Catherine Austen
Creative Writing
Tag: writing tips
Author Interviews about Endings (Episode 7.5)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qhqx5-f404f0 Keeping the focus on the subject of how to end your story, this episode features guest authors Lena Coakley, Karen Bass, Lisa Dalrymple, Ishta Mercurio, and Tim Wynne-Jones. 45 minutes. All ages. A full transcript and audio are available on CabinTales.ca.… Continue Reading “Author Interviews about Endings (Episode 7.5)”
Just Get it Over With (Episode 7: Endings)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qcniz-f369ca A “telling tales” format with guest authors Marty Chan, Jeff Szpirglas, and Frieda Wishinsky. Featuring an original story with an ambiguous ending; a famous twist from Ambrose Bierce; gorgeous last lines and satisfying summations; and a story prompt about a deus… Continue Reading “Just Get it Over With (Episode 7: Endings)”
Author Interviews about Beginnings (Episode 6.5)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pbz8g-f2cc13 A “talking tales” episode — all interviews – about how to begin a story. With guest authors Frieda Wishinsky; Sarah Raughley; Don Cummer; David McArthur; and Wendy McLeod MacKnight, speaking about their favourite first lines, their advice to young writers on… Continue Reading “Author Interviews about Beginnings (Episode 6.5)”
Begin in the Darkness (Episode 6)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jxnge-f21d70 An episode about how to begin a story, with guest authors Karen Bass, Kate Inglis, and Chris Jones. Featuring an original story, great first lines from classic fiction, and suggested writing exercises. PG. Audio and a full transcript are available at… Continue Reading “Begin in the Darkness (Episode 6)”
Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)
Listen at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jbg7f-ef7635 Interviews with Canadian children’s and YA authors on the subject of tension and how to make a reader turn the page. With guest authors Kate Inglis, Lisa Dalrymple, David McArthur, Jeff Szpirglas, and Marty Chan. Hosted by Catherine Austen. 40 minutes.… Continue Reading “Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)”
Catherine Austen lives and writes in Gatineau, Quebec.
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