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    Writers Advice

    Writers Advice is a weekly podcast that dives into the creative process of authors from around the globe and provides an insight into the industry of publishing with interviews from publishers and agents.

    Whether you're a prolific writer, a first time author or you're thinking about starting your very first manuscript, Writers Advice provides inspiration, insight and a point of connection for all writers no matter where you are at on your journey.

    Be sure to listen in every thursday morning episode for a dose of motivation, inspiration and a whole lotta learning!

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    Episodes (114)

    What's on your TBR?

    What's on your TBR?

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    GRAB YOURSELF A COPY OF THE TBR JOURNAL

    GRAB YOURSELF A COPY OF THE WRITERS JOURNAL

    My new release Black Blood: Book One of the Darkside Chronicles, you can check it out and grab yourself a copy here.

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

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    Website: oliviahillier.com
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    Mythology & Storytelling w/ Melanie Dufty

    Mythology & Storytelling w/ Melanie Dufty

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    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Author of one of my new favourite books, I Am Lilith, Melanie Dufty

    On this episode Melanie and I talk about:

    - Her journey to her first story

    - Diving into research and learning plot ARC

    - Recreating Mythology and writing the story that you were born to tell

    - Moving through limiting creative beliefs and backing yourself

    - And all her advice for writers

    Check out I Am Lilith here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

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    To Contact Melanie:
    Instagram: Melanie Dufty (@melanie_dufty11) • Instagram photos and videos
    Website: melaniedufty.com

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    My TOP TIP for NanoWriMo!

    My TOP TIP for NanoWriMo!

    The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout.

    Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today!

    Hello everyone, I am back with a solo episode this week and we are chatting all about NanoWriMo! and my number one tip for the successful writing challenge!

    GRAB YOURSELF A COPY OF THE WRITERS JOURNAL

    My new release Black Blood: Book One of the Darkside Chronicles, you can check it out and grab yourself a copy here.

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Writer's Advice w/ Nalini Singh

    Writer's Advice w/ Nalini Singh

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    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Paranormal Romance & Thiller author, Nalini Signh

    On this episode Nalini and I talk about:

    - Her journey to becoming an author

    - Living a life of creativity and cultivating ideas

    - Building a business and career in writing

    - Backing yourself, and setting goals within your control

    -Her process to writing full time

    - And all her advice for writers

    Check out all of Nalini's work here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Nalini:
    Website: Home - Nalini Singh :: NYT bestselling author

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Writer's Advice w/ Wendy Walker

    Writer's Advice w/ Wendy Walker

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    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author, Wendy Walker.

    On this episode Wendy and I talk about:

    - Her journey to becoming an author

    - Living a life of creativity and cultivating ideas

    - Building a business and career in writing

    - Writing suspense and creating a Thrilling ARC

    - And all her advice for writers

    Check out all of Wendy's work here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Wendy:
    Instagram: @wendywalkerauthor
    Website: wendywalkerbooks.com

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    The Darkside Chronicles, Writers Block & The Recipe for Divine Inspiration

    The Darkside Chronicles, Writers Block & The Recipe for Divine Inspiration

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    Hello everyone, I am back with a solo episode this week and we are chatting all about Writers Block and soooo much more including:

    - My new release Black Blood: Book One of the Darkside Chronicles, you can check it out and grab yourself a copy here.

    - What is writers block and why I think that it shouldn't exist

    - Ways to move around your blocks

    - Creating your best ideas and cultivating an environment for creativity

    - and sooo much more, if you love this please give this a share to your socials, leave a review and tell me what you loved the most!

    Big love, Liv!

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

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    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Fifteen Years in the Writing Business w/ Joanna Penn

    Fifteen Years in the Writing Business w/ Joanna Penn

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    Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today!

    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by the OG Podcaster & Self-Publisher, Joanna Penn

    On this episode Joanna and I talk about:

    - Her journey to becoming an author & podcaster

    - Spending 15 years in the industry and the development of self-publishing

    - Building a business and career in writing

    - Pivoting and changing your writing business and brand

    - And all her advice for writers

    Check out all of Joanna's work here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Joanna:
    Instagram: @thecreativepennofficial
    Website: thecreativepenn.com

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Storytellers Rule The World

    Storytellers Rule The World

    A little monday morning pep talk for your writing, marketing & selling,

    Enjoy! Big love, Liv x

    GRAB A COPY OF THE WRITERS JOURNAL HERE

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    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    No One Writes A Book To Put It In A Draw w/ Michael Thompson

    No One Writes A Book To Put It In A Draw w/ Michael Thompson

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    Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today!

    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Journalist, Podcaster & Debut Author, Michael Thompson

    On this episode Michael and I talk about:

    - His journey to becoming an author

    - Craft and divine timing

    - Pitching your work to publishers

    - Getting optioned for film rights

    - Having fun in the process

    - And all Michael's advice for writers

    Grab a copy of How To Be Remembered Here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Michael:
    Instagram: @michaelthompsonauthor
    Website: michaelthompson.net.au

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Are You A Planner or A Pancer?

    Are You A Planner or A Pancer?

    In this weeks Solo Episode on the Podcast I disuss the very question that I seem to get asked a lot, an my guests talk about - when it comes to writing am I a pancer or a planner.

    I discuss:

    - The difference between the two writing styles

    - How I have wrote both ways

    - And my recomendations to get the best out of both processes.

