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Write Club The Podcast | For Aspiring Writers, Published Authors & Readers Everywhere
A weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
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Stephanie's in the Chair, Heather reads from her Work In Progress, Linda stumps us all with her "Name The Novel" and Theresa delves deep in some little known punctuation. Then we all look back over the last two years and pick out our favourite episodes, highlighting what we have learned and our endless gratitude to all our literary guests.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Heather's in the Chair, Theresa updates up on Ronela's adventures, Stephanie shares some colourful language and Pat asks us to "Name The Novel". Everyone discusses editing and share their favourite editing tips, tricks and tools, before Nicola shares what's on her Bedside Table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Theresa's in the Chair, Pat reads the conclusion of her "Maggie" story for critique, Linda shares some Famous Last Words and we discuss the qualities of good Heroes & even better Villains, naming a few favourites. Pat shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Pat's in the chair, Theresa foxes with 'Name The Novel', Heather reads, Nicola enlightens and challenges with a new platform to share your stories, then Linda reveals what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Linda's in the Chair, Nicola challenges remotely with Name The Novel, Pat's updating us on Maggie's romantic life, Heather's losing the plot and we discuss dialogue tags. We update each other on our writing lives then Stephanie shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Heather's in the Chair and Linda's reading her work in progress. Pat refreshes us on the semi-colon and manages to make it fun and interesting! We all discuss plot points using our own works as examples and Theresa's shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week Theresa, Linda, Pat and Heather are toughing it out on their own, with Nicola and Stephanie beaming in their contributions from afar. They discuss Therapeutic Reading, after Stephanie wonders if anyone has been called 'pretty' and if so, if they really know what it means. In the spirit of the song lyric discussion last week, Nicola's 'work in progress' is a rather surprising hip-hop song lyric which she gamely 'spits to some beats'. Heather and poet Amy Lee Tempest share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Heather's in the Chair this week, Pat is setting 'Naming The Novel', Theresa is reading from her 'Work In Progress' and everyone's discussing song lyrics. Nicola and Anne Zouroudi tell us what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week Theresa sets the "Name The Novel", Nicola gets us free writing, Linda updates us on Mary Magdalene's travels and travails. Then we talk about writing features, before catching up on our own writing lives then Stephanie shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Linda beats us all with her "Name The Novel" while Nicola makes us all laugh with her WIP. Stephanie has a little rant and we discuss the "Poets Of Instagram" phenomena and interview Amy Lee Tempest (apologies for the slight distortion on the sound but it's a great interview!). Heather and John Lomas Bullivant share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week we discuss setting, we interview Becca Puglisi, Nicola foxes even Theresa with her "Name The Novel", Stephanie reads from her WIP, Heather amuses albeit briefly and Pat shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week we are celebrating Nicola's non-fiction book going onto Audible, talking about whether we enjoy listening to audiobooks & podcasts and how easy or difficult it is to make this happen, as an author. Heather reads from her Work In Progress, Pat amuses & educates and Stephanie sets the "Name The Novel" challenge. Theresa and Helen Suddards share the books on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week we discuss narrative non-fiction and interview Rita Wilson about her book "Greek Lessons: A Cultural Odyssey". Pat reads from her Work In Progress, Theresa explores the redundant letter yogh, and Linda and Xander Cansell share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
We are back after our summer break and as well as catching up with "Our Writing Lives" we are talking about writing horror. Theresa brings us up to date with Ronela's adventures and Linda tries to catch us out with British slang. Pat asks us to "Name The Novel" and Nicola shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
In the last podcast of the season, we discuss dialogue and Linda reads from her work in progress. Nicola shares a techie tip, Theresa foxes us with 'Name The Novel' and Stephanie and Yiorgos Hadjimatheou share what's on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week we are joined by a special guest, Alizon Robertson, live in the studio! Alizon shares some tips on effective foreshadowing and Nicola reads from her WIP where she attempts to use foreshadowing. Discover how effective she is and also, which books are on Heather and Alizon's bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
How does writing memoir differ from historical fiction and creative fiction? We discuss and Linda interviews Ann Richardson, who facilitates a popular memoir writing group. Nicola chooses this week's challenge for Name The Novel, Heather enlightens us on the difference between Creole and Cajun and Pat Woolfe and Helen Suddards share what they are reading right now.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
We discuss believable & memorable characters; how to write them and those that stand out for us from our favourite books. Heather reads from her new Work In Progress, Pat enlightens us about the use of the hyphen. Theresa and Claire Handscombe share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?
This week we're keeping it all in-house and talking genre, while we get specific using Nicola and Linda as guinea pigs. Pat is reading from her Work In Progress while Theresa shares a Word Of The Week. Linda and Theresa also share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?
