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Writing From Square OneWhat Comes After Book One - with David Allan-Petale!Georgia and Sofia welcome another fabulous guest for episode 7 of Writing from Square One season 2: Boorloo (Perth)-based author David Allan-Petale! David published his debut novel, Locust Summer (Fremantle Press) in 2021 and is here to talk all about the tricky balance of creativity, work, family and the always-anticipated, sometimes-dreaded, book two. He graciously discusses his journey post-publication, the uncertainty that comes afterward and what he does to keep himself grounded. This is another episode that gets raw and real, and we are so grateful to have had David join us on our podcast.If you would like...
2023-11-1543 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 15 - The process of re-writing Re-writing gives you the opportunity to truly write your story and make sure that it’s telling a tale in a deeply engaging way.While re-writing your novel can be frustrating at times, it’s an essential part of the novel writing process.The best part about re-drafting your novel is that it gives you a chance to really get to know your characters and understand their motives.Re-writing is often not particularly covered in writing courses, but the process is vital in order to produce a polished novel that you’re happy with.
2022-09-1515 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 14 - Writing Snappy Dialogue Dialogue is one of the most challenging parts of writing - or is it?After all, we all talk. But when it comes to writing dialogue, sometimes all we hear is crickets. In this week's episode of the Write Your Novel podcast, I break down my process for writing dialogue, from the nuts and bolts of setting it out on the page to what words I choose to put in which characters' mouths. --------- If you took something from this episode, I would love for you to take a screenshot and share this on you...
2022-09-0816 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#31 - What travelling taught us about business with Carmen and DavidThis week on the podcast, Carmen and David from Red Platypus look back on their 5+ years of long-term travel and reflect on what life skills it taught them for running a business.In this episode, we chat about:How things are often out of your control and you need to be flexible. Plans can change in an instant and you need to adapt. You’ll have hard days when you feel completely out of your comfort zone, but you need to keep moving forward. )You need to learn how to manage your finances if you want to t...
2022-09-0727 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 13 - The Path to Publication The path to publication can be long and twisted. It certainly was for me, with scores of rejections, setbacks, and false hopes. In this week's episode of the Write Your Novel podcast, I tell some stories from the road both good and bad on what it took to get my debut novel Locust Summer published. What got me through - in the end - was strictly separating the submission process and anything to do with publishing from my writing. So, let's dive into how to do that, and perhaps make your journey a little smoother than mine was. ------ I...
2022-08-2517 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 12 - Raising the stakes in your writing Developing your own voice as a writer means writing until the story emerges. Writing what you know helps too. But taking this a bit further, what are you interested in? Inspired by? How do you see and understand the word? Looking back, my earliest interests and inspirations were all to do with mechanical engineering. And I've found a way to incorporate this into my writing style. In this episode, I'll share how the design of a jet engine influenced the structure of my new book. I hope it ignites something for you. Let's...
2022-08-1818 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#30 - Conquering the Challenges with Carmen and DavidThis week on the podcast, Carmen and David from Red Platypus dive into the challenges they've been facing in business lately and how they've overcome them.In this episode, we chat about:How we went hard on a social media campaign so David's workshops weren't cancelled.How we continue to be consistent in what we do, and not give up, even when life gives us lemons.Why sometimes when things are too easy in business, it's hard to learn lessons and experience growth.How throwing yourself in the deep end when you're uncertain can be challenging...
2022-08-1838 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 11 - How to continue the momentum in your writing Every now and again in our writing practice, we can get into deep waters where the swimming becomes compulsive.Work flows.The days pass swiftly.And the word and page count builds and builds. This is a good thing. But it's also got some wicked snares to watch out for. Last week's episode was all about what to do when you get stuck - but on the flipside, this week's episode is all about what to do when you are in a good groove with writing; how to keep the m...
2022-08-1219 min
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast275 Kids Are Shaped By TravelMy own kid is twelve years old now, and thanks to the pandemic had spent more than two years without a trip outside his home state of Western Australia. I wish it could have been otherwise, but what excited me no end on our recent trip to New South Wales was that all this time without travel hadn't blunted his enthusiasm for it - quite the opposite, perhaps, he was more excited than ever to step on a plane and explore someplace new to him. On this trip I saw so many ways that our past travels had shaped...
