Rebecca Higgie talks to children's fantasy writer HM Waugh and about world building, NaNoWriMo and balancing kids and creativity

Episode 8 • October 31, 2019 • 00:39:00
Rebecca Higgie talks to children's fantasy writer HM Waugh and about world building, NaNoWriMo and balancing kids and creativity
The Fremantle Press Podcast
Rebecca Higgie talks to children's fantasy writer HM Waugh and about world building, NaNoWriMo and balancing kids and creativity

Oct 31 2019 | 00:39:00

/

Hosted By

Claire Miller Helen Milroy Georgia Richter Brooke Dunnell

Show Notes

In this packed episode HM Waugh and Rebecca Higgie discuss The Lost Stone of SkyCity. Waugh shares her top tips on world building and takes us through how NaNoWriMo helped her get her manuscript down on paper. She discusses her latest read, the 'pants wettingly' hilarious Toffle Towers by Tim Harris and James Foley and shows off just how much she knows about goats. In our new phone a friend segment, CEO of Fremantle Press Jane Fraser joins the podcast to give new and emerging authors the lowdown on all things foreign rights.
Previous Episode
Next Episode

Other Episodes

Episode 1

March 12, 2019 • 00:36:01
Episode Cover

What Australian authors need to know about grants, residencies and awards

A must-listen episode of the Fremantle Press Podcast for all authors: whether just starting out, emerging or established. Recorded live at The Business of...

Listen

Episode 0

October 04, 2024 • 00:13:56
Episode Cover

Meet Howard McKenzie-Murray, shortlisted for the 2024 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award

Howard McKenzie-Murray says his main character was inspired by a road trip, Huckleberry Finn and his own sister. He says, ‘Far From Wonderful is...

Listen

Episode 0

July 14, 2022 • 00:20:29
Episode Cover

Helen Milroy presents: Paula Hayes on writing stories for kids that examine real issues

Paula Hayes says she hopes young people find comfort and escapism in her books. Reading as an adult took her out of her day...

Listen