Packed episode this week with Theresa reading from her WIP, Linda updating us on words that have been added to the English Dictionary, we all talk about our Writing Lives, Heather interviews Anne Zouroudi and Nicola and Helen Suddards share what is on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
We discuss the hottest summer reads, Theresa tests us with Name The Novel, Linda reads from her Work In Progress, then Nicola reveals who is writing the Game Of Thrones prequel. Heather and Pat interview Simone Hubbard before Steph and John Lomas Bullivant tell us what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
We're talking about well-being for writers and Nicola reads her travel Work In Progress. Linda sets the Name The Novel, Theresa interviews Helen Suddards (and gets an unexpected yoga lesson) while Heather and Angela King share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week we update you on our writing lives, Theresa reads from her Work In Progress, we're discussing Plot Versus Structure, then listener Frank Carver and Pat share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week we're talking themes, Heather reads, Theresa amuses and educates and Kate MacDonald shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
This week we are talking about Flash Fiction, Steph & Linda interview Gail Aldwin, Pat reads and Nicola shares some techie tips on screenwriting, from Las Vegas. Theresa and Matt Owen share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Historical Crime Fiction is the topic this week with a great interview with author Angela King. Stephanie reads from "Lacking Grace" and Heather shares her word of the week. Xander Cansell and Stephanie share what is currently on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
Nicola reads from her WIP, Steph shares a Word Of The Week, we update listeners on Our Writing Lives and Bambi Lynn, JF Penn and Peter Flannery tell us how they became self-published authors, giving us some great tips along the way. Nicola and Graham Smith share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"
We are joined by crime-writer Noelle Holten this week, Linda brings us up to date with Mary Magdelene and Steph's in charge on Name The Novel. Heather educates and entertains and Theresa and Bambi Lynn shares what's on their bedside tables this week.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
On Bill's birthday (again!) we're talking about writing for TV with an interview with Matt Owen, Theresa sets a more difficult "Name The Novel" than last week, Heather shares a poem all about us, the Write Club ladies, and Nicola shares a techie tip. Linda and Sara Gangai from the Winchester Writers' Festival share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
It's all about short story writing today, with a fascinating interview with prize-winning novelist and short story writer, Sarah Bower. Steph reads from her Work In Progress "Lacking Grace" and Theresa shares her word of the week. Nicola and Morgan Bailey share the books on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interview John Lomas Bullivant from Kickback Media about transmedia and children's brands. Nicola reads from her Work In Progress, Steph educates or entertains, Heather and Judith Henagan share what's on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
On April Fool's Day, we are sharing updates on our writing lives, we count up the size of our Tsundokus and discuss our favourite literary pranks. Steph and Eve White share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Ever thought of crowdfunding your novel, literary festival or collection of short stories? This week we talk to people who have done all three, also Xander Cansell from Unbound. We have a guest 'Name The Novel', Linda reads from her Work In Progress and Nicola attempts to explain internal & external story values. Sharing the books on their bedside tables are Theresa and Patsy Collins.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interview the prolific author JF Penn about her spiritual thrillers, Pat kills off another of her protagonists, then Heather tells her about her word of the week. We have a discussion about spiritual and religious fiction and Steph and founder of the Cymera Festival, Ann Landmann tell us what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?"..
We interview Patsy Collins who is hugely successful in writing for magazines internationally as well as being a five times novelist. Nicola reads another possible opening scene for the Torus Trilogy and Theresa shares her word of the week. Linda and Eve White share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
In this hilarious episode, we are talking about writing erotic fiction among other things! Pat reveals the British Library has just digitized their "Private Cases", Steph reads from a new WIP, Linda and Nicola interview Bambi Lynn, writer of spicy medieval romance and Viking and Gladiator inspired erotic stories. Finally Theresa and Heather reveal what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We discuss our writing lives and update each other on our progress. Nicola's very excited about The Story Grid book & podcast and gives an overview of how that works for both aspiring writers and writers wanting to edit their own books. Heather reads a new poem, then we talk about Independent Publishers and how they differ, before interviewing Kate MacDonald of Handheld Press. Pat and Craig Smith share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We discuss Literary Festivals and interview the organisers of the Winchester Festival, the Mani Lit Fest and Nicola tracks down the founder of the brand new Cymera Festival, the UK's first Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Festival. Theresa reads from her new dystopian young adult novel and Linda spills the beans about that Kurt Vonnegut critique. Nicola & Eve White share the books on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
In this episode, we discuss Active & Passive Voice, Linda reads from her Work In Progress and we share the books we are most looking forward to in 2019. Theresa and Ludo Cinelli from the Eve White Literary Agency share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interview Graham Smith, author and founder of "Crime & Publishment", discuss writing retreats & workshops, both "real world" & online, Pat reads her new work in progress and Steph and Sam Blake share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interview Morgen Bailey, who's an author, editor, competition columnist & judge, Nicola reads from her work in progress, Theresa shares her word of the week, we catch up on our writing lives over Christmas and Linda and Eve White share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week we have some big news, we discuss effective critiquing and check out some online sites where you can get critiqued. Linda tells us what Kurt Vonnegut thought of her early work. Nicola reveals her new website for writers and Steph reads from her new, rather sinister work in progress. Pat is back in her "Grammar Police" guise and Heather and listener Lucy Honey share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be an aspiring writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
It's not only Winnie The Pooh Day but we have a heart-warming interview with Craig Smith, New Zealand based creator of the now world-famous Wonky Donkey. Heather reads from her new Work In Progress and we patch Nicola and Linda through from the UK and USA respectively for various parts of the show!
