Here’s the fifth episode of the Writing Talk Podcast. Today’s overall topic is the importance of self-editing and the clinching argument for outlining. In this episode of The Writing Talk Podcast, I’m considering the contribution that outlining makes to the editing process. That may sound counter-intuitive but bear with me – the two processes are […]

Here’s the fourth episode of the Writing Talk Podcast. As writers we’re all guilty at times of being heavy-handed. But what do we mean by being heavy-handed and what can we do about it to make our writing tighter and more effective? It’s very easy to fall into the trap of using overtly literary language. […]

Here’s the third episode of the Writing Talk Podcast. In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast I ask whether you should plunge headlong into NaNoWriMo and look at some tips that will help you get your head around some of the challenges involved. Yes, it’s that time of year when many brave souls tackle […]

Here’s the second episode of the Writing Talk Podcast. In this episode I’m talking about outlining and answering the question – how can we unstick a story that’s stuck? This brilliant question was asked over on the show’s Facebook page at: The Writing Talk Podcast Facebook Page. Regrettably, due to a technical problem, the show […]

Here it is – the inaugural episode of the Writing Talk Podcast. In this episode I discuss how we go about achieving a working attitude to our writing. What is the mindset that we need to develop if we want to progress with our writing? How do we go about establishing that mindset? Regrettably, due […]

Episode Notes Writing Fantasy Fiction Live In this episode I have a go at writing a sample of fiction with no preparation whatsoever. I’m using a random image as a prompt, and in this case it took me into writing in an unfamilar genre: fantasy. I hope you enjoyed it, but the main aim is […]

In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, we’re looking at advice and tips for NaNoWriMo 2016. Enjoy your NaNoWriMo 2016 experience with these writing tips from author Mikey Campling. In this episode Mikey gives you some advice on tackling your NaNoWriMo novel, including ways to use your time, and there’s some advice on the […]

In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, we’re looking at dealing with negative reviews of our writing. Plus this week’s writers’ toolbox tip and some listener feedback. There’s also a quick review of my news. Hope you enjoy listening. NB: You can support the show by subscribing from the links above. Please also consider sharing […]

Here’s episode 23 of the Writing Talk Podcast. In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, we’re looking at handling the significant turning points in your fiction writing. Plus this week’s writers’ toolbox tip. There’s also a quick review of my news. Hope you enjoy listening. NB: You can support the show by subscribing from the […]

Here’s the  episode of the Writing Talk Podcast. In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, we’re trying to work out how long it’s going to take you to write a novel. Plus this week’s writers’ toolbox tip. There’s also a quick review of my news. Hope you enjoy listening. NB: You can support the […]