2022-08-0626 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 10 - Here's what to do when you get stuck with your writing Getting stuck is a normal, natural, and entirely frustrating part of writing anything. There's a galaxy of charted and uncharted reasons for why that happens. But I think it can be boiled down to problems in the story, turbulence in our life, or shadows in our mind. In this week's podcast, I share some of my stuck moments and how I got out of them, plus a bunch more that are also nicely presented in a downloadable workbook, which you can access below. Because it sucks to get stuck. And I hope this helps!DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE HERE...
2022-08-0420 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 9 - I've just finished my second book. Here's what I learnt. Ending a story is a great feeling. It's also kind of like staggering across a finish line after a very long and gruelling ultra-marathon. In this week's podcast, I take you into the process that I just went through of finishing a draft of my new book and what I'm going to do next. In writing, the work is never really done, is it? But finishing your stuff is a powerful move that will grow your artistic practice and push your limits. ------If you took something from this episode, I would love for you to take a sc...
2022-07-2821 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 8 - Forget publication and do the work Writing a book is a long, difficult slog that requires persistence, stamina, and commitment.It also requires a foolhardy sense of optimism, because there is no guarantee of reward. Nevertheless, writers can often get stuck focussing on publication as the ultimate goal of their work. In this episode, I discuss very honestly the inner turmoil that can arise when we get stuck deeply into a story and sweat the outcome too much. It's easy to fall into the trap of focussing on getting published. Having that be your ultimate goal when really, doing the work, and doing it t...
2022-07-2121 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 7 - My many writing desks around the world Over the years I've written in many different spaces, from a laundromat at a caravan park, to a villa in Bali and even at the famous Hotel Continental in Saigon. Often I've found that these different spaces and changes of scene have inspired me and motivated me in some way.In this episode, I reflect on these different spaces and the related adventures surrounding them. And I ask you - where is the best location you've ever been at, to work on your WIP?------If you took something from this e...
2022-07-1521 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 5 - What I've learnt one year on from publishing my novel Have you ever wondered what it's like to publish a novel?On the anniversary of publishing my debut novel, Locust Summer, I dive deep into what it feels like to have my book baby out in the world for a year.I discuss how I've received compliments, reviews, and criticism, and how it feels to have someone tell you how they truly feel about your book and how it affected them.I also chat about what's expected of you when you publish a novel and the anxiety you sometimes feel about putting your...
2022-06-3022 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 4 - Rolling with rejection In this episode, I talk about something many writers don't like to talk about... rejection.As a writer, you will be rejected at some point.There will be people who don't like your book, publishers who won't take you on, and reviewers who'll make not-so-nice remarks.Before I got my book deal with Fremantle Press, I was rejected more than 30 times! But hell, I got here in the end, and in this episode I dive into how I dealt with so much rejection.Also as a side note, my Write Your...
2022-06-2322 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 4 - Rolling with rejectionIn this episode, I talk about something many writers don't like to talk about... rejection.As a writer, you will be rejected at some point.There will be people who don't like your book, publishers who won't take you on, and reviewers who'll make not-so-nice remarks.Before I got my book deal with Fremantle Press, I was rejected more than 30 times! But hell, I got here in the end, and in this episode I dive into how I dealt with so much rejection.Also as a side note, my Write Your...
2022-06-2322 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 3 - Good Writers Ask for HelpLet's talk about the importance of asking for help and seeking feedback as a writer. Although it might be tempting to write in a cave and never share your work with anyone, the only way you will ever improve is if you commit to getting feedback on your work.As I mention in the podcast, I am launching my Write Your Novel program for the first time this weekend, and if you get on the waitlist you can get it for a VERY special price. (As in, one third of what it'll cost when it launches again!)
2022-06-1720 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 3 - Good Writers Ask for Help Let's talk about the importance of asking for help and seeking feedback as a writer. Although it might be tempting to write in a cave and never share your work with anyone, the only way you will ever improve is if you commit to getting feedback on your work.As I mention in the podcast, I am launching my Write Your Novel program for the first time this weekend, and if you get on the waitlist you can get it for a VERY special price. (As in, one third of what it'll cost when it launches again!)