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interview Eve and Ludo from the Eve White Literary Agency, Theresa reads from her new fairytale WIP, Linda reveals something from her new favourite website and Nicola and Tim Cocker share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Over the year, here at Write Club The Podcast, we have endeavoured to be both educational and entertaining as well as interviewing some cracking guests. In this episode, we each look back over the year and take on an impossible task, choosing just one or two of our "favourite bits".
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
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This week we explore Christmas in novels and discuss how you could update a festive classic. Talking of which, Nicola puts some classics through the Hemingway Test and Linda reads from her "work in progress". Fantasy writer Peter Flannery shares what is on his bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week we hear from Theresa, who's found some amazing gifts for writers, Pat reads and Heather shares her "Word Of The Week". We all talk about what we would like for Christmas and Linda and Sam Blake share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
If you like what you hear, come and join our community! Firstly, "Like" our FB Page using the link on this page & you'll enjoy reminders of new episodes, then join our lively private Facebook Group (the link to that is on the FB Page) and join in the conversation.
It's all very festive around here, with Linda sharing brilliant Christmas gifts for readers (and for writers next week), Theresa's got a seasonal "Word Of The Week" to share, while Nicola reads her WIP.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
If you like what you hear, come and join our community! Firstly, "Like" our FB Page using the link on this page & you'll enjoy reminders of new episodes, then join our lively private Facebook Group (the link to that is on the FB Page) and join in the conversation.
It's our First Birthday on the podcast and we're joined by some very special guests! Stephanie reads from a new Work In Progress, Pat tells us all about the Happy Birthday tune, we share what difference doing the podcast has made to both our lives and our writing. Theresa and Monica Stott share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We all agree that creating a strong sense of place is very important in a great book and we share some passages from our favourite books that have made us want to visit. We also discuss some useful writing exercises to help create a sense of place. Heather reads from one of her longer short stories which is partly set overseas. Nicola and Keziah Frost share the books on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We discuss fairy tales, their origins, form and how they have stood the test of time. Theresa has some big news and she reads her latest work in progress, which is appropriately a fairytale. Steph and Sam Blake share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Heather and Nicola are massive fans of the fantasy genre and were delighted to interview best-selling fantasy writer Peter Flannery, author of "First & Only" and "Battle Mage". He gave us some awesome general writing tips. Elsewhere in the show, Linda reads the latest adventures of Mary Magdalene and Nicola shares a techie tip.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We look back on the writing and poetry from two World Wars and discuss how life changed for women in particular around that time. Pat reads the concluding part of her long short story and we are all shocked! We discuss our writing lives and Linda and Pat share the novels on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interview "late starter" author Keziah Frost whose debut novel "The Reluctant Fortune Teller" has just been published. We discuss the illustrious company she keeps, while our own late starter Nicola Cairncross reads from her first novel. Heather and Laura Wilkinson tell us what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We discuss creativity, where does it come from, how does it show itself and how can we get some more of it! Stephanie reads from a new Work In Progress, while Theresa and Julian Coen share what's on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
A packed week in which Theresa reads her latest travel piece, we discuss rejection letters, we find out about the Booker Prize (& Not The Booker) while Steph & Sam Blake share what books we would find on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and we discuss writers who suffered, as well as how mental health is dealt with in novels. Steph tells us about the research she did for "Lacking Grace" and we update each other on how our writing lives are going. Heather reads from her WIP and Nicola and Jackie Smith share what is currently on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
It's Black History Month and we discuss how this came about, some of our favourite authors and get very distracted by unusual names! Pat reads from her work in progress which is taking a very sinister turn and Linda and Alizon Brunning Robertson share what's on their bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We discuss secondary characters; their role, importance and how to create them. Nicola reads a scene featuring two of her secondary characters and Heather and Laura Marshall reveal what is on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Travel Blogging is our theme and we interview Monica Stott of TheTravelHack.com and Jackie Smith from TravelInWrite.com. Pat talks about French words in common use in the English Language, Stephanie reads from her Work In Progress and Theresa and Naomi Kruger share the books on their bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week we interview Sam Blake, creator of Cat Connelly, who we all immediately fell in love with as a strong female detective character. Sam is a best selling crime writer and an Irish Crime Novel of the Year Shortlist'er. Then Linda reads from her WIP and we finally find out what happened to Eli's money while Steph foxes us all with her "Name The Novel".
