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

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

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

"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

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

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

Hey folks! Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. Tristan Bancks is busy at the moment so Sue Whiting has been kind enough to sit in for a few episodes. Thanks Sue!

This week, the team chat about pantsing (writing by the seat of your pants without much pre-planning) and Plotting (spending a lot of time planing out your story before you begin writing). Which are you? Does it change with every story you write?

Remember - there is no wrong way to write. You just have to find the best way FOR YOU!

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

Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In this episode, the team chat about adverbs and adjectives, which can sound good... but say very little, while not moving your story forward!

It's all about making all your words work really hard! Have a listen.

Filling in for Tristan Bancks is Sue Whiting!

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