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The Failing Writers Podcast

The Failing Writers Podcast

Join these success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers!Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:50

S1 Ep30: An interview with Tim Glister - author of...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/11/15

We talk to Tim Glister, who is definitely not a spy. And he tells us about when he REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED at Cambridge Analytica, as well as the time he REDACTED. But what's probably most interesting is the REDACTED REDACTED and the REDACTED, with an ostrich feather umbrella. Find out more (or at least as much as one can for such a secretive character) here https://www.timglister.com/ And buy his fabulous new book right here https://bit.ly/30aJaY1 Music by Dano songs (and Jon)

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55:10

S1 Ep29: Poetic Judgement (with the right honourable...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/11/08

We invite poet Kate Fox back on the podcast to critique our work and help us improve our poetry. Which Failing Writer will come out on top? Find out in this week's exiting episode. (That's not a typo. After listening to our poems, you'll be pretty keen to leave). Enjoy dearest listener, enjoy! If you're joining in with NANOWRIMO (or doing any writing at all) here's that handy little tool to stop you wasting time selecting character names. https://www.name-generator.org.uk/ Music by Dano

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57:35

S1 Ep28: And the winner is…

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/10/31

Congratulations to the winner of our Halloween Flash Fiction competition! What? You don’t know who that is? Well, sounds like you need to get your old flappy head trumpets round this episode doesn’t it? Enjoy! Music by Dano Songs

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62:48

S1 Ep27: Children's Author Adam Bushnell

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2021/10/24

Crazy kids names, rejection, tortoises - that's what writing for children and inspiring them to develop a passion for reading and writing is all about. We catch up with children's author Adam Bushnell to find out a bit more about writing for kids, teaching teachers and... well, look, we're not just going to tell you everything that's in this episode, are we? You'll have to listen to it. http://www.adambushnell.co.uk/ https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/ Tips for watching Jon perform Shakespeare

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59:41

S1 Ep26: The Brainstorm Ideagasm

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/10/17

Thinking. It's hard. And this week we prove it. Join us at the start of a journey of creation. Like the big bang... but probably significantly smaller in terms of impact on the universe. And before you listen, try to guess which Sunday evening TV classic that we decide would be better equestrianised. Music by Dano songs...and Jon

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58:28

S1 Ep25: Interview with writer and illustrator Jason...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/10/10

We welcome super talented (and all round super nice chap) writer and illustrator Jason Cockcroft on to the podcast to talk about his latest book, We Were Wolves. And, not to be outdone by Jason's fancy pen work, we try and draw a cow. Jason's artwork - https://www.thelittleyellowbird.co.uk/ We Were Wolves book - https://www.waterstones.com/book/we-were-wolves/jason-cockcroft/jason-cockcroft/9781839130571 Music by Dano Songs

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37:04

S1 Ep24: Halloween flash fiction contest - plus Tim...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/10/03

It's here and we want you to be part of it! Our £100 Halloween flash fiction contest is now open! Just listen to this episode to get your ears round the phrase you need to include in your entry... and get writing! Plus, we've got fantastic flash fictioner Tim Craig on to give us all a few top tips on how to write great micro fiction stories. Enjoy! Find out more about our guest here https://twitter.com/timkcraig More short form top tips from this fella (not to be confused with the other

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58:58

S1 Ep23: Rosie Wilby, a writer's room zoom AND A BIG...

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2021/09/26

This week we've got a big announcement, a great interview with Rosie Wilby, author of The Breakup Monologues, and there's also a rather sizeable announcement. Oh, did I mention we're announcing something? That's in there too. Find out more about our fabulous guest here https://www.rosiewilby.com/ You can get her even fabulouser new book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breakup-Monologues-Unexpected-Joy-Heartbreak/dp/1472982304 And listen to her ridiculously fabulous (though not quite as fabulous

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54:01

S1 Ep22: A (not so) mystery guest special!

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/09/19

This week we yet again prove we couldn't arrange an over consumption of alcoholic beverages in a place that makes alcoholic beverages, and we do it in the company of a special mystery guest who's primed and ready to give us some honest feedback on some previous writing we've done. It's all very exciting. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deadly-Caller-gripping-thriller-Detective/dp/B09F1CZTKS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Music by Dano Songs

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42:41

S1 Ep21: Talking to best-selling Gillian McAllister!

