The Terrified Writer Podcast

If you've ever wondered what a podcast sounds like if two people really want to make a podcast but haven't quite worked out the finite details, then this is the episode for you! Join Ann and Tim as they combine low quality production values with exceptionally low-brow discussions on luke-warm topics from wealth chickens, thru terrifying children's TV characters to the global hum. So much to listen to, enjoy and forget.

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Unlike the name suggests, speak of the week is nothing whatsoever to do with news or current affairs :D

It's Ann Hirst (the Terrified Writer) and her improv bud Tim Merryweather chatting about stuff that's happened to them in the past 7 days. That sounded better in our heads. Tune in, you might be surprised! We were (surprised face emoji).

In this, the series finale of The Terrified Writer Podcast, I get Christmassy and cosy with the Queen of Electroswing, DJ, producer and singer/songwriter Tallulah Goodtimes. Over a steaming cup of ginger tea in her DJ-stylee Santa's Grotto living room, we discuss our 2018 stories, Christmas (of course)and our plans for 2019. And there's music from Ms Goodtimes herself. Indeed, let the Goodtimes roll...

www.tallulahgoodtimes.com

That genius guitarist she talks about and who features on Love You So can be found here: https://www.filippodallasta.com/music

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PS. For those of you who were wondering about the plumber on Episode 9, in fact he's a Heating Engineer, he's lovely and he DID give me permission to feature him on the episode. What a sport!

Artist, sculptor, yogi and university lecturer Nikki Bailie joins me in this episode in which we discuss what it's like to be a self-confessed catastrophiser. The word looks so wrong written down. What happens when your worst fears come to fruition? Does having a tendency to catastrophise help or make matters worse? And where and how does creativity fit in? Lots of chat, plus the odd interjection from various tradesfolk make this compelling listening, let me tell you. Enjoy x

In Episode 8 I consider a name change - what do you think? Do I drop Life Is Scary and just stick with The Terrified Writer Podcast? Or not? Also, Fred the dog gets involved and you can witness a bit of real time yips, creative u-turns and procrastination. My guest is stand-up-comedian-in-waiting and local barista Tim Merryweather, who has a thing about polystyrene, not in a good way. Enjoy!

Episode 7 is all about letting go. How letting go of fears, of ego and all the unhelpful junk we tell ourselves can liberate us and free us up to be as creative as we like. I'm joined by improv and creative thinking coach, Alex Menhams. From an office that resembles my gran's living room circa 1978 we discuss structured liberation, how be comfortable with the discomfort of looking like an idiot in public and death by parrot. Or was that carrot?

Alex is founder of www.creativeleadershiplab.com and www.theunqualifiedyes.com

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In Episode 6 I'm joined by writer Belinda Moore and we talk about the curse of all artists and writers: Rejection. We share personal stories and uncover some shocking rejections of well-loved and respected authors. It's a must for all writers going through the same thing as it will help you realise you're not alone and there’s always someone with a worse story. On that note, I finally reveal my Worst Rejection Ever as promised in the previous episode. It’s a belter. To put it into context, read ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ on The Terrified Writer blog.

Belinda's blog: https://takingtheair.blogspot.com/

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This episode looks at the complex and contradictory characteristics that makes us US. We're not always who everyone says we are, nor do we have to be, especially when we want to express creativity. I'll also recommend some spine-chilling books, share my worst halloween memory and reveal last episode's 'what scares you' challenge.

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Hi! I'm Ann, the Terrified Writer and welcome back to Life Is Scary. In this episode I talk about sleep, how small changes are more effective than big ones and why upsetting people isn't a reason not to write.

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The podcast that slick, high quality production values forgot. In this episode I'm joined by Sophie Hargraves, creative coach, entrepreneur, mum, rebel marketeer and soon-to-be broadcaster. Um yeah, so the recording cut us off sooner than we wanted but what can you expect from someone who's trying to record a podcast while lying back in a chair, eyes closed, lashes standing up like soldiers on a piece of silicon stuck to my eyelid? Exactly. If that hasn't put you off, hurrah! Come on in and have a listen.

FYI, Sophie is the founder of The Gellie Hut (Insta @thegelliehut)

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