2022-06-1720 min
The Quiet CarriageMargaret River Readers & Writers Festival 2022 - Josh Kemp & David Allan-PetaleThe Quiet Carriage is the show all about books and their authors, presented by Paul J. Laverty.
The Quiet Carriage has teamed up with the 2022 Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival as its podcast partner. On this episode you can hear authors Josh Kemp and David-Allan Petale in conversation in the festival's dedicated podcast room.
This episode was first broadcast on 94.9 Main FM and the Community Radio Network.
2022-06-1627 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#21 Creating Communities with Carmen and DavidCarmen and David Allan-Petale are the founders of copywriting business Red Platypus and the hosts of The Committed Creative.In this podcast, they dive into how they work hard at creating communities around them. They discuss:How to find your tribe.Why it's more important to have an engaged community than a large one.The importance of connection.The power of the follow-up.What communities they are part of and why.You can find us over on Facebook and Instagram.----Communities mentioned in this podcast include:David's Write Your...
2022-06-1537 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 2 - Battling Writer's Block Let's bust some myths around writer's block in this episode. Think you have writer's block? Well, here's how to conquer it.I'll be hosting a FREE 3-day live event starting from Monday (13th June) @ 8pm AWST.In this Map Your Novel event, we will be covering writing mindset and establishing a writing routine, structure and conflict, and writing your first chapter. You can sign up for the FREE event here. It's going to be FUN!If you took something from this episode, I would love for you to take a screenshot and...
2022-06-1022 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 2 - Battling Writer's BlockLet's bust some myths around writer's block in this episode. Think you have writer's block? Well, here's how to conquer it.I'll be hosting a FREE 3-day live event starting from Monday (13th June) @ 8pm AWST.In this Map Your Novel event, we will be covering writing mindset and establishing a writing routine, structure and conflict, and writing your first chapter. You can sign up for the FREE event here. It's going to be FUN!If you took something from this episode, I would love for you to take a screenshot and...
2022-06-1022 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 1 - Making Space and Time to Write Struggling to find the time and space to write your novel? Here are some of my favourite tips to establish good writing habits.If you took something from this episode, I would love for you to take a screenshot and share this on your socials so that other aspiring novelists can also take something from it. Don't forget to tag me at @davidallanpetale.My mission is to help as many aspiring authors as I can, so they can become more confident writers who actually write the THING. I would really appreciate it if yo...
2022-06-0317 min
Write Your Novel with David Allan-PetaleEp 1 - Making Space and Time to WriteStruggling to find the time and space to write your novel? Here are some of my favourite tips to establish good writing habits.If you took something from this episode, I would love for you to take a screenshot and share this on your socials so that other aspiring novelists can also take something from it. Don't forget to tag me at @davidallanpetale.My mission is to help as many aspiring authors as I can, so they can become more confident writers who actually write the THING. I would really appreciate it if yo...
2022-06-0317 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#16 Fostering Creativity with Carmen and David Allan-PetaleCarmen and David Allan-Petale are the founders of copywriting business Red Platypus and the hosts of The Committed Creative.In this podcast, they dive into how they foster creativity, discussing how they:Discovered their passions and share tips for others to do the sameHave realised that writing a book is connected to a strong mindsetManifested (and worked hard!) for big achievements in their lives - such as landing David's book dealBelieve creativity is so important for growing their businessStep back from parenthood to rechargeStay motivated and on trackYou can find us over on Facebook...
2022-05-1140 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#12 Teaching Kids to Love Themselves with Josh Langley Josh Langley had a tough childhood. He failed high school twice and was told he would amount to nothing in life.Then one day, Josh wrote a love letter to his eight-year-old self – a book called Being You is Enough – and his life changed forever. Now he’s a successful children’s author who runs workshops and online courses to help kids accept their flaws, understand their emotions, and love themselves. He built this kingdom of love while working a day job that he invented for himself – an independent copywriter for radio stations...
