So You Want To Be A Writer With Valerie Khoo And Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre Podcast

Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes. In this lively and interesting conversation, Ryan shares what led him to tell this particular story, his research process and other fascinating stories from here and overseas that inadvertently prepared him for a life as a published author. 00:00 Introduction and host welcome00:19 Upcoming travel writing course00:38 Special bonuses for enrollees05:42 Writing tip: Imagination game09:42 Win: Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi11:32 Word of the week: Imbrication14:12 Interview with Ryan Butta28:36 Organising research and writing process30:13 Starting the writing journey31:23 From fiction to nonfiction34:18 Pitching and publishing success36:54 Challenges and realities of being published39:51 New projects and future plans45:48 Passion and motivation in writing49:50 Top tips for nonfiction writing Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podca