Secrets from the Green Room Season 5: Episode 58: Cate Kennedy
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Feb 3, 2025 In this discussion, Cate Kennedy, an award-winning Australian author and creative writing teacher, dives into her journey as a writer. She shares the thrill of her first big break with The New Yorker, explaining how it reshaped her career. Cate likens writing short stories to diving into a pool, highlighting the intensity of the experience. She discusses overcoming procrastination and the impact of judging awards on her craft. Additionally, she recounts a charming anecdote about a mysterious tea encounter in a green room, showcasing the warmth of the literary community.
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Risk To Publishing Diversity
- Karen Viggers warns consolidation will reduce publishing diversity and risk-taking.
- She predicts increased dependence on big international titles and fewer new voices.
Support Indies And Local Bookshops
- Buy from independent publishers and local bookshops to preserve diversity in Australian publishing.
- Irma Gold urges readers to support local stores and independent titles now.
A Decade Away From Writing
- Cate Kennedy stopped writing during her twenties after finishing university.
- She later returned to write from material about travel and work experiences.
