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The Joined Up Writing Podcast

Joined Up Writing is now The Write Place! A new name but the same great content - hundreds of interviews with writers giving the stories behind their books and paths to publication. Packed with advice, inspiration and tips and hosted by crime writer, producer and writing coach, Wayne Kelly, The Write Place is a regular podcast for writers and book lovers. Tuesdays on the Web, iTunes, Android and Spotify.

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41:11

Sound Advice: Life Lessons from 80s Pop with Alan Green

The Joined Up Writing Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Join The Momentum Circle writing community - applications close on Sept 30th! CLINK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO Hi, I’m Wayne Kelly, a writer, podcast host and coach. I love to help writers develop their skills and get their books and stories out into the world. In this episode I’m joined by Alan Green, debut author of Sound Advice, a fascinating book that digs into the hidden life lessons of 1980s pop music. Alan shares how redundancy after nearly three decades at a law firm sparked a complete li...

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57:15

Tom Cox on Finding His Voice and Writing Without Limits

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2025/09/08

Want to find out more about my critique group and writing community - Momentum Circle? Check it out here - wkwproductions.co.uk/mentoring This week I’m joined by Tom Cox, author of fifteen books spanning fiction, memoir, and journalism. Tom’s work blends the folkloric and the surreal with an eye for human nature and the landscapes that inspire him. His latest novel, Everything Will Swallow You, is out now and continues his exploration of storytelling that defies easy categorisation. In our co...

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47:17

Gemma Denham – From Picture Books to Locked-Room...

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2025/07/14

Take a look here to see how I can help you publish your book! In this week’s episode, I chat to author and illustrator Gemma Denham, whose debut adult novel The Storm is a gripping locked-room mystery set in the Lake District. We talk about Gemma’s fascinating path from children’s book illustrator to crime writer, why she made the switch, and how a personal 40-before-40 challenge helped her finally write her first novel. We also dig into the benefits of writing retreats, plotting versus pants...

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53:35

Russ Litten - The Crime Writer: How Far Would You Go...

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2025/06/02

Take a look here to see how I can help you publish your book! This week’s guest is the brilliant Russ Litten – author, screenwriter, editor and long-time writer-in-residence in prisons across the UK. We discuss his latest novel The Crime Writer, a gritty, compelling story inspired by his first-hand experiences working with inmates on their life stories. Russ shares insights on the blurred line between fact and fiction, why authenticity matters, and how to retain your creative curiosity – even...

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49:43

Writing From the Inside Out: Hannah King on Crime,...

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2025/05/13

Take a look here to see how I can help you publish your book! In this episode of The Write Place, I chat with Northern Irish author Hannah King about the creative process behind her gripping second novel, The Blind Spot. We talk about dual timelines, writing from a child’s perspective, and how to keep readers turning the page. Hannah shares her journey from creative writing student to published novelist, her experience as a legal transcriber, and the reality of writing the dreaded second book...

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58:08

Rebeka Russell on Publishing, Place, and the Legacy...

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2025/03/03

In this fascinating episode of The Write Place Podcast, host Wayne Kelly is joined by Rebeka Russell, founder of Manderley Press, to discuss the power of place in storytelling, the challenges of independent publishing, and her latest release, Mary Shelley in Bath. Rebeka shares how her love of history and literature led her to create a small press dedicated to reviving classic works connected to real-world locations. She discusses the importance of book design, working with artists to create ...

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55:55

Writing, Rewriting, and Reinvention: Karen Heenan’s...

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2025/02/17

In this insightful episode of The Write Place Podcast, host Wayne Kelly welcomes historical fiction author Karen Heenan for her third appearance on the show. Karen shares her journey from being traditionally published with a small press to becoming a successful self-published author with multiple series under her belt. She discusses the challenges and rewards of indie publishing, offering valuable insights into book marketing, cover design, and Amazon advertising. Karen’s latest novel, French...

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59:47

The Wallace & Gromit Method of Plotting with D.V. Bishop

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2025/02/03

In this episode of The Write Place, I’m joined by award-winning historical crime novelist D.V. Bishop for a deep dive into the craft of storytelling, structure, and writing with confidence. D.V. shares his Wallace & Gromit approach to plotting—laying the tracks just ahead of the train as he writes—and why mystery writers don’t always need to know the ending before they begin. We discuss the pressures of writing under contract, the benefits of finishing Book Two before Book One is publishe...

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51:10

Overcoming Adversity: Zoe Lea on Thrillers,...

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2025/01/14

- Download your FREE Write or Die Writer's Survival Kit!In this episode of The Write Place Podcast, Wayne Kelly sits down with psychological thriller author and social media expert Zoe Lea to discuss the twists and turns of her writing journey. From the book that saved her life to the struggles of self-doubt and navigating the complexities of her craft, Zoe shares raw and inspiring insights into the life of an author.They delve into Zoe's latest novel, Closer Than She Thinks, exploring the vu...

