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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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 606: B.M. Carroll on her latest novel 'One Of Us Is Missing'

Meet Michael Brissenden who chats about his latest novel Smoke. He discusses his research process, where he gets his ideas, how he uses a whiteboard in his writing process and transition from journalism to fiction writing.

0:00 Introduction and welcome
00:23 Success story: Sarah Speedie
03:40 Nat Newman's writing tips
05:58 Finding beta readers
12:41 Competition: Win 'Death in the Air' by Ram Murali
14:52 Word of the week: Embrocate
17:55 Interview with Michael Brissenden, author of Smoke
23:30 Facing rejection and finding inspiration
24:25 From journalism to fiction writing
25:13 Crafting a nuanced story
26:42 Developing characters and plot
27:36 The writing process and challenges
28:35 Exploring themes in 'Smoke'
32:45 Research and authenticity
34:30 Daily writing routine
36:18 Planning and structuring a novel
41:23 Journalism skills in fiction writing
46:00 Creating a strong female protagonist
51:22 Top writing tips for aspiring authors
53:54 Conclusion and final thoughts

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Meet Michael Brissenden who chats about his latest novel Smoke. He discusses his research process, where he gets his ideas, how he uses a whiteboard in his writing process and transition from journalism to fiction writing.
0:00 Introduction and welcome 00:23 Success story: Sarah Speedie 03:40 Nat Newman's writing tips 05:58 Finding beta readers 12:41 Competition: Win 'Death in the Air' by Ram Murali 14:52 Word of the week: Embrocate 17:55 Interview with Michael Brissenden, author of Smoke 23:30 Facing rejection and finding inspiration 24:25 From journalism to fiction writing 25:13 Crafting a nuanced story 26:42 Developing characters and plot 27:36 The writing process and challenges 28:35 Exploring themes in 'Smoke' 32:45 Research and authenticity 34:30 Daily writing routine 36:18 Planning and structuring a novel 41:23 Journalism skills in fiction writing 46:00 Creating a strong female protagonist 51:22 Top writing tips for aspiring authors 53:54 Conclusion and final thoughts
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-608/">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>

Writing Podcast Episode 608: Meet Michael Brissenden who chats about his novel 'Smoke’

Meet author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli. They discuss their collaborative process in creating the picture book Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree. They talk about the research, writing, and illustration process, how they balance text and visuals, and the importance of accuracy in children’s non-fiction.

00:00 Introduction and welcome
03:00 Nat Newman’s writing tip
11:48 Book giveaway: The Bookshop Woman by Nanako Hanada
14:02 Word of the week: chatoyant
15:40 Interview with Pamela Freeman and Liz Anelli
27:37 The art of bringing colour and tone
28:41 The roughs: what are they?
29:32 Fiction vs. non-fiction the writing for kids
33:01 The journey of an illustrator
36:46 The collaborative process

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Meet author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli. They discuss their collaborative process in creating the picture book Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree. They talk about the research, writing, and illustration process, how they balance text and visuals, and the importance of accuracy in children’s non-fiction.
00:00 Introduction and welcome 03:00 Nat Newman’s writing tip 11:48 Book giveaway: The Bookshop Woman by Nanako Hanada 14:02 Word of the week: chatoyant 15:40 Interview with Pamela Freeman and Liz Anelli 27:37 The art of bringing colour and tone 28:41 The roughs: what are they? 29:32 Fiction vs. non-fiction the writing for kids 33:01 The journey of an illustrator 36:46 The collaborative process
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-607/">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 607: Author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli on how they collaborated to create 'Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree'

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
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-605/">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 606: B.M. Carroll on her latest novel 'One Of Us Is Missing'

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