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Wise Words from Erica Wagner and Craig Smith
Mar 2, 2026
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Wise Words from Barbara Horgan
Feb 23, 2026
42m 48s
Wise Words from Anna McFarlane
Feb 16, 2026
49m 41s
Wise Words from Susannah McFarlane
Feb 9, 2026
54m 51s
Wise Words from Kristin Gill
Dec 15, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 3/2/26 | Wise Words from Erica Wagner and Craig Smith | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. Today I chat to Erica Wagner and Craig Smith. Erica Wagner is a painter and collage artist, book publisher and creative consultant to storytellers. Her early career saw her work as an editor... | 54m 54s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Wise Words from Barbara Horgan | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. Today I chat to bookseller extraordinaire Barbara Horgan. In 1986, Barbara Horgan and her late husband Tony became the owners of Shearer’s Bookshop in Sydney. They established a big name fo... | 42m 48s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Wise Words from Anna McFarlane | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. Today I chat to Anna McFarlane. Anna has worked for several publishing houses during her thirty plus year career, and is currently at Allen & Unwin where she publishes books for children... | 49m 41s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Wise Words from Susannah McFarlane | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. Today I chat to Susannah McFarlane. Susannah is the award-winning author, creator and publisher of over 80 books and some of Australia’s most successful children’s book series including Zac ... | 54m 51s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Wise Words from Kristin Gill | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. Today I chat to Kristin Gill. Kristin has worked across all sectors of children’s publishing for more than 30 years. She’s held roles in sales and marketing and was a Publishing Manager at... | 45m 02s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | Wise Words from Brian Cook | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. In this episode I speak to Brian Cook. Brian has worked in all facets of general publishing since 1969 from sales and marketing to editorial and distribution. He was among the first to start... | 36m 33s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | Wise Words from Dyan Blacklock | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. When it comes to books, Dyan Blacklock has worn multiple hats. She was a publisher with Omnibus, an imprint of Scholastic, for almost 20 years, she’s also an author and has worked as an edit... | 38m 14s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | Wise Words from Laura Harris | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been in and around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. In this episode, I chat to Laura Harris. Laura has been part of the publishing industry for more than 35 years and is a recipient of the George Robertson Award for distinguished long servic... | 53m 48s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | Wise Words from Margrete Lamond | Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. In this episode, I chat to Margrete Lamond. Margrete’s been a full-time publisher for more than twenty years, and an editor and a published author for a whole lot longer. She’s worked with pu... | 34m 56s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | Introducing Wise Words feat. Tash Besliev from Simon & Schuster | Introducing you to Writers off the Page's new mini-series: Wise Words. Inspiring, unfiltered and fun conversations with those who've been around the publishing industry for many years ... and in some cases, come out the other side. Hear their wise words, their frustrations and the things they think you should understand about an industry that's often quite mysterious. In this episode, I chat to Simon & Schuster's Head of Children's publishing Tash Besliev, whose brilliant mind helped get ... | 25m 48s | ||||||
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| 7/7/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA talking screen adaptations with Holden Sheppard | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, award winning author Holden Sheppard chats about screen adaptations, and his experience having his novel Invisible Boys turned into a television series with Stan Australia. | 46m 42s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Annabel Barker Agency | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, Chenée chats to literary agent Annabel Barker to find out what exactly an agent does, who needs one, how international rights work and much, much more. | 33m 14s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with authors James Foley and Cristy Burne | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. This episode looks at the business side of being a KidLit creator with author/illustrator James Foley and author Cristy Burne. Find out what to expect when publishing a book, how much you'll have to hustle, the common misconceptions and much, much more. | 50m 01s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Scholastic Australia's Laura Sieveking | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, publisher Laura Sieveking takes us inside Scholastic Australia. She chats about commercial fiction, commissioning projects, writing strategically and how her work in publishing has shaped her own work as an author. | 28m 48s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with UQP | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, Children's and YA Publisher Cathy Vallance and editor Felicity Dunning take us inside UQP (The University of Queensland Press). Cathy and Felicity take a deep dive into the editorial process, as well as sharing their thoughts on how to find the right home for your manuscript. | 40m 46s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Larrikin House | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, publishers James Layton and Dani Vee take us inside Larrikin House. We chat all about challenging stereotypes, pitch parties, book fairs and the difficulties that come with publishing a book that appeals to both kids and gatekeepers. | 41m 27s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Penguin Random House's Michelle Madden | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, Commissioning Editor Michelle Madden takes us inside Penguin Random House, sharing her top tips for those dreaming about publishing a book featuring that iconic little bird. Michelle also explains why it's important to consider sales when pitching your work and some great news for non-fiction kid lit writers. | 27m 38s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Hardie Grant's Luna Soo | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, Senior Editor Luna Soo discusses how aspiring writers can get their work in front of the Hardie Grant team, including competitions, assessments and pitching sessions. Plus, the common mistake being made by picture book authors and what to do if you find yourself standing in front of a publisher or editor. | 31m 17s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | Publishing 101: Kids & YA with Allen & Unwin's Samantha Forge | The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more. In this episode, Allen & Unwin's Associate Publisher Samantha Forge shares her tips for submissions, including pitching and finding the perfect comp titles, as well as red flags and what happens at those mysterious acquisition meetings. Plus, exciting news for aspiring picture books authors. | 38m 32s | ||||||
| 2/12/24 | Publishing 101 with Dervla McTiernan and Rachael Johns | In Episode 7, Dervla McTiernan and Rachael Johns chat about the business of being a bestselling author. They discuss the things they did to help catapult their careers and whether your social media profile actually matters (the answer might surprise you). Plus, their views on paid gigs and where A.I. fits into everything. The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and ... | 57m 29s | ||||||
| 2/5/24 | Publishing 101 with Fremantle Press | In Episode 6, CEO Alex Allan and Sales & Marketing Lead Chloe Walton take us inside the doors of Fremantle Press. They chat about the things that are considered at an acquisitions meeting, sales strategies, bestsellers and more. The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and more. | 45m 53s | ||||||
| 1/29/24 | Publishing 101 with Jane Parkhill from Penguin Random House | In Episode 5, Jane Parkhill from Penguin Random House unpacks the mysterious topic of book distribution. Jane discusses getting books into stores, the challenges, the bestsellers and why some bookshops might stock a title when others don't. The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and more. | 28m 33s | ||||||
| 1/22/24 | Publishing 101 with Emily Lighezzolo from Hachette | In Episode 4, Emily Lighezzolo takes us inside the publicity team at Hachette Australia. She gives an insight into publicity windows and how to successfully put yourself and your book out there. Plus, the dos and don'ts of working with a publicist. The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and more. | 28m 16s | ||||||
| 1/15/24 | Publishing 101 with Julie Anne Grasso | In Episode 3, hybrid author Julie Anne Grasso talks all about pitching and audiobooks. Find out the key ingredients of a good pitch (and what not to do!). Plus, why every author should consider audiobook creation and where to start. The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and more. | 32m 51s | ||||||
| 1/8/24 | Publishing 101 with Lex Hirst from Pantera Press | The Publishing 101 mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity, book distribution, audiobooks and more. In Episode 2, Publishing Director Lex Hirst takes us inside Pantera Press. She chats to Chenée about the differences between big and independent publishing houses and how to decide what's right for you. She also shares her tips on how to successfully work with publishers and editors. Also, what's on Lex's ultimate manuscri... | 30m 11s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
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