Writer On The Road

What do you get when you combine the talents of four of Australia’s top romance authors – Kelly Hunter, Victoria Purman, Cathryn Hein and Fiona McArthur? A bestselling romance series, for a start. And an altogether fun podcast, notwithstanding the challenges of keeping track of the number of awards, novels, and accolades these ladies have… The post #121 When Writers Collaborate, with Kelly Hunter, Victoria Purman, Cathryn Hein & Fiona McArthur appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Travel fiction has a long tradition. Think Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathon Swift, On the Road, by Jack Kerouac, and more recently, The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger and The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall-Smith. The list is endless. Janice Horton’s, The Backpacking Housewife, is in fine company, and although Horton is experiencing… The post The Art of Travel-Inspired Novel Writing, with Janice Horton appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Success comes in all shapes and sizes and it seems successful people share similar habits. A strong success mindset requires vision, strategy, focus, grit, consistency, and positive positive habits. Kim Argentsinger is a creative entrepreneur, coach and writer. It’s her job to help us get out of our own way and create a plan to… The post Accountability, Clarity & Mindset: Success Traits For Entrepreneurs appeared first on Writer On The Road.

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Are you ready to invest in yourself to achieve your goals? Do you know what your ideal workday looks like? Do you need a step by step process to help you get where you want to go with your life? Anna Runyan, founder of Classy Career Girl, has a Corporate Rescue Plan just for you.… The post The Business of Entrepreneurship, with Classy Career Girl Founder, Anna Runyan appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Curious about how an author goes about building a world to create a series? Alison Stuart, Australian author of historical fiction set around the time of the Civil War, is embarking on a new project, the Harriet Gordon Mysteries, the first of which, Singapore Sapphire, is set in 1910 Singapore and will be released early… The post Turning To Crime: Writing Colonial Mysteries, with Alison Stuart appeared first on Writer On The Road.

‘Self publishing hasn’t just arrived, it’s taken over,’ says a man who knows. David Gaughran, champion of Indie authors, and author of several versions of Let’s Get Digital and Let’s Get Visible, has released a new bible for us, Strangers To Superfans, A Marketers Guide To The Readers’ Journey.  Think discoverability, visibility, consideration, purchase and… The post #115 How To Market Your Book: The Five Stages Of The Reader’s Journey, with David Gaughran appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Working with millennials is rewarding because young entrepreneurs think differently. New ways of thinking, getting rid of the past and working with new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, is the way forward. Any of these things sound familiar? Robyn Wilson, educator and lifestyle designer, is at the forefront of a revolution, or if you like, a… The post Advising Young Women in Business by Studying The Masters In Leadership, with Robyn Wilson appeared first on Writer On The Road.

There’s nothing better than kicking back around the campfire in outback Australia and listening to a bush poetry slam. Humour, larrikanism and more than a little heartbreak often make up mood of most bush poetry, all of it heartfelt, and most of it inspired by the poet’s personal experiences. Enter Tim Borthwick, quiet and unassuming,… The post The Rhymes & Writings of Aussie Bush Poet, Tim Borthwick appeared first on Writer On The Road.

The life of an Indie writer is a busy one – what with writing, taking care of business, family life, eating, exercising and down time – so is it any wonder we need a little help occasionally to re-align our priorities, and get our lives back into balance.       Today’s guest, Joanna Penn,… The post #112 It’s The Journey That Matters: A Healthy Writing Life, With Joanna Penn appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Kevin Tumlinson has just returned from a road trip and he has a few secrets to share. You see, he learned a few things out there on the road about the writing process and his novels are all the better for the time he spent on the prairies. And Kevin, being Kevin, is ever generous… The post #111 Deep Writing, with Kevin Tumlinson appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Sagas are back!! The Paris Seamstress is the right novel at the right time for Australian Author, Natasha Lester. How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? Labelled as a novel of ‘hope, heartache and a journey of discovery’ by Books &… The post Hard Work, Luck & Timing: How To Write A Bestseller, with Natasha Lester appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Learn how to self-publish before you choose to self-publish, is the sage advice of self-publishing expert, Joanne Dannon. It’s easy to upload your book, but it’s a lot harder to sell your book, develop your brand and make a living from your writing. Step 1 is to write a good book, followed by professional editing… The post #109 How To Succeed At Self-Publishing, with Joanne Dannon appeared first on Writer On The Road.

How much fun can three Aussie Romance Authors have? Rachael Johns, Lisa Ireland and Sally Hepworth share their secrets of living their lives as professional writers, including making the time to write, pushing through the resistance, finding your tribe and more, much more. The trio chat about word-counts, trusting in the process and accountability. Committing… The post #108 The Secret Life of Authors Revealed, with Rachael Johns, Lisa Ireland & Sally Hepworth appeared first on Writer On The Road.

From working seven days a week as restauranteurs to a self-funded life on the road in an eleven metre motorhome, Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay, have lived the life most of us dream about. More commonly known as The Cooking Ladies, the duo have cruised the United States and Canada, and gathered more than a… The post #107 A Passion For Writing; Making a Living Doing What You Love, With The Cooking Ladies appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Ever wondered about taking your work on the road and combining it with travel and pleasure? The freedom to do exactly that is common for more people than you think. Co-working spaces solve most problems in relation to internet connections, skill-sharing, meet-ups and events. There’s a growing community out there who can tell you where… The post #106 Travel, Work & Play; The Life of a Digital Nomad, with Barbaralicious appeared first on Writer On The Road.

We all have good days and bad days with our writing, but spare a thought for today’s guest where a good day is a very good day indeed and a bad day could sink her boat. Sherrie McCarthy, founder of Creative Mermaids, encourages us all to live our most creative and vibrant lives – and… The post #105 Writing Through The Messy Middle with Creative Mermaid, Sherrie McCarthy appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Harlequin Mills & Boon sell a book every four seconds, and today I’m chatting with Australian Romance Author, Clare Connelly, to learn the secrets to writing a romance novel. You also get to tweet your pitch for a chance to win one of four copies of Clare’ M&B Dare romance, Off Limits.   Clare’s first tip… The post #104 Squeezing Your Writing Into The Gaps of Your Life, With Clare Connelly appeared first on Writer On The Road.

Grow you email list, network and promote your books, is the advice that prolific romance author, Tracey Pedersen, shares with us today and she makes it sound so easy. But listen a little closer and you’ll learn the real secret. Bum on chair and write. Tracey is dedicated to her craft and she’s learnt everything… The post #103 How to Write a Million Words a Year the Romantic Way, with Tracey Pedersen appeared first on Writer On The Road.

If you’ve ever thought of supplementing your income with a bit of travel writing, dabbling with magazine writing or becoming a serious full time freelancer, then sit back and listen as Lindy Alexanders shares what she’s learnt along the way to earning $100k a year as a freelance writer. Here are some of the things… The post #102 The Thing About Freelance Writing, with Lindy Alexander appeared first on Writer On The Road.