How To Write A Book

Well, you’ve made it! Thank you so much for joining us on this podclass - 12 weeks to take you right through from developing ideas to creating compelling characters and now, how to get your book into the hands of the reading public.

This week, our hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew continue their chat about how to get published and how to navigate the publishing industry.

Publishing is a daunting experience for a seasoned writer, let alone a debut author. But - don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. From what our literary agent, author and publishing expert wish they knew about the publishing process before they started, to managing expectations, and what makes it all worthwhile in the end. We hope you find this discussion a heartening listen that emboldens you to take the enormously brave step into the world of publishing.

Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing. And, as ever, Elizabeth is on hand at the end to offer her final reflections.

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

Please do get in touch with us, your writing community, with thoughts, feedback, submissions and more at: [email protected]

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In these final two episodes of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew discuss navigating the world of publishing!

Publishing is a daunting experience for a seasoned writer, let alone a debut author. But - don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. From what our literary agent, author and publishing expert wish they knew about the publishing process before they started, to managing expectations, and what makes it all worthwhile in the end. We hope you find this discussion a heartening listen that emboldens you to take the enormously brave step into the world of publishing.

Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing. Next week, stay tuned for Part 2 on PUBLISHING which is…sob!…our finale.

Books discussed in this episode include:

•  Bird by bird by Annie Lamott

We also discuss: Octavia Butler, Cool Runnings

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

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In this tenth, rather special episode, of the How to Write a Book podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew turn the microphone around to quiz their friend, executive producer and bestselling author Elizabeth Day, on her life’s work and writing journey.

Of course, Elizabeth knows more than most about the trials and tribulations of writing a book - having penned nine of them herself, writing her first novel at 29 and since then working in every form - non-fiction, children’s and screenplays. She has come up against all of the questions we ask throughout this series and, like every writer, she’s travelled a long and winding road along the way. Throughout her journey, she’s received gentle help and guidance from people who saw something in her.

This is particularly true of Sara, Nelle and Sharmaine, who have all offered Elizabeth wise literary guidance and are exceptionally qualified to do so. Together, Sara, Sharmaine, Nelle and Elizabeth are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing.

We hope you enjoy our tenth episode. Stay tuned next week for our final two-part discussion on…PUBLISHING. You won’t want to miss it.

Books discussed in this episode include:

•  The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard

•  Slipstream, a memoir by Elizabeth Jane Howard

•  Paradise City by Elizabeth Day

•  Paper, Scissors, Stone by Elizabeth Day

•  Magpie by Elizabeth Day

We also talk about: Margaret Forster, Sathnam Sanghera, Rose Tremain

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

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In this ninth episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew discuss genre. From literary fiction to romance and even the occasional fantasy novel, no genre is left un-discussed.

What has genre-blending got to do with braiding a Senegalese Twist? Should writers stick to one genre or experiment across multiple? And why should genre be thought of as an identity for your book?

Our three experts are here to help you answer these questions. Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing. And as ever, Elizabeth ends the episode with her own final reflections.

We hope you enjoy our ninth episode. Stay tuned for next week’s episode on… GENRE.

Books discussed in this episode include:

•  World War Z by Max Brooks

•  Lord of the Rings by John Tolkein

•  A Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

•  Friendaholic by Elizabeth Day

•  In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

•  This Is Not A Pity Memoir by Abbi Morgan

•  Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

•  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

•  How the Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

We also talk about:  Margaret Atwood, Elizabeth Gilbert, Josie Silver, Benjamin Black, Lisa Jewel, Emily Henry, Jojo Moyes and Marian Keyes

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

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Introducing TLC TALK: Sister Wives Kody + Robyn Are Rich! My Theory On How We’ve Been Duped. Mykelti’s Falling Out With Robyn, 1000lb Sister Amy Slaton ENGAGED? | Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 | Sarah Fraser from The Sarah Fraser Show.

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In this episode of the TLC Talk on The Sarah Fraser Show, we delve into the surprising financial status of Kody Brown and Robyn from "Sister Wives," revealing that they are far from broke despite public perception. Content creator Akeera's controversial home tour uncovers luxury items and high expenses that suggest significant wealth. We also discuss Mykelti Brown's fallout with Robyn, updates on Amy Slaton's legal troubles and property sale, and the return of "I Love a Mama's Boy." Additionally, we touch on Veronica Peter's need to address trans rumors and the ongoing drama in "90 Day Fiancé." Tune in for all the latest gossip and insider details on your favorite TLC stars!

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00:00:00 - Kody and Robyn are RICH! My theory

00:09:09 - Kody's Alleged New Wife Rumors

00:16:09 - MyKelti and Tony's Relationship with Kody and Robyn

00:22:24 - I Love a Mama's Boy Returns

00:27:13 - Amy Slayton's Property Sale, engaged?

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In the eighth episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew take a slightly more structured approach to their discussion, having plotted out how best to talk about plot.

