 Win The Underhistory by Kaaron Warren. 17:57 Meeting Radek Sali and his co-writer Bernadette Schwerdt 21:50 From idea to co-writer 22:32 Challenges, editors, and finding the right partner 24:02 Bernadette's approach: From manuscript assessment to starting fresh 24:57 Crafting the narrative via nterviews, structure, and voice 37:01 The business of co-writing: Financials and working with publishers 40:08 Insights on co-writing 47:38 Reflections and future directions
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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 604: Valerie talks to copywriting guru Bernadette Schwerdt on how she co-wrote entrepreneur Radek Sali’s memoir, 'How to Build a Billion Dollar Business'.

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