So You Want to be a Writer

Australian Writers' Centre

Topics: Books · How To · Fiction

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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.

Latest episodeWriting Podcast Episode 740: Seetha Dodd and her junior fiction debut, 'Myra in the Middle'October 26, 2026 · 52 min

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Latest episodes

1. Writing Podcast Episode 740: Seetha Dodd and her junior fiction debut, 'Myra in the Middle'October 26, 2026 · 52 min
2. Writing Podcast Episode 739: Adam Geczy looks through the lens of his new book, 'Glasses'October 19, 2026 · 55 min
3. Writing Podcast Episode 738: Bridie Blake and her debut rom-com, 'The Boyfriend Clause'October 12, 2026 · 55 min
4. Writing Podcast Episode 737: Award-winning author Emily Howes reimagines 'Mrs Dickens'October 5, 2026 · 51 min
5. Writing Podcast Episode 736: Judith Katherine discusses being 'Simply Beside Herself'September 28, 2026 · 57 min
6. Writing Podcast Episode 735: Curtis Garner explores identity in new novel, 'Orange'September 21, 2026 · 55 min
7. Writing Podcast Episode 734: Emma J. Warrender talks all things 'Driven'September 14, 2026 · 63 min
8. Writing Podcast Episode 733: Jordan Prosser discusses new book, 'Blue Giant'September 7, 2026 · 55 min
9. Writing Podcast Episode 732: Leearna Shaw takes us to 'A Farm in Golden Clouds'August 31, 2026 · 52 min
10. Writing Podcast Episode 731: Samantha Sotto Yambao presents 'The Elsewhere Express'August 24, 2026 · 60 min

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