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Clare Beams – Take Some Risks – Joined Up#149
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You ARE A Writer with Sarah Leipciger – Joined Up Writing 144
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Creativity Drives The Words – Leona Deakin – Joined Up #139
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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
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://chtbl.com/track/73G45B/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp136.mp3 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
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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
SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. https://chtbl.com/track/73G45B/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp130.mp3 It’s episode 130 with Luce Brett talking about her stigma-smashing memoir PMSL. Luce has loads to say about tackling … Continue reading
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The Paralysis of Self Doubt – Mac Rogers – Joined Up#129
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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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Learn Your Craft with Trevor Miller – Joined Up#111
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A Hunger For Writing with Victoria Selman – Joined Up#104
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Creative Focus with Jessica Abel – Joined Up#103
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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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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
Editing Tips from Professional Editor, Liam J Cross – JoinedUp#93
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp93.mp3 It’s episode 93 with professional editor, Liam J Cross. I’ve had many of you asking me to do more stuff on the nuts and bolts of editing and I’ll think you’ll find loads of useful advice in the interesting … Continue reading
Life after NaNoWriMo – Finish The First Draft
This is the final part 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 … 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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Write Like No One Is Watching with Tosca Lee – Joined Up#84
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp84a.mp3 It’s episode 84 with American author, Tosca Lee who writes Historical Fiction and Supernatural Thrillers, sometimes blending the two. I loved hearing about her road to publication and her love of writing. Tosca Lee is an award-winning, New York … 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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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
Breaking Through in Crime with Niki McKay – Joined Up#81
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp81.mp3 It’s episode 81 with crime writer, Niki Mackay talking about her debut novel, pitching agents, her writing process and more. Niki is a writer and a bookworm. She studied Performing Arts at the BRIT School before eventually doing a … Continue reading
BONUS – You Need To Trick Yourself with Juman Malouf – Epilogue#80
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp80Epi.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 Juman Malouf about her writing process and what she learned from writing … Continue reading
BONUS – How I Edit – Paul Howarth Epilogue#79
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp79Epi.mp3 Welcome to The Epilogue, our bonus snack-size episodes, containing an extra question or topic not covered in the original interview. This week Paul Howarth returns to talk us through his editing process. If you missed it, you can find … Continue reading
BONUS – Tips On Submitting Your Work – Obliterati Press – The Epilogue#75
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp75epi.mp3 It’s The Epilogue – number 75 – in our quick listen in-betweeny episodes featuring an extra question or topic not covered in our main guest interviews. This week it’s Nathan O’Hagan and MW Leeming from Obliterati Press with their … Continue reading
BONUS – Why We Love Psychological Thrillers with Sam Carrington – Epilogue#73
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp73epi.mp3 Welcome to The Epilogue – number 73 – our quick listen in-betweeny episodes featuring an extra question or topic not covered in our main guest interviews. This week it’s Sam Carrington, and if you haven’t listened to her full … Continue reading
Sam Carrington – Psychological Thriller Writer – Joined Up#73
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp73.mp3 It’s episode 73 – with Psychological Thriller writer, Sam Carrington. We’ve also got another review in Book Blogger’s Corner from one of our regular reviewers, BiblioManiac, AKA Katherine Sunderland. Sam lives in Devon with her husband and three children. … Continue reading
Tony Schumacher – Funny & Inspiring Writer – Joined Up Writing#69
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp69.mp3 it’s episode 69 with guest Tony Schumacher. Tony writes the John Rossett Alternate History series set in a 1940’s where England lost the second world war. Aside from being a fantastic writer, Tony is a funny and inspiring bloke … Continue reading
Sherlock Holmes with Bonnie Macbird – Joined Up#68
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp68a.mp3 It’s episode 68 and the first of 2018, starting the year with a cracking interview with Bonnie MacBird, who writes new Sherlock Holmes novels. Bonnie has years of experience as a Hollywood writer and has loads to say about … Continue reading
The Creative Penn – Joanna Penn Interview – Joined Up#65
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp65.mp3 It’s episode 65 and I’m really excited to be bringing you an interview with the inspirational, indie-publishing powerhouse that is Joanna Penn. I’m so chuffed to have Joanna on the show and, as you’d expect, she has loads of … Continue reading
Psychological Thriller Writer, Melanie McGrath – Joined Up Episode 61
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp61.mp3 It’s episode 61 and we have a brilliant conversation with the always interesting, Melanie McGrath. Melanie talks about writing her latest psychological thriller, Give Me The Child as well as giving loads of insight into her writing journey and … Continue reading
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BONUS – Aimee Brown on Antagonists – EPILOGUE
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp60Epilog.mp3 The Epilogue is our extra ‘quick-hit’ of chat, featuring a bonus question not included in our main guest interviews. Today it’s the turn of American debut novelist, Aimee Brown. Aimee’s full interview precedes this one, so if you’ve got … Continue reading
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BONUS – Angela Ackerman – Epilogue#58
