Australia is experiencing a golden age of crime and thriller writing right now and Christine Gregory is a part of that. Her latest novel, The Informant, explores the world of bikie gangs, and in this episode, Christine discusses how she went about researching this subject, and how she balances dark themes as an author. And we love that she is an AWC graduate!

00:00 Welcome
04:25 Writers in the wild
05:52 Writing tip: Cut the first paragraph!
07:14 WIN!: Out of the Blue by Penelope Janu
09:15 Word of the week ‘Plicate’
10:02 Writer in residence: Christine Gregory
10:53 Plot of new book, The Informant
12:28 Why bikey gangs fascinate
14:28 On-location research
16:20 Standalone sequels and balancing story
18:39 Writing process and deadlines
20:06 Why Australia suits crime
23:46 Challenges writing the book
24:02 Taming story rabbit holes
24:51 Choosing the right POV
25:29 How she became an author
27:17 Courses that improved her skills|
29:13 A realistic writing routine
31:14 Day job and dark themes
33:16 Writing without lecturing
35:55 Practical advice for writers
37:57 Book recommendations
39:33 What‘s next?
40:28 Final thoughts

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Australia is experiencing a golden age of crime and thriller writing right now and Christine Gregory is a part of that. Her latest novel, The Informant, explores the world of bikie gangs, and in this episode, Christine discusses how she went about researching this subject, and how she balances dark themes as an author. And we love that she is an AWC graduate!
00:00 Welcome 04:25 Writers in the wild 05:52 Writing tip: Cut the first paragraph! 07:14 WIN!: Out of the Blue by Penelope Janu 09:15 Word of the week &lsquo;Plicate&rsquo; 10:02 Writer in residence: Christine Gregory 10:53 Plot of new book, The Informant 12:28 Why bikey gangs fascinate 14:28 On-location research 16:20 Standalone sequels and balancing story 18:39 Writing process and deadlines 20:06 Why Australia suits crime 23:46 Challenges writing the book 24:02 Taming story rabbit holes 24:51 Choosing the right POV 25:29 How she became an author 27:17 Courses that improved her skills| 29:13 A realistic writing routine 31:14 Day job and dark themes 33:16 Writing without lecturing 35:55 Practical advice for writers 37:57 Book recommendations 39:33 What&lsquo;s next? 40:28 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;