Ever been stuck in a career you’re no longer passionate about and dreamed of dropping it all and being an author, a painter, a poet?
This podcast is an inspiring story of Amy, who left her career in commercial television and started writing. Amy will share the sacrifices and the achievements of making the change.
The podcast that delves into the fascinating world of careers, one profession at a time.
In each episode, we’ll embark on a deep dive into a specific profession, exploring its history, requirements, challenges, and rewards. So, get ready to expand your horizons, challenge your perceptions, and discover a world of possibilities.
Resources mentioned in the Podcast
Romance writers of Australia
Northern Beaches Writing Group
http://northernbeacheswritersgroup.com
Screen Vixens
Australian society of authors
“Pitch Perfect” Training
Qualifications / Certifications
You don’t need any qualifications to be an author, but if you’re looking for guidance…here is your starting point!
Australian Society of Authors (ASA)
An organization that offers resources, networking, and support for authors in Australia.
Hong Kong Writers Circle
A community for writers in Hong Kong with resources and events for aspiring authors.
https://hkwriterscircle.org
The Society of Authors
Provides support, advice, and resources for authors in the UK.
https://www.societyofauthors.org
The University of NSW
Offers undergraduate degree in creative writing.
Useful Resources
Wattpad:
A platform for sharing and discovering stories, where you can connect with other writers.
NaNoWriMo:
National Novel Writing Month offers resources and a community for writers looking to complete a novel in a month.
Scrivener:
A popular writing software for organizing and structuring your writing.
https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener
MasterClass:
Offers writing courses taught by famous authors
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP):
Allows authors to self-publish and distribute their books digitally.
Draft2Digital:
A platform for self-publishing ebooks to multiple retailers
Poets & Writers Magazine
The Writer’s Chronicle
Books
“On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft”
by Stephen King
“Bird by Bird: Some Instructions
on Writing and Life”
by Anne Lamott
– “The Elements of Style”
by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
– “The Self-Publisher’s Ultimate Resource Guide: Every Indie Author’s Essential Directory to Help You Prepare, Publish, and Promote Professional Looking Books”
by Joel Friedlander and Betty Kelly Sargent.
– “Your First 1000 Copies: The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book”
by Tim Grahl.
– “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear”
by Elizabeth Gilbert.
– “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles”
by Steven Pressfield.
Blogs & Podcasts
Writing Excuses
The Creative Penn Podcast
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts
Writer’s Digest
The Creative Penn
https://www.thecreativepenn.com
The Write Life
Still want more?
The Authors Guild
Offers advocacy, resources, and support for authors.
Association of Authors’ Representatives
Find reputable literary agents.
https://literary-agents.com/association-of-authors-representatives/
Manuscript Wish List
Discover agents and editors looking for specific types of manuscripts.