The New Writer's Room Episode 2: Alana Hicks
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Caitlin and Candice speak to Alana Hicks, winner of the 2020 SBS Emerging Writers' Competition. She reads an excerpt of her winning entry, reveals her tips for entering the competition, and discusses what it means to be a "cultural in-betweener".
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