Meet Deborah Frenkel, author of four picture books including her most recent: 100 Schools Days and The Truck Cat. Deborah reveals her journey to publication, her creative process and tips for aspiring authors.

00:00 Introduction to the podcast
00:19 Special series on children's authors
01:34 Nat Newman's app tip of the week
10:43 Interview with Deborah Frenkel
19:29 The journey to getting published
20:18 The impact of writing courses
22:27 Pitching The Sydney Harbour Fairy
24:19 Creating 100 School Days
26:15 Showcasing published works
31:37 Upcoming projects and writing routine
35:12 Tips for aspiring authors
37:28 Conclusion and final thoughts

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Meet Deborah Frenkel, author of four picture books including her most recent: 100 Schools Days and The Truck Cat. Deborah reveals her journey to publication, her creative process and tips for aspiring authors.
00:00 Introduction to the podcast 00:19 Special series on children's authors 01:34 Nat Newman's app tip of the week 10:43 Interview with Deborah Frenkel 19:29 The journey to getting published 20:18 The impact of writing courses 22:27 Pitching The Sydney Harbour Fairy 24:19 Creating 100 School Days 26:15 Showcasing published works 31:37 Upcoming projects and writing routine 35:12 Tips for aspiring authors 37:28 Conclusion 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>

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 619: Picture book author Deborah Frenkel on her creative process and creating a successful career.

Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing compelling stories for children and offers five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors. Additionally, Nat Newman provides a practical app tip about the benefits of using Google Docs. And more.

00:00 Introduction to the podcast
00:19 Spotlight on children's authors
01:27 Weekly app tip with Nat Newman
01:55 Google Docs: A writer's best friend
06:24 Course advertisement: Writing children's novels
07:16 Interview with Carla Fitzgerald
12:28 Five must-do's for writing middle grade novels
25:23 Building a sustainable author career
32:50 Conclusion

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Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
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Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald is author of the middle-grade novel How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade 5. Carla shares insights into writing compelling stories for children and offers five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors. Additionally, Nat Newman provides a practical app tip about the benefits of using Google Docs. And more.
00:00 Introduction to the podcast 00:19 Spotlight on children's authors 01:27 Weekly app tip with Nat Newman 01:55 Google Docs: A writer's best friend 06:24 Course advertisement: Writing children's novels 07:16 Interview with Carla Fitzgerald 12:28 Five must-do's for writing middle grade novels 25:23 Building a sustainable author career 32:50 Conclusion
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-621/">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 621: Children’s author Carla Fitzgerald shares her five must-do tips for aspiring middle-grade authors

In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed with insights, focusing on five essential lessons from different genres that can improve your writing. Kate Forsyth delves into historical fiction, crime and mystery, romance, fantasy, and magic realism, sharing her top tips for writing compelling and immersive narratives. Additionally, the episode features a Q&A session where Kate answers questions on writing routines, character development, publishing, and more. The episode offers practical advice and inspirational insights for aspiring and established writers.

00:00 Introduction and welcome
00:16 Special episode announcement
01:04 Competition announcement
02:39 Word of the week
03:18 Webinar introduction
05:20 Kate Forsyth's writing journey
08:59 Lessons from historical fiction
11:30 Lessons from crime and mystery
14:44 Lessons from romance
16:46 Lessons from fantasy
19:28 Lessons from magic realism
24:30 Q&A session
31:37 Exploring new writing territories
32:15 Top magic realism books
32:39 Advice for unpublished authors
33:51 Creating memorable characters
34:41 Understanding Psyche's motif
35:13 Knowing when editing is done
35:52 Starting your writing journey
36:40 Musicality in writing
37:42 Balancing originality and familiarity
38:36 Imagining your protagonists
40:02 Publishing your first book
40:42 Inspiration from lyrical authors
41:31 Setting your novel apart
42:27 Establishing a writing routine
44:08 Crafting the perfect ending
46:13 Incorporating writing tips
48:26 Maintaining writing motivation
49:43 Finding time to read
50:27 Defining historical fiction
51:14 Choosing character names
51:59 Condensing your story
52:46 Crafting satisfying endings
53:41 Final thoughts

