Writing Talk Podcast

Writing Talk Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 33 – How Can I Write a Novel During The Lockdown?
May 03, 2020

Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes We won’t call this a relaunch but a new beginning. Can you write a novel during lockdown? People often think that period of isolation would be the ideal environment for finally getting down to writing or completing...

Episode 32 – How Do I Stay Motivated to Write?
May 05, 2019

Here’s the full podcast Episode Notes In this episode, we’re how to maintain the motivation you need to finish your writing projects. There are three prongs of attack! Pairing Match an activity that you enjoy with your writing, e.g.

Episode 31 – How Do We Show Instead of Telling?
April 22, 2019

Episode Notes In this episode, we’re discussing the difference between showing and telling in our writing. Why is it important and what can we do about it? It’s a commonly touted piece of advice that we should show rather than tell in our writing but i...

Episode 30 – How do we write convincing endings for each chapter?
April 15, 2019

Episode Notes Today we’re looking at the craft of writing convincing endings for each chapter of our novels and stories. This podcast was written in response to a listener question in the Writing Talk Podcast Facebook group.

Episode 29 – How do we define engaging and believable characters in our fiction?
February 26, 2019

Episode Notes Today we’re looking at the craft of writing engaging and believable characters in our novels and stories. In many ways this is an unanswerable question, but like many aspects of writing fiction,

Episode 28 – How do You Deal With Overwhelm?
February 18, 2019

Episode Notes How Can We Deal With a Sense of Being Overwhelmed? The first step is to take a step back. Gain some distance and find a more productive perspective. Writing is a joy and not the most stressful job in the world!

Episode 26 – Live Writing
February 05, 2019

Writing Fantasy Fiction

Episode 25 – Tips and Advice for NaNoWriMo 2016
November 07, 2016

In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, we’re looking at advice and tips for NaNoWriMo 2016. Enjoy your NaNoWriMo 2016 experience with these writing tips from author Mikey Campling. In this episode Mikey gives you some advice on tackling your NaNo...

Episode 24 – Dealing With Negative Reviews of Your Writing
August 08, 2016

In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, we’re looking at dealing with negative reviews of our writing. Plus this week’s writers’ toolbox tip and some listener feedback. There’s also a quick review of my news. Hope you enjoy listening.