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We find out who's been writing what over the summer, there's some very big news for one of our members, we interview the winner of our short story competition, creative writing tutor, aspiring novelist & blogger, Alizon Brunning Robertson and find out what's on Mary Ridley's bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We reveal the winner of our Summer Short Story Competition, Theresa reads from her "Work In Progress" set in a dystopian future, we all discuss our writing goals for the summer break and reminisce about our favourite episodes then Steph and author Caroline England share what's on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Today we're talking about pacing; how to handle time transitions, flashbacks, about slowing things down & picking up the pace. Theresa's going to test us on "Name The Novel" and share her word of the week, while Heather reads from her "Work In Progress".
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interrogate more unsuspecting holidaymakers to find out what they are reading, Nicola shares three of her new poems and we interview Caroline England author of "My Husband's Lies".
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We interview "The Kindle King" Kevin Long, founder of Babysteps Publishing and also the author of "The Prosecco Effect" Laura Wilkinson about the pros and cons of self-publishing. Heather reads from her "Work In Progress", Theresa discusses her "Word Of The Week" and Nicola shares what's on her bedside table.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week we interview Asia Mackay, author of "Killing It" which is not only predicted to be huge this summer but which has already been optioned for the film version. Nicola reviews writing software, we accost people on the beach to see what they are reading, Steph reads from her Work In Progress and, as always, we reveal two bedside table books.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
It's all about dazzling dialogue this week! We share our recent "drama workshop" where Theresa showed us how to add depth to dialogue, we discuss our writing lives and Stephanie reads from her Work In Progress then shares "3 Simple Rules" to keep in mind when writing dialogue.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Today we talk about how to start your book, the first five pages. How important is it get that right, how many pages does it take for you to get into a book? What matters to you in the first five pages of a new book? Stephanie reads from hers and Theresa and Liz Stoker share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
How do you move your reader from one scene to the next without breaking the fictive dream? This week we discuss ways to transition in writing. Linda reads from her Work In Progress.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We discuss what makes a thriller, interview Laura Marshall, author of "Friend Request" and her forthcoming book "Three Little Lies" then share our own favourite thriller writers. Nicola reads from her work in progress.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
When is it ok to use profanities or blasphemy when writing? What about the "N" word or the "C" word? How do you find out if your characters would even have known that expression you are thinking of using? We interview a former Senior Lecturer in Linguistics, Heather & Pat read and Nicola foxes even Theresa with her "Name The Novel" choice this week!
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We update you on "Our Writing Lives", then explore The Detective in fiction, sharing some of our favourites. We talk about what makes The Detective such an iconic figure and muse on what kind of detective character we would love to create. Pat reads from her Work In Progress.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We regularly write short stories as part of our Write Club meetings but do we like reading them? We discuss our favourites and Stephanie interviews Carys Bray, successful short story writer while Theresa reads one of her own short stories.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We talk poetry, poems then we interview prolific and published poet and artist Neil Fawcett, who turns out to be delightfully down to earth and a lover of The Mani, in Greece, too.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We catch up with Mary Magdalene and interview Charlie Bell, co-creator of Eddy Nugent, author of "Picking Up The Brass", a hilarious look at what real life was really like in the British Army in the Eighties, focusing on the training experiences of young Eddy Nugent, and then briefly following him into the first years of his military service.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share celebrity guest author readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We talk about how to Show Not Tell this week. The whole team is present again so it's a fun session with Nicola reading from her work in progress and Theresa giving us her word of the week.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Would joining a writing group - real or virtual - help your writing? We are obviously 100% sold on the idea but Steph and Theresa talk to newly retired English teacher, Andy Larter of Eastcott Writing Group about how they do things there! He shares some useful tips on how to get a writing group started and how to find a venue.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can also join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
We discuss plotting with author Liz Harris and bring each other up to date with our own writing progress. Pat reads her Work In Progress and Chris Heath & Steph share what's on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can also join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week we debate print books, ebooks and audio - which do we like and use ourselves? Will new formats change the future of writing? Our previous guest authors join in the debate. Linda reads from her Work In Progress and Mary Magdelene has a revelation. Heather and Tom Bromley share what's on their respective bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can also join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week we're writing for children. Chris Heath, author of The World According To Grandpa series of books, joins us and we speak to some of his readers to find out what makes a good book. Plus some of Linda's grandchildren share what's on their bedside tables.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week, we discuss investing in yourself as a writer. Be it time and/or money, if you don't' take yourself and your writing seriously, who will? Theresa reads from her Work In Progress and we interview Susannah Marriott, from the Professional Writing Academy.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, what they're writing and what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
If you like what you hear, come and join our community! Firstly, "Like" our FB Page using the link on this page, then join our lively private community in our Facebook Group (the link to that is on the FB Page).
