Death Of 1000 Cuts
Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, offering motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by listeners. It aims to help writers improve their craft and enjoy the process. The podcast is presented by Tim Clare, author of several books and a stand-up poet.
Episodes
S8E9 - Jo Bell
I chat with poet and nonfiction author Jo Bell about her journey from archaeologist to poet to memoir writer, and how the three titles are intimately linked. We talk about writing and critiquing poetry, what a good poem does, learning to receive feedback, and building writing communities. It's really good.
You can find Jo at The Poetic Licence, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/poetic-licence-7
S8E8 - The Ick
In this episode, I talk about the bits of a writing career that can feel a bit less natural, authentic or fun, why the feelings that arise are ok, and how we can move through them to get back to the magic. Hope you enjoy it.
My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-play
S8E7 - September Diary (Writing Ramble)
Hello folks. In this episode I talk about where I am with my writing and life in September 2025, and lay out a few plans. A chill little diary entry episode.
My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/768702
S8E6 - Untitled by Purple Enigma
In this episode I look at a listener's first page and suggest ways they could make it better. I also talk about the value of a daily practice, turning things around and getting out of a slump.
My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-
S8E5 - Layers of Meaning (Writing Ramble)
It's a writing ramble episode. I talk about humour, shades of meaning and playing about with status dynamics in your fiction (and life!).
My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349
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S8E4 - Smile by Connor
In this episode, I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways they could improve it. I cover show, don't tell, close third-person, what details you choose to focus on, and when to start your story.
My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349
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S8E3 - Voice (Writing Ramble)
On this episode, I talk about the emphasis on having 'a strong voice' as a writer, and how I think you should actually develop your voice as an author. I use US slam poetry as an example and finish by deconstructing impostor syndrome. Hope you enjoy it.
My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-g
S8E2 - Robin Ince
In this episode I chat with writer and comedian Robin Ince about his new book, Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal. We talk about comedy, ADHD, autism, neurodiversity & how he wrote about those things throughout his books, including his other titles The Importance of Being Interested, I'm a Joke and So Are You & Bibliomaniac.
You can get Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal from your local bookshop, onlin
S8E1 - The 7 Laws of Writing
In this episode I share my 7 Laws of Writing, which are all wrong, but useful.
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S7E10 - The Game Changers
In today's episode, I talk about my new book, THE GAME CHANGERS: How Playing Games Changed The World and Can Change You Too. I try to explain why I wanted to write a 'whole ass' book about tabletop games, and how the process changed me. I also give a bit of insight into how to pitch and sell a nonfiction book.
You can buy The Game Changers via the links below!
Hardback: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/
S7E9 - Chatting With Holly Gramazio
On this episode I chat with novelist & game designer Holly Gramazio about making games & writing stories. We talk about her work turning spaces into invitations to play games, & how she used those skills when coming to write her first novel, THE HUSBANDS.
Read Holly's novel THE HUSBANDS here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Husbands-hilariously-original-romantic-ACTUALLY-ebook/dp/B0CCTPZMBR/
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S7E8 - Chatting With Lamorna Ash
On this episode I chat with author Lamorna Ash about her nonfiction writing, from getting to know a Cornish fishing community in her book Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Town, to exploring contemporary faith and Christianity in her new book, Don't Forget We're Here Forever: A New Generation's Search for Religion. We talk about the challenges and rewards of writing nonfiction, how her
S7E7 - Teaching Writing (Writing Ramble)
A new unscripted chat about writing.
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S7E6 - The Paradox Of Choice (Writing Ramble)
In this episode, I talk about being in-between projects, teaching creative writing, & how external motivation is actually ok.
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S7E5 - Chatting With Aki Schilz
Today I chat with Aki Schilz, Director of The Literary Consultancy, a UK-based organisation offering manuscript assessments, mentoring services & events for writers. We chat about the challenges facing writers today, what the publishing landscape can look like, & approaches we might take to building a writing life that meets our needs.