After wise advice on plot mastery  from Nelle in part 1, we continue our discussion on structuring ideas, how plots vary across commercial and literary strands? And why novels with an interior focus, or stream of consciousness writing, still need to be plotted. As ever, Elizabeth joins us at the end for her final reflections.

Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing. Join us next week for a very special interview with Elizabeth Day herself.

Books discussed in PLOT (part 1 and part 2) include:

•  Secret History by Donna Tart

•  Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

•  The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins

•  Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

•  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

•  August Blue by Deborah Levy

We also talk about: Jonathan Coe, Cormac McCarthy, Sara Collins’ new novel, Ghost Story,  Succession, Thomas Hardy,  Deborah Levy, Rachel Cusk, Toni Morrison, Will Storr, Elizabeth Strout, classical music and hip-hop.

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

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Introducing Within Reach: You Deserve to Feel Good with Reena Ruparelia from Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast.

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Reena Ruparelia has lived with psoriasis since she was in high school. But she didn’t start sharing about her experience until 20 years later. Stigma played a role in her hesitancy to speak out, but a major factor was the difficulty in finding a doctor who really listened, and a treatment that worked. Until patients find treatment, it can feel like their life is on hold–but Reena has a message of hope for anyone still looking. Reena’s story ties in perfectly to the history in this episode, which goes step by step through the evolution of psoriasis treatment, from ancient times to our modern medicines today. 

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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

In the seventh episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew take a slightly more structured approach to their discussion, having plotted out how best to talk about plot.

We open up with wise advice on plot mastery  from Nelle, who as a literary agent, has taught hundreds of writers about this tricky discipline. Where should you begin when it comes to structuring your ideas? How do plots vary across commercial and literary strands? Where does the snobbishness around “the plottiest of plots” come from? And why novels with an interior focus, or stream of consciousness writing, still need to be plotted.

Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing. And because every great plot should have a cliffhanger, we’re doing part 2 of PLOT next week!

Books discussed in PLOT (part 1 and part 2) include:

•  Secret History by Donna Tart

•  Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

•  The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins

•  Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

•  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

•  August Blue by Deborah Levy

We also talk about: Jonathan Coe, Cormac McCarthy, Sara Collins’ new novel, Ghost Story,  Succession, Thomas Hardy,  Deborah Levy, Rachel Cusk, Toni Morrison, Will Storr, Elizabeth Strout, classical music and hip-hop.

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

Please do get in touch with us, your writing community, with thoughts, feedback and more at: [email protected]

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In the sixth episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew discuss crafting excellent dialogue.

This week’s dialogue between these three experts covers the best exchanges they’ve come across; how to make dialogue work - from setting the subtext on fire, to distinguishing between characters through the words they utter; and the interplay between internal and external dialogue. One of the hardest things to master, dialogue can often fall flat - and part of the secret to making it come alive lies in getting to know your characters. Nelle, Sara and Sharmaine show you how. And, at the end, Elizabeth pops into the studio to offer her own final reflections.

Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing.

We hope you enjoy our fourth episode. Stay tuned for the next week’s chat on… PLOT.

Books discussed in this episode include:

•  The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins

•  The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margeret Atwood

•  Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert

•  Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes

•  Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld

•  Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

Films discussed in this episode include:

•  Marriage Story

•  Past Lives

•  Amadeus

•  Anatomy of a Fall

We also talk about:

•  John Berger, Hilary Mantel and Grayson Perry

•  Succession

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

Please do get in touch with us, your writing community, with thoughts, feedback and more at: [email protected]

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In the fifth episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew discuss the art of creating characters.

Just what makes a compelling character - need they be likeable? And just how much should we come to know them, before writing them into existence? Or could it be that they might surprise us one day, right there on the page?

In this kaleidoscopic and…ahem…characterful conversation, Sara, Nelle and Sharmaine share their expertise with their trademark wit and wisdom…and they almost come to blows over the concept of ‘English Love ’(you have to listen to find out why). At the end, Elizabeth offers her own reflections on the conversation.

Together, Sara, Sharmaine and Nelle are your on-hand writing community giving you the push you need to get started on that novel, memoir, or piece of non fiction you've always dreamed of writing.

We hope you enjoy our fifth episode. Stay tuned for the next week’s chat on… DIALOGUE. If you don’t want to wait for next week’s episode, you can subscribe now and binge them all at once by tapping ‘subscribe’. You’ll get to listen to all episodes ad-free and get exclusive subscriber access to How To Fail and Failing With Friends.

Books and authors discussed in this episode include:

•The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins

•Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

•The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

•Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

•The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

•Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

•The Art of Storytelling by Will Storr

•The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

•The Party by Elizabeth Day

•Judy Blume

We also talk about:

•Peaky Blinders

Executive produced by Elizabeth Day for Daylight Productions and Carly Maile for Sony Music Entertainment.

Produced by Imogen Serwotka.

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