最佳WriteCast播客 (2024)

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This Writing Life: Episode 10: Writing Barriers 45:38

1+ y ago45:38

45:38

This time we discuss barriers to writing! Stuart, Emily and Melissa discuss their own barriers, and those volunteered by writers, published and unpublished via Twitter. Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, in…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 13: Editing 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

50:07

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses editing with his developmental editor, Emma Read. You can find Emma and her editorial services here: https://www.emdashed.com You can keep up with me on my m…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 12: Publication Day, Launch and post-launch slump! 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses his publication day, his book launch and the time after and how he is looking forward. You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 11: Pre-launch, awareness and publicity, and progress update 34:32

2y ago34:32

34:32

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: - preparing for his launch party and publication day - marketing and publicity to raise awareness - focussing on…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 10: Marketing, Publicity, Launch, Registering and Selling your books 50:08

2y ago50:08

50:08

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: - Registering - Selling - Marketing - Publicity - Launching You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - s…

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This Writing Life: Episode 9: Goals and Dreams 49:15

2y ago49:15

49:15

This week we discuss Goals and Dreams! Stuart and Melissa discuss their own goals and dreams, and some of our Twitter followers most common ones, chatting about pitfalls and alternative goal setting! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FRE…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 9: FAQs about Self-Publishing Answered 57:22

2y ago57:22

57:22

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart answers some Frequently Asked Questions from the WriteMentor Hub, including: - how do you know when you're ready to go for it / publish? - budgeting - finances - distr…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 8: 2023 Update, incl. editing, covers, formatting, pre-orders, launch. 38:04

2y ago38:04

38:04

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart chats about the latest in his publication journey, including: - Round-up of what’s been happening. - Editing. - Cover alterations. - Uploading and formatting. - Pre-Or…

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This Writing Life: Episode 8: NaNoWriMo 38:19

2y ago38:19

38:19

This week we discuss NaNoWriMo! Stuart and Melissa discuss what it involves, how it helps writers and the pitfalls, with ways to avoid those. Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newslet…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 7: Jennifer Jamieson: Cover Illustration 49:30

2y ago49:30

49:30

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart chats to Jennifer Jamieson, illustrator represented by the Plum Agency, about their collaborative process in producing the cover for Ghosts of Mars, and much more abou…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 5: Maz Evans 51:56

2y ago51:56

51:56

Maz Evans discusses her own experience of self-publishing the now best-selling Who Let the Gods Out, originally called Elliot and the Immortals and how she used her business acumen, coupled with her energy, determination and drive to be successful to sell 2500 books in a year and land a traditional publishing deal. Find Maz and her wonderful books …

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 6: Timelines and Budgets 55:07

2y ago55:07

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I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses how to ensure you give yourself the time and breathing room to get all the tasks done, and how to set aside funds for particulate outsourced tasks, but also …

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This Writing Life: Episode 7 49:20

2y ago49:20

49:20

This week we discuss SUCCESS as writers! Stuart, Florianne, and Melissa discuss what it means to be successful and we chat about what others authors have to say on the matter! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, adv…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 4: Getting started (or where to start?) 43:40

2y ago43:40

43:40

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Getting started (or where to start?) 1. Think long and hard about what you want? This is not a path to take lightly. You must be certain this is what you want, be aware of wh…

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This Writing Life: Episode 6 40:15

2y ago40:15

40:15

This week we discuss Taking Opportunities as writers! Stuart and Melissa discuss opportunities they've taken that have made all the difference! And WriteMentor's biggest opportunity of the year - WOWCON! Tickets still available here: https://write-mentor.com/wowcon-2022-writers-conference/ Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social medi…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 3 56:44

2y ago56:44

56:44

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. The emotional side - complete honesty - I thoughtt trad publishing would be easier/less competitive. Family - daughter is 8 next year, ideal age range - would love her to rea…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 2 49:22

2+ y ago49:22

49:22

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. - Thanks to everyone for social media responses last week - that level of support helped calm the voice in my head that’s been yelling imposter etc - I had been feeling so ne…

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The 1000/100 Project: Episode 1 57:31

