Death Of 1000 Cuts

This episode I chat with author, poet, journalist and podcaster Musa Okwonga about the art of writing great essays, the power of words, how to open up your specialist subject to a wider audience, and the places where non-fiction, fiction and poetry blend in his work. Oh, and we talk football, poetry, hip-hop, politics, defining ourselves as artists, and how he comes up with a powerful opening premise to kick off a persuasive essay. IN THE END, IT WAS ALL ABOUT LOVE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Musa-Okwonga-End-About-Love Musa's Eton memoir, ONE OF THEM: https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Them-Eton-College-Memoir/dp/1783529679/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Okwonga If you enjoy the show, please consider dropping me a few beans via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can drop me a line via my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

This is the 3rd episode of my series where I try to write a book from first idea to final draft, and take you along for the ride. In this episode, I work on fleshing out a new antagonist from my list of archetypes, and I discuss how the ideology of a story can get away from you, and ponder if that's necessarily a problem. If you enjoy the show, please show your support via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare You can get in touch with me via my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Listen to the first episode in this series here: https://soundcloud.com/timclare/s4e13-writing-a-novel-pt1

In this episode I chat with Fantasy novelist RJ Barker about his two trilogies, the process of taking a story from idea to finished book, pitching trilogies, worldbuilding, and his favourite novels. I've popped some links to the first books in his two trilogies below. AGE OF ASSASSINS: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/RJ-Barker/Age-of-Assassins--The-Wounded-Kingdom-Book-1-To-catch-an-/20901956 THE BONE SHIPS: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/RJ-Barker/The-Bone-Ships/23930397 Here's his website: https://www.rjbarker.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider dropping me a few beans via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can drop me a line via my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

This is the 2nd episode in my series where I try to write a book from first idea to final draft, and take you along for the ride. Today I'm looking at generating some secondary characters, some antagonists, to populate the world. If you enjoy the show, please show your support via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare You can get in touch with me via my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Listen to the first episode in this series here: https://soundcloud.com/timclare/s4e13-writing-a-novel-pt1

The first part of a series in which I write a novel, from scratch, and talk you through my process. To kick things off, I consider the basics - what's this story about? Who's the protagonist? Since I'm trying to write a Fantasy adventure, I do some brainstorming about what powers my protag might have, and what limitations or costs those powers might be constrained by. I talk through Michael Moorcock's advice for writing a book in 3 days, which you can read here: http://www.ghostwoods.com/2010/05/how-to-write-a-book-in-three-days-1210/ If you want to drop me a line, click the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk You can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

In this episode I look at the first page of a listener's novel and suggest ways they could make it better. Hooray! It's an old school creative writing editing episode. If you'd like to support the show, chuck me a few beans via my Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/timclare Here's my website if you'd like to submit your first page for a future episode: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

In today's episode I talk about the Zeigarnik effect, the arc of a creative writing project, and how we can manage the tensions that arise from unfinished business. If you'd like to support the show, chuck me a few beans via my Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/timclare I mention The Blindboy Podcast in today's episode. If you've never heard it, here's a couple of episodes you might like to get you started: https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/explodingkingsandgestaltpsychology https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/fantahammer

In this episode I chat with author Alexandra Rowland about writing, the power of stories, and faeries. We talk about Alex's early training as a writer, the benefits of National Novel Writing Month, and Alex's Fantasy novels A CONSPIRACY OF TRUTHS and A CHOIR OF LIES. We also talk about their new book, a kind of field guide to monsters in the modern world: FINDING FAERIES. Alex's website: https://www.alexandrarowland.net/ Alex on Twitter: @_alexrowland Alex's books via bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/alexandrarowland And hey - want to support the show? Drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/timclare

This episode I chat with writer, performer and children's author Laura Dockrill. We talk about our time on the performance poetry scene, how working with a live audience teaches you to edit, writing for children, and finally about the experiences that informed Laura's new book, WHAT HAVE I DONE? Laura talks frankly about her experience of becoming a mother - a traumatic birth, sleep deprivation and ultimately, post-partum psychosis, that led to her being separated from her child and placed on a psychiatric ward. You can pick up a copy of WHAT HAVE I DONE? here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Laura-Dockrill/What-Have-I-Done--2020s-must-read-memoir-about-motherhood-and-mental-health/24731333 For children, SEQUIN & STITCH (8+): https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Laura-Dockrill/Sequin-and-Stitch/24616882 LORALI (12+): https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Laura-Dockrill/Lorali/17378198 ANGRY COOKIE (picture book): https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Laura-Dockrill/Angry-Cookie/22334089 If you'd like to support the show, he