2022-03-3041 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#10 Working with Chronic Pain with Zoe SimmonsZoe Simmons is a Melbourne-based writer who runs a successful copywriting service, while also contributing journalism to publications like The New York Post, Mammamia and the Sydney Morning Herald.Zoe is also working on a narrative nonfiction book about her experiences during the horrific black summer bushfires in 2020 where her hometown of Batemans Bay was almost destroyed. And she does all of this while dealing with chronic pain.Visit Zoe’s website and you'll see how she juggles all these pursuits on her own terms, with everything she...
2022-03-1632 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#8 Honouring Your Value with Jasmine HolmesJasmine Holmes is a graphic designer, pricing queen and creative pocket rocket who has learned over the years how to charge her worth.Visit Jasmine's website and you'll quickly see there are two branches to her business - the client-facing graphic design side, and the price coaching side aimed at creatives.Jasmine is David's guest in this episode of The Committed Creative Podcast, and they discuss: - How creating a creative space to work in assists with the creative flow- Jasmine's path to entrepreneurship- How saying 'no' is the way she...
2022-03-0248 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#7 Listening to your inner voice with Carmen & David Allan-PetaleWe were on top of the world - we had our dream journo jobs in London.We were young, without kids and we had the careers of our 'dreams'.And yet, we hate to sound ungrateful but... we weren't happy. We weren't fulfilled.Deep down, we knew we were living a version of life that society approved of but which didn't align with how we felt, deep down inside.So how did we make the leap? How did we go all in? How did we find the courage to commit to our...
2022-02-2346 min
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival PodcastUWRF21 Podcast | Roads Less Travelled, Travel Writing in the Time of COVID-19When a global health crisis closes borders between and within countries, does literature’s potential to transport people to new places take on greater significance? David Allan-Petale, whose debut novel, Locust Summer, was drafted in Ubud and completed while travelling around Australia in a caravan, will be joined by Agustinus Wibowo to discuss travel as a source of creative inspiration and the challenges faced by writers during these COVID times.
2022-02-1441 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#4 Writing Your Own Success with Barry DivolaJournalist, author, and a self-confessed “total music nerd,” Barry Divola was born and raised in Sydney, but in recent years moved to Perth with his wife and children.In this episode, David chats to Barry about how he created his own writing career through persistence, hard work, and routine. They discuss how putting on your pants in the morning is a must, and that even when you're good at your craft you still need to hustle at times.Barry regularly writes feature articles and reviews for publications like The Sydney Morning Herald, Women’s Weekly, and Th...
2022-02-0240 min
The Committed Creative Podcast#2 Tailoring the Perfect Fit with David WardDavid Ward is a Savile Row bespoke tailor who has devoted his working life to creating fashion perfection.He has crafted suits for actors on Downton Abbey, and worked with designers Christopher Kane, Henry Holland, and Kim Jones. He's worked with fashion brands including The Kooples and Nike, and was the personal Savile Row cutter to Alexander McQueen. He has even tailored suits for the Royal Family!In this podcast, he talks about how his creative journey on Savile Row - from tea boy to apprentice cutter, on to running his own Savile Row brand...
2022-01-1951 min
The Committed Creative PodcastThe Committed Creative TrailerJoin Carmen and David Allan-Petale, founders and directors of Red Platypus Creative, as they take you through the promo for their upcoming podcast - The Committed Creative.The real talk podcast is dedicated to helping creative souls take the leap from uninspiring corporate jobs to exciting creative freelance work.Is 2022 the year you start to live your dream?We think so!
2022-01-0403 min
The Book Show'My mother kept this secret for so long' — Esther Freud imagines a different path for her motherEsther Freud's mother had babies at a time when many unwed mothers in the UK and Ireland had their children taken away. Freud says, 'When I thought about the situation of my mother, it struck me how alone and dangerous her situation was'. In I Couldn't Love You More, she imagines if her mother had been forced into one or Ireland's notorious mother and baby homes.Also David Allan-Petale on writing his first book, Locust Summer, on the road, and Jamie Marina Lau's second novel, Gunk Baby, about a young woman about to open a Chinese ear...
2021-07-2654 min