Podcasts by Death Of 1000 Cuts
Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better, and love it. Presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and stand-up poet.
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S5E4 - Chatting With Hannah Jane Walker from 2022-02-21T12:04:35
In this episode, I chat with poet & author Hannah Jane Walker, about poetry, sensitivity, & how we can manage & celebrate sensitivity. We talk about an artist's responsibility to their audience, th...
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S5E3 - Chatting With Huma Qureshi from 2022-02-14T08:00:57
In this episode I chat with author Huma Qureshi about her fiction and nonfiction, and her memoir HOW WE MET.
We talk about the stories that opened her eyes to what books can do, the freedo...
S5E2 - Chatting With Prof Pete Etchells from 2022-01-17T13:18:24
I chat with Prof Pete Etchells about video games, the stories they tell, and his book LOST IN A GOOD GAME: Why We Play Video Games and What They Can Do For Us.
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S5E1 - Chatting With Cathy Rentzenbrink from 2022-01-10T10:30:19
In this episode, I chat with author Cathy Rentzenbrink about writing down our lives, and her new book about writing autobiography, WRITE IT ALL DOWN.
Grab a copy of WRITE IT ALL DOWN here:...
S4E45 - Fitting In (Writing Ramble) from 2021-11-19T11:27:48
In this episode I talk about feeling like you 'fit in' in the publishing world, my own experiences, & why feeling like an insider or outsider - whether you are or not - shouldn't be your barometer ...
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S4E44 - Dials vs Switches (Writing Ramble) from 2021-11-01T09:37:33
In this episode, I respond to a piece of advice for first-time non-fiction authors I read back in August, explaining why I disagree and giving my own take. It's basically about what's better - givi...
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S4E43 - Writing a Novel Pt7 from 2021-10-25T15:53:25
In this episode I talk about my progress with my project to write a new novel, and why I think I've stalled. I reflect on where I think I've stumbled so far, and my plans for getting back on track....
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S4E42 - Editing with Nate Crowley from 2021-10-07T13:08:24
In this episode I look at the first page of a listener's story with author Nate Crowley and we suggest ways to improve it. What is too much information, and what is too little? How can you employ t...
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S4E41 - Chatting With Molly Naylor from 2021-09-30T09:54:50
Hi everyone. On this one I chat with author, poet, screenwriter and director Molly Naylor about the graphic novel she created with artist Lizzy Stewart, LIGHTS, PLANETS, PEOPLE! It's about an astro...
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S4E40 - Chatting With Chris Farnell from 2021-09-23T06:30:06
In this episode I chat with author Chris Farnell about his early interest in the fantastic, what makes good Science Fiction and Fantasy, and about his satirical SF series FERMI'S PROGRESS.
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S4E39 - Writing Nonfiction from 2021-09-14T17:55:03
In this episode, I chat about the rewards of writing creative nonfiction and make the case for why you should try it. And hey, this episode marks over a million listens for the podcast. Thank you!<...
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S4E38 - Editing With Nate Crowley Pt2 from 2021-09-06T06:00:26
Me and author Nate Crowley host a very special festive-themed episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts. We look at a story set at the North Pole by a listener, and suggest ways to make it better. And quite po...
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S4E37 - Editing with Nate Crowley from 2021-08-31T11:46:37
In this episode me and author Nate Crowley chat about his work before looking at an author's first page and suggesting ways to make it better.
If you want to grab a copy of Nate Crowley's ...
S4E36 - Chatting With Simon Akam from 2021-08-23T09:59:56
On this episode I chat with Simon Akam about his book THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: THE BRITISH ARMY SINCE 9/11.
We talk about writing nonfiction, dealing with sources, and how to handle when...
S4E35 - The Shore of Beginnings by R Matthew from 2021-07-27T18:25:38
In this episode I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways to make it better.
In this episode I talk about starting in the middle of things, when it's better to tell, ...
S4E34 - Tiny Edits (Writing Ramble) from 2021-07-19T14:23:09
In this episode I talk about what I've been up to recently, the teaching I did, what's involved in editing and copyediting a book, some differences in process between fiction and non-fiction, Georg...
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S4E33 - Knowing When To Quit from 2021-06-28T08:50:35
In this episode I respond to a listener's email about how you know if it's time to throw in the towel. When, as a writer, should you quit? When is enough, enough?
If you enjoy the show and...
S4E32 - Writing a Novel Pt 6 from 2021-06-21T06:00:19
This is the 6th episode of the series where I take you with me on the process of trying to write a novel. It's been a few weeks... uh oh? Have I hit a snag already? On this episode I share my first...
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S4E31 - Chatting With John Allison from 2021-06-14T07:06:39
In this episode I chat with artist John Allison about storytelling in comics.
John is the creator of comics SCARY-GO-ROUND, BAD MACHINERY, GIANT DAYS and, most recently, STEEPLE. We chat a...
S4E30 - The Drowning Town by Hazel from 2021-06-10T06:00:13
On today's episode I look at the first 250 words of a listener's fiction and suggest ways to make it better.
I talk about point of view in third-person limited fiction, clarity in your est...
S4E29 - Chatting With Tasha Suri from 2021-06-03T06:00:21
In this episode I chat with author Tasha Suri. We talk about writing Fantasy, creating worlds, strategies for tricking yourself into writing a novel, and questions of genre and reader expectations ...
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S4E28 - Chatting With Vanessa Kisuule from 2021-05-28T11:43:07
In this episode I chat with poet and writer Vanessa Kisuule about poetry, building a creative career and expectations audiences have of us on stage, online and in print.
Vanessa's website ...
S4E29 - Chatting With Vanessa Kisuule from 2021-05-28T11:43:07
In this episode I chat with poet and writer Vanessa Kisuule about poetry, building a creative career and expectations audiences have of us on stage, online and in print.
Vanessa's website ...
S4E27 - Blurbs from 2021-05-13T07:35:37
In this episode I talk about the importance of getting blurbs or endorsements from other authors. Why are they so crucial for a new book? How do you go about getting them? And why has the situation...
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S4E26 - Hard at Work by Ross from 2021-05-04T13:20:30
In this episode I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways to make it better.
If you'd like to support the show drop me a few beans via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/ti...
S4E25 - Hard Work (Writing Ramble) from 2021-04-27T07:23:26
It's another writing ramble! Unscripted, unplanned, unedited - me talking about whatever is on my mind, writing-wise. Today, I talk about the writing community's romanticisation of crunch culture a...
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S4E24 - Answering Your Questions (Writing Ramble) from 2021-04-22T07:35:07
In this episode, I chat about the weird valley between one project ending and another beginning, and I answer some questions suggested by listeners to the best of my ability, which, as we know from...
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S4E23 - Chatting With Hollie McNish from 2021-04-15T13:43:32
In this episode I chat with Ted Hughes Award-winning poet and author Hollie McNish. We chat about writing poems on what you care about, mixing genres, dealing with critics and snobbery, and using p...
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S4E22 - Chatting With Salena Godden from 2021-04-05T10:39:38
In this episode I chat with writer and performer Salena Godden about her debut novel MRS DEATH MISSES DEATH. We talk about mortality and inspiration, giving voice to characters and using the poetic...
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S4E21 - Chatting With Keiron Pim from 2021-03-29T10:57:24
In this episode I chat with author Keiron Pim about how he wrote his biography of larger-than-life sixties underworld fixer and friend to the stars, David Litvinoff, JUMPIN' JACK FLASH. We talk abo...
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S4E20 - Writing a Novel Pt5 from 2021-03-25T16:31:49
This is the 5th episode of my series where I try to write a book from first idea to final draft, and take you along for the ride. In this episode, I talk about making mistakes and first drafts, I t...