You can find The Literary Consultancy & what they offer here:
S7E4 - Chatting with Rowan Zeoli
In this episode, I chat with journalist Rowan Zeoli about tabletop roleplaying games & the exploding live group storytelling phenomeon that is Actual Play. We chat shows like Critical Role & Dimension 20, discuss the politics of roleplaying, & what journalism & nonfiction writing are for in a shifting & tricky media landscape. There, I said 'media landscape' for the first & last time in my life. E
S7E3 - Dirty Cash
In this episode I talk about some of the basics of how the publishing industry works and the kinds of deals authors get for their work.
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S5E2 - Who Am I Writing For (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about how to reclaim your creative joy.
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S7E1 - The Twelfth Spark by Matt
Death Of 1000 Cuts is back. Hooray! To start this new season I take a look at a listener's first page and offer suggestions on how to make it better. Also there's a bit of a recap of what this podcast is about.
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S6E7 - Across the Sand by Jess
In this episode I take a look at the first page of a reader's work & offer tips on improving it. We talk about word order, tenses, world building & the power of the telling detail.
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S6E6 - Chatting with Guy Gunaratne
In this episode I chat with author Guy Gunaratne about their second novel, MISTER, MISTER, trickster narrators running away with the story, & why it's ok to take your writing seriously.
Grab a copy of MISTER, MISTER by Guy Gunaratne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781472250230
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S6E5 - Interesting Tips (Writing Ramble)
This episode is an unedited, unplanned talk about creative writing, the perils of writing tips, & the ups & downs of the writing process.
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
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S6E4 - Chatting With James L Sutter
In this episode I chat with author James L Sutter about creating worlds and his new queer YA romance novel, DARKHEARTS.
You can grab a copy of DARKHEARTS here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Darkhearts-James-L-Sutter/dp/1839133376/
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S6E3 - Chatting With Emma Gannon
In today's episode I chat with Emma Gannon, novelist and author of THE SUCCESS MYTH, a book about the ways in which we can end up chasing things we don't really want, & how that keeps us away from actual wellbeing.
Grab THE SUCCESS MYTH here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781911709206
Here's Emma's substack, The Hyphen: https://substack.com/@emmagannon
If you like the show and would like to
S6E2 - Chatting With Alasdair Beckett-King
In this episode I chat with author and comedian Alasdair Beckett-King about his new book, writing for children, pastiche, and comedy.
Grab a copy of Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Montgomery-Bonbon-Murder-at-Museum/dp/1529501040/
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S6E1 - Love
The first episode of the new season. I talk about writing, and love.
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
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Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which
S5E29 - Season Round Up (Writing Ramble)
This is the last episode in Season 5 of Death Of 1000 Cuts, where I round up my thoughts after quite a few years of the show. We'll be back for Season 6 soon!
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/
If you like the show
S5E28 - WEIRD (Writing Ramble)
In this unscripted, unedited episode, I talk about where I am with my writing and the podcast, and what's to come.
Here's the recent episode of the BBC's Crowdscience I co-presented: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3j8d
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.u
S5E27 - Impostor Syndrome (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about dealing with impostor syndrome while writing.
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko
S5E26 - Writing A Novel Pt 10
In this episode, the latest in the Writing a Novel series, I look at some opening pages of published novels, and see if we can learn anything about what makes a compelling opening. The novels are in the commercial Fantasy/historical genres. Hopefully this will help me out figuring out how to open my own novel!
Here are the 3 books I talk about in this episode, with links if you'd like to buy them
S5E25 - To Read or Not Read (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about reading to become a better writer versus reading for joy. This is an unedited, unplanned episode.
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Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Ca
S5E24 - End of Year Q&A
A Q&A episode responding to listener questions to end the year.
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Here's a link to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audioboo
S5E23 - Cyborg Novelists
In this episode, I discover that Artificial Intelligence is better at writing my novel than I am. I discuss the threats & opportunities of AI-generated novels & what the future might hold for authors collaborating with bots.