2+ y ago57:31

57:31

What is this? Simply put, I want to see if it’s possible for me to go down the SP route and sell 1000 copies of the book, and get 100 reviews within 12 months! You will be able to follow my progress via this podcast. Ambitious? Yup! Kesia Lupo recently said on Twitter that any self-published author getting over 1000 sales is doing great! My good fr…

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This Writing Life: Episode 5 54:06

2+ y ago54:06

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This week we discuss Controversial Writing Opinions! (Part 1 of 2) Stuart, Emily and Melissa discuss theirs as well as sharing your answers! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newslett…

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This Writing Life: Episode 4 41:56

2+ y ago41:56

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This week we discuss the best part of writing! Stuart, Florianne and Melissa discuss their experiences as well as sharing your answers! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newsletter: h…

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This Writing Life: Episode 3 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

37:44

This week we discuss Imposter Syndrome! Do you get it? How does it manifest? How do you manage it? Stuart and Melissa discuss their experiences with the phenomenon, too!由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S3:E4 - Requests, offers and updating agents 31:31

2+ y ago31:31

31:31

Join Stuart in this 4th episode, as he discusses what you could do when you get an a full request, or an offer, from an agent.由WriteMentor

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This Writing Life : Episode 2 43:06

2+ y ago43:06

43:06

Where and When do you write? Stuart and Melissa discuss their writing spaces and routines, and share some of your spaces, too!由WriteMentor

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This Writing Life : Episode 1 28:54

2+ y ago28:54

28:54

Why do you love writing? Stuart and Melissa discuss their own love of writing, and discuss tweets by YOU on why you love it, too. Uplifting and positive, we hope this episode will help ignite the joy of writing for all of you who listen.由WriteMentor

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2022 Summer Programme Special - Hints/Tips and FAQs 43:56

2+ y ago43:56

43:56

All your important questions answered! Information on the summer programme can be found here: https://write-mentor.com/mentoring-programme/2022-writementor-summer-mentoring-programme/ Our mentor list is here: https://write-mentor.com/mentoring-programme/2022-writementor-summer-mentoring-programme/2022-mentors/…

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Rejection Diaries S3:E3 - The Wait, Rejections and Full Requests 29:08

2+ y ago29:08

29:08

Join Stuart in this third episode, as he discusses the wait and what to do after you press send.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S3:E2 - Pressing Send 35:30

2+ y ago35:30

35:30

Join Stuart in this second episode, as he discusses the build up to pressing send, the last minute checks and then the act itself! Building an agent list 6:50 Mental Preparation 10:55 Pressing Send 14:28 After the Send 19:12 Surviving the wait 21:49 Hope: A blessing or curse? 28:10由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S3:E1 - Preparation 46:22

3y ago46:22

46:22

Join Stuart in this opening episode, as he discusses preparing to submit your work to agents and the steps he takes in advance to optimise his chances of…well…probably rejection! :-)由WriteMentor

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WM Awards Discussion 43:12

3y ago43:12

43:12

Stuart talks to previous winners/runners-up, Alexandra Page, Kathryn Foxfield and Sophia Payne about their experiences before, during and after their successful entries into their respective awards. With great stories, advice and tips for those considering entering. You can follow these brilliant writers here: https://twitter.com/alexandrapage http…

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Rejection Diaries: S2 E9 - Natalia Godsmark 24:06

3y ago24:06

24:06

Natalia Godsmark joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries: S2 E10 - Clare Golding 30:48

3y ago30:48

30:48

Clare Golding joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries: S2 E8 - Tasha Harrison 33:42

3y ago33:42

33:42

Tasha Harrison joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection. About Tasha Harrison I write comedy for kids and young adults. I've been shortlisted for the Bath Children's Novel Award 2017, …

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Rejection Diaries S2: E7 - Anna Britton 39:07

3y ago39:07

39:07

Anna Britton joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection. You can follow Anna at @BrittonBookGeek on Twitter.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S2: E6 - Josie Smith 17:22

3y ago17:22

17:22

Josie Smith joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection. You can follow Josie at @_josiesmith on Twitter.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S2: E5 - Becky Orwin 25:58

3y ago25:58

25:58

Becky Orwin joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S2: E4 - Loretta Chefchaouni 21:05