We discuss sci-fi, Nicola reads from the Torus Trilogy and we interview ER Harding, author of Manumission.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, read and discuss what they're writing and talk about what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
Drum roll please! We announce the winner of the Write Club Flash Fiction competition and they read their story for us, then we discuss Writers Maps and Steph reads while demonstrating how to "show not tell".
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for aspiring writers, published authors and readers everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jack Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest readings and interviews, along with what they're reading, read and discuss what they're writing and talk about what it's really like to be a writer. You can join in the weekly "Name the Novel" quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?".
This week we're talking about editing and we're joined by Tom Bromley, successful author, ghost writer and editor among many other writerly things. Linda reads from her WIP and updates us on Mary Magdalene.
While we just missed Valentine's Day, we hope you enjoy this episode, where we share our favourite love stories and poem and Theresa and Steph interview award winning historical romantic fiction author Charlotte Betts.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
Yes, Theresa was brave enough to let us "act" her play and Steph & Theresa interview Amanda Staples whose "Weston On A Sunday" won an award in the Segora One Act Playwriting competition, and enjoyed successful runs in Croydon then Bristol. It's a poignant, bitter-sweet comedy about the challenges of dealing with the complexities of Alzheimer’s.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
It's a packed week; Nicola reads from her Work In Progress "The Torus Trilogy", we discuss the benefits of writing as therapy with special guests and Heather Worsley makes her debut appearance!
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
Focusing on historical fiction this week, Steph reads from her work in progress 'Hellingly' and Theresa interviews Carol McGrath, author of 'The Hastings Trilogy' and now 'The Woman in the Shadows' which follows the rise of Thomas Cromwell, Tudor England's most powerful statesman, through the eyes of his wife Elizabeth.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
Steph, Nicola & Theresa got together to interview some exciting authors but before we did, someone had a special announcement!
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
We catch up on our favourite heroine when Linda reads from her work in progress, Nicola finally gets a "Name The Novel" and Pat attempts to clarify the Grocer's Apostrophe.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
Theresa reads from "A Village Called Faraway", Steph has a little language rant and we discuss genres and schools of writing along with how to pick the genre of your book.
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
This week, Stephanie reads from her work in progress "Hellingly" and we discuss how important research is (& how to do that if you are making up worlds).
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
We discuss our writing New Year's Resolutions, Writing Competitions & Theresa makes a big announcement!
Write Club The Podcast is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
Erotic fiction writer S.A.Meade reads from her latest novel and tells us how she got started and we talk about reading about and writing about sex!
A weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
Just in time for Christmas, we talk about children's books; what did we love and what do we recommend? J.A. Brunning reads for us and we find out about portmanteau words.
A weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley , Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
This week Nicola reads a short story and we discuss Points Of View.
A weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Steph, Theresa, Heather, Linda, Pat & Nicola each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
Linda reads from her work in progress and we discuss The Art Of Procrastination.
Write Club is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Stephanie Rouse, Theresa Stoker, Heather Worsley, Linda Jackim Werlein, Pat Woolfe & Nicola Cairncross each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
This week, Theresa reads from her work in progress, "A Village Called Faraway" and we learn about the Oxford Comma.
Write Club is a weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Steph, Theresa, Heather, Linda, Pat & Nicola each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
A weekly show for writers (and readers!) everywhere. Join Steph, Theresa, Heather, Linda, Pat & Nicola each week where they'll share guest interviews along with what they're reading, what they're writing, what it's really like to be a writer, then you can join in the weekly Name the Novel quiz and find out "What's On The Bedside Table?" and more.
In Episode 1, you get to meet our Write Club members and find out what gets Linda riled up!