Here's OpenAI, if you're interested & fancy having a play: https://beta.openai.com/playground
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page i
S5E22 - Chatting With James Wallis
In this episode I chat with author & games designer James Wallis about storytelling in games, writing novels in other people's worlds, & his new book about award-winning boardgames, EVERYBODY WINS.
EVERYBODY WINS by James Wallis: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybody-Wins-Decades-Greatest-Board/dp/1839081910/
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S5E21 - Stained Glass by Bobby
In this episode I look at a listener's first page and suggest ways to make it better.
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-Abou
S5E20 - Chatting With Adrian Tchaikovsky
In this episode, I chat with SFF author Adrian Tchaikovsky. We talk about his Children of Time Science Fiction series, his Shadows of the Apt Fantasy series, how tabletop roleplaying got him started as a storyteller, & how he approaches worldbuilding & planning novels.
Adrian's new book, THE CITY OF LAST CHANCES, is available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/City-Last-Chances-Adrian-Tchaik
S5E19 - Writing a Novel Pt9
This is the 9th episode in my series that follows me as I try to write a novel while commentating on what I'm doing & why. This time I share two drafts of a new attempt at a possible opening, explain why I made the changes I've made, then talk about what's next.
If you want to listen to previous episodes in the Writing A Novel series, they're on this playlist: soundcloud.com/timclare/sets/writing
S5E18 - Bad Writing Takes (Writing Ramble)
In this episode, I chat about getting back into writing after burnout, and embracing your personal writing manifesto. I have a bit of a rant! But hopefully with the understanding you are free to disagree. This is a writing ramble episode, so an unedited b-side where I talk about what's on my mind.
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S5E17 - Tears In Rain
In this episode we do a deep dive into the genesis of a famous 42 word death monologue - Roy Batty's 'Tears In Rain' soliloquy from Blade Runner. What makes good dialogue? How should you think about character, theme and the wider world when writing speech? What can we learn from the content and successive edits of one of the most famous monologues in cinematic history?
Here's the iconic scene, if
S5E16 - Writing a Novel Pt8
This is the latest episode in a series where I document my attempts to write a novel. In this episode, I reflect on why I've stalled - again - talk a bit about my autism diagnosis & how I might fold that into the mix, & then I attempt to channel my writing demon, to see what strategies he has been using to keep me from writing. I hope you enjoy it.
If you want to listen to previous episodes in th
S5E15 - Chatting With Ross Sutherland About Writing Prompts
In this episode I chat with writer, poet and podcaster Ross Sutherland about creativity, anti-showmanship and his new Guided Writing Journal, which contains 100 varied, challenging prompts to help writers push themselves and grow.
Grab a copy of the Imaginary Advice Guided Writing Journal in hardback, paperback or ebook: https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/merch
If you want to support me & read some
S5E14 - Original Story by Toethumb
In this episode I look at the first page of a story submitted by a listener and suggest ways to make it better. We talk about the concept of the narrative present, abstract vs concrete writing, and word order in your sentences.
If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https
S5E13 - Teaching Creative Writing (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I reflect on my week teaching creative writing at a retreat. That's it. That's the show.
If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts
Please check out my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About
S5E12 - Chatting With Kate Fox
In this episode I chat with poet, writer and performer Kate Fox about poetry, creative risk taking, neurodiversity and writing to a brief. We talk about Kate's early voracious reading habit - and why it's odd that an intense love of words can be diagnosed as 'hyperlexia', almost as a disorder - her poetry, and her adult diagnosis of autism. We also talk about her stage shows, finding the mode of p
S5E11 - Finding Your Why (Writing Ramble)
On this episode I chat about finding your north star when you're making creative stuff. Why write? Why make books? Where do you find validation & meaning in an uncertain & unpredictable world? & are seatbelt laws a good thing or an unconscionable assault on personal liberty?
This is a writing ramble episode, which means I talk discursively about where I'm at this week & try to transmute that into
S5E10 - How To Write Like A Vicar
In this episode I talk about how to structure your nonfiction to create compelling entry points to complex topics. That's your biography, history, memoir, science writing, and it even works for fiction too.
