• WRITER 646: Rebecca Heath invites you to 'The Wedding Party'

  • Jan 13 2025
  • Length: 42 mins
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WRITER 646: Rebecca Heath invites you to 'The Wedding Party'

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  • Want to know the formula to writing success? In this episode, scientist-turned-author Rebecca Heath discusses her latest domestic thriller novel, The Wedding Party and her unique journey from the laboratory to the library, as well as how she crafts each story and the importance of building a writing community.

    00:00 Introduction
    03:43 Nat Newman’s writing tip: the art of writing
    06:45 WIN! More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
    09:12 Word of the week: ‘Psychrophile’
    10:36 Writer in residence: Rebecca Heath
    13:10 Rebecca’s scientific beginnings
    17:33 Making the move to fiction and thrillers
    18:55 Discovering the Australian Writers’ Centre
    19:20 Building a community of likeminded writers
    21:15 How Rebecca wrote The Wedding Party
    23:34 The writing timeline, routine and sprints
    27:19 Character development and observations
    30:43 How walking and recording works for her
    33:05 Rebecca’s challenges and joys in this book
    34:13 Future plans
    37:35 Rebecca’s advice for authors
    40:22 Final thoughts

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