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Good Writing comes from Adversity with Ericka Waller – JU#151
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Emily Houghton – You Have To Start Somewhere – JoinedUp#148
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Holly McCulloch – Keep Chipping Away – Joined Up #147
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Write What You Love with Benjamin Cross – Joined Up#146
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Gail Aldwin – Be Generous – Joined Up Writing #143
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Fiercely Independent Publishing with Louise Walters – Joined Up#138
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Wayne Kelly – The Man, The Myth, The Mediocrity – Joined Up#137
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Emma Curtis – TAKE IT FURTHER – Joined Up#136
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DRIVEN TO WRITE with Lauren North – Joined Up Writing #135
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Finish Your Book with Lizzie Enfield – Joined Up#134
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KEEP WRITING UNTIL IT’S GOOD with Christopher Fowler – Joined Up#133
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You Have To Work At It – Susannah Dickey – JoinedUp#132
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Refuse To Go Away with Matt Wallace – Joined Up#131
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This Might Be Your Moment with Luce Brett – Joined Up#130
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The Paralysis of Self Doubt – Mac Rogers – Joined Up#129
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I Have To Write – Jackie Kabler – Joined Up Writing Episode 128
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World Building with Maram Taibah – Joined Up#127
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Laura Zigman – Trust Your Instincts – Joined Up 126
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Jessica Anthony – How’s The Writing? – Joined Up#125
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Make Mistakes and Have Fun! – Julian Dutton – Joined Up#124
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Pitching Your Book and Honing Your Story with Kate Harrison – Joined Up#123
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Be Willing To Improve with Steve Cavanagh – Joined Up#122
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You Only Get Better By Doing It – Jonathan Digby – Joined Up#121
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Tell Yourself “I’m a writer!” with Rod Duncan – Joined Up#120
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A Twenty Year Overnight Success Story – Rosanna Amaka – Joined Up#119
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp119.mp3 It’s episode 119 with Rosanna Amaka, telling us about her highly original debut novel The Book Of Echoes and her fascinating journey into writing and eventual publication. Rosanna has lots to say about perseverance and telling a story that’s … Continue reading
Turn and Burn – CJ Walley Returns – Joined Up Writing 118
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp118.mp3 It’s episode 118 with screenwriter, CJ Walley talking about his amazing journey from lone UK based screenwriter, to a writer for hire flying out to Hollywood for a 6 week shoot of his film. We’ll be digging into what … Continue reading
Show Up Every Day – David Wappel – Joined Up#117
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Keep It Fresh with Elena Passarello – Joined Up Writing Episode 114
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Write Like You Dance – Make It Big with KH Irvine – Joined Up Writing Episode 113
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Too Far with Jason Starr – NYC Thrills – Joined Up#102
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NaNoWriMo Tips and Scrivener with Anne Rainbow – JoinedUp#88
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp88.mp3 The first of this year’s special NaNoWriMo shows, episode 88 brings us Red Pen Editing and ScrivenerVirgin guru, Anne Rainbow giving us her tips on how Scrivener – an amazing, inexpensive bit of software – can turbocharge your Nanowrimo … Continue reading
Do You Want More from The Joined Up Writing Podcast?
Back in April, I asked for your feedback and took stock of where the show was at that point. It’s yet again time to see how I can improve the podcast, offer more value and add even better content to … Continue reading
Embracing The Challenge – Michael Redhill – Joined Up#85
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp85.mp3 It’s episode 85 with Michael Redhill, award winning Canadian author of Bellevue Square. Michael is a great guest with loads of interesting things to say about his process, his books and his journey to publication. Michael is a Giller … Continue reading
BONUS – Research Tips with Sheena Kamal – Epilogue#83
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp83Epi.mp3 It’s the Epilogue, a quick listen in between episode with an extra bonus question or topic not covered in the original interview. This week I talk to Sheena Kamal about Research. If you missed it, you can find Sheena’s … Continue reading
Make It Fun – Script Writing & Creativity with CJ Walley – Joined UP#82
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp82.mp3 It’s episode 82 with screenwriter, CJ Walley talking about how Writing saved his life – or at least his mental wellbeing. He’s got loads to say about creative inspiration and its importance to a happy, healthy lifestyle, as well … Continue reading
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Only Killers and Thieves Author Paul Howarth – Joined Up#79
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp79.mp3 It’s episode 79 with debut novelist, Paul Howarth talking about his book Only Killers and Thieves set in the Australian outback towards the end of the 19th century. Paul’s got loads to say about his writing journey, the power … Continue reading
BONUS – Perseverance, Rejection, Editing with Dave Olner – Joined Up Epilogue#78
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp78Epi.mp3 Yes, it’s the Epilogue, our bonus snack-size episodes, containing an extra question or topic not covered in the original interview. This week Dave Olner returns to talk a bit more about perseverance and rejection and to give more insight … Continue reading
Indie Publishers and Small Presses – Obliterati Press – Joined Up#75
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp75.mp3 It’s episode 75 and today I’m talking to friends of the show, Nathan O’Hagan and MW Leeming about small presses and in particular, their very own – Obliterati Press. I’ve also got a new review from Bibliomaniac, Katherine Sunderland … Continue reading
