Writing Podcast Episode 692: Special episode with Allison Tait on your writing roadmap

In this special bonus episode of 'So You Want to Be a Writer,' Valerie is joined by her original podcast co-host Allison Tait in a live-streamed event celebrating 20 years of the Australian Writer Centre. Together, they discuss important topics for all writers – including goal-setting, overcoming writing obstacles, and structuring one's writing career. They also reflect on their own writing journeys, give writing tips, and offer valuable advice on managing impostor syndrome, planning writing schedules, understanding genre requirements and MORE! 00:00 Welcome 02:24 Reunion with original co-host A.L.Tait. 08:55 Writing Roadmap: Setting Goals and Overcoming Obstacles 19:00 Giving yourself writing rewards 21:44 Overcoming common obstacles 26:46 The importance of discipline in writing 31:04 Networking and community in writing 34:41 Understanding your genre 37:15 The role of revision in writing 41:54 Flexibility and pivoting in writing 48:48 Q&A session 52:53 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.