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S4E19 - Writing a Novel Pt4 from 2021-03-15T07:00:28
This is the 4th episode of my series where I try to write a book from first idea to final draft, and take you along for the ride. In this episode, I do a deep dive into the art of 'crunchy specific...
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S4E18 - Chatting With Dean Burnett from 2021-03-11T06:30:08
In this episode I chat with author and neuroscientist Dean Burnett about writing about the brain, science and mental health, and his new book, PSYCHO-LOGICAL. We discuss the challenges of conveying...
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S4E17 - Chatting With Musa Okwonga from 2021-03-04T14:58:42
This episode I chat with author, poet, journalist and podcaster Musa Okwonga about the art of writing great essays, the power of words, how to open up your specialist subject to a wider audience, a...
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S4E16 - Writing A Novel Pt3 from 2021-03-02T11:38:47
This is the 3rd episode of my series where I try to write a book from first idea to final draft, and take you along for the ride. In this episode, I work on fleshing out a new antagonist from my li...
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S4E15 - Chatting With RJ Barker from 2021-02-25T07:00:18
In this episode I chat with Fantasy novelist RJ Barker about his two trilogies, the process of taking a story from idea to finished book, pitching trilogies, worldbuilding, and his favourite novels...
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S4E14 - Writing A Novel Pt2 from 2021-02-22T07:00:25
This is the 2nd episode in my series where I try to write a book from first idea to final draft, and take you along for the ride. Today I'm looking at generating some secondary characters, some ant...
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S4E13 - Writing a Novel Pt1 from 2021-02-15T19:49:09
The first part of a series in which I write a novel, from scratch, and talk you through my process. To kick things off, I consider the basics - what's this story about? Who's the protagonist?
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S4E12 - Untitled By Matthew from 2021-02-05T14:23:08
In this episode I look at the first page of a listener's novel and suggest ways they could make it better. Hooray! It's an old school creative writing editing episode.
If you'd like to sup...
S4E11 - Closing The Loop (Writing Ramble) from 2020-12-15T13:54:27
In today's episode I talk about the Zeigarnik effect, the arc of a creative writing project, and how we can manage the tensions that arise from unfinished business.
If you'd like to suppor...
S4E10 - Chatting with Alexandra Rowland from 2020-12-07T11:40:24
In this episode I chat with author Alexandra Rowland about writing, the power of stories, and faeries.
We talk about Alex's early training as a writer, the benefits of National Novel Writi...
S4E9 - Chatting With Laura Dockrill from 2020-11-30T10:42:31
This episode I chat with writer, performer and children's author Laura Dockrill.
We talk about our time on the performance poetry scene, how working with a live audience teaches you to edi...
S4E8 - The Peak-End Rule from 2020-10-26T15:14:44
In this episode I talk about psychologist Daniel Kahneman's theory of the 'peak-end rule' and how we might apply it to our writing.
This episode is brought to you by Arvon, the Home of Cre...
S4E7 - Writing In The Hard Times (Writing Ramble) from 2020-09-22T07:41:19
In this episode, I return to a favourite topic - writing when things go wrong, either in your own life, or in the world. How should we handle it? How do we make writing meaningful in difficult time...
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S4E6 - Chatting With Trevor Lock from 2020-09-14T11:43:51
In today's episode I chat with stand-up comedian Trevor Lock about comedy, making jokes, and what makes something funny.
If you'd like to check out Trevor's work or sign up for his Joke Ho...
S4E5 - Chatting With Byron Vincent from 2020-06-04T07:00:17
In this episode I chat with the writer, performer and poet Byron Vincent about identity, privilege and untold stories.
We chat about his growing up around violence and moving round a lot, ...
S4E4 - Control and Meaning (Writing Ramble) from 2020-05-21T07:00:23
This is a writing ramble episode, meaning it's unscripted, unedited, unplanned. I talk about, well. Myself, mostly. What I've been feeling, what I've been up to. Making sense of stuff.
If ...
S4E3 - Chatting With Mark Grist from 2020-05-19T14:56:04
In today's episode I chat with poet, writer and international rap battler Mark Grist.
We talk about performance, audiences and community, success, who you choose to write for, how to write...
S4E2 - Chatting With Deepa Anappara from 2020-05-11T14:31:24
In this episode I chat with Deepa Anappara about writing and her debut novel DJINN PATROL ON THE PURPLE LINE.
We talk about her background in journalism, her embarrassment about pursuing f...
S4E1 - Chatting With Naomi Ishiguro from 2020-05-04T14:28:29
Today's episode is me chatting with Naomi Ishiguro about writing, genre, and her debut short story collection ESCAPE ROUTES. We had a marvellous talk about making stories, the links between stage a...
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Season 4 - Intro from 2020-04-29T14:48:04
This is the intro episode of Season 4 of Death Of 1000 Cuts, a podcast for writers, readers, and anyone with a morbid fascination with how the story sausage is made. I talk about what the podcast's...
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100 Day Writing Challenge - Epilogue from 2020-04-23T15:31:27
This is an unscripted epilogue to my 100 Day Writing Challenge, a free creative writing course. If you'd like to try the course out, go back to episode 0 to hear what it's all about. In this episod...
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100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 100 from 2020-04-22T06:00:13
This is Day 100 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, relate...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 99 from 2020-04-21T14:02:39
This is Day 99 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Here's a link to MEGA EMOTION's Bandcamp page. If you'd visit & share, I'...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 98 from 2020-04-17T12:59:02
This is Day 98 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 97 from 2020-04-16T06:00:05
This is Day 97 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 96 from 2020-04-15T06:00:15
This is Day 96 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 95 from 2020-04-14T14:00:20
This is Day 95 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 94 from 2020-04-12T06:00:13
This is Day 94 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 93 from 2020-04-11T06:00:13
This is Day 93 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 92 from 2020-04-10T06:00:13
This is Day 92 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 91 from 2020-04-09T06:00:03
This is Day 91 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 90 from 2020-04-08T06:00:03
This is Day 90 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 89 from 2020-04-07T06:00:03
This is Day 89 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 88 from 2020-04-06T06:00:13
This is Day 88 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 87 from 2020-04-05T06:00:13
This is Day 87 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 86 from 2020-04-04T06:00:13
This is Day 86 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 85 from 2020-04-03T06:00:13
This is Day 85 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 84 from 2020-04-02T06:00:03
This is Day 84 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 83 from 2020-04-01T06:00:12
This is Day 83 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 82 from 2020-03-31T06:00:13
This is Day 82 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 81 from 2020-03-30T15:14:55
This is Day 81 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 80 from 2020-03-28T07:00:03
This is Day 80 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 79 from 2020-03-27T07:00:13
This is Day 79 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 78 from 2020-03-26T07:00:10
This is Day 78 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 77 from 2020-03-25T07:00:20
This is Day 75 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 76 from 2020-03-24T17:07:18
This is Day 76 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 75 from 2020-03-20T07:00:10
This is Day 75 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 74 from 2020-03-19T07:00
This is Day 74 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 73 from 2020-03-18T07:00:18
This is Day 73 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 72 from 2020-03-17T07:00:18
This is Day 72 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 71 from 2020-03-16T12:11:51
This is Day 71 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 70 from 2020-03-13T17:09:23
This is Day 70 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 69 from 2020-03-12T12:58:17
This is Day 69 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 68 from 2020-03-11T07:00:10
This is Day 68 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 67 from 2020-03-10T07:00:10
This is Day 67 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 66 from 2020-03-09T13:28:48
This is Day 66 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 65 from 2020-03-08T07:00:20
This is Day 65 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 64 from 2020-03-07T12:07:54
This is Day 64 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 63 from 2020-03-06T15:10:10
This is Day 63 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 62 from 2020-03-05T07:00:10
This is Day 62 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 61 from 2020-03-04T15:03:07