Go grab yourself a copy of COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It from the Death Of 1000 Cuts page on Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-by-tim-clare
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S5E9 - The Publishing Machine (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about the publishing industry, who gets to make books, which books get supported, & what we need to do to support a diverse range of people to write books. It's a bit ranty in places, but it ends in a place of gratitude, on a positive note, so that's neat.
If you'd like to support my career as an author, grab a copy of my new book COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do
S5E9 - Coward on Tour (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about what it feels like one week into your new book coming out. I report from the book tour, share my thoughts on when - & if - you 'make it' as a writer, & I admit to my own continuing issues with self doubt & self criticism. I hope it's useful to hear.
Support the show: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And please buy my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About
S5E8 - How a Book is Born (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about the process an author goes to from submitting a book to publication. Actually, I talk about a lot of other stuff before I get to that, but I get there in the end. This is a writing ramble, an unedited, unscripted episode of the podcast - and this might be one of the more circumlocutionary iterations of this format. In my defence, I had a cold while I was recording. Ple
S5E7 - A Masterpiece (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about the difficulties surrounding talking about your Work In Progress, and the social games and invisible rules around how we're supposed to talk about our own work.
You can pre-order signed copies of my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It here (email the shop for overseas orders): https://storysmithbooks.com/product/coward-tim-clare/
Ebook pre-
S5E6 - Working On Coward (Writing Ramble)
In this episode, I chat about my forthcoming book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It. I talk a bit about how I came to write it, why it mattered to me, & how I had to change what I planned to write when I discovered reality was more complicated.
You can pre-order signed copies of COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It here: https://storysmithbooks.com/product/cowa
S5E5 - Chatting With Dr Lucy Foulkes
In this episode I chat with author and psychologist Dr Lucy Foulkes about her book, LOSING OUR MINDS: What Mental Illness Really Is And What It Isn't. We talk about psychological research, mental health, and getting to the bottom of the words we use to talk about our inner lives and experiences of challenging emotions.
LOSING OUR MINDS: What Mental Illness Really Is And What It Isn't: https://www
S5E4 - Chatting With Hannah Jane Walker
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, the upsides of being highly sensitive, & some tactics for managing the trickier parts of sensitivity.
Buy Hannah's book, SENSITIVE: The Power of Feeling in a World That Doesn't: https://www.amazon.co.uk/
S5E3 - Chatting With Huma Qureshi
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 freedoms of fiction and how you go about taking real people's rights and feelings into account when you write nonfiction. We also talk about expectations readers bring to texts by authors of different background, and
S5E2 - Chatting With Prof Pete Etchells
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.
Please do support Pete by checking out his book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Good-Game-video-games/dp/1785784811
You can support the show via my Ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
You can pre-order my forthcoming book COWARD from
S5E1 - Chatting With Cathy Rentzenbrink
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: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Cathy-Rentzenbrink/Write-It-All-Down--How-to-Put-Your-Life-on-the-Page/26365074
Support the podcast here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
S4E45 - Fitting In (Writing Ramble)
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 for success.
If you like the podcast & want me to make more please support me via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to pre-order my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About
S4E44 - Dials vs Switches (Writing Ramble)
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 - giving the reader clear, committed answers to questions, or dealing in shades of grey. I also explain how I think this relates to fiction writing, and why it matters.
If you enjoy this episode and you want
S4E43 - Writing a Novel Pt7
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. Recorded while I had Covid, so maybe disinfect your earphones after listening.
If you want to listen to previous episodes in the Writing A Novel series, they're on this playlist: https://soundcloud.com
S4E42 - Editing with Nate Crowley
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 the art of the telling detail?
If you'd like to read Nate Crowley's new Warhammer 40k novel, THE TWICE-DEAD KING, you can grab a copy here: https://www.4tk.co.uk/the-twice-dead-king-ruin-hb.html
He's al
S4E41 - Chatting With Molly Naylor
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 astronomer who has to give an inspirational speech and is thinking back over the choices she's made throughout her life. We get into a good chat about collaborating, how to submit a graphic novel to an agent,
S4E40 - Chatting With Chris Farnell
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.
