Episodes

  • 2.34 How to Create a Good Mindset for Writing
    Nov 18 2024

    Staying connected to your creativity isn't always an easy thing. Besides just sitting down and actually WRITING (which sounds so easy... but is soooo not), we need to make sure we're prioritising practices that help the flow of inspiration. In this episode, the team share how they nurture themselves to continually show up on the page.

    Thanks so much to Maryam Master for joining 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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    11 mins
  • 2.33 How Every Story Is Different
    Nov 11 2024

    Sometimes, writing the second book is harder than the first! You think you've cracked the story-writing code and every book after your debut will be easy peasy... only to find yourself stuck in the mud! The team share some encouragement to help you continue on the journey. Don't give up, friends!

    Thanks to Maryam Master for joining 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
  • 2.32 How does Scriptwriting Inform Our Writing Process?
    Nov 5 2024

    Happy Tuesday, friends!

    Today we have Maryam Master with us to chat about how scriptwriting has shaped our writing. Whether it's through dialogue, writing action, or the three act structure, scriptwriting can be a useful technique to keep your story snappy and to-the-point. Have you ever tried using this technique to write?

    Make sure to check out Michael Arndt's video "Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great" on YouTube.

    You can find Maryam Master on Instagram!


    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
  • 2.31 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