WRITER 600: Meet Inda Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books.
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Meet Indah Ahmad Zahri, author of 5 picture books including her latest How To Measure The Ocean. Indah, a doctor turned picture book author, delves into her career transition, the inspiration behind her books, and her advocacy work. 00:00 Celebrating 600 episodes: A journey of writing and publishing01:19 Upcoming seminar: Mastering action in storytelling03:45 Nat Newman’s writing tips10:40 Book giveaway: The North Wind by Alexandra Warwick13:00 Word of the week: propinquity15:06 Writer in residence: Indah Ahmad Zahri’s multifaceted career24:25 A magical moment at the beach: The power of picture books25:28 From inspiration to authorship: The journey begins26:57 Celebrating diversity and heritage through children's literature29:09 The challenges and joys of writing for children abroad31:44 Embracing new creative ventures33:13 Balancing creativity and parenthood35:07 Exploring new horizons in writing and art41:36 Leveraging courses for creative growth43:36 Top writing tips and a call to action for writers47:18 Closing thoughts and fun facts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.