You can grab the novellas from independent e-book publisher Scarlet Ferret here: https://scarletferret.com/books/fermis-progress-season-pass
(they're also on Amazon)
You can follow Chris on Twitter: @thebrain
S4E39 - Writing Nonfiction
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!
Help out the podcast by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
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S4E38 - Editing With Nate Crowley Pt2
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 possibly several ways to make it worse.
If you want to grab a copy of Nate Crowley's NOTES FROM SMALL PLANETS you can here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Nate-Crowley/Notes-from-Small-Planets/22869592
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S4E37 - Editing with Nate Crowley
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 NOTES FROM SMALL PLANETS you can here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Nate-Crowley/Notes-from-Small-Planets/22869592
You can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And you can get in touch
S4E36 - Chatting With Simon Akam
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 things go wrong, based on Simon's experiences when the army objected to some of the things he'd written, and his publisher didn't back him up.
If you want to grab a copy of THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD you can ge
S4E35 - The Shore of Beginnings by R Matthew
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, not show, the art of motivation and making things interesting.
If you enjoy the show and you want to be an official superfan while helping me make more episodes please drop me a few beans here: www.ko-fi.com/ti
S4E34 - Tiny Edits (Writing Ramble)
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, George Orwell, doing interviews, my top three card games and avoidance behaviours. Phew! It must be a writing ramble.
If you like the show and you'd like to help me keep going, you can drop a few beans into
S4E33 - Knowing When To Quit
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 you believe what I do is worth something, please drop me a few beans via my Ko-fi page - it's how I keep everything going: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
S4E32 - Writing a Novel Pt 6
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 500 words and critique them, trying to drill down into where I think they fall short, and how I might move forward from here.
If you want to hear previous episodes in the series they're all in a single
S4E31 - Chatting With John Allison
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 about finding characters from their shape or look, the secret to making characters who feel real, how characters develop over time, writing good dialogue, and the particular flavour of English weirdness.
A good
S4E30 - The Drowning Town by Hazel
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 establishing scene, and how to avoid 'writer's voice'. Hope it's useful.
If you'd like to support the show, drop me a few beans here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
S4E29 - Chatting With Tasha Suri
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 - how much should we meet readers where they are, and how much should we challenge them?
If you're in the UK you can pre-order THE JASMINE THRONE here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-jasmine-thron
S4E28 - Chatting With Vanessa Kisuule
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 is here: https://www.vanessakisuule.com/
And you can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/vanessa_kisuule
If you'd like to support the show, drop me a few beans here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
S4E27 - Blurbs
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 got worse?
As (I think) I mentioned, if you'd like to know a bit more about the art of nonfiction, here is my chat with author Musa Okwonga: https://soundcloud.com/timclare/s4e17-chatting-with-musa-okw
S4E26 - Hard at Work by Ross
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/timclare
And if you'd like to submit the first page of your story, click on the 'Contact Me' button via this link and send me no more than 250 words, plus a title: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
S4E25 - Hard Work (Writing Ramble)
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 and unhealthy working practices. I hope you find it useful.
If you'd like to support the show drop me a few beans via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And if you'd like to submit the first page of
S4E24 - Answering Your Questions (Writing Ramble)
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 bitter experience, is seldom up to the task. This is a writing ramble episode, so it's unplanned, unscripted and unedited.
If you'd like to support the show drop me a few beans via my Ko-fi page: www.k
S4E23 - Chatting With Hollie McNish
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 poetry to make yourself feel better.
Hardback (signed edition via Waterstones): https://t.co/QAomJ8R5rE?amp=1
Audiobook (via Google Play): https://t.co/rHH5fYE1Ng?amp=1
Twitter: @holliepoetry
Website:
S4E22 - Chatting With Salena Godden
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 form in prose, messing with reader expectations and how juggling different projects can help productivity and motivation.
Buy MRS DEATH MISSES DEATH here in hardback: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Sal
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