Year of Writing with Omar Khafagy
Latest Episodes
25: Friday Review 2 (Worst Protein Bars Ever!)
It's another Friday Review! Oh, and I do some beatboxing. Yeah. Let's do this.
24: Writing The Small Stuff
Struggling with the big stuff? Try the small stuff. It helps you focus.
23: Nurturing the Writer Within
This podcast brought back tough memories of depression. But I had to share what I learned about coming out of it, and give a glimpse of how I have managed to stay out.
22: Why Poetry Month Scares Me
Poetry and I don't get along, but this month I'm prepared to give it a shot!
21: Rescuing Time From Dragons
A big red dragon has stolen your time! Today, I talk about what the dragon is, and how to snatch your hours back from its sinister, scaly claws.
20: My First Friday Recap!
Time for a bit of review! On today's episode, I talk about the week's writing progress, the things that went right, and the things that went wrong. I also talk about what I intend to do differently next week.
19: Getting Over "One-Man-Army" Syndrome
The temptation to be a lone shark is strong for a lot of writers. I talk about my own experience with solitude, and how I learned to find support in others.
Episode 18: Getting into Character (And Weird Search Histories)
I struggle with plot. But I love developing characters, and today I talk about my strategy for character development.
Episode 17: How Gratitude Kills Writer's Block
Gratitude gives you the ability to overcome the frustration of writer's block by tackling your anxieties. I talk about how I discovered this, and the impact it's had on my writing so far.
Episode 16: Improve Your Writing By Reading
It is said a lot, but I'll say it again: if you're going to write you have to read. If you struggle to find time to read, I make some suggestions and point you in a couple of useful directions.