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Guide To Writing

Show, Don’t Tell

Kit Carstairs · September 4, 2018 · 6 Comments

Show, don't tell

If you've ever received an appraisal from The Manuscript Agency, in all likelihood we would've talked about ‘showing, not telling’ at some point in the report. It’s not because we like repeating ourselves, or regurgitating information to make our lives easier – it’s because … [Read more...] about Show, Don’t Tell

Filed Under: All About Editing, Guide To Writing, Self Publishing

In conversation with children’s books illustrator, Beth Norling…

Kit Carstairs · June 20, 2017 · 2 Comments

Author, Beth Norling

I met Beth Norling one cold, foggy evening at a CCBA Blue Mountains gathering, where she was being honoured for her contribution to the children's book industry, as an illustrator. Our friendship began in front of the open fire in the vintage lounge room at The Carrington hotel … [Read more...] about In conversation with children’s books illustrator, Beth Norling…

Filed Under: Author Interviews, Children's Publishing, Getting Published, Guide To Writing Tagged With: Australian Authors, author interviews, Beth Norling, Blue Mountains Authors, Book Design, Books, Children's authors, children's book publishing, Children's books, Illustrating, Illustrating childrens books, Illustration, Illustrators, publishing, Writing, Writing Childrens books, Writing for children

10 quick questions with Kath Engebretson…

Kit Carstairs · November 29, 2016 · Leave a Comment

  Kath Engebretson, author of Red Dirt Odyssey, answers 10 quick questions for us... Read Kath’s full interview about her first novel and the writing process here. #1 What’s your favourite book? The one that sticks in my mind is Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth. … [Read more...] about 10 quick questions with Kath Engebretson…

Filed Under: Author Interviews, General Fiction, Getting Published, Guide To Writing

Structuring Your Novel by Karen Wood

Kit Carstairs · June 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Karen Wood book covers

Karen Wood is a much-loved MAA appraiser, and an outstanding person who we feel privileged to work with. She also happens to be a devoted published author of teen fiction and a committed supporter of other emerging writers. In this article, that we pinched (with permission) from … [Read more...] about Structuring Your Novel by Karen Wood

Filed Under: All About Editing, General Fiction, Guide To Writing, YA Fiction Tagged With: Australian Authors, Australian Fiction, authors, developing plot with a strong action line, Diamond Spirit Books, editing, Golden stranger novel, Horse fiction, karen wood, narrative structure, Novel writing advice, novels, structural editing, teen fiction, teen novels, Teenage fiction, Writers, YA Fiction

Book Review – PALACE OF TEARS (Julian Leatherdale)

Kit Carstairs · December 7, 2015 · Leave a Comment

'Palace of Tears' by Julian Leatherdale

Palace of Tears is the debut novel from author, Julian Leatherdale. It is a brooding generational saga of family, loss, betrayal, vengeance and discovery. Written from a shifting third person narrative, we watch events unfold from the perspective of several different key … [Read more...] about Book Review – PALACE OF TEARS (Julian Leatherdale)

Filed Under: Author Interviews, General Fiction, Guide To Writing, Historical fiction Tagged With: authors, Blue Mountains, Book Review, Books, historical fiction, history, Julian LEatherdale, Writers

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