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Solving The Puzzle with Samuel Burr – JU217
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 217 with Samuel Burr, ex-TV executive turned author with his debut book, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers. This is a lovely chat covering Samuel’s journey to publication, how his time … Continue reading
Good Enough isn’t Good Enough – Matt Ottley – JU216
Find out more about my BIG SCREEN WORKSHOP SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 216 with Matt Ottley, writer, artist, musician and all round polymath, talking about the incredible book, film and music for his … Continue reading
Just Get Started with Sandie Jones – JU214
Exclusive Audible 30 Day Free Trial Here! Find out more about my BIG SCREEN WORKSHOP SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 214 with Sandie Jones, freelance author and now best-selling author, about her writing journey, … Continue reading
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Audiobooks special with WA Kelly – JU213
Exclusive Audible 30 Day Free Trial Here! SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 213, a solo episode with W.A. Kelly, taking you behind-the -scenes of the making of my audiobook and giving a special preview … Continue reading
Nothing is wasted with Laura Pearson – JU212
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HERE It’s episode 212 with Laura Pearson, number one best-selling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont and … Continue reading
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Just Finish It! Nordic Noir with Tove Alsterdal – JU211
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HERE It’s episode 211 with Swedish crime writer, Tove Alsterdal talking about the new English language release of the … Continue reading
Find The Story with Indie Author Ben Bruce – JU210
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HERE It’s episode 210 with Ben Bruce an Indie author of the popcorn thriller series based around a team … Continue reading
Charlotte Duckworth aka Charlotte Rixon – JU209
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Do The Right Thing with Richard D Bailey – JU207
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The Writing Writes You – Caspar Henderson JU206
SAFE HANDS may still be on offer for 99p! Check here! SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 206 with Caspar Henderson talking about his … Continue reading
In Safe Hands with Jackie and Lauren – JU202
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A Marathon, Not A Sprint with Peter Swanson – JU199
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 199 with the brilliant mystery, suspense and thriller writer, Peter Swanson talking about his latest festive chiller, as … Continue reading
The Character is The Story with Charlotte Levin – JU197
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What Story Do You Want To Tell? Nick Hunt – JU195
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 195 with Nick Hunt, travel-writer-turned-novelist with his fiction debut, Red Smoking Mirror. It’s a cracking conversation where we … Continue reading
Enjoy The Process with Gail Aldwin – JU193
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Katherine Faulkner – Hold On To The Joy – JU190
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Write The Truth with Senta Rich – Joined Up186
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 186 with Senta Rich, screenwriter and now novelist with her debut, Hotel 21. I really enjoyed chatting to … Continue reading
Change Your POV with Julia Boggio – JU180
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Last Time We Met with Emily Houghton – JU176
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Tell YOUR Story with Joey Hartstone – JU175
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Believe in Yourself with Victoria Goldman – JU174
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Voice is not enough with Bea Setton – JU173
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 173 with Bea Setton author of the darkly funny debut ‘Berlin’. It’s a wide ranging chat about choosing … Continue reading
Read Read Read! with Eamon Somers – Joined Up170
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My Name is Yip – Paddy Crewe – Joined Up#169
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Character Drives Plot – Mari and Lowri Izzard – JU167
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 167 with actor/playwrights, Mari and Lowri Izzard two exciting new comedy writers I was lucky enough to meet … Continue reading
What Question Are You Asking? – Emma Curtis – JU#161
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Make Them Turn The Page with Paul Howarth – JU#160
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Write What You Want To Read with Melissa Sercia – Joined Up#159
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Why You Need to Join a Critique Group – Joined Up#158
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 158 with just little old me, this week. An extra bonus episode as I’ve had some rescheduling issues … Continue reading
Just Enjoy It – with Fiona Collins – Joined Up 156
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 156 with contemporary women’s fiction writer, Fiona Collins. It’s an inspirational interview with a writer that prides herself … Continue reading
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Emma Curtis – TAKE IT FURTHER – Joined Up#136
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894119-emma-curtis-take-it-further-joined-up-136.mp3?download=true It’s episode 136 with writer of psychological thriller ‘KEEP HER QUIET’, Emma Curtis. It’s an inspiring chat and another … Continue reading
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DRIVEN TO WRITE with Lauren North – Joined Up Writing #135
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894120-driven-to-write-with-lauren-north-joined-up-writing-135.mp3?download=true It’s episode 135 with Lauren North, author of new psychological thriller ‘One Step Behind’. I had a great chat … Continue reading
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Finish Your Book with Lizzie Enfield – Joined Up#134
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894121-finish-your-book-with-lizzie-enfield-joined-up-134.mp3?download=true It’s episode 134 with Lizzie Enfield, journalist, novelist and writer of the excellent new non-fiction title – ‘Finish Your … Continue reading
