Bestselling author Kathy Lette on her latest book, 'Till Death or a Little Light Maiming Do Us Part', why you should start small if you've feeling overwhelmed with your writing, and win the latest novel from bestselling middle grade author Nat Amoore, We Run Tomorrow.

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Bestselling author Kathy Lette on her latest book, 'Till Death or a Little Light Maiming Do Us Part', why you should start small if you've feeling overwhelmed with your writing, and win the latest novel from bestselling middle grade author Nat Amoore, We Run Tomorrow.
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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 480: Bestselling author Kathy Lette on her latest book, 'Till Death or a Little Light Maiming Do Us Part'

Meet Megan Daley, author of The Beehive. Megan talks about her passion for children’s literature, her role as a teacher librarian, and her picture book The Beehive. She also discusses her book Raising Readers, which emphasises the importance of instilling a love of reading in children from a young age and offers practical advice for parents.

00:00 Welcome to the world of writing and publishing
00:22 Unlocking creativity with story seeds
03:48 Nat Newman's writing tip
07:54 Crafting engaging openings in writing
14:58 Megan Daley: A passion for children's literature and bees
21:30 The journey from blog to book: Unveiling a love for reading
23:01 Empowering reading habits: Tips for parents and educators
23:48 A creative approach to encouraging reading
29:34 Encouraging savvy teen readers in a digital age
32:41 The path to becoming a teacher librarian
34:02 From educator to children's book author
36:28 Strategies for busy creatives
42:34 From writing dreams to picture book reality
44:22 A dive into the history of the exclamation mark

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Meet Megan Daley, author of The Beehive. Megan talks about her passion for children’s literature, her role as a teacher librarian, and her picture book The Beehive. She also discusses her book Raising Readers, which emphasises the importance of instilling a love of reading in children from a young age and offers practical advice for parents.
00:00 Welcome to the world of writing and publishing 00:22 Unlocking creativity with story seeds 03:48 Nat Newman's writing tip 07:54 Crafting engaging openings in writing 14:58 Megan Daley: A passion for children's literature and bees 21:30 The journey from blog to book: Unveiling a love for reading 23:01 Empowering reading habits: Tips for parents and educators 23:48 A creative approach to encouraging reading 29:34 Encouraging savvy teen readers in a digital age 32:41 The path to becoming a teacher librarian 34:02 From educator to children's book author 36:28 Strategies for busy creatives 42:34 From writing dreams to picture book reality 44:22 A dive into the history of the exclamation mark
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-603/">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 603: Picture book author Megan Daley on how to nurture your children to become readers.

Meet Jo Peck, whose memoir Suddenly Single at Sixty details her journey through divorce and rediscovery. Jo discusses her writing process, the therapeutic value of journalling, the challenges of constructing a memoir , and her inspirations. She also offers advice for writers on being honest in their writing and the importance of self-analysis.

00:00 Welcome to the podcast & updates
02:03 Nat Newman’s writing tip
05:15 Crafting secondary characters
07:44 Book giveaway: Ghost Cities by Siang Lu
10:39 Word of the week: Desultory
11:26 Writer in residence: Jo Peck on Suddenly Single at Sixty
24:23 The journey of writing a memoir
25:58 From school gate to bookshelf
29:12 Structuring a memoir
34:16 Jo’s writing process
38:18 Exploring future writing projects and reflections
41:09 Receiving feedback and sharing advice for aspiring writers
46:27 Closing thoughts and fun facts

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Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
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Meet Jo Peck, whose memoir Suddenly Single at Sixty details her journey through divorce and rediscovery. Jo discusses her writing process, the therapeutic value of journalling, the challenges of constructing a memoir , and her inspirations. She also offers advice for writers on being honest in their writing and the importance of self-analysis.
00:00 Welcome to the podcast &amp; updates 02:03 Nat Newman’s writing tip 05:15 Crafting secondary characters 07:44 Book giveaway: Ghost Cities by Siang Lu 10:39 Word of the week: Desultory 11:26 Writer in residence: Jo Peck on Suddenly Single at Sixty 24:23 The journey of writing a memoir 25:58 From school gate to bookshelf 29:12 Structuring a memoir 34:16 Jo’s writing process 38:18 Exploring future writing projects and reflections 41:09 Receiving feedback and sharing advice for aspiring writers 46:27 Closing thoughts and fun facts
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-602/">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 602: Meet Jo Peck, author of the memoir 'Suddenly Single at Sixty'.

Meet Deborah Abela, author of The Kindness Project. Deborah is one of Australia’s most beloved children's authors. Her latest middle grade novel is The Kindness Project, which is her 29th book. Recently, she also released the Book of Wondrous Possibilities. While Deb writes mainly in middle grade, she has also written chapter books and picture books, such as Bear in Space and the upcoming No More Room in the Bed. Also hear about 'Words at Dawn', a writing initiative for students of the Australian Writers’ Centre. And your chance to win the novel The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins.

00:00 Welcome to the world of writing and publishing
01:09 Busting myths about writing for kids
02:30 Guest spotlight: Nat Newman's writing tips
04:38 Words at dawn: A creative writing initiative
15:27 Deborah Abela: A deep dive into middle grade novels
27:12 The Kindness Project: From concept to creation
29:57 Exploring kindness through storytelling
31:38 The creative process and writing in verse
32:05 From pitch to publication
34:06 Character development and creative inspiration
37:55 Rejections and successes in the publishing world
39:16 From film to children's books: A career journey
43:21 The art of writing across different formats
50:51 Engaging with young readers: The importance of school visits
55:13 Top tips for aspiring middle grade writers

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

Meet Deborah Abela, author of The Kindness Project. Deborah is one of Australia’s most beloved children's authors. Her latest middle grade novel is The Kindness Project, which is her 29th book. Recently, she also released the Book of Wondrous Possibilities. While Deb writes mainly in middle grade, she has also written chapter books and picture books, such as Bear in Space and the upcoming No More Room in the Bed. Also hear about 'Words at Dawn', a writing initiative for students of the Australian Writers’ Centre. And your chance to win the novel The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins.
00:00 Welcome to the world of writing and publishing 01:09 Busting myths about writing for kids 02:30 Guest spotlight: Nat Newman's writing tips 04:38 Words at dawn: A creative writing initiative 15:27 Deborah Abela: A deep dive into middle grade novels 27:12 The Kindness Project: From concept to creation 29:57 Exploring kindness through storytelling 31:38 The creative process and writing in verse 32:05 From pitch to publication 34:06 Character development and creative inspiration 37:55 Rejections and successes in the publishing world 39:16 From film to children's books: A career journey 43:21 The art of writing across different formats 50:51 Engaging with young readers: The importance of school visits 55:13 Top tips for aspiring middle grade writers
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-601/">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 480: Bestselling author Kathy Lette on her latest book, 'Till Death or a Little Light Maiming Do Us Part'

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