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Writing Podcast Episode 678: Christine Keighery explores cults in 'We’re Not Us Without You'

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With more than 35 books under her belt, Australian author Christine Keighery has written across a range of age groups and genres. In this episode, she shares some insights from that time, along with details about writing her latest adult thriller, We’re Not Us Without You – all about modern day cults.

00:00 Welcome
03:58 Writing tip: ‘Your best friend’s work’
07:58 WIN!: The Bourne Escape by Brian Freeman
10:55 Word of the week: ‘Desideratum’
11:28 The world of words: Riband vs. Ribbon
13:33 Writer in residence: Christine Keighery
15:15 Christine’s fascination with cults
17:17 Getting to know her characters
20:20 Writing four perspectives
22:00 Having great editors
23:40 Religion vs cults
25:20 The ingredients of a good thriller
26:13 Balancing character and plot
27:05 Transitioning from junior fiction to adult fiction
28:27 Writing the Go Girl series
33:02 The importance of character in all writing
36:21 Christine's writing process
40:56 Advice for aspiring writers
45:28 What's next for Christine?
47:04 Final thoughts

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With more than 35 books under her belt, Australian author Christine Keighery has written across a range of age groups and genres. In this episode, she shares some insights from that time, along with details about writing her latest adult thriller, We’re Not Us Without You – all about modern day cults.

00:00 Welcome
03:58 Writing tip: ‘Your best friend’s work’
07:58 WIN!: The Bourne Escape by Brian Freeman
10:55 Word of the week: ‘Desideratum’
11:28 The world of words: Riband vs. Ribbon
13:33 Writer in residence: Christine Keighery
15:15 Christine’s fascination with cults
17:17 Getting to know her characters
20:20 Writing four perspectives
22:00 Having great editors
23:40 Religion vs cults
25:20 The ingredients of a good thriller
26:13 Balancing character and plot
27:05 Transitioning from junior fiction to adult fiction
28:27 Writing the Go Girl series
33:02 The importance of character in all writing
36:21 Christine's writing process
40:56 Advice for aspiring writers
45:28 What's next for Christine?
47:04 Final thoughts

Read the show notes

Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

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