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KEEP WRITING UNTIL IT’S GOOD with Christopher Fowler – Joined Up#133
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894122-keep-writing-until-it-s-good-with-christopher-fowler-joined-up-133.mp3?download=true It’s episode 133 with Christopher Fowler, author of the long-running Bryant and May Mystery series as well as loads … Continue reading
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You Have To Work At It – Susannah Dickey – JoinedUp#132
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894123-you-have-to-work-at-it-susannah-dickey-joinedup-132.mp3?download=true It’s episode 132 with debut novelist, Susannah Dickey. We talk everything from short stories and poetry to second person … Continue reading
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Refuse To Go Away with Matt Wallace – Joined Up#131
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894124-refuse-to-go-away-with-matt-wallace-joined-up-131.mp3?download=true It’s episode 131 with Matt Wallace, joining us as part of his Savage Rebellion virtual tour. He’s written everything … Continue reading
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The Paralysis of Self Doubt – Mac Rogers – Joined Up#129
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Make Mistakes and Have Fun! – Julian Dutton – Joined Up#124
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894131-make-mistakes-and-have-fun-julian-dutton-joined-up-124.mp3?download=true It’s episode 124 with comedy writer, actor and impressionist, Julian Dutton. Julian has written for TV, Radio and the … Continue reading
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Pitching Your Book and Honing Your Story with Kate Harrison – Joined Up#123
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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
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894135-tell-yourself-i-m-a-writer-with-rod-duncan-joined-up-120.mp3?download=true It’s episode 120 with Rod Duncan. Rod is a multi-genre writer, from contemporary crime to fantasy and his amazing … Continue reading
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A Twenty Year Overnight Success Story – Rosanna Amaka – Joined Up#119
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2193897/12894136-a-twenty-year-overnight-success-story-rosanna-amaka-joined-up-119.mp3?download=true 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
Keep It Fresh with Elena Passarello – Joined Up Writing Episode 114
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp114.mp3 It’s episode 114 with essayist Elena Passarello – a funny, insightful writer who has a really interesting personal story … Continue reading
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Learn Your Craft with Trevor Miller – Joined Up#111
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp111.mp3 It’s episode 111 with British-born, now LA-based screenwriter, Trevor Miller. Trevor’s got loads of wisdom from some of the … Continue reading
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Creative Focus with Jessica Abel – Joined Up#103
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON- iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp103.mp3 It’s episode 103 bringing you an interview with Jessica Abel, writer, creative professional, tutor, cartoonist and author of the brilliant … Continue reading
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Keep Moving Forward – John Lincoln – JoinedUp#100
SUBSCRIBE ON- iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp100.mp3 Yes, can you believe it – episode 100 of the show – well, the 100th full length show anyway – there are lots of the epilogue shows and Two Minute Tips if … Continue reading
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Plotting with Dominoes – Lillian Li – Joined Up#99
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp99.mp3 It’s episode 99 and an interview with debut novelist, Lillian Li. Her book, Number One Chinese Restaurant is already picking up loads of critical buzz and she has a really interesting personal story behind her journey to publication as … Continue reading
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Espionage Writer, Merle Nygate – Joined Up#97
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp97.mp3 It’s episode 97 with Merle Nygate, TV screenwriter turned novelist, talking about her debut espionage novel – The Righteous Spy. Merle has lots to say about research, structure and the most common error of first-time novelists. Merle Nygate is … Continue reading
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It’s All In The Reveal – Karin Salvalaggio – JoinedUp#95
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp95.mp3 It’s episode 95 with Karin Salvalaggio, author of the Macy Greeley Mystery Series. Karin has a really interesting background and lots of practical tips based on her own writing process. Karin was born in West Virginia and has fond … Continue reading
Lie To Yourself – The Worried Writer, Sarah Painter – JoinedUp#94
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp94.mp3 It’s episode 94 – our last one of the year and a proper Christmas Cracker with the lovely, talented and inspirational ‘Worried Writer’ herself, Sarah Painter. It’s been a couple of years since Sarah last visited the show and … Continue reading
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Give Yourself Permission to Fail – Julia Kite – Joined Up#92
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp92.mp3 Episode 92 brings an author interview with New York-based literary fiction writer, Julia Kite talking about her debut novel, why she loves writing and how her day job feeds into the worlds she creates. Julia describes herself as a … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo – Getting over the finish line
This is part 4 of our special NaNoWriMo blog series. National Novel Writing Month takes place every November and, if you missed it, you can find more information in the first part of the series or take a look at … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo Special with Maria Smith – Joined-Up#91
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp91NANO.mp3 Episode 91 is a special NaNoWriMo themed show – that’s National Novel Writing Month, a global free to enter competition that runs every November where you challenge yourself to write at least 50,000 words of a novel. I’ve completed … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo Tip – Give the story ‘legs’!
