Good writing begins with questions. What does it take to write a good story? How do you get your readers to connect with a character? Each week we'll speak to different writers about memoir writing. Hosted by Caitlin Chang and Sarah Malik.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 10 hours 9 minutes
The New Writer's Room Episode 10: Meet the winners of the SBS Emerging Writers' Competition
In this episode of The New Writer's Room, host Caitlin Chang speaks to the winner of the SBS Emerging Writers' Competition, Cat Yen, and joint runners up Maya Hodge and Arky Michael. They share what it felt like hearing the news they had won, putting their stories out there for the world to read, and where they get their inspiration to write.
The New Writer's Room Episode 9: Between Two Worlds
In this episode of The New Writer's Room, host Caitlin Chang is joined by writer, journalist and presenter, Sarah Malik for a debrief of the SBS Emerging Writer's Competition. Ahead of the winner's announcement, they will discuss their favourite interpretations of the theme Between Two Worlds, and give some advice for those thinking about entering the competition next year.
The New Writer's Room Episode 8: Behrouz Boochani
In this special episode Caitlin and Candice speak to journalist and SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition judge Behrouz Boochani. The author of 'No Friend but The Mountains' shares his thoughts on this year’s competition theme, Between Two Worlds, and the power in telling your own story.
The New Writer's Room Episode 7: Amy Duong
You’re being published – now what? Amy Duong, one of the highly commended entries from the 2020 SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition speaks to Caitlin and Candice about the experience of being published in our first ever SBS anthology 'Roots: Home is Who We Are'.
The New Writer's Room Episode 6: Cyrus Bezyan
Stand-up comedian and writer Cyrus Bezyan talks to Caitlin and Candice about finding humour in the tough childhood moments, and the time it takes to write about them.
The New Writer's Room Episode 5: Tyree Barnette
Writer Tyree Barnette speaks to Caitlin and Candice about how writing about food can be a lens to culture, family and otherness.
The New Writer's Room Episode 4: Nadine Chemali
In this episode, Caitlin and Candice speak to community worker and SBS Voices writer Nadine Chemali about writing stories that bring characters to life.
The New Writer's Room Episode 3: Jessie Tu
In this episode Caitlin and Candice speak to Jessie Tu, author of 'A Lonely Girl Is A Dangerous Thing' about writing about desire and intimacy.
The New Writer's Room Episode 2: Alana Hicks
Caitlin and Candice speak to Alana Hicks, winner of the 2020 SBS Emerging Writers' Competition. She reads an excerpt of her winning entry, reveals her tips for entering the competition, and discusses what it means to be a "cultural in-betweener".
The New Writer's Room Episode 1: Tara June Winch
In this first episode award-winning Wiradjuri author, Tara June Winch speaks to hosts Caitlin Chang and Candice Chung about the importance of creative partnerships and how to develop your writing craft.