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

What is a ‘palate cleanser’ book? Author Lynette Noni has written one – pivoting from writing fantasy to a stand-alone contemporary YA romance Wandering Wild, and in this episode she discusses why she chose to write it, her experience researching its plot, her process and more. 00:00 Welcome03:38 Writing tip: Public Domain Review05:44 WIN!: All the Perfect Days by Michael Thompson07:31 Word of the week: ‘Sequacious’08:45 Writer in residence: Lynette Noni09:23 Lynette’s journey to writing Wandering Wild12:23 Moving from fantasy to this book19:32 Writing in dual POV and real-world building22:00 Researching adventure and survival25:18 Balancing fiction and reality26:45 Character development29:57 The importance of writing healthy friendships35:06 Lynette’s full time writing routine37:14 Engaging with readers through events41:18 Upcoming projects43:43 Lynette’s top tips for writers45:38 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the