• WRITER 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, 'The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli'

  • Oct 7 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
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WRITER 632: Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, 'The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli'

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  • Meet Ryan Butta, author of the new biography, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli – a previously untold story of one of Australia’s forgotten wartime heroes. In this lively and interesting conversation, Ryan shares what led him to tell this particular story, his research process and other fascinating stories from here and overseas that inadvertently prepared him for a life as a published author.

    00:00 Introduction and host welcome
    00:19 Upcoming travel writing course
    00:38 Special bonuses for enrollees
    05:42 Writing tip: Imagination game
    09:42 Win: Diving, Falling by Kylie Mirmohamadi
    11:32 Word of the week: Imbrication
    14:12 Interview with Ryan Butta
    28:36 Organising research and writing process
    30:13 Starting the writing journey
    31:23 From fiction to nonfiction
    34:18 Pitching and publishing success
    36:54 Challenges and realities of being published
    39:51 New projects and future plans
    45:48 Passion and motivation in writing
    49:50 Top tips for nonfiction writing

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