    GRAB A COPY OF THE WRITERS JOURNAL HERE

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Be A Van Gogh w/ Silvia Kwon

    Be A Van Gogh w/ Silvia Kwon

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    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Author, Silvia Kwon

    On this episode Silvia and I talk about:

    - Her journey to becoming a writer

    - The initial fascination with Van Gogh

    - The Craft of writing

    - The importance of research

    - Blending reality with fiction

    - All about her new book Vincent & Sien

    - And all her advice for writers

    Grab a copy of Vincent & Sien here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Silvia:
    Website: silviakwon.com.au

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    The Number #1 Thing You Need For Your Next Book

    The Number #1 Thing You Need For Your Next Book

    Hello Everyone!

    And welcome to this bonus episode! You will start to see these every so often on the podcast. Monday's bonus episodes will be solo riffs from me sharing with you all the advice that I have, new learnings, updates and general learnings about writing.

    And this one... Well this one I know you're going to love!

    GRAB A COPY OF THE WRITERS JOURNAL HERE

    GRAB A Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    The journey to 36 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List w/ Lucy Score

    The journey to 36 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List w/ Lucy Score

    The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout.

    Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today!

    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by everyone's favourite rom com author, Lucy Score.

    On this episode Lucy and I talk about:

    - Her journey to becoming a writer

    - Turning writing into business

    - Working with your husband

    - Spending 35 weeks on the new York times list

    - Writing your most vulnerable pieces

    - And all her advice for writers

    Grab a copy of one of Lucy's fabulous books here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Lucy:
    Instagram: @scorelucy
    Website: lucyscore.net

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Marketing The Book You Were Born To Write

    Marketing The Book You Were Born To Write

    Hello Everyone!

    This is the final episode in our four part mini series within the Writers Advice Podcast about writing the story that you were born to write, no matter what genre or modality that you write in.

    Today's episode is all about marketing the book that you were born to write and today I share my top five tips of how to build your readership and ideal audience for your work.

    If you are new to this podcast or if you have been listening in for a while and you have been sitting on an idea but not taking any action on it, then now is your time to create!

    I'd love to hear all your take aways from this episode and learn more about the story that you are getting started on. Connect with me below!

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Publishing The Book You Were Born To Write

    Publishing The Book You Were Born To Write

    Hello Everyone!

    we are up to part three of our four part mini series within the Writers Advice Podcast about writing the story that you were born to write, no matter what genre or modality that you write in.

    Today's episode is all about publishing the book that you were born to write and today I share my top five tips of how to get clear and started on your publishing journey no matter how you want your book out in the world.

    If you are new to this podcast or if you have been listening in for a while and you have been sitting on an idea but not taking any action on it, then now is your time to create!

    I'd love to hear all your take aways from this episode and learn more about the story that you are getting started on. Connect with me below!

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Developing the story you were born to write

    Developing the story you were born to write

    Hello Everyone!

    Today is a little bit of a different episode that I wanted to share with you, to come on the journey with me and unleash the creativity within this is the first part of a four part mini series within the Writers Advice Podcast about writing the story that you were born to write, no matter what genre or modality that you write in.

    This episode is about the development stage of your manuscript and developing the story you were born to write.

    If you are new to this podcast or if you have been listening in for a while and you have been sitting on an idea but not taking any action on it, then now is your time to create!

    I'd love to hear all your take aways from this episode and learn more about the story that you are getting started on. Connect with me below!

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    The Importance of Sharing your Art to the world w/ Emily Bridget Taylor

    The Importance of Sharing your Art to the world w/ Emily Bridget Taylor

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    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Poet, Emily Bridget Taylor

    On this episode Emily and I talk about:

    - What first got her into poetry

    - Giving yourself creative time

    - Writing poetry

    - The importance of gifting your art to the world

    - Her book, Remedy.

    - And all her advice for writers

    Grab a copy of Remedy here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Emily:
    Instagram: @emilybridgettaylor
    Website: emilybridgettaylor.com

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Writing the story you were born to write

    Writing the story you were born to write

    Hello Everyone!

    Today is a little bit of a different episode that I wanted to share with you, to come on the journey with me and unleash the creativity within this is the first part of a four part mini series within the Writers Advice Podcast about writing the story that you were born to write, no matter what genre or modality that you write in.

    If you are new to this podcast or if you have been listening in for a while and you have been sitting on an idea but not taking any action on it, then now is your time to create!

    I'd love to hear all your take aways from this episode and learn more about the story that you are getting started on. Connect with me below!

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Writing your Debut Novel & the importance of Mentorship w/ Lucy Campbell

    Writing your Debut Novel & the importance of Mentorship w/ Lucy Campbell

    The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout.

    Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today!

    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Crime author, Lucy Campbell, who is hot on the debut of her release, Lowbridge.

    On this episode Lucy and I talk about:

    - What lead her to writing the novel

    - Giving yourself creative time

    - Listening into the things that intrigue us

    - The importance of mentorship

    - Her writing routine

    -A sneak peak of her new release

    - And all her advice for writers

    Grab a copy of Lowbridge here

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    Grab a copy of my new dystopian release – Block Delete here.

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Lucy:
    Instagram: @campbelllucy

    To Contact Me:
    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

    Writing crime & the importance of your support crew w/ Monica Vuu

    Writing crime & the importance of your support crew w/ Monica Vuu

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    Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! Or start reading my YA dystopian series through booksprout now!

    This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Crime author, Monica Vuu. Who is hot on the debut of her release, When One Of Us Hurts.

    On this episode Monica and I talk about:

    - What lead her to writing the novel

    - Tasmania and the importance of the environment that you're writing in

    - The importance of having supportive people around you.

    - Her writing routine

    - Diving into other genres

    -A sneak peak of her new release

    - And all her advice for writers

    Grab a copy of When One Of Us Hurts here.

    Grab a copy of my Shadow & Shifter Series here

    JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE

    To Contact Monica:
    Instagram: @vuumonica

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    Website: oliviahillier.com
    Instagram: @oliviahillierauthor

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