This is Day 61 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 60 from 2020-03-03T12:21:04
This is Day 60 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 59 from 2020-03-02T07:00:10
This is Day 59 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 58 from 2020-03-01T07:00:10
This is Day 58 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 57 from 2020-02-29T07:00:10
This is Day 57 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 56 from 2020-02-28T09:55:57
This is Day 56 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 55 from 2020-02-25T15:14:18
This is Day 55 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 54 from 2020-02-24T10:21:45
This is Day 54 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 53 from 2020-02-23T07:00:10
This is Day 53 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 52 from 2020-02-22T08:45:48
This is Day 52 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 51 from 2020-02-21T07:00:30
This is Day 51 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 50 from 2020-02-20T07:00
This is Day 50 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 49 from 2020-02-19T07:00
This is Day 49 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 48 from 2020-02-18T07:00
This is Day 48 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 47 from 2020-02-17T07:00
This is Day 47 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 46 from 2020-02-16T07:00
This is Day 46 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 45 from 2020-02-15T07:00
This is Day 45 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 44 from 2020-02-14T13:58:24
This is Day 44 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 43 from 2020-02-13T07:00
This is Day 43 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 42 from 2020-02-12T07:00:10
This is Day 42 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 41 from 2020-02-11T07:00:20
This is Day 41 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 40 from 2020-02-10T07:00
This is Day 40 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 39 from 2020-02-09T07:00
This is Day 39 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 38 from 2020-02-08T07:00
This is Day 38 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 37 from 2020-02-07T07:00
This is Day 37 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 36 from 2020-02-06T07:00
This is Day 36 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 35 from 2020-02-05T07:00
This is Day 35 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 34 from 2020-02-04T07:00
This is Day 34 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 33 from 2020-02-03T07:00
This is Day 33 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 32 from 2020-02-02T07:00
This is Day 32 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 31 from 2020-02-01T07:00:01
This is Day 31 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 30 from 2020-01-31T07:00
This is Day 30 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 29 from 2020-01-30T07:00
This is Day 29 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 28 from 2020-01-29T07:00
This is Day 28 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 27 from 2020-01-28T07:00
This is Day 27 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 26 from 2020-01-27T07:00
This is Day 26 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 25 from 2020-01-26T07:00
This is Day 25 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 24 from 2020-01-25T07:00
This is Day 24 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 23 from 2020-01-24T07:00:10
This is Day 23 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 22 from 2020-01-23T07:00
This is Day 22 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 21 from 2020-01-22T07:00
This is Day 21 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 20 from 2020-01-21T07:00
This is Day 20 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 19 from 2020-01-20T07:00
This is Day 19 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 18 from 2020-01-19T00:00
This is Day 18 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 17 from 2020-01-18T00:00
This is Day 17 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 16 from 2020-01-17T07:00
This is Day 16 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 15 from 2020-01-16T07:00
This is Day 15 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 14 from 2020-01-15T07:00:12
This is Day 14 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 13 from 2020-01-14T07:00:12
This is Day 13 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 12 from 2020-01-13T07:00:06
This is Day 12 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 11 from 2020-01-12T07:00:06
This is Day 11 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 10 from 2020-01-11T07:00:06
This is Day 10 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 9 from 2020-01-10T07:00:06
This is Day 9 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 8 from 2020-01-09T07:00:06
This is Day 8 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 7 from 2020-01-08T06:59:59
This is Day 7 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 6 from 2020-01-07T07:00:03
This is Day 6 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 5 from 2020-01-06T07:00:03
This is Day 5 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 4 from 2020-01-05T09:23:03
This is Day 4 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 3 from 2020-01-04T08:00:03
This is Day 3 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 2 from 2020-01-03T07:00:03
This is Day 2 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 1 from 2020-01-02T07:00:03
This is Day 1 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels.
Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related ...
100 Day Writing Challenge - Day 0 from 2020-01-01T00:01:03
This is the introduction to the 100 Day Writing Challenge, written and presented by author and creative writing teacher Tim Clare.
In this episode, Tim Clare explains what the 100 Day Writ...
S353 - After The War (Writing Ramble) from 2019-11-25T07:00:23
In this unscripted, unedited episode I talk about why it can be so hard to let go of old habits when we're writing, and how harsh self-criticism can feel like a safety net, even when it prevents us...
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S3E52 - Chatting With Chris Gribble from 2019-11-18T22:00:08
In this episode I chat to Chris Gribble of the National Centre for Writing.
We talk about the books that changed his life, and his work at the NCW supporting new and emerging writers. It's...
S3E51 - Chatting With Joanne Harris from 2019-11-12T10:02:06
In this episode I chat to bestselling author Joanne Harris about bending reality, the allure of the trickster, and managing expectations.
Joanne has written - and continues to write - in a...
S3E50 - Death Of 1000 Cuts LIVE at the National Centre for Writing from 2019-11-04T07:00:12
This is a live episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts, recorded at the National Centre for Writing in Norwich, UK on November 1st.
I take a look at some first pages and offer feedback, and the audi...
S3E49 - The Psychology of Writing - Pt 4 Self Image from 2019-11-01T07:30:02
This episode continues a short series on the psychology of writing, looking at the stories we tell ourselves when we tell stories.
Here I look at the many ways in which we might tell ourse...
S3E48 - The Psychology of Writing - Pt 3 Stamina from 2019-10-28T07:00:12
In this episode we continue a short series on the psychology of writing. What stories do we tell ourselves when we tell stories?
Writing a novel is a long business, and at some point, you'...
S3E47 - The Psychology of Writing - Pt 2 Expectation from 2019-10-25T08:19:56
In this episode I continue our short series about the psychology of writing. What stories do we tell ourselves when we tell stories?
I investigate the idea of expectation - the awareness o...
S3E46 - The Psychology of Writing - Pt 1 Stress from 2019-10-21T22:00:25
This episode is the first in a short series about the psychology of writing.
What stories do we tell ourselves when we tell stories? How can we write more, write better. and be a little bi...
S3E45 - Templates (Writing Ramble) from 2019-10-14T06:00:14
In this episode I chat about genres as games, thriving within rulesets, my take on what makes a book 'literary', and how self-criticism doesn't even work on its own terms.
If you'd like a ...
S3E44 - Chatting With Luke Wright from 2019-10-07T06:00:14
In this episode I chat with poet and playwright Luke Wright about finding your voice, your subject matter, and mixing politics with personal, human drama.
Luke Wright is an acclaimed poet ...
S3E43 - Chatting With Mike Shel from 2019-09-30T06:00:14
On today's show I chat with author Mike Shel about writing Fantasy, indie publishing, writing for games, and tackling anxiety.
Mike Shel is the author of THE ACHING GOD and SIN EATER, two ...
S3E42 - A Chicken Crosses The Road (Writing Ramble) from 2019-09-09T16:17:59
In this episode, I chat about confronting emotions, feeling the big feels, and how facing up to things in life can help inform and supercharge your writing.
This is an unedited, unscripted...
S3E41 - On 2nd Drafts (Writing Ramble) from 2019-08-28T17:03:12
In this unscripted, unplanned episode I respond to a listener's email about 2nd drafts and talk about my process.
If you'd like to support me, it'd be ace if you picked up a copy of my nov...
S3E40 - Pep Talk (Writing Ramble) from 2019-08-19T09:54:55
This is an unscripted, unedited episode where I chat about where I am with my writing and give you some suggestions for dealing with setbacks, energy dips and wrong tracks.
If you'd like t...
S3E39 - 1st Page Feedback - Stonefist by Simon from 2019-08-13T10:16:19
On this episode I look at the first page of a listener's work and suggest ways to make it better.
I chat about style, the order we reveal information, cutting unnecessary words and point o...
