• WRITER 660: Susannah Hardy shares her rom-com novel, 'My Hot Housemate'

  • Apr 21 2025
  • Length: 43 mins
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WRITER 660: Susannah Hardy shares her rom-com novel, 'My Hot Housemate'

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  • What do you get when you mix house-sitting frenemies with a big lovable dog? You get My Hot Housemate – the latest rom-com from Susannah Hardy, who joins us to discuss the characters and the writing process behind the book.

    00:00 Welcome
    03:19 Writing tip: Reference managers
    06:03 WIN!: Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire
    07:48 Word of the week: ‘Overweening’
    08:29 The world of words: Ordering adjectives
    12:16 Writer in residence: Susannah Hardy
    13:02 Overview of My Hot Housemate
    14:47 Writing about the acting world
    17:46 Adding a dog character to the story
    20:17 Showing off Sydney
    21:36 Tips on writing comedy
    22:41 Writing authentic dialogue
    24:00 Character development and relationships
    25:38 The rise of rom-coms
    27:44 Writing process and challenges
    29:39 Balancing writing with life
    33:38 Having other creative interests
    35:32 Importance of mentors and community
    37:42 General writing tips
    40:17 Final thoughts

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