Death Of 1000 Cuts
372 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsDeath Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better, and love it. Presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and stand-up poet.
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Episodes
S6E7 - Across the Sand by Jess
June 26, 2023 10:27 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode I take a look at the first page of a reader's work & offer tips on improving it. We talk about word order, tenses, world building & the power of the telling detail. If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do ...
S6E6 - Chatting with Guy Gunaratne
June 19, 2023 10:12 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBIn this episode I chat with author Guy Gunaratne about their second novel, MISTER, MISTER, trickster narrators running away with the story, & why it's ok to take your writing seriously. Grab a copy of MISTER, MISTER by Guy Gunaratne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781472250230 If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online communit...
S6E5 - Interesting Tips (Writing Ramble)
June 12, 2023 22:14 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis episode is an unedited, unplanned talk about creative writing, the perils of writing tips, & the ups & downs of the writing process. If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, e...
S6E4 - Chatting With James L Sutter
June 05, 2023 17:04 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIn this episode I chat with author James L Sutter about creating worlds and his new queer YA romance novel, DARKHEARTS. You can grab a copy of DARKHEARTS here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Darkhearts-James-L-Sutter/dp/1839133376/ If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv Please buy my latest book...
S6E3 - Chatting With Emma Gannon
May 29, 2023 09:22 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn today's episode I chat with Emma Gannon, novelist and author of THE SUCCESS MYTH, a book about the ways in which we can end up chasing things we don't really want, & how that keeps us away from actual wellbeing. Grab THE SUCCESS MYTH here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781911709206 Here's Emma's substack, The Hyphen: https://substack.com/@emmagannon If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the...
S6E2 - Chatting With Alasdair Beckett-King
May 22, 2023 12:16 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode I chat with author and comedian Alasdair Beckett-King about his new book, writing for children, pastiche, and comedy. Grab a copy of Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Montgomery-Bonbon-Murder-at-Museum/dp/1529501040/ If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online co...
S6E1 - Love
May 16, 2023 13:05 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MBThe first episode of the new season. I talk about writing, and love. If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Wh...
S5E29 - Season Round Up (Writing Ramble)
April 20, 2023 13:46 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis is the last episode in Season 5 of Death Of 1000 Cuts, where I round up my thoughts after quite a few years of the show. We'll be back for Season 6 soon! Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timcl...
S5E28 - WEIRD (Writing Ramble)
March 25, 2023 10:16 - 55 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this unscripted, unedited episode, I talk about where I am with my writing and the podcast, and what's to come. Here's the recent episode of the BBC's Crowdscience I co-presented: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3j8d Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ If you like the show and would like to support me...
S5E27 - Impostor Syndrome (Writing Ramble)
February 21, 2023 19:13 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBIn this episode I talk about dealing with impostor syndrome while writing. Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online...
S5E26 - Writing A Novel Pt 10
February 15, 2023 11:35 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode, the latest in the Writing a Novel series, I look at some opening pages of published novels, and see if we can learn anything about what makes a compelling opening. The novels are in the commercial Fantasy/historical genres. Hopefully this will help me out figuring out how to open my own novel! Here are the 3 books I talk about in this episode, with links if you'd like to buy them. THE DESERT PRINCE by Peter V Brett: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9780008309817 THE OBSIDIA...
S5E25 - To Read or Not Read (Writing Ramble)
January 11, 2023 14:34 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode I talk about reading to become a better writer versus reading for joy. This is an unedited, unplanned episode. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Here's a link to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.am...
S5E24 - End of Year Q&A
December 22, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBA Q&A episode responding to listener questions to end the year. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Here's a link to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ And yo...
S5E23 - Cyborg Novelists
December 06, 2022 11:38 - 56 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode, I discover that Artificial Intelligence is better at writing my novel than I am. I discuss the threats & opportunities of AI-generated novels & what the future might hold for authors collaborating with bots. Here's OpenAI, if you're interested & fancy having a play: https://beta.openai.com/playground If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We C...
S5E22 - Chatting With James Wallis
December 01, 2022 13:47 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBIn this episode I chat with author & games designer James Wallis about storytelling in games, writing novels in other people's worlds, & his new book about award-winning boardgames, EVERYBODY WINS. EVERYBODY WINS by James Wallis: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybody-Wins-Decades-Greatest-Board/dp/1839081910/ If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About...
S5E21 - Stained Glass by Bobby
November 22, 2022 14:30 - 54 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode I look at a listener's first page and suggest ways to make it better. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarep...