S3E38 - Live at Latitude Festival (WARNING POOR SOUND) from 2019-08-05T07:00:15
**HEADS UP, DUE TO A TECH GLITCH THE AUDIO IS NOT SO HOT ON THIS ONE**
This is a live episode from Latitude festival, Suffolk. I had a really fun time there chatting to a big old tent o' p...
S3E37 - Chatting With Kerry Hudson from 2019-07-30T07:24:48
This is a live episode from Latitude festival, with me chatting to author Kerry Hudson.
I chat with Kerry Hudson about her memoir LOWBORN, about class and growing up in poverty, and her no...
S3E37 - Chatting With Aliette De Bodard from 2019-07-23T07:17:46
In this episode I chat with Science Fiction & Fantasy author Aliette de Bodard.
Aliette de Bodard is an award-winning author who writes everything from big, epic Fantasy down to short stor...
S3E36 - The Language of the Heart (Writing Ramble) from 2019-07-15T12:34:44
In this episode I chat about the tension between what people want to read, and what we should write to grow and satisfy ourselves as writers.
This is a writing ramble episode, which means ...
S3E35 - Chatting With Adam Green from 2019-07-01T07:00:10
In this episode I chat with neuroscientist Adam Green about the science of creativity.
Adam Green is a founder and current president of The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity. We c...
S3E34 - Chatting With Adam Christopher from 2019-06-24T07:00:09
In this episode I chat with Adam Christopher about fanfic, discipline and making a career out of writing both original fiction and stories in existing universes.
Adam tells me how he got i...
S3E33 - Chatting With Chuck Wendig from 2019-06-17T12:44:33
In this episode I chat to author and miniboss of creative writing pedagogy Chuck Wendig, about ideas, being in it for the long haul, and the end of the world.
We chat about his new novel W...
S3E32 - The Inner Critic (Writing Ramble) from 2019-06-13T17:51:51
This episode is an unscripted, unedited talk about the judgemental voice so many writers hear: the inner critic.
I chat about what the inner critic is, why I resisted admitting it was a pr...
S3E31 - Chatting With Dr Alexander Cummins from 2019-06-10T07:00:15
In this episode I chat with Dr Alexander Cummins about magic, inspiration and designing writing rituals.
Dr Alexander Cummins is an historian, poet, and consultant whose practice centres a...
S3E30 - Chatting With Will Storr from 2019-06-03T07:00:17
In this episode I chat with author Will Storr about his latest book, THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING.
We chat about the many books he's written, covering topics from ghosthunting to nazis to n...
S3E29 - Chatting With Emily Troscianko from 2019-05-30T07:00:17
In this episode I chat with Emily Troscianko about bibliotherapy and eating disorders in fiction.
Heads up - this episode features discussion of eating disorders and mental health challeng...
S3E28 - Death Of 1000 Cuts LIVE at Storysmith With Gareth L Powell from 2019-05-27T07:07:40
This episode was recorded live at Storysmith bookshop in Bristol.
I chat to special guest, BSFA-award-winning author Gareth L Powell, about his new book on creative writing, ABOUT WRITING....
S3E27 - Chatting With Ashley Hickson-Lovence from 2019-05-20T15:00:15
On this episode I chat with Ashley Hickson-Lovence about his debut novel, THE 392.
We talk form, style & place, from growing up in Hackney to thinking about your audience. Ashley takes us ...
S3E26 - 5 Rules For Better Mental Health Hygiene (Writing Ramble) from 2019-05-15T06:00:09
Since it's Mental Health Awareness Week I thought I'd chuck you a bonus episode which should be useful if you're mental like me or just a regular ol' enthusiastic end-user of this bizarre glob of t...
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S3E25 - Death Of 1000 Cuts LIVE at Foyles With Joe Dunthorne from 2019-05-13T07:00:29
It's the first ever LIVE recording of Death Of 1000 Cuts. Recorded at Foyles, Charring Cross, with Joe Dunthorne.
Thanks to everyone who came!
Here's a bunch of places you can get...
S3E24 - StorySmashing With Nate Crowley from 2019-05-06T07:00:19
In this episode me and Nate Crowley lay some idea eggs live for your edification.
Following his hugely-popular previous appearance on the show, writer Nate Crowley returns to help me pract...
S3E23 - Chatting With Zen Cho from 2019-04-29T07:00:39
This episode I chat with Zen Cho, author of Regency Fantasy novels SORCERER TO THE CROWN and THE TRUE QUEEN.
We talk getting started in fanfic as a form of mentorship and granting yourself...
S3E22 - Pre-Release Jitters (Writing Ramble) from 2019-04-25T15:30:01
I chat about how I'm feeling 1 week before my second novel, THE ICE HOUSE, drops. I'm nervous! I chat about reviews, writing and connecting with readers.
If you'd like to support me, the p...
S3E21 - Chatting With Professor Richard Wiseman from 2019-04-22T07:00:24
This episode is a chat with bestselling author Professor Richard Wiseman.
You may have read his fascinating non-fiction books :59 SECONDS, THE LUCK FACTOR, NIGHT SCHOOL, or indeed his late...
S3E20 - Can I Write It (Writing Ramble) from 2019-04-18T13:54:22
This is an unscripted, unedited episode where I chat a bit about what's been going on in writing this week.
I talk about Ian McEwan's comments about his new novel, MACHINES LIKE ME, and li...
S3E19 - 1st Page Feedback - Untitled by Dan from 2019-04-15T06:00:24
In this episode I look at a listener's first page and offer robust, honest feedback.
I talk about first sentences, the art of parallel construction, pronoun confusion, character crush and ...
S3E18 - Chatting With Emma Newman from 2019-04-08T06:00:12
In this episode I chat to celebrated SF & Fantasy author Emma Newman about fae, fabulism, fear and finding futures.
Emma talks about her early love of stories, why she stopped writing for ...
S3E17 - New Ways of Seeing (Writing Ramble) from 2019-04-01T15:33:17
Today's episode is an unscripted talk from me about the ways writing changes the way you see the world, and how, by changing what your characters notice or ignore, you can tell us powerful things a...
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S3E16 - 1st Page Feedback - Untitled by David from 2019-03-25T08:00:19
Ooh! Look! It's a first-page critique!
On today's episode I look at the first page of a listener's novel and offer suggestions on how to make it better. We get into the willing suspension ...
S3E15 - What's In The Hat Box? (Writing Ramble) from 2019-03-22T12:18:18
It's another Writing Ramble episode, where I, your host Tim Clare, 'go off on one' about writing, life and the universe.
Even by the standards of Writing Rambles this episode is rangy and ...
S3E14 - Chatting With Inua Ellams from 2019-03-18T08:00:19
On today's show I chat to poet, playwright and storyteller Inua Ellams about myths, gods and how stories build people.
Inua talks about the mentors who shaped and inspired him when he was ...
S3E13 - Why Write At The End Of The World? (Writing Ramble) from 2019-03-15T19:06:56
What's the point of writing when there's so much suffering in the world? When there might not even *be* a world in not so many years time? Is it indulgent? Pointless? A form of denial?
Why...
S3E12 - Chatting With Martin Lotze from 2019-03-11T08:00:18
Today I chat with Martin Lotze, neuroscientist at the University of Greifswald, about his research into the brains of writers.
Martin has researched how the minds of writers and non-writer...
S3E11 - Thick Skinned (Writing Ramble) from 2019-03-06T23:21:51
This episode is an unscripted, unedited chat from me, about why you don't need to be thick-skinned to be a writer.
Before I go any further, here are the pre-order links for my forthcoming ...
S3E10 - Chatting With Nick Harkaway from 2019-03-04T07:23:25
On this episode I chat with author Nick Harkaway about accelerating futures, detective stories and the meaning of life.
Nick Harkaway is the author of several novels, most recently GNOMON,...