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp58epilog.mp3 In this bonus chat with last week’s guest, Angela Ackerman, we give a practical example of how useful Angela’s ‘Setting Thesaurus’ collection can be, by applying it to one of the locations from my own upcoming crime novel, ‘Safe … Continue reading
BONUS – Nathan O’Hagan – The Epilogue
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp57EPILOG.mp3 In the first of our new shorter bonus episodes – THE EPILOGUE -we delve deeper with an extra talking point not covered in our main author interviews. Last week’s guest, Nathan O’Hagan talks about the difficulties of motivating yourself … Continue reading
Nathan O’Hagan Returns – Joined Up #57
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp57amend.mp3 Leah is going to be taking a bit of a break from co-hosting duties for a while, but I would encourage you to go and check out her Smut With Brains series over on YouTube. Meanwhile, it’s episode 57 … Continue reading
Steph Broadribb – Thriller Writer JU#55
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp55.mp3 It’s episode 55 and we’ve got such a great guest again today with crime writer, reviewer and trained bounty-hunter, Steph Broadribb dropping in for a chat. Although Steph is a fairly newly published author, if you’re a fan of … Continue reading
Armley Press Publisher Mick McCann -JU#54
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp54.mp3 It’s episode 54 and today we’re chatting to writer and self-styled Punk Publisher, Mick McCann. Mick has written books including How Leeds Changed The World and Coming Out As A Bowie Fan in Leeds, Yorkshire, England and after becoming … Continue reading
Thriller Writer MW Leeming Interview – Joined Up #51
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUp51.mp3 It’s episode 51 and we’ve got yet another great guest today with thriller writer MW Leeming. MW Leeming (known as Wayne to friends and family) has been writing since early teens. Wayne’s heart has always been with creative pursuits; … Continue reading
Nathan o’Hagan Interview – Never Give Up Joined Up #50
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp50.mp3 It’s episode 50 – yes, a real landmark for us, our 50th full length episode, just over 2 years since we started this little podcast. We’ve had loads of fantastic guests along the way and today is no exception … Continue reading
From Story Idea To Reader – Patsy Collins Interview – JU#48
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp48.mp3 It’s episode 48 and today we’re lucky enough to have writer, Patsy Collins on the show. Patsy has loads of experience with long and short fiction and has also just released an excellent book packed full of useful writing … Continue reading
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Writing for Low Budget Films – Marc Hamill – Joined Up #47
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp47.mp3 Have you shared the show with at least one of your friends? If not, why not?! It’s Episode 47 and today we’ve got a great little catch-up interview with previous guest, filmmaker, Marc Hamill (not Luke Skywalker!) who has … Continue reading
Flash Fiction – TMT#32
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMT31.mp3 This is a very quick introduction to and overview of Flash Fiction. What is it? How do you go about writing it? And what can you do with it? Ok, first things first. What is it? Well our old … Continue reading
Writing can be lonely! TMT#31
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMTEp31.mp3 In the second of a new TMT mini-series, Leah looks at the solitary nature of Writing and what you can do to stave off some of the feelings of loneliness and detachment that can set in after long bouts … Continue reading
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Writing Sane & Healthy – TMT#30
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMTEp30.mp3 In the first of a new Two Minute Tip mini-series, Leah looks at the role of mental and physical health in your writing life and gives an introduction in to upcoming episodes. This series was inspired by the reaction … Continue reading
Self Publishing – Formatting a Paperback – TMT#29
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMTEp29.mp3 Formatting your paperback book is the subject of today’s TMT – Two Minute Tip. Leah gives you the knowledge to format your very own paperback, using online tools. Leah has been self-publishing for several years. To find out what … Continue reading
Writer Interview with Laura Wilkinson – Joined Up #43
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp43.mp3 Episode 43 of the show brings us another special guest with writer, Laura Wilkinson who tells us about her latest novel, Redemption Song as well as a fantastic writer’s conference she’s helping to organize – Beach Hut Writing Academy … Continue reading
Self Publishing Tips – CreateSpace – TMT#26
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMTEp26.mp3 CreateSpace provides free tools to help you self-publish and distribute your books, and is also the subject of today’s TMT – Two Minute Tip. Leah tells you what it is and how to get started with this powerful tool … Continue reading
Writing Conferences and Events – Are They Worth It? JoinedUp#36
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp36.mp3 Writing conferences and events can be a big investment of your time and money, but are they worth it? We talk about the different types of event that you may consider attending and what you can expect to achieve. … Continue reading
Ask for Help! Writing with Children Pt4 – TMT#16
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMTEp16.mp3 As a writing mum, Leah has bags of experience when it comes to being productive, despite the pressures of having two young children in the house. In part four of her mini series of TMTs, Leah explains why sometimes … Continue reading
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Writing with Children Around – Part 3 – TMT#15
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMTEp15.mp3 In the third part of her mini-series on the perils of writing with small children in the house, Leah’s advice this week is simple: Slow it down! Don’t beat yourself up and expect that sometimes it will take you … Continue reading
Beating Self-Doubt as a Writer – Joined Up Writing #34
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpEp34.mp3 Wayne and Leah talk about the dreaded Self-Doubt that can kill your writing and stop your creativity dead in it’s tracks. Those nagging doubts and niggling voices can really affect our productivity and our mental well-being. We discuss some … Continue reading
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Writing With Children Part 1 – TMT#13
http://traffic.libsyn.com/joinedupwriting/JoinedUpTMTEp13.mp3 Writing with children in the house can be very tricky. In today’s Two Minute Tip, Leah gives the first in her ‘Working with Children’ TMTs. Don’t want to murderize your partner? Then you need to plan and get your … Continue reading
