The WestWords Podcast

Enjoy these bite-sized conversations with some of WestWords' creatives, from the heart of Greater Western Sydney. These episodes cover many of the skills required by writers at all stages of development.

The WestWords Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by WestWords, with 87 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #87

  Creating space for your own writing while juggling life - Elizabeth Walton interviews Michelle Hamadache

  Dec 5, 202433 minS0

  <p>Welcome to a special series of episodes, where WestWords Academy alumni interview their favourite creatives. </p><p>In this episode, Academy alumni Elizabeth speaks to Michelle Hamadache in depth about her written works, and together they share strategies and ways to continue one's own creative writing journey while maintaining a busy career and home life. Michelle talks about how her role as course director of Creative Writing at Macquarie University uniquely situates her within the arts industry, surrounds her with creative writing skills and practice day in and day out, and the fulfilment gained by working with other writers...

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  Episode #86

  Queer South Asian Representation and the role of the Creative Practitioner - Sheryl Fernandes Dixit interviews Sonam Mahatme

  Jul 30, 202417 minS0

  <p>Welcome to a special series of episodes, where WestWords Academy alumni interview their favourite creatives. </p><p>In this episode, Academy alumni Sheryl speaks to Sonam Mahatme about her identity as Queer South Asian person living in Australia, and her experiences navigating family, community and culture. Together they discuss what role a creative practitioner, whether they are a writer, composer or artist, can play in representing marginalised identities in their creative work. </p><p>Sonam Mahatme is an organisation development consultant with a broad range of experience. She has served on the Board of the Aurora Group, an LGBTQIA+...

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  Episode #85

  Writing a novel as your PHD - Zohra Aly interviews Hayley Scrivenor

  Apr 9, 202431 minS0

  <p>Welcome to a special series of episodes, where WestWords Academy alumni interview their favourite creatives. </p><p>In this episode, Academy alumni Zohra speaks to Hayley Scrivenor about Hayley's experience writing her award-winning novel Dirt Town as a part of her creative writing PHD. Together they discuss knowing when your novel is finished, working out your writing routine, and tackling the editing process when you're not a natural plotter. </p><p>Hayley Scrivenor is a former Director of Wollongong Writers Festival. Originally from a small country town, Hayley now lives and writes on Dharawal country and has a PhD...

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  Episode #84

  How long does it truly take to learn to write a novel? - Elizabeth Walton interviews Trish Bolton

  Feb 13, 202426 minS0

  <p>Welcome to a special series of episodes, where WestWords Academy alumni interview their favourite creatives. </p><p>In this episode, Academy alumni Elizabeth speaks to Trish Bolton about the release of her debut novel Whenever You're Ready. Trish details her journey to publication, how to build a CV as an emerging writer, upending ageist stereotypes, and together they discuss the changing attitudes towards grief. </p><p>Trish Bolton is a Melbourne writer whose words have appeared in Overland, New Matilda, The Big Issue, The Age, Sunday Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Canberra Times. Whenever You're Ready is her debut novel...

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  Episode #83

  Songwriting and the distortion of meaning - Paul Traynor and Marc Stanislas interview Bryan Estepa

  Jan 31, 202432 minS0

  <p>Welcome to a special series of episodes, where WestWords Academy alumni interview their favourite creatives. </p><p>In this episode, Paul and Marc speak to musician and songwriter Bryan Estepa about the emotions that inspire them to write, how words, lyrics and music allow us to distort meaning, imposter syndrome, and writing for yourself first. </p><p>Bryan Estepa is an Australian singer-songwriter who has been part of the Australian independent music scene for over 20 years and once been labelled one of ‘Sydney’s best kept secrets’. Estepa has released 7 critically acclaimed studio albums (All The Bells And Whistles, Sunday...

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