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Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.
Episodes
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Editor Lauren Daniels chats with Jack Roney and Harry Colfer about common editing issues relating to character development. Specific topics include:
- Cast size
- Introduction of new characters
- Character arc; what really makes for a satisfying character arc?
- Variety in character voices; do they all sound like us?
- Contemporary shift in dialogue attribution to replace tags (said) with stage directions/body language
- Multiple POV without a clear purpose; why have multiple POV?
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
In this final episode with author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss a broad range of topics for authors who may be feeling self-doubt. We cover establishing your writing rhythm, creating an environment for writing, marketing and self promotion, persistence and resilience and tips to maintain your writing mojo. A great episode for new or emerging writers.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In this episode, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss the pros and cons of authors diversifying into various genres as well as the age old question - my book is finished, what now?
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this second installment with special guest author Troy Henderson, Harry, Jack and Troy discuss character polarity, the 5-act structure and how artificial intelligence may change the world of creative writing forever. An unmissable episode!
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Harry and Jack chat with special guest, author Troy Henderson, about the best writing advice that has influenced our own writing. In this episode there are some terrific nuggets of writing advice.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Part 2 of romance writer Ally Blake with the Genre Fiction Podcast. Ally is the author of Kiss Me Quick and her books have sold over four million copies of her Harlequin Mills and Boon novels worldwide.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Part 1 of romance writer Ally Blake with the Genre Fiction Podcast. Ally is the author of Kiss Me Quick and her books have sold over four million copies of her Harlequin Mills and Boon novels worldwide.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Our last episode with Chris Miller where we talk about the use of trigger warnings and triggering subjects in fiction.
Chris Miller is an actor, presenter and voice over artist from Sydney and runs his own audiobook narration platform, Book Club Audio.
About Jack and Harry
Jack Roney spent 33 years as a police officer, serving as a general duties officer, detective, police academy instructor, firearms and operational skills instructor, media advisor and strategic policy officer, before retiring to focus full time on writing. His crime fiction is inspired by his real life experiences.
Harry Colfer is a critical care paramedic who’s seen stuff that’ll turn your hair white. His murder mystery and action thriller novels are told through the unique perspective of a paramedic. He has released a series of short stories based on his frontline experiences.
Together, Jack and Harry interview special guests including authors and writing / publishing industry experts to discuss all things fiction writing.
Uploads every second Monday.
Check out their websites:
www.harrycolfer.com
www.jackroney.com.au