What does ‘neighbourhood noir’ look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel The Campers, blending crime and psychological elements as well as contemporary issues.

00:00 Welcome
04:43 Writing tip: The importance of practice
10:26 WIN!: The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler
13:01 Word of the week: ‘Galligaskins’
15:00 Writer in residence: Maryrose Cuskelly
18:01 Inspirations for The Campers
21:38 Defining the genre
22:12 Maryrose’s research and writing process
26:43 Bringing the setting to life
28:08 Incorporating COVID into the story
29:35 Character development and choices
31:09 Homelessness and social issues
33:04 The writing process and fellowships
36:29 Balancing writing and life
38:48 Publicity and new projects
44:36 Tips for crime writers
45:58 Final thoughts

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What does &lsquo;neighbourhood noir&rsquo; look like as a genre? Author Maryrose Cuskelly knows, and she discusses her latest novel&nbsp;The Campers, blending crime and psychological elements as well as contemporary issues.
00:00 Welcome 04:43 Writing tip: The importance of practice 10:26 WIN!: The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler 13:01 Word of the week: &lsquo;Galligaskins&rsquo; 15:00 Writer in residence: Maryrose Cuskelly 18:01 Inspirations for The Campers 21:38 Defining the genre 22:12 Maryrose&rsquo;s research and writing process 26:43 Bringing the setting to life 28:08 Incorporating COVID into the story 29:35 Character development and choices 31:09 Homelessness and social issues 33:04 The writing process and fellowships 36:29 Balancing writing and life 38:48 Publicity and new projects 44:36 Tips for crime writers 45:58 Final thoughts
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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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