S5E20 - Chatting With Adrian Tchaikovsky
November 08, 2022 10:49 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with SFF author Adrian Tchaikovsky. We talk about his Children of Time Science Fiction series, his Shadows of the Apt Fantasy series, how tabletop roleplaying got him started as a storyteller, & how he approaches worldbuilding & planning novels. Adrian's new book, THE CITY OF LAST CHANCES, is available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/City-Last-Chances-Adrian-Tchaikovsky/dp/1801108420 Here's the first book of the Shadows of the Apt series, EMPIRE IN BLACK AND ...
S5E19 - Writing a Novel Pt9
October 30, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThis is the 9th episode in my series that follows me as I try to write a novel while commentating on what I'm doing & why. This time I share two drafts of a new attempt at a possible opening, explain why I made the changes I've made, then talk about what's next. If you want to listen to previous episodes in the Writing A Novel series, they're on this playlist: soundcloud.com/timclare/sets/writing-a-novel If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: ...
S5E18 - Bad Writing Takes (Writing Ramble)
October 12, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode, I chat about getting back into writing after burnout, and embracing your personal writing manifesto. I have a bit of a rant! But hopefully with the understanding you are free to disagree. This is a writing ramble episode, so an unedited b-side where I talk about what's on my mind. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which...
S5E17 - Tears In Rain
September 27, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode we do a deep dive into the genesis of a famous 42 word death monologue - Roy Batty's 'Tears In Rain' soliloquy from Blade Runner. What makes good dialogue? How should you think about character, theme and the wider world when writing speech? What can we learn from the content and successive edits of one of the most famous monologues in cinematic history? Here's the iconic scene, if you want to go watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoAzpa1x7jU If you enjoy the podcast a...
S5E16 - Writing a Novel Pt8
September 15, 2022 11:29 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis is the latest episode in a series where I document my attempts to write a novel. In this episode, I reflect on why I've stalled - again - talk a bit about my autism diagnosis & how I might fold that into the mix, & then I attempt to channel my writing demon, to see what strategies he has been using to keep me from writing. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to listen to previous episodes in the Writing A Novel series, they're on this playlist: soundcloud.com/timclare/sets/writing-a-novel ...
S5E15 - Chatting With Ross Sutherland About Writing Prompts
August 22, 2022 09:58 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIn this episode I chat with writer, poet and podcaster Ross Sutherland about creativity, anti-showmanship and his new Guided Writing Journal, which contains 100 varied, challenging prompts to help writers push themselves and grow. Grab a copy of the Imaginary Advice Guided Writing Journal in hardback, paperback or ebook: https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/merch If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books f...
S5E14 - Original Story by Toethumb
August 02, 2022 15:27 - 49 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode I look at the first page of a story submitted by a listener and suggest ways to make it better. We talk about the concept of the narrative present, abstract vs concrete writing, and word order in your sentences. If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Please check out my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxi...
S5E13 - Teaching Creative Writing (Writing Ramble)
July 19, 2022 11:09 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this episode I reflect on my week teaching creative writing at a retreat. That's it. That's the show. If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Please check out my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk...
S5E12 - Chatting With Kate Fox
July 11, 2022 07:29 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn this episode I chat with poet, writer and performer Kate Fox about poetry, creative risk taking, neurodiversity and writing to a brief. We talk about Kate's early voracious reading habit - and why it's odd that an intense love of words can be diagnosed as 'hyperlexia', almost as a disorder - her poetry, and her adult diagnosis of autism. We also talk about her stage shows, finding the mode of performance and style that feels authentic - and creatively challenging - to her, and her book abo...
S5E11 - Finding Your Why (Writing Ramble)
June 07, 2022 13:08 - 59 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this episode I chat about finding your north star when you're making creative stuff. Why write? Why make books? Where do you find validation & meaning in an uncertain & unpredictable world? & are seatbelt laws a good thing or an unconscionable assault on personal liberty? This is a writing ramble episode, which means I talk discursively about where I'm at this week & try to transmute that into some actionable lessons. Hope it helps. If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done p...
S5E10 - How To Write Like A Vicar
May 23, 2022 20:42 - 55 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode I talk about how to structure your nonfiction to create compelling entry points to complex topics. That's your biography, history, memoir, science writing, and it even works for fiction too. Go grab yourself a copy of COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It from the Death Of 1000 Cuts page on Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-by-tim-clare Here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts bookshop with books for writers & by guests on the show: https://uk.bookshop.or...
S5E9 - The Publishing Machine (Writing Ramble)
May 17, 2022 18