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/09/12

Another great guest this week, in the form of Gillian McAllister. Sunday Times best-selling author, with the TV royalty seal of approval from Richard and Judy, she chats about her journey, her work and the philosophical musings of Taylor Swift. Read all about Gilly here https://gillianmcallister.com/ Buy her latest smash hit best seller here https://www.amazon.co.uk/That-Night-gripping-psychological-thriller/dp/1405942444/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= See her on the

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49:04

S1 Ep20: Save the f%@#!ng cat

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/09/05

In this week's bl**dy episode, Jon reviews the mega-f***ing-successful screen-writing guide "Save the cat" - and then we have a motherf***ing chat about swearing. Listener discretion is f***ing well advised. https://savethecat.com/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/20/bloody-loses-its-place-atop-swearing-lexicon-as-british-use-of-expletives-falls Music by Dano Songs

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46:44

S1 Ep19: Talking TV, comedy and California with...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/08/29

Well, despite somehow failing to record the first 30 minutes of the interview, we still manage to have a rather interesting chat with TV comedy scriptwriter Adrian Poynton about his work and his adventures in the world of American TV in Los Angeles. Music by Dano Songs

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50:23

S1 Ep18: Whingefest '21

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/08/22

After entering a micro-fiction contest Tom, Jon and Dave rather maturely consider the judge's feedback, and deal with it in a level-headed and sensible fashion. Kind of. Apart from the stupid bits where the stupid judges stupidly got their stupid facts wrong. Welcome to Whingefest '21! Music by Dano Songs

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56:54

S1 Ep17: Let's do it LIVE!

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/08/15

Some people thought it couldn't be done... they were wrong. Some said no-one would be daft enough to turn up... they were wrong too!! And some people said we wouldn't be able to create the greatest story EVER with nothing more than our wits and a willing audience. They were mostly possibly right, but it didn't stop us having a right old load of fun trying. Enjoy!! Music by Dan-o Songs

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57:14

S1 Ep16: Hidden Tools of Comedy review & Chris Paling...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/08/08

It's a half and half treat this week! Half book review ("The Hidden Tools of Comedy" by Steve Kaplan) and half interview - a lovely natter with novelist, and writer of "A Very Nice Rejection Letter", Chris Paling. In addition to this we obviously also briefly discuss Lion dressage. https://www.chrispaling.com/ https://www.kaplancomedy.com/product/book/ Music by Dan-o Songs

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S1 Ep15: The Little Pod of Horrors!

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/08/01

Ouhhhhhhh... it's a spooooooky horror episode! This week we present back our short horror stories. Then we try and teach Dave how to give something marks out of ten. (We have no idea if we did a good job of that. I mean, he gave us an 7/10... but who knows).

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S1 Ep14: "In one eye and out the other" with stand-up...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/07/25

This week we're joined by the superb Kate Fox, poet extraordinaire. Kate shows us around the secret world of poetry, enjoys Dave's catchphrase (I mean, what right thinking individual wouldn't?!) and she definitely doesn't violently drown someone shortly after chatting with us. Plus, Kate reveals which famous comedy favourite she inspired to get on stage and tell some gags. https://katefoxwriter.wordpress.com/ Music by Dano Songs

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S1 Ep13: A chat with CJ Tudor

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/07/18

This week, we talk to brilliant thriller-mystery-horror writer C.J. Tudor. Topics covered: Dog walking, the 1980s and what it's like when one of the biggest authors in the world decides to say something rather nice about your book. Music by Dano Songs

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45:31

S1 Ep12: Rejections

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/07/11

This week (as the more astute of you may have gathered from the title of this episode) we talk about rejections – including a surprise for Tom and Jon that Dave has been keeping up his sleeve for over a decade! Plus there's an exciting announcement about our first live show. Enjoy! Music by Dano Songs

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53:06

S1 Ep11: I can't believe it's Caimh! (That rhymes by...

The Failing Writers Podcast ·

2021/07/04

This week we talk to multi-talented writer Caimh McDonnell about hecklers, dogs and successful self publishing. And we witness a huge moment in the history of podcasting; the release of Dave's brand new catchphrase! https://whitehairedirishman.com/podcast/ https://whitehairedirishman.com/caimhs_books/ https://davidgaughran.com/ Gary Delaney - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qja1VIOBVcs Music by Dano Songs

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