In this episode I talk about psychologist Daniel Kahneman's theory of the 'peak-end rule' and how we might apply it to our writing. This episode is brought to you by Arvon, the Home of Creative Writing. Keep writing this Autumn with Arvon At Home’s extensive digital programme of readings, classes and week-long writing courses. For more information click the links below: https://www.arvon.org/ https://www.arvon.org/arvon-at-home/

In this episode, I return to a favourite topic - writing when things go wrong, either in your own life, or in the world. How should we handle it? How do we make writing meaningful in difficult times? This is a writing ramble episode, so it's unscripted, unedited. Just me, talking about whatever comes to mind. I mention Susanna Clarke's PIRANESI - you can order a copy here: https://storysmithbooks.com/product/piranesi-susanna-clarke/ If you'd like to support me you can grab my two novels THE HONOURS and THE ICE HOUSE (best read in that order). Due to stock shortages both links are to Amazon, but if you can grab them from your local bricks & mortar stores that would be dandy: THE HONOURS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honours-Tim-Clare/dp/1782114793/ THE ICE HOUSE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ice-House-Tim-Clare/dp/1786894823 And you can support this podcast and help me make more free content for writers by dropping me something here: https://ko-fi.com/timclare

In today's episode I chat with stand-up comedian Trevor Lock about comedy, making jokes, and what makes something funny. If you'd like to check out Trevor's work or sign up for his Joke Hospital, head to his website: http://www.trevorlock.co/

In this episode I chat with the writer, performer and poet Byron Vincent about identity, privilege and untold stories. We chat about his growing up around violence and moving round a lot, but also his experiences being told he had gifts - both creative and supernatural. We talk about his move into poetry, how you deal with performing at festivals when you've got an anxiety disorder, and the process of talking about parts of history for the first time as he writes his memoir. This episode is sponsored by Arvon, the UK's leading provider of creative writing residential courses. Please click on the link to check out their programme of Arvon at Home events, including guest writers, masterclasses, and online writing weeks: https://www.arvon.org/arvon-at-home/ If you'd like to support me you can grab my two novels THE HONOURS and THE ICE HOUSE (best read in that order). Due to stock shortages both links are to Amazon, but if you can grab them from your local bricks & mortar stores that would be dandy: THE HONOU

This is a writing ramble episode, meaning it's unscripted, unedited, unplanned. I talk about, well. Myself, mostly. What I've been feeling, what I've been up to. Making sense of stuff. If you'd like to support me you can grab my two novels THE HONOURS and THE ICE HOUSE (best read in that order). Due to stock shortages both links are to Amazon, but if you can grab them from your local bricks & mortar stores that would be dandy: THE HONOURS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honours-Tim-Clare/dp/1782114793/ THE ICE HOUSE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ice-House-Tim-Clare/dp/1786894823 And you can support this podcast and help me make more free content for writers by dropping me something here: https://ko-fi.com/timclare

In today's episode I chat with poet, writer and international rap battler Mark Grist. We talk about performance, audiences and community, success, who you choose to write for, how to write a poem for the stage, and share our worst gigs ever. It's a good chat! Here's Mark's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MontyGristo/ Website: http://www.markgrist.com/ Twitter: @montygristo If you'd like to support me you can grab my two novels THE HONOURS and THE ICE HOUSE (best read in that order). Due to stock shortages both links are to Amazon, but if you can grab them from your local bricks & mortar stores that would be dandy: THE HONOURS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honours-Tim-Clare/dp/1782114793/ THE ICE HOUSE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ice-House-Tim-Clare/dp/1786894823 And you can support this podcast and help me make more free content for writers by dropping me something here: https://ko-fi.com/timclare