This is part 3 of our special NaNoWriMo blog series. National Novel Writing Month takes place every November and, if you missed it, you can find more information in the first part of the series or take a look at … Continue reading
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Just a quick note to let you know I’ve launched a new mailing list. I want to be able to give Joined-Up subscribers free bonus content for the support you continue to give me and the show – including our … Continue reading
Telling The Stories of People Like Us – Melanie McGrath – JoinedUp#90
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp90.mp3 It’s episode 90 with friend of the show, Melanie McGrath who writes both fiction and non-fiction and today we focus on the latter with Mel giving a fascinating insight into her process and why she’s so passionate about telling … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo – Getting Unstuck!
This is part 2 of our special NaNoWriMo blog series. National Novel Writing Month takes place every November and, if you missed it, you can find more information in the first part of the series. Today we’re looking at what … Continue reading
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NaNoWriMo – Are you ready?
NaNoWrimo – or National Novel Writing Month takes place every November. Let’s look at what it is and how it can kick-start your writing, energise your creativity or breathe life back into an older project. This is the first of … Continue reading
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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
Icelandic Noir with Quentin Bates – JoinedUp#87
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp87.mp3 Episode 87 brings us a chat with Quentin Bates, creator of the atmospheric Icelandic crime series centered around his heroine Officer Gunnhildur. Quentin’s got an interesting story to tell about how he came to writing and how he found … Continue reading
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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
Emma Viskic – Find Your Rhythm – Joined Up#86
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp86.mp3 It’s episode 86 with Emma Viskic, Australian author of the excellent Caleb Zelic series of novels – the latest being And Fire Came Down. Emma is a classically trained clarinettist, and author of the critically acclaimed Caleb Zelic series, RESURRECTION BAY … Continue reading
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From Acting to Writing – Sheena Kamal – Joined Up#83
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp83.mp3 It’s episode 83 with Sheena Kamal, a Canadian crime writer with a tough outsider heroine in Nora Watts. Sheena has an interesting backstory from a career in TV and Film, Research, through screenwriting and then on to a successful … Continue reading
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BONUS – Creative Obsession & Script Revolution with CJ Walley- Epilogue#82
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp82Epi.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 CJ Walley about his excellent free online resource – Script Revolution and … Continue reading
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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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BONUS – Getting Your Book Into The World with Niki Mackay – Epilogue#81
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp81Epi.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 Niki Mackay about the dreaded synopsis and she ends up quizzing me … Continue reading
Middle Grade Fiction – Juman Malouf – Joined Up#80
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp80.mp3 It’s episode 80 with Juman Malouf talking about her excellent middle grade book, The Trilogy Of Two. Juman is such an interesting guest with a background that includes fashion and art as well as costume and set design. Her … 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
BONUS – Why I Love Stephen King with CJ Tudor – Epilogue#77
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp77Epilog.mp3 It’s The Epilogue – number 77 – in our quick listen in-betweeny episodes featuring an extra question or topic not covered in our main guest interviews. This week it’s CJ Tudor talking about her recent online brush with literary … Continue reading
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