Episodes

  • 2.31 Making BIG Changes To Your Story
    Oct 28 2024

    It's never fun when you receive feedback from agents and/or editors advising you to do big rewrites on your story. But you know what? After giving yourself the space to sulk, you almost always find that these rewrites make your story stronger. And isn't that what we want most of all?

    Thanks to Mick Elliott for filling in for Tristan Bancks!


    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    11 mins
  • 2.30 Writing Cliffhangers and Closing Lines
    Oct 21 2024

    Can you think of a cliffhanger from a story that got you so excited you had to keep reading? In this episode, the team chat about how they tackle cliffhangers in their own books, and what feelings they want to evoke when writing their closing lines.

    Thanks to Mick Elliott for filling in for Tristan Bancks!

    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    11 mins
  • 2.29 Writing Humour
    Oct 14 2024

    We all love reading funny books, right? But how do you write humour? It can be tricky but the one thing to always remember is if you make yourself laugh, there's a good chance others will laugh along with you!


    Thanks to Mick Elliott for filling in for Tristan Bancks!

    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    11 mins
  • 2.28 Accepting Criticism
    Oct 7 2024

    It's never a great feeling to be told your story isn't working or that your writing needs work. But we're here to remind you that feedback is important to make your story the best it can possibly be! So don't worry—even established writers get knocked back and critiqued! Keep at it!

    Thanks to Mick Elliott for chatting to us today!


    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    12 mins
  • 2.27 Creating Baddies Readers Love to Hate
    Sep 30 2024

    The hero of every story needs a baddie. They can come in the form of a nemesis or sometimes, the hero's own struggle is the baddie of the book! But how do you write a good baddie?

    Thanks so much to Nathan Luff for hanging out with us!
    Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/

    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    10 mins
  • 2.26 How To Keep Going When You Lose Confidence
    Sep 23 2024

    "My story isn't good enough."
    "I am a terrible writer."
    "No one will like my book."

    Every writer has had these thoughts swirling through their minds. And it's ok. We're all human, right?
    In this episode, the team chat about feeling vulnerable and how they remind themselves to keep going when their self-doubt gets loud.

    Thanks so much to Nathan Luff for hanging out with us!
    Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/




    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    9 mins
  • 2.25 Showing Characters' Emotions
    Sep 16 2024

    How do you convey emotion in your story? What does your character do with their hands when they are sad? Where do they feel fear in their body? And how can you write these emotions in a way that isn't cliché?

    Thanks so much to Nathan Luff for hanging out with us!
    Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/


    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    9 mins
  • 2.24 Opening Lines
    Sep 9 2024

    Hey friends!I It's so good to be back. 😊

    Today we have Nathan Luff joining us as we discuss the opening lines of our books. Finding the perfect words at the VERY start of your story can be daunting so we hope this episode helps.

    Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/


    Visit the authors:
    Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
    Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
    Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
    Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
    Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com


    Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
    Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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    8 mins