In this episode I chat with Deepa Anappara about writing and her debut novel DJINN PATROL ON THE PURPLE LINE. We talk about her background in journalism, her embarrassment about pursuing fiction writing when it didn't seem like a 'proper' career, and how she became interested in how stories change depending on whose point of view you take. You can grab a copy of Deepa's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Djinn-Patrol-Purple-Deepa-Anappara/dp/1784743089/ If you'd like to support me you can grab my two novels THE HONOURS and THE ICE HOUSE (best read in that order). Due to stock shortages both links are to Amazon, but if you can grab them from your local bricks & mortar stores that would be dandy: THE HONOURS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honours-Tim-Clare/dp/1782114793/ THE ICE HOUSE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ice-House-Tim-Clare/dp/1786894823 And you can support this podcast and help me make more free content for writers by dropping me something here: https://ko-fi.com/timclare

Today's episode is me chatting with Naomi Ishiguro about writing, genre, and her debut short story collection ESCAPE ROUTES. We had a marvellous talk about making stories, the links between stage and page, and navigating genre. I hope you enjoy it. ESCAPE ROUTES: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Routes-Naomi-Ishiguro/dp/1472264851/ If you'd like to support me you can grab my two novels THE HONOURS and THE ICE HOUSE (best read in that order). Due to stock shortages both links are to Amazon, but if you can grab them from your local bricks & mortar stores that would be dandy: THE HONOURS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honours-Tim-Clare/dp/1782114793/ THE ICE HOUSE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ice-House-Tim-Clare/dp/1786894823 And you can support this podcast and help me make more free content for writers by dropping me something here: https://ko-fi.com/timclare

This is the intro episode of Season 4 of Death Of 1000 Cuts, a podcast for writers, readers, and anyone with a morbid fascination with how the story sausage is made. I talk about what the podcast's about, what's coming up this season, and I explain how you - the listeners - can submit your own work for the show. If you'd like to send me the first 250 words of your novel or story - polished to a high shine - for me to offer feedback on during a future episode, you can submit via my website, by clicking on the 'Contact Me' button: www.timclarepoet.co.uk If you'd like to help me create more free content for authors, you can support my career by buying my novels, THE ICE HOUSE and THE HONOURS, via the links below. THE ICE HOUSE Wordery: https://wordery.com/the-ice-house-tim-clare-9781786894816#oid=1908_1 Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1786894815/ THE HONOURS Wordery: https://wordery.com/the-honours-tim-clare-9781782114765#oid=1908_1 Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1782114769/ Or you can support the

This is an unscripted epilogue to my 100 Day Writing Challenge, a free creative writing course. If you'd like to try the course out, go back to episode 0 to hear what it's all about. In this episode, I chat a bit about the process of putting the course together, and creative writing in general, and doubt, and what's changed since I started writing the course, and... you know. Here are some creative writing books you might like. Ursula Le Guin's STEERING THE CRAFT: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steering-Craft-Twenty-First-Century-Guide-Sailing/dp/0544611616 THE LANGUAGE OF THE NIGHT: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Language-Night-Fantasy-Science-Fiction/dp/0060168358/ Natalie Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writing-Down-Bones-Freeing-Writer/dp/0877733759/ Anne Lamott's BIRD BY BIRD: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bird-Instructions-Writing-Life-Canons/dp/1786898551 Robert McKee's STORY: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Substance-Structure-Principles-Screenwriting/dp/0413715604/ Andrew Cowan's THE

This is Day 100 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge by Tim Clare, a free course via podcast for writers of all levels. Each episode has a 10 minute writing exercise, including a timer, related to some aspect of the craft. Over days and weeks, these build together to help you gain confidence and get match fit for writing whatever you want. Here's a link for pdfs or paperbacks of Ben Robbins' books KINGDOM and MICROSCOPE: http://www.lamemage.com/store.html This course was made possible by the generous support of Arts Council England, and by the support of listeners. If you'd like to help me create more free content for authors, you can support my career by buying my novels, THE ICE HOUSE and THE HONOURS, via the links below. THE ICE HOUSE Wordery: https://wordery.com/the-ice-house-tim-clare-9781786894816#oid=1908_1 Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1786894815/ THE HONOURS Wordery: https://wordery.com/the-honours-tim-clare-9781782114765#oid=1908_1 Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1782114769/ Or you can s