3y ago21:05

21:05

Loretta Chefchaouni joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S2: E3 - Matt Cuyes 29:26

3y ago29:26

29:26

Matt Cuyes joins Stuart to discuss his writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares his top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S2: E2 - Krystal Snead 22:03

3y ago22:03

22:03

Krystal Snead joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries S2: E1 - Deborah Bailey 35:44

3y ago35:44

35:44

Deborah Bailey joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.由WriteMentor

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Rejection Diaries: S2 Introduction 12:38

3y ago12:38

12:38

Stuart discuss the upcoming season, plus gives an update on his own recent rejections and experiences.由WriteMentor

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Episode 10: Perdita and Honor Cargill 36:48

3y ago36:48

36:48

Honor Cargill began writing when she was about sixteen, co-authoring the funny teen series, Waiting for Callback (Simon & Schuster). Honor read Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Oxford and studied masters in the History of Art. She enjoys researching party scenes and also writes non-fiction history. Perdita Cargill spent years working as…

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Episode 9: Sophie Cleverly 24:36

3y ago24:36

24:36

Sophie Cleverly was born in Bath in 1989. She studied for a BA in Creative Writing and an MA in Writing For Young People. Her book series Scarlet and Ivy and The Violet Veil Mysteries are published by HarperCollins worldwide, as well as being translated into 6 different languages so far. Aside from writing, she can often be found listening to symph…

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Episode 8: Catherine Emmett 42:50

3y ago42:50

42:50

Catherine Emmett grew up in Newcastle and was an avid reader from a young age. She spent 14 years working in an office in the City, before deciding to follow her passion and write picture books. Catherine now lives in rural Essex with her husband and three sons and is a full-time writer. She writes rhyming and prose picture books, which are funny a…

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Episode 7: Naomi Gibson 26:59

3y ago26:59

26:59

Naomi grew up in Cheshire, UK, and is now based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her childhood was spent with her nose in a book and her hands on a sketchpad, constantly in search of adventure and new worlds. Encouraged by her family to be creative, she developed a love for writing at a young age - something that never left her. She studied Art History at the…

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The Rejection Diaries - The Season Finale 25:55

3+ y ago25:55

25:55

Stuart reviews the season so far and discusses his current and future direction and where rejection might sit for him in the future. Here is a link to sign up and be a guest for an episode on season 2. We will be looking to record these in October/November time. I am looking for writers, published or not, who have had at least 200 rejections over a…

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The Rejection Diaries - Process, not Outcome 31:22

3+ y ago31:22

31:22

How to measure your worth and progress in a healthy way Focussing purely on processes and letting the outcomes take care of themselves Often our dreams as writers are VERY outcome based. We dream of publishing deals and book launches and bestsellers and seeing our name on a cover etc etc And when we see others having all these things, we naturally …

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The Rejection Diaries - Love 23:17

3+ y ago23:17

23:17

I sometimes view writing as a relationship: - flings - those passionate, lusty opening 5ks that never got finished - young love - oh yes, a first foray into writing a story - perhaps you did a course - perhaps not. Perhaps you thought it would all just flow out onto the page - I did - and perhaps you thought it would be this organic, natural unplan…

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The Rejection Diaries - Overcoming You 18:39

3+ y ago18:39

18:39

Who is your biggest obstacle, and why is it you? Good advice - don’t compare yourself to others - your output, success, or skill. The only person you’re in competition with is yourself. Can you be the person you want to be? Can you write the book you want to write? Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequ…

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Episode 6: Maisie Chan 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

30:37

Maisie Chan is a British-born Chinese author. She has written early reader books for Hachette and Collins, and a collection of fairy tales, myths and legends in Stories From Around the World for Scholastic, as well as many stories for The Big Think: a well-being curriculum based around stories for primary school children. She also started the group…

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The Rejection Diaries: Despair to Hope 25:50

3+ y ago25:50

25:50

Is there any hope? There is always hope - the only way there is no hope is if you give up forever. Otherwise hope persists. “Hope is like the sun. If you only believe in it when you see it, you'll never make it through the night” How to pull yourself out of the depths? Strategies: Take a break (from writing/social media - whatever works for you) Re…

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