Catherine Austen
Creative Writing
Tag: writing tips
Author Interviews about Endings (Episode 7.5)
Posted on December 4, 2020 by Catherine Austen
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. Check out the Episode 7.5 webpage for audio, show notes, and author… Continue Reading “Author Interviews about Endings (Episode 7.5)”
Just Get it Over With (Episode 7: Endings)
Posted on November 27, 2020 by Catherine Austen
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 ex machina. PG.… Continue Reading “Just Get it Over With (Episode 7: Endings)”
Category: podcast, writingTags: ambrose bierce, ann m martin, author interviews, charlotte's web, dog's life, e b white, endings, fiction, frieda wishinsky, great gatsby, jeff szpirglas, last lines, marty chan, occurrence at owl creek bridge, out stealing horses, plot twists, spooky stories, writing advice, writing exercise, writing prompt, writing tips, wuthering heights
Author Interviews about Beginnings (Episode 6.5)
Posted on November 20, 2020 by Catherine Austen
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 how to begin,… Continue Reading “Author Interviews about Beginnings (Episode 6.5)”
Begin in the Darkness (Episode 6)
Posted on November 13, 2020 by Catherine Austen
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. Check out the Episode 6 webpage for audio, show notes, and… Continue Reading “Begin in the Darkness (Episode 6)”
Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)
Posted on October 16, 2020 by Catherine Austen
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. All ages. Check… Continue Reading “Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)”
Category: authors, books, children's books, picture books, podcast, writing, writing proces, young writersTags: children's writers, david mcarthur, fiction writing, jeff szpirglas, kate inglis, lisa dalrymple, marty chan, narrative tension, novel revision, novels, revision, writers, writing, writing advice, writing practice, writing tips
Catherine Austen lives and writes in Gatineau, Quebec.
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