S3E9 - Writing Death vs Life (Writing Ramble) from 2019-02-28T08:00:16
This episode is an unscripted, unedited talk from me about creative writing and fiction and motivation.
So I decided to record this one evening a few days ago, to get out a few things abou...
S3E8 - Chatting With Jo Dingley from 2019-02-25T17:06:52
On today's episode I chat with (my) editor Jo Dingley about finding books, making them better, and getting them to readers.
Jo is an editor at Canongate in the UK and has years of experien...
S3E7 - Chatting With Chris McCrudden from 2019-02-18T08:00:25
This episode's chat is with author Chris McCrudden, talking geeky comedy, stories, and the hard numbers of book sales.
In this wide-ranging chat recorded back in January, Chris talks Greek...
S3E6 - Chatting With VE Schwab from 2019-02-11T08:00:05
In this episode I chat with New York Times Bestselling Author VE Schwab about magic, moving between worlds and some surprising revelations about pain.
We chat about her early work, the ver...
S3E5 - Chatting With Gareth Hanrahan from 2019-02-04T08:00:15
In this episode I chat with author Gareth Hanrahan about his Fantasy debut THE GUTTER PRAYER.
We geek out about tabletop roleplaying, and the lessons he's learned from making stories up on...
S3E4 - Chatting With Jess Kidd from 2019-01-28T08:01:55
This episode I chat with author Jess Kidd about death, genre and being haunted by the past.
Jess Kidd is the author of HIMSELF, THE HOARDER and most recently, THINGS IN JARS. We talk throu...
S3E3 - Chatting With Millie Seaward from 2019-01-21T08:00:35
On today's episode I chat to Millie Seaward, publicist for Little, Brown, about the art of getting books to readers.
She answers questions like:
- what kinds of books are easiest to se...
S3E2 - 1st Page Feedback - Untitled by M from 2019-01-14T08:00:16
Today I take a look at a listener's first page and suggest ways to make it better. It's an old school Death Of 1000 Cuts 'In The Barber's Chair' episode. Hurrah!
I chat a bit about exposit...
S3E1 - Season 3 Intro from 2019-01-07T09:06:50
This is the first episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts, Season 3, the podcast for writers. It's all about creative writing, and stories, and how to write more, better, and be happier as you do.
I...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 49 - Chatting With Paul J Zak from 2018-12-18T09:57:54
In this episode I chat to researcher, neuroscientist and psychologist Paul J Zak about the power of narrative and what goes on in our brains when we get lost in a great story.
We chat abou...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 48 - Chatting With Molly Naylor from 2018-12-11T08:12:06
Today I chat to writer and performer Molly Naylor, about the basics of what makes a story work, vulnerability, and constructing a career in the Arts.
Molly co-wrote the Sky comedy drama Af...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 47 - Chatting With Garth Nix from 2018-12-03T08:00:34
This episode I chat to Australian Fantasy novelist Garth Nix.
His career spans over two decades and he's sold more than 5 million books around the world. We chat about how he got started, ...
THE HONOURS WEEK - 4. There & Back Again (Writing Ramble) from 2018-11-30T12:51:34
Buy THE HONOURS: mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-honours/
Pre-order THE ICE HOUSE: mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-ice-house/
This week the podcast is dedicated to exploring my fi...
THE HONOURS WEEK - 3. Research from 2018-11-28T08:00:14
Buy THE HONOURS: mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-honours/
Pre-order THE ICE HOUSE: mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-ice-house/
This week the podcast is dedicated to exploring my fi...
THE HONOURS WEEK - 2. Monsters from 2018-11-27T08:00:14
Buy THE HONOURS: mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-honours/
Pre-order THE ICE HOUSE: mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-ice-house/
This week the podcast is dedicated to exploring my fi...
THE HONOURS WEEK - 1. The Sleep Of Reason from 2018-11-26T08:00:14
Buy THE HONOURS: https://mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-honours/
Pre-order THE ICE HOUSE: https://mrbsemporium.com/shop/books/the-ice-house/
This week the podcast is dedicated to...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 46 - Chatting With R F Kuang from 2018-11-19T08:00:18
In this episode I chat to author R F Kuang about her debut novel THE POPPY WAR.
We chat Fantasy, grimdark, character arcs, representation of marginalised people, Shonen Manga, maintaining ...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 45 - How To Help Authors You Love from 2018-11-12T08:00:29
This episode is all about how readers can best help authors they love.
Where and when should you buy their books? What's the best way of sharing praise? What can you do to boost authors yo...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 44 - Pitch Rush Special from 2018-11-05T08:00:27
This is the Death Of 1000 Cuts Pitch Rush Special episode. 55 authors, 55 novels looking for agents and editors. I read out a rapid-fire showcase of 100-word synopses and extracts.
This is...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 43 - Chatting With R O Kwon from 2018-10-29T08:00:23
In this episode I chat to author R O Kwon about her novel THE INCENDIARIES.
We talk about the pain of losing her faith and how her yearning for God lit the fuse that would become THE INCEN...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 42 - Against NaNoWriMo (Writing Ramble) from 2018-10-26T15:40:35
Planning on doing NaNoWriMo? Don't.
It's a bad idea, and in this episode, I explain why.
I also chat about ways you can get yourself writing more, while loving it.
This i...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 41 - Chatting With Jonathan Stroud from 2018-10-25T07:00:44
This episode I speak to bestselling author Jonathan Stroud about finding stories, developing characters, and channelling demons.
Jonathan Stroud is the author of the 4-book BARTIMAEUS seri...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 40 - Chatting With Tade Thompson from 2018-10-22T07:01:23
In this episode I chat to author Tade Thompson about creating worlds, unsympathetic protagonists and the 'killable other'.
Tade Thompson is the author of ROSEWATER, a near-future SF novel ...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 39 - Chatting With Kirsty Logan from 2018-10-18T06:30:09
This episode I chat to author Kirsty Logan about fairy tales, the subconscious, and stories outside the mainstream.
Kirsty Logan is the author of Fantasy novel THE GRACEKEEPERS, about an o...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 38 - Chatting With Andrew Cowan from 2018-10-15T07:00:39
In this episode I chat with author and creative writing teacher Andrew Cowan about writing fiction, finding details, perfectionism and helping bring others' stories to life.
Andrew talks s...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 37 - Chatting With Tim Pychyl from 2018-10-08T07:00:39
In this episode I chat to Dr Tim Pychyl, psychologist and head of the Procrastination Research Group at Carleton University, Canada.
Tim has devoted over 20 years to the 'breakdown in voli...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 36 - Chatting With Ross Sutherland from 2018-10-01T07:00:49
This episode features me chatting to writer, performer, poet, podcast presenter, film-maker, playwright and educator Ross Sutherland about his work experimenting on words to make them do cool stuff...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 35 - Chatting With Melissa Harrison from 2018-09-24T07:00:46
In this episode I chat to writer Melissa Harrison about becoming a writer, the pressures of writing, and the process of bringing the past and the natural world to life.
We chat about her n...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 34 - Chatting With Micah Yongo from 2018-09-17T07:00:16
This episode I chat to debut Fantasy novelist Micah Yongo about his novel of warring assassins and clashing ideologies, LOST GODS.
We get into everything, from working with an editor to re...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 33 - Chatting With Temi Oh from 2018-09-10T07:00:16
This episode I chat to debut author Temi Oh about her upcoming novel DO YOU DREAM OF TERRA-TWO? We talk research, handling big casts, giving characters motivation, & novels of ideas.
This ...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 32 - Difficult 2nd Novel (Writing Ramble) from 2018-09-06T07:00:06
In this episode I talk about some things I've learned from the 4 year process of writing my 2nd novel, THE ICE HOUSE (out May 2019). This is an unscripted episode where I talk through some of my fi...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 31 - Chatting with Lauren Groff from 2018-09-03T07:00:16
In this episode I chat with Lauren Groff, bestselling author of FATES & FURIES, about her latest short story collection, FLORIDA.
