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WRITER 667: Barry Jonsberg explores masculinity in his YA novel, 'Darkest Night, Brightest Star'
Manage episode 487822062 series 2343384
What kind of life-spanning damage can parents do to their children? Award-winning author Barry Jonsberg explores this and themes of masculinity in his latest YA novel, Darkest Night, Brightest Star. Barry joins the podcast to share his inspiration for the story and insights into his writing process.
00:00 Welcome
04:18 Writing tip: Supporting other writers
07:32 WIN!: Best Left Buried by Neil A. White
10:04 Word of the week: ‘Hyperborean’
11:39 Writer in residence: Barry Johnsberg
12:12 Describing of Darkest Night, Brightest Star
17:00 Writing quieter characters like Morgan
20:54 The theme of toxic masculinity
22:04 Understanding Morgan's father
23:38 Crafting Three-Dimensional Characters
25:10 The writing process from draft to publication
27:26 Challenges of commissioned writing
30:04 Writing for Young Adults
34:09 Balancing full-time writing and life
36:50 Current and future projects
39:57 Advice for aspiring writers
42:34 Final thoughts
Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
668 episodes
Manage episode 487822062 series 2343384
What kind of life-spanning damage can parents do to their children? Award-winning author Barry Jonsberg explores this and themes of masculinity in his latest YA novel, Darkest Night, Brightest Star. Barry joins the podcast to share his inspiration for the story and insights into his writing process.
00:00 Welcome
04:18 Writing tip: Supporting other writers
07:32 WIN!: Best Left Buried by Neil A. White
10:04 Word of the week: ‘Hyperborean’
11:39 Writer in residence: Barry Johnsberg
12:12 Describing of Darkest Night, Brightest Star
17:00 Writing quieter characters like Morgan
20:54 The theme of toxic masculinity
22:04 Understanding Morgan's father
23:38 Crafting Three-Dimensional Characters
25:10 The writing process from draft to publication
27:26 Challenges of commissioned writing
30:04 Writing for Young Adults
34:09 Balancing full-time writing and life
36:50 Current and future projects
39:57 Advice for aspiring writers
42:34 Final thoughts
Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook
Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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