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

In this special episode, we bring you an edited version of the recent webinar featuring bestselling author Kate Forsyth. The episode is jam-packed with insights, focusing on five essential lessons from different genres that can improve your writing. Kate Forsyth delves into historical fiction, crime and mystery, romance, fantasy, and magic realism, sharing her top tips for writing compelling and immersive narratives. Additionally, the episode features a Q&amp;A session where Kate answers questions on writing routines, character development, publishing, and more. The episode offers practical advice and inspirational insights for aspiring and established writers.
00:00 Introduction and welcome 00:16 Special episode announcement 01:04 Competition announcement 02:39 Word of the week 03:18 Webinar introduction 05:20 Kate Forsyth's writing journey 08:59 Lessons from historical fiction 11:30 Lessons from crime and mystery 14:44 Lessons from romance 16:46 Lessons from fantasy 19:28 Lessons from magic realism 24:30 Q&amp;A session 31:37 Exploring new writing territories 32:15 Top magic realism books 32:39 Advice for unpublished authors 33:51 Creating memorable characters 34:41 Understanding Psyche's motif 35:13 Knowing when editing is done 35:52 Starting your writing journey 36:40 Musicality in writing 37:42 Balancing originality and familiarity 38:36 Imagining your protagonists 40:02 Publishing your first book 40:42 Inspiration from lyrical authors 41:31 Setting your novel apart 42:27 Establishing a writing routine 44:08 Crafting the perfect ending 46:13 Incorporating writing tips 48:26 Maintaining writing motivation 49:43 Finding time to read 50:27 Defining historical fiction 51:14 Choosing character names 51:59 Condensing your story 52:46 Crafting satisfying endings 53:41 Final thoughts
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-620/">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 620: Kate Forsyth on 5 essential lessons to make you a better writer

JP Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel 17 Years Later. JP discusses his writing process, research methods, and experiences with book adaptations into TV series. The episode features insights on maintaining creativity, the importance of method writing, crafting captivating crime narratives, and tips for aspiring writers. JP highlights the intricacies of plotting and characterisation in crime fiction, his unique approach to developing a story, and how he navigates the darker aspects of true crime.

00:00 Introduction and upcoming event
02:06 Creative catch-up with Nat Newman
05:48 Writing tip of the week
08:46 Book giveaway: Precipice by Robert Harris
10:19 Word of the week: Cantillate
11:55 Interview with J.P. Pomare
28:12 Challenges of writing crime fiction
29:50 Balancing plotting and pantsing
32:21 Crafting memorable scenes
35:46 Daily writing routine
39:16 From book to TV series
51:12 Handling dark themes in writing
55:24 Future plans and advice for writers
01:01:19 Conclusion and fun fact

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

JP Pomare on writing gripping crime thrillers and his latest novel 17 Years Later. JP discusses his writing process, research methods, and experiences with book adaptations into TV series. The episode features insights on maintaining creativity, the importance of method writing, crafting captivating crime narratives, and tips for aspiring writers. JP highlights the intricacies of plotting and characterisation in crime fiction, his unique approach to developing a story, and how he navigates the darker aspects of true crime.
00:00 Introduction and upcoming event 02:06 Creative catch-up with Nat Newman 05:48 Writing tip of the week 08:46 Book giveaway: Precipice by Robert Harris 10:19 Word of the week: Cantillate 11:55 Interview with J.P. Pomare 28:12 Challenges of writing crime fiction 29:50 Balancing plotting and pantsing 32:21 Crafting memorable scenes 35:46 Daily writing routine 39:16 From book to TV series 51:12 Handling dark themes in writing 55:24 Future plans and advice for writers 01:01:19 Conclusion and fun fact
<a href="https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ep-618/">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 619: Picture book author Deborah Frenkel on her creative process and creating a successful career.

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