We chat about her writing career spanning 6 books thus far...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 30 - Chatting With Mark Stay from 2018-08-19T23:58:22
This episode is a chat with author Mark Stay. He's an indie author, he's worked in traditional publishing, he's co-authored a novel and a screenplay, and he's crowd-funded a novel. Not only that, b...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 29 - The Dentist by Morgan (1st Page Critique) from 2018-08-11T19:53:46
In today's episode I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways of making it better.
This is a great episode to listen to if you want to know:
- how can I get some t...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 28 - Chatting With Helen MacDonald from 2018-08-06T09:09:08
This episode I chat to multi-award-winning writer Helen MacDonald, author of H IS FOR HAWK, about finding the right words, finding your voice, and pushing through in the face of self-doubt.
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 27 - Chatting With James W Pennebaker from 2018-07-30T07:00:05
In this episode I chat with social psychologist James W Pennebaker about his research into expressive writing, and the tiny words we use each day but don't notice.
We talk about a specific...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 26 - Chatting With Guy Gunaratne from 2018-07-23T07:00:04
In this episode I chat to novelist and film-maker Guy Gunaratne. We chat about how he got into telling stories, the movie that changed his life, and the challenge of listening to the voices of the ...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 25 - The Two Yous (Writing Ramble) from 2018-07-09T07:00:04
This episode I report from deep in the middle of teaching a writing retreat at Arvon's Totleigh Barton. Many issues about creative writing, developing your practice, and growing as a writer are on ...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 24 - Chatting With Gareth L Powell from 2018-07-01T22:35:49
In this episode I chat to SF author Gareth L Powell about his pistol-toting flying ace monkey, ACK-ACK MACAQUE, writing sentient spaceships, winning awards and being nice on the internet. We get in...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 23 - 7 Things To Help Your Writing That Aren't Writing from 2018-06-25T07:00:04
On this episode, author Tim Clare (that's me) shares 7 easy ways to help your writing that aren't actually writing. That's right! I've gone all lifestyle guru. Except not really. These are 7 small ...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 22 - Chatting With Claire North from 2018-06-18T07:00:14
In this episode I chat to novelist Claire North (aka Catherine Webb) about her amazing career spanning 20 (!) novels so far, starting when she was just 14. We chat about genre, growing up geeky, dy...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 21 - Chatting With Peter Newman from 2018-06-11T07:00:14
This episode I chat to Peter Newman, author of Fantasy trilogy THE VAGRANT, THE MALICE and THE SEVEN, and - released in the UK *this week* (!) - his latest, THE DEATHLESS. I grill him for precious,...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - 100th Episode Special - Aing your Qs from 2018-06-07T16:53:39
To mark the 100th episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts, my writing advice podcast, I thought I'd record a Q&A, answering listeners' questions. Here are the questions I answer, in the order I answer them. ...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 20 - Untitled by M (1st Page Critique) from 2018-06-04T16:08:26
In this episode author Tim Clare takes a look at a listener's first page and suggests ways to make it better.
This is a great episode to listen to if you want to know:
- how can I be a...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 19 - Chatting With Grant Howitt from 2018-05-28T07:00:02
In this episode I chat to tabletop game designer Grant Howitt about creating stories out of thin air. We talk about the magic of gathering together to make stories with friends, how characters flow...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 18 - Getting Unstuck & Defining Success (Writing Ramble) from 2018-05-21T07:00:12
In this episode I talk about creative ways of getting unstuck when you're working on a project, and showcase John August's Writer Emergency Pack - a deck of cards designed to help storymakers out o...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 17 - Chatting With Jeannette Ng from 2018-05-14T07:00:12
In this episode I chat to author Jeannette Ng about her Gothic Fantasy novel UNDER THE PENDULUM SUN. We discuss how she came upon her tale of a gothic heroine travelling to the mysterious and threa...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 16 - Chatting With Hayley Webster from 2018-05-07T07:00:06
I chat to Hayley Webster, author of JAR BABY and MEET THE TWITCHES. We talk about the origins of her love of reading, the ways a story engages your senses, and her approach to writing across genres...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 15 - Chatting to Emma Healey from 2018-04-29T22:14:14
In this episode I chat to author Emma Healey, about her bestselling Costa-winning debut ELIZABETH IS MISSING, and her new novel WHISTLE IN THE DARK. We have a wide-ranging, frank and occasionally f...
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Season 2 Episode 14 - Chatting With V C Lancaster from 2018-04-23T13:16:10
In this episode I chat to author V C Lancaster about her work and the world of self-publishing. If you've ever considered publishing your own work, or you're interested in how it all works, this is...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 13 - Your First Draft Survival Kit from 2018-04-17T11:44:20
Writing a novel? Finding it too easy? This episode isn't for you.
In this episode, author Tim Clare (that's me) packs your 10-piece first draft survival kit. It has everything you need to ...
Death Of 1000 Cuts: Season 2 Episode 12 - Chatting to Nikesh Shukla from 2018-04-11T23:09:51
In this episode, I had a chat with author Nikesh Shukla. You may have heard him in Season 1 where the two of us looked at a listener’s first page. If you’re not familiar with his work he’s written ...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 11 - Raising The Stakes from 2018-04-09T18:05:18
In today's episode I answer a listener's question about character motivation and stakes. How do you know whether the stakes in your story are enough to carry a whole novel? How do you stress test y...
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Season 2 Episode 10 - Who's Story Is It Anyway (Writing Ramble) from 2018-04-05T10:08:06
In this episode, author Tim Clare (that's me) talks about what's been going on in fiction writing this week. I discuss the dangers of writers' semi-jokey fixation on productivity and 'laziness', an...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 9 - Slaying The 3 Dragons Of Structure from 2018-03-29T23:09:15
This episode teaches you everything you need to know about structuring your novel. No need to fear formula! Learn to tame it and bend it to your will. Following on from our episode on the 7 Pillars...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 8 - The Dawn Trials (by Jack) from 2018-03-21T00:16:07
In this episode author Tim Clare (that's me) looks at another listener's first page and gives a detailed critique of the opening to their story. I talk about how you can use vocabulary to build moo...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 8 - The 7 Pillars Of Line-Editing Your Novel from 2018-03-13T13:27:28
On the latest episode of the creative writing advice podcast, author Tim Clare (that's me) responds to listener requests to an episode dedicated to editing your work.
What are the best rul...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 7 - The Gap (Writing Ramble) from 2018-03-05T22:47:29
In this episode I give advice about changing your relationship with your writing, and the perils of seeing making art as a war, or viewing your novel as the enemy, or listening to your self-doubt a...
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Death OF 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 6 - Chat With Nate Crowley from 2018-02-26T15:28:58
On this episode I chat to author Nate Crowley about ideas - specifically the incubation, hatching and rearing thereof. Lots of discussion of how to generate ideas, how you know when an idea is read...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 5 - Learning To Breathe In (writing Ramble) from 2018-02-23T10:03:14
This is one of my unscripted chats, where I talk about where I am with my writing, and things I've learned recently about creative anxiety, doing the work, and ways of dissolving perfectionism that...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 4 - Chat With Joe Dunthorne from 2018-02-20T10:29:37
On this episode I chat to Joe Dunthorne, author of SUBMARINE, WILD ABANDON and most recently, THE ADULTERANTS. We talk about the uncertainty of the writing process, unusual ways to immerse yourself...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 3 - Untitled By Sam from 2018-02-13T10:09:51
On today's episode of the writing advice podcast, Tim Clare (that's me) talks about holding yourself to high standards while being kind to yourself, and looks at a listener's first page. You can su...
