Episodes

Jane Watkins on publicity, second books and (sadly, a lack of) outrageous demands

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In keeping with the second book-related mini series -- this episode we talk publicity with Text publicist and all round excellent human Jane Watkins. She answers many burning questions including: What impact has COVID had on books? What is 'author care'? And of course, how is everything different when you're pitching authors the second time?  … Continue reading Jane Watkins on publicity, second books and (sadly, a lack of) outrageous demands

Shay Gardner on social media, algorithms and why you have to bring salad to the dinner party

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Get out your pens and pencils because this is an epic lesson in social media! Kate and Katherine talk to marketing, social media and fashion/lifestyle guru, Shay Gardner. This episode is, frankly, a gift to authors wanting to navigate the world of Instagram and other online entities. It's choc-full of great advice on what to … Continue reading Shay Gardner on social media, algorithms and why you have to bring salad to the dinner party

Excitement and excessive amounts of humidity

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It's the start of season 5 (!!) and Kate and Katherine are getting back into normal-ish life. It's hot, there's a lot of humidity in the air, but also: books. Plus, the release of Katherine's The Competition is just around the corner. https://audioboom.com/posts/8021768-excitement-and-excessive-humidity Some books that get mentioned: Animal, Lisa Taddeo Still Life, Sarah Winman … Continue reading Excitement and excessive amounts of humidity

The Competition mini ep #3: First time vs. second time

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We're doing something a little bit different the next couple of episodes, in the lead up to Katherine's book The Competition coming out (Feb 2022). (You can pre-order at your local bookshop or here!!). We're starting with a three-part mini deep dive – no spoilers – but a kind of 'behind the scenes', then we'll have … Continue reading The Competition mini ep #3: First time vs. second time

The Competition Mini Ep#2: Writing process

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We’re doing something a little bit different these next couple of weeks in the lead up to Katherine’s book The Competition coming out in Feb 2022. (You can pre-order at your local bookshop or here!!). It’ll start with a three-part mini deep dive – no spoilers – but a kind of ‘behind the scenes’, then … Continue reading The Competition Mini Ep#2: Writing process

The Competition Deep Dive: The Weird World of Competitive Public Speaking

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We're doing something a little bit different these next couple of weeks in the lead up to Katherine's book The Competition coming out in Feb 2022. (You can pre-order at your local bookshop or here!!). It'll start with a three-part deep dive – no spoilers – but a kind of 'behind the scenes', then we'll … Continue reading The Competition Deep Dive: The Weird World of Competitive Public Speaking

Bonus: 2022 Kick start with Madeleine Dore on productivity guilt, curiosity and labours of love

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A special episode to kick of 2022! Kate speaks to writer and podcaster, Madeleine Dore about her creative career and her brand new book I Didn't Do the Thing Today: On letting go of productivity guilt. If you're keen for other writerly things to kick off your year, join Kate in her online workshop Basics … Continue reading Bonus: 2022 Kick start with Madeleine Dore on productivity guilt, curiosity and labours of love

Finale! (for now)

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It's the last episode of season 4! https://audioboom.com/posts/7987257-finale-for-now Wide ranging discussion, including mention of: This interview with Stephanie Smee This interview with Maggie Shipstead This interview with Fiona Murphy This interview with Pip Williams This interview with Garry Disher This interview with Meg Mason Recommendations! Maggie Shipstead Great Circle Stephanie Smee and Joseph Ponthus' On … Continue reading Finale! (for now)

Helen Garner on noticing, marriage and the sublime

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Helen Garner’s first book, Monkey Grip, was published in 1977. She is well known for her novels, short stories, journalism and essays, and for several influential works of non-fiction. In 2006 she received the inaugural Melbourne Prize for Literature, and in 2016 she won the prestigious Windham–Campbell Literature Prize for non-fiction. In 2019 she was … Continue reading Helen Garner on noticing, marriage and the sublime

Hannah Kent on boundaries, historical fiction & Devotion

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Hannah Kent burst onto the world stage with the publication of Burial Rites (2013), which went on to be translated into over 30 languages, won an enormous number of prizes and went into adaptation for film for Sony Tristar. Her second novel The Good People was published in 2016, shortlisted for the Walter Scott award for … Continue reading Hannah Kent on boundaries, historical fiction & Devotion