Writing Podcast Episode 724: Emily Austin asks the question, 'Is This a Cry for Help?'

We love books about books, and bestselling Canadian author Emily Austin’s latest novel Is This a Cry for Help? explores the subject through the lens of a librarian returning to the job after a breakdown. As well as the book’s themes, Emily also shares her own parallels to the story, writing and reading with dyslexia, her approach to book promotion and a random writing tip!

00:00 Welcome

02:54 Graduate spotlight

08:35 Writing tip: Keep things happening

11:02 Writers in the wild

12:20 WIN: Code Name Funnel Web by Camille Booker

14:05 Word of the Week: ‘Glyph’

15:32 Interview with: Emily Austin

16:38 Inspiration for her library-themed book

18:45 Emily’s writing process at the beginning

22:02 Exploring the breakdown of the main character

28:14 Dyslexia and reading hacks