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55:01

Get It Out of Your Head! - Neil J Hart - JU231

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2024/11/11

SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSCheck out my crime novel, SAFE HANDSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HEREIt’s episode 231 with Neil J Hart, an excellent Fantasy-Horror author, writing gorgeous-looking books for young people. We talk about how Neil went from being a reluctant reader to a story-obsessed writer, how his visual imagination plays into his work and of course, ...

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61:55

Dan Howarth - JU230

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2024/10/28

SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSCheck out my crime novel, SAFE HANDSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HEREIt’s episode 230 with Dan Howarth who writes dark and gritty books, often based in the North of England. Dan and I had a really fun and interesting chat focusing on Dan’s latest book, Last Night of Freedom and we take a deep dive into the problems with Traditional pub...

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52:30

Readers Like to Work it Out - Laura Pearson - JU229

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2024/10/21

SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSCheck out my crime novel, SAFE HANDSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!WANT A FREE eBOOK WITH 2 CRIME STORIES? SUBSCRIBE TO WAYNE’S NEWSLETTER HEREIt’s episode 229 and a chat recorded in front of a live audience with with Laura Pearson, number one best-selling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont and her latest book, The Beforelife of Eliza Valentine, which is excellent. Laura and I chatted about the magic ...

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45:44

GIVE YOURSELF TIME - Steven Kedie - JU228

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2024/10/14

SIGN UP TO MY FREE WORKSHOPS NEWSLETTERSUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!It’s episode 228 with Steven Kedie, author of Running and Jumping, a novel about a bitter sporting rivalry. We chat about the marathon-like qualities of writing, Steven’s journey to publication and which book saved his life.Steven is a writer who was born and raised in Manchester, where he still lives with his wife and their two sons. A ma...

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64:49

Angela C Nurse - Validation is for Parking! - JU224

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2024/08/27

SUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!It’s episode 224 where I’m chatting to crime writer, Angela C Nurse, talking about her gritty Scottish private detective series, her thoughts on the publishing industry in general and why she thinks Crime Fiction is such a powerful genre when it comes to studying people and behaviour.We also discover the book that saved her life and hear her tips for aspiring writers out there....

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60:27

Milly Johnson - Just Write The Book! - JU223

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2024/08/12

INTERESTED IN SELF-PUBLISHING? CHECK OUT THIS ONE DAY COURSESIGN UP TO MY FREE WORKSHOPS NEWSLETTERSUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!It’s episode 223 with the funny and inspiring Milly Johnson talking about her long writing journey, including writing greetings cards and being told she sounded too northern, before eventually finding huge success as an award winning, multi-million copy selling RomCom author. We a...

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59:52

Liz Fenwick - Sometimes, not writing is still writing!

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2024/07/15

SIGN UP TO MY FREE WORKSHOPS NEWSLETTERSUBSCRIBE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTSGrab a free Audible 30 Day Trial and listen to SAFE HANDS for FREE!It’s episode 222 with inspirational commercial fiction writer, Liz Fenwick talking about her Cornish novels, methods of research, her writing process and her advice for those of us struggling along the way.Liz Fenwick is writer of commercial fiction, living in Cornwall, England. Her books have been translated into 15 languages.She has publ...

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51:13

Solving The Puzzle with Samuel Burr - JU217

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2024/05/13

SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCASTIt’s episode 217 with Samuel Burr, ex-TV executive turned author with his debut book, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers. This is a lovely chat covering Samuel’s journey to publication, how his time spent filming in a retirement village inspired his book, pitching tips and, of course, the book that saved his life.Samuel studied at Westminster Film School and was a freelance TV executive, where he develope...

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58:11

Good Enough isn't Good Enough with Matt Ottley - JU216

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2024/04/28

Find out more about my BIG SCREEN WORKSHOP SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 216 with Matt Ottley, writer, artist, musician and all round polymath, talking about the incredible book, film and music for his project The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness. Matt is a fascinating guest and we talk about how his previous mental health issues, art, Synaethesia and music feed into his work, why he believes ‘good enough’ is rarely good enough and we’ll find out about

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37:18

If I can do it, YOU can do it too! with AJ Campbell -...

The Joined Up Writing Podcast ·

2024/04/08

Exclusive Audible 30 Day Free Trial Here! Find out more about my BIG SCREEN WORKSHOP SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 215 with best-selling psychological suspense author, AJ Campbell joining me to chat about her latest book, why and how she has taken both the indie route, as well as releasing books with a traditional publisher, and we’ll also discover the Book That Saved Her Life. AJ is an Amazon bestselling author of six psychological suspense novels and

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52:01

Just Get Started! with Sandie Jones - JU214

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2024/03/24

Exclusive Audible 30 Day Free Trial Here! Find out more about my BIG SCREEN WORKSHOP SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST It’s episode 214 with Sandie Jones, freelance author and now best-selling author, about her writing journey, interviewing famous people, and the desire to prove her doubters wrong. All that and of course, we’ll find out about the Book That Saved Her Life. Sandie is the author of The Blame Game, The Guilt Trip, The Half Sister, The First Mistake and The Other

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