Writers off the Page
Author and journalist Chenée Marrapodi sits down with authors, illustrators and creative minds, to find out their tips, tricks and secrets to making it in the world of writing and publishing.
Episodes
129 episodes
Wise Words from Kristin Gill
Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you shou...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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45:02
Wise Words from Brian Cook
Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you shou...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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36:33
Wise Words from Dyan Blacklock
Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you shou...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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38:14
Wise Words from Laura Harris
Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you shou...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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53:48
Wise Words from Margrete Lamond
Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should unde...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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34:56
Introducing Wise Words feat. Tash Besliev from Simon & Schuster
Introducing you to Writers off the Page's new mini-series: Wise Words. Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their w...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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25:48
Publishing 101: Kids & YA talking screen adaptations with Holden Sheppard
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, award winning author Holden Sheppard chats about screen adaptatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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46:42
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Annabel Barker Agency
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, Chenée chats to literary agent Annabel Barker to find out what ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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33:14
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with authors James Foley and Cristy Burne
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.This episode looks at the business side of being a KidLit creator with author/illu...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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50:01
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Scholastic Australia's Laura Sieveking
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, publisher Laura Sieveking takes us inside Scholastic Australia. S...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:48
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with UQP
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, Children's and YA Publisher Cathy Vallance and editor Felicity Du...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:46
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Larrikin House
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, publishers James Layton and Dani Vee take us inside Larrikin Hous...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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41:27
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Penguin Random House's Michelle Madden
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, Commissioning Editor Michelle Madden takes us inside Penguin Rand...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:38
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Hardie Grant's Luna Soo
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, Senior Editor Luna Soo discusses how aspiring writers can get the...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:17
Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Allen & Unwin's Samantha Forge
The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.In this episode, Allen & Unwin's Associate Publisher Samantha Forge shares he...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:32
Publishing 101 with Dervla McTiernan and Rachael Johns
In Episode 7, Dervla McTiernan and Rachael Johns chat about the business of being a bestselling author. They discuss the things they did to help catapult their careers and whether your social media profile actually matters (the answer mig...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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57:29
Publishing 101 with Fremantle Press
In Episode 6, CEO Alex Allan and Sales & Marketing Lead Chloe Walton take us inside the doors of Fremantle Press. They chat about the things that are considered at an acquisitions meeting, sales strategies, bestsellers and more.The ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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45:53
Publishing 101 with Jane Parkhill from Penguin Random House
In Episode 5, Jane Parkhill from Penguin Random House unpacks the mysterious topic of book distribution. Jane discusses getting books into stores, the challenges, the bestsellers and why some bookshops might stock a title when others don't.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:33
Publishing 101 with Emily Lighezzolo from Hachette
In Episode 4, Emily Lighezzolo takes us inside the publicity team at Hachette Australia. She gives an insight into publicity windows and how to successfully put yourself and your book out there. Plus, the dos and don'ts of working with a public...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:16
Publishing 101 with Julie Anne Grasso
In Episode 3, hybrid author Julie Anne Grasso talks all about pitching and audiobooks. Find out the key ingredients of a good pitch (and what not to do!). Plus, why every author should consider audiobook creation and where to start.The ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:51
Publishing 101 with Lex Hirst from Pantera Press
The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and more.In Episode 2, Publishing Director Lex Hirst takes us inside Pante...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:11
Publishing 101 with Catherine Milne from Harper Collins
The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and more.In Episode 1, Harper Collins' Head of Fiction Catherine Milne cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:41
Chenée Marrapodi: One Wrong Turn
To celebrate the release of my debut middle grade novel, One Wrong Turn, I handed the mic over to author Kathryn Lefroy and let her interview me. Two crazy dance lovers chatting about how this book came to fruition - including mom...
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Episode 106
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45:44
Jo Dabrowski: Get Your Act Together Doris Kozlowski
Author and illustrator Jo Dabrowski chats about her hilarious and heartwarming middle grade novel, Get Your Act Together Doris Kozlowski. Plus, tackling tricky friendships in primary school, Polish food and the common charact...
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Episode 105
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26:21