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Couch To 80k Writing Boot Camp - 2 Minute Pitch from 2018-02-01T11:18:40
Everything you need to know about the Death Of 1000 Cuts Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp in just over 2 minutes. What is it? How long does it take? How much does it cost? Who is Tim Clare? Does he k...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - The Debrief from 2018-01-30T10:59:43
This is the episode to listen to once you've completed the 8 week Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp. Go and listen to Week 1 Day 1 before you listen to this.
In this episode Tim Clare (that's...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 8 Day 6 from 2018-01-24T15:56:22
The final episode of the Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp, an 8 week writing course taking you all the way from generating ideas to writing a novel. Today author Tim Clare (that's me) teaches you the...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 8 Day 5 from 2018-01-20T11:16:18
The penultimate part of the 8 week Boot Camp to get you match-fit for writing a novel. Just this and one more day and you're there, you'll have done it, you've completed the course and you're ready...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 8 Day 4 from 2018-01-19T16:02:19
Week 8 Day 4 of the 8 week fiction writing boot camp by author Tim Clare (that's me). We're nearly there! Today we continue our last week of full-power focused writing, working on your novel.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 8 Day 3 from 2018-01-19T10:56:30
The final week of the 8-week writing boot camp continues, guiding you towards working on your novel.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 8 Day 2 from 2018-01-17T17:05:22
Day 2 of the final week of the 8-week writing boot camp.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 8 Day 1 from 2018-01-16T21:55:57
The final week of the 8 week Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp begins! In the last six days, you'll transition into daily writing on your novel. It's nice and chill, promise.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 7 Reflections from 2018-01-16T14:05:24
An extended episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts, where Tim Clare (that's me) talks about motivation, missteps, uncertainty, and building an attitude of exploration when attempting a novel.
Pleas...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 7 Day 6 from 2018-01-11T17:08:33
In the final episode of Week 7, Tim (that's me) has a special message for anyone who has been listening to the episodes without doing the exercises. Then it's on to the last exercise of the week, i...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 7 Day 5 from 2018-01-09T16:18:11
Today's exercise is about backtracking when you write your novel.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 7 Day 4 from 2018-01-08T22:09:29
In today's episode of the 8 week Couch to 80k writing boot camp, you can let yourself fantasise a little bit, and also seriously plan a little bit, what an ideal writing day would look like to you....
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 7 Day 3 from 2018-01-04T18:09:14
Week 7 of the 8 week fiction boot camp continues with a warning about the limits of book blurbs and plans, then a headfirst no-planning dive straight into your novel's most exciting, climactic scen...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - The Big Writing Motivation Episode from 2018-01-02T17:36:07
Want to write more, and better, and not hate it? On this special New Year motivation mega-episode, Tim Clare (that's me)will leave you so inspired that you may PASS OUT through pure joy and wake up...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 7 Day 2 from 2017-12-22T22:22:24
Continuing our 8 week boot camp with daily writing exercises to get your fiction into top shape, today, we travel through time, into... THE FUTURE
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 7 Day 1 from 2017-12-22T20:56:40
The 8-week fiction writing boot camp continues as we set you up to work on a full-length novel. This week is all about marking out your waypoints and getting ready to set off on your adventure, wit...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 6 Reflections from 2017-12-18T17:17:44
A longer bonus episode where I (Tim Clare) talk a bit about the Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp so far, where I'm at with my writing life, and some advice on dealing with setbacks.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 6 Day 6 from 2017-12-14T18:28:23
Week 6 concludes with the biggest metaphor of all - writing itself. What *is* writing? A game? A journey? A battle? Today we try an exercise to get to the bottom of what it means for you.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 6 Day 5 from 2017-12-13T20:26:14
In today's exercise we push past metaphors into word-mutations, stealing old text and reanimating it for your zombie horde. Great writers steal, legendary writers necromance.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 6 Day 4 from 2017-12-13T17:35:20
Another installment of our 8 week fiction writing boot camp. This week we're looking at metaphors, similes and ways to play with language.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 6 Day 3 from 2017-12-13T17:19:14
The 8 week creative writing boot camp continues. This week is all about metaphors, similes, and messing with language.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 6 Day 2 from 2017-12-05T20:14:33
On the latest episode of our 8 week writing boot camp we go metaphorically bananas for metaphors. Absolutely exploding jam sponge.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 6 Day 1 from 2017-12-04T17:41:22
This week, we're looking at similes and metaphors in fiction. Whoop!
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 5 Day 6 from 2017-12-03T23:03:19
The final episode of Week 5, a week of exploring emotions, psychology and our very reasons for writing in the first place.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 5 Day 5 from 2017-12-01T20:42:16
The Week 5 theme is 'Psyche Exam' and today we explore the unstable world of early memories, as surreal jumping-off points for fiction.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 5 Day 4 from 2017-12-01T14:07:51
This is an 8 week course getting you match-fit for finishing your novel, in just 10 minutes of writing a day. Today's episode continues our journey into our most challenging, deepest emotions.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 5 Day 3 from 2017-12-01T13:09:20
Week 5 is all about emotions and motivation, and today we take an in-depth look at just how far that can take you as a writer, and some decisions you face about the places you're ready to go.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 5 Day 2 from 2017-11-29T21:47:53
Our 8 week writing boot camp continues with a week on psychology, both inside and outside your novel. Today we take a deeper look into emotions, and learn that sometimes, less is... more than less?...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 5 Day 1 from 2017-11-28T00:09:11
Week 5 of the 8 week writing boot camp begins - this week the theme is 'Psyche Exam'. Writing needs feeling! But how to tap into it? And how can you keep yourself feeling good in the process?
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 4 Day 6 from 2017-11-24T23:56:03
Week 4 comes to a close with a final episode on style and how to make it work for you. We're halfway through! Eep!
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 4 Day 5 from 2017-11-24T23:32:49
Our adventures in style continue, as we find new ways of reinventing and discovering a scene we thought we knew.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 4 Day 4 from 2017-11-24T00:01:24
Another day, another writing challenge in our 8 week writing boot camp. Daily 10 minute exercises that combine, Voltron-esque, to form a fully-functional fiction workout to get you match-fit for fi...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 4 Day 3 from 2017-11-22T17:08:34
Today it's time to channel your inner artiste as we transform a simple autobiographical scene into a poignant, richly evocative extract from one of the greatest, most moving novels of the modern er...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 4 Day 2 from 2017-11-21T23:41:54
Week 4 of our 8 week writing course continues as we take yesterday's work and alchemise it into something bigger, better, and more... storyish.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 4 Day 1 from 2017-11-21T09:38:58
We start week 4 of our 8 week Couch to 80k writing boot camp. Today, we begin to delve into the mysteries and terrible power of STYLE.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 3 Reflections from 2017-11-19T12:17:33
Tim Clare (me) discusses what we've covered so far, talks a bit about failure and the inner critic and how they relate to writing, and looks ahead to Week 4. This is just a chat episode and you don...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 3 Day 6 from 2017-11-18T21:26:14
Week 3 comes to a close as we bring together what we've learned so far in an extra-challenging exercise. Only 5 more weeks to go!
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 3 Day 5 from 2017-11-17T23:43:17
The latest episode in our 8-week writing course, taking you from wherever you are to match-fit and ready to write a novel in just 10 minutes a day.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 3 Day 4 from 2017-11-16T22:06:57
Today we continue our 8 week writing course by discussing how to summon demons.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 3 Day 3 from 2017-11-16T00:19:49
We continue our exploration into spirit channeling and how we can learn tricks from the supremely chilled-out attitude of trance mediums, even if ghosts aren't real.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 3 Day 2 from 2017-11-14T23:11:41
The 8 week Couch to 80k course continues, as we learn how to channel voices and bring them to life on the page.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 3 Day 1 from 2017-11-13T23:09:48
Week 3 begins in the 8 week fiction boot camp aimed to get your writing back on track with just 10 minutes a day. The theme of this week is 'mask work' and today we look to great beyond for inspira...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 2 Day 6 from 2017-11-12T22:35:05
The final day in Week 2 of the Death Of 1000 Cuts 8 week writing course. Some final thoughts on short circuiting the critical mind and diving deep for some gnarly pearls of creativity.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 2 Day 5 from 2017-11-12T14:02:17
Week 2 Day 5 of the 8 week writing boot camp, presented by author Tim Clare. Go to http://www.timclarepoet.co.uk/couchto80kwritingbootcamp/ for more details and the full course.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 2 Day 4 from 2017-11-11T11:04:55
We continue the 8 week creative writing boot camp with a midnight car journey.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 2 Day 3 from 2017-11-09T23:59:17
Our 8 week writing boot camp continues as we head out into nature to get inspired for our next 10 minute daily exercise. Good luck!
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 2 Day 2 from 2017-11-08T21:57:32
Week 2 Day 2 of the 8 week Death Of 1000 Cuts Couch to 80k writing boot camp. Today, Tim Clare (that's me) takes you on a little walk to clear your head and get the creative plasma flowing into the...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 2 Day 1 from 2017-11-07T22:23:22
The beginning of week 2 of our 8 week writing course - today we shift from the rigid exercises of week 1 into the wild unknown of freewrites.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 1 Reflections from 2017-11-06T21:47:27
Author Tim Clare (that's me) shares his thoughts on the first week of the 8 week Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp. I know that sounds super pretentious. I mean I just do some summing-up and share som...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 1 Day 6 from 2017-11-05T22:32:33
The final day of Week 1 of the Couch to 80k writing challenge. Hooray! Well done for getting this far. (if you haven't got this far yet, do go back and check out Week 1 Day 1 to get started)
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 1 Day 5 from 2017-11-04T22:16:55
Day 5 of the Death Of 1000 Cuts 8 week writing boot camp. This week we're laying the groundwork for what's to come. Each day has an exercise that takes just 10 minutes to complete.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 1 Day 4 from 2017-11-03T21:37:33
Week 1 Day 4 of Tim Clare's 8 week fiction writing boot camp to get you ready to write a novel. Go to http://www.timclarepoet.co.uk/couchto80kwritingbootcamp/ for more details and the full course.<...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 1 Day 3 from 2017-11-02T22:43:36
The third day in an 8-week course helping you fire up your fiction writing and get ready to write a novel.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 1 Day 2 from 2017-11-01T23:53:12
Week 1 Day 2 of the 8-week Couch to 80k Writing Bootcamp from Death Of 1000 Cuts. Go to http://www.timclarepoet.co.uk/couchto80kwritingbootcamp/ for more details on the whole programme and more epi...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Couch To 80k - Week 1 Day 1 from 2017-10-31T22:53:14
The first episode in an 8 week writing course that takes you from procrastination and uncertainty to full match-fitness, prepping you for writing and finishing a novel in just 10 minutes a day.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 2 Season 2 - Chatting With Alexander Gordon Smith from 2017-10-16T20:25:36
Host Tim Clare (that's me) speaks to (and over) YA Horror (mostly!) author Alexander Gordon Smith about writing novels, finding ideas, getting to know your characters and how to know when that spar...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Season 2 Episode 1 - Intro to Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp from 2017-10-14T20:05:08
The start of a new season of Death Of 1000 Cuts, a podcast about writing fiction and making it not suck. Host Tim Clare (that's me) talks about the concept of getting match-fit as a writer, and pre...
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Season 2 - Preview from 2017-06-23T11:33:19
A little hello from author Tim Clare and a preview for the forthcoming Season 2 of writing advice podcast Death Of 1000 Cuts. Send your submissions via http://www.timclarepoet.co.uk
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 20 from 2016-08-19T09:46:54
In the final episode of this season, author Tim Clare lapses into a fugue state and talks unscripted for over 2 hours about writing fiction. Oops.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 19 from 2016-08-12T11:10:44
Writing a novel? Want to make it good? Listen to this podcast about how to do just that, presented by author Tim Clare.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 18 from 2016-08-04T23:07:18
Another episode of fiction writing advice podcast, Death Of 1000 Cuts. Learn to make your novel super-awesome with help from author Tim Clare.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 17 from 2016-07-29T19:33:12
Would you like to be a writer? How about a good writer? How about an awesome writer? Tim Clare (that's me) walks you through the process by critiquing a new first page sent in by a listener each ep...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 16 from 2016-07-14T23:48:08
Learn to write fiction like someone who sold their soul for super-story powers and a bag o' Doritos. This week I look at the first page of someone's novel and talk about the perils of music in stor...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 15 from 2016-07-08T09:51:19
Writing a novel? Want help? Get quick, practical, immediately-applicable advice from award-winning author and perennial neurotic Tim Clare. Each week, we look at the first page of a listener's nove...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 14 from 2016-07-01T11:22:27
Want to a write a novel? Want to make it good? Friend, we have your back. Each week, award-winning author Tim Clare takes a look at the first page of a listener's novel or short story in detail and...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 13 - Editing With Nikesh Shukla from 2016-06-23T21:19:37
Another episode of the fiction writing podcast where we smash apart the first page of a listener's novel to see if we can rebuild it bigger, stronger, and deadlier. This episode I'm joined by novel...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 12 from 2016-06-16T23:08:15
Another episode of the fiction writing podcast where writers send in their first pages for author Tim Clare to lovingly rip apart then glue back together in a pretty collage of a duck or something....
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 11 - Editing With Ann Morgan from 2016-06-09T21:17:49
In this episode, author Ann Morgan and I look at another author's first page and discuss ways of making it better. This is a podcast for anyone who writes or wants to write fiction and would like t...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 10 - Editing With Joe Dunthorne from 2016-06-03T08:59:09
This episode, I look at an author's first page with novelist and poet Joe Dunthorne, and we discuss ways of making it better.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 9 - Editing With Ann Morgan from 2016-05-26T22:10:28
On this week's Death Of 1000 Cuts I'm joined by author Ann Morgan as we look at a novice author's first page and discuss ways of making it better.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 8 from 2016-05-19T22:22:05
Another episode of the no-nonsense podcast for anyone trying to write fiction, presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours and We Can't All Be Astronauts. Each show we take a look at the first pa...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 7 - Editing With Joe Dunthorne from 2016-05-13T09:24:53
Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast about how to write better fiction. This episode, me and author Joe Dunthorne look at a first page about zombies.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 6 from 2016-05-05T17:54:07
Episode 6 of Death Of 1000 Cuts - a podcast all about helping you write better fiction. Each episode we look at a listener-submitted first page and discuss ways of making it less bad.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 5 from 2016-04-28T21:36:41
Each episode I take a look at a novice author's first page and give advice on how to make it less bad. 'I' being me, Tim Clare, author of THE HONOURS and WE CAN'T ALL BE ASTRONAUTS, erstwhile stand...
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 4 from 2016-04-21T21:29:19
Episode 4 of my podcast full of writing advice for doing fiction really, really well.
Please support the podcast by buying my novel, THE HONOURS: https://wordery.com/the-honours-tim-clare-...
Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 3 from 2016-04-15T09:24:46
Episode 3 of Death Of 1000 Cuts, a podcast with advice on writing better fiction. Each episode, I read a listener's first page and look for ways to make it suck less.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Episode 2 from 2016-04-07T15:23:13
Episode 2 of my fiction writing podcast, Death Of 1000 Cuts, where I look at another first page and find ways of making it better.
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Death Of 1000 Cuts - Pilot Episode from 2016-03-31T22:41:13
A pilot episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts, my podcast about how to write fiction less badly. This one has just me but hopefully others will have other humans on. Testing out the equipment, learning to ...
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