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The Book Deal — 86 episodes
Ashley Kalagian Blunt on novel structure, strategic selling and compartmentalising when researching
Bookstagram, community, events, reviews and reading with Brooke Michie (a.k.a @bmichie31)
Jacqueline Harvey: inside the world of one of Australia's most popular kidlit authors, and the rocky road it took to get there
The Writing Deal: Natasha, Tina and Madeleine discuss 'stalking' story ideas, bookstore bravery, and 'who are you really writing for'?
Jack Heath on novel ideas, writing practice and building a writing career
Rebecca Armitage on rejection and the road to a bestseller (with pre-empts, Reese's Book Club, and a TV adaptation on the way!)
How to succeed in writing competitions, agent and publisher assessments and networking, with Tina Clark, CYA conference coordinator
The Writing Deal: Natasha, Madeleine and Tina on being a 'good literary citizen'
Bridie Blake on writing romcoms, writing practice and 20 years of persevering for a book deal
The Publishing Deal: Catherine Milne, Head of Fiction at HarperCollins, on Success, Bestsellers and Writing from the Heart
Amy Doak on writing young adult fiction, twisty crime, new books and tips for navigating the querying process
The Writing Deal: Tina, Madeleine and Natasha discuss 'listening' to Book 2, wading through the poo and figuring out the 'write' routine
Debut Crew 26 pre-release feels, fears and excitement about having your debut novel out in the world
Alli Parker and Mark Mupotsa-Russell on finding success with your second book
Amie Kaufman on celebrating all the wins, setting writing goals, connecting with readers and the realities of bestseller lists.
The Writing Deal: Madeleine, Natasha and Tina's 2026 writing goals, journaling, royalty statements explained, and 'what is rest?'
SUMMER SERIES The Publishing Deal: Publisher Ruby Ashby-Orr from Affirm Press
SUMMER SERIES Holly Brunnbauer on securing a book deal and social media tips that create true connections
SUMMER SERIES 20 book deals! Rory H Mather tells us how its done
SUMMER SERIES The Publishing Deal: Literary agent Samuel Bernard
SUMMER SERIES Kylie Orr on competitions, writing craft, social media and letting go
SPOILER BOOK CLUB: Kate Mildenhall on The Hiding Place
Agony Aunt Hayley Scrivenor on 'bloody mindedness' for writing success, live at Writing NSW
Holly Cardamone on pre-launch strategies, communications and why publishing is a marathon, not a sprint
The Publishing Deal: Publisher, Tom Langshaw, on the strongest elements in a fiction manuscript, what to include in your submission pitch, and industry trends
Kidlit superstar Kate Foster on managing multi-publications, co writing, celebrating diversity and being a good industry citizen
Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on festival preparation, public speaking tips and embarrassing mothers
Kate Mildenhall on publishing and resilience, publicity tips and what it means to be a good industry citizen
Believing in yourself and the benefits of constant learning with Valerie Khoo, CEO of the Australian Writers Centre
Nadia Mahjouri on finding writing support and submitting work to as many opportunities as possible
Editing: spreadsheets, reading backwards, rulers and when readers point out errors
Emily Paull on "retiring" from writing and her 17-year journey to publishing The Distance Between Dreams
Angie Faye Martin on writing layered stories, Indigenous representation and how to prepare for publicity and book promos
Middle Grade Debut Special with Shara Curlett, Sandy Bigna and Lucie Stevens
Natasha, Tina and Madeleine on strategies to identify and manage author burnout, anchoring your writing in time and intention setting
Jessica Box on portfolio careers for creatives, coaching, growing your author business, managing your time and social media
Paramedic and writer Sally Gould shares her experiences of writing and editing memoir; how to use feedback and giving yourself time to make your work the best version of itself
Graphic novel publisher and debut author, Bethany Loveridge, shares tips for navigating kidlit publishing
The importance of writing residencies, enjoying uninterrupted time to think and write, and eating ALL the cheese
The Takeover: Michelle See-Tho on winning a major literary prize, what happens behind the scenes after the win, and invaluable editing tips
Bookselling behind the scenes: author tips and advice with bookseller and writer Charlotte Guest
Debut author Carla Salmon on writing fiery stories for the young adult market
Natasha, Tina and Madeleine are titillated by their ONE YEAR of The Book Deal
The Takeover: Holly Brunnbauer on securing a book deal and social media tips that create true connections
Writerly breakthroughs and author disappointment
Supercharged brains and publishing advice with author and Publisher Dani Vee
Literary festivals, pitching yourself for events (and podcasts!), new books and the special art of a timeline
Manifest your writing success with Jane Tara
Madeleine and Tina on post-launch feels and the value of taking creative breaks
The Takeover: Shankari Chandran on writing for pleasure, giving up on the dream of getting published, and how to create longevity in the publishing industry
Goodreads reviews, social media and day jobs: the reality of being a (newly) published author
Debut Panel: Carly-Jay Metcalfe and Christine Newell on memoir writing and sharing personal stories
The Takeover: Zahid Gamieldien on story structure, flawed characters, and planning a novel
Gareth and Louise Ward on the business of bookselling and writing bestselling cosy crime
Madeleine Cleary and The Butterfly Women: ancestry, inspiration and her publication journey
Irma Gold on managing constant crises of confidence, finding the spark in your writing and how to trick yourself into writing a novel.
Sophie Beer on the importance of writing inclusively and her new middle grade novel, Thunderhead
The Takeover: Zaheda Ghani on writing goals, how to keep momentum and setting intentions for writing practice
Natasha Lester on setting goals, the business behind a bestseller and her latest novel inspired by Marie-Madeleine Fourcade
Advances, royalties, pirated books and other ways authors may (or may not) earn money
20 book deals! Rory H Mather tells us how it's done
The Takeover: writing fiction after memoir with Kaya Wilson
Natasha Rai on persevering through setbacks, rewriting drafts, and securing her debut book deal
Book launches, author events and pre-release pressures
Debut Panel: Emma Pignatiello, Kate Horan and Marion Taffe on book deals, writing tips and launch feelings
The Takeover: from poetry to prose with Christine Shamista
Author/Illustrator Dean Rankine on what it takes to make a career out of your craft
Tina Strachan on how to win a competition, secure a three-book-deal and release a debut novel
The Debut Year in Review with picture book author Kirsten Ealand
The Debut Year in review with YA crime author Troy Hunter
The Debut Year in review with Mark Mupotsa-Russell and Kyra Geddes
The Publishing Deal: Publisher Ruby Ashby-Orr from Affirm Press
How to win (or nearly win) a writing competition
Katherine Collette on the highs and lows of publishing and how to build resilience
When is your manuscript ready to submit?
The Publishing Deal: Publicist Caitlin Lawless
Tina and Madeleine chat digital detox, WIPs, new words and 'the muse'
The Publishing Deal: Literary Agent Samuel Bernard (Part 2)
The Publishing Deal: Literary agent Samuel Bernard (Part 1)
Alli Parker on how to become a debut bestseller
Lisa Kenway on slush pile success, crafting and editing thrillers, and the writing community
Michelle Upton on persistence through rejections, setting writing goals and the value of the author community
Kylie Orr on competitions, writing craft, social media and letting go
Jess Horn's pathway to picture book publication
Introducing The Book Deal: first ep from debut authors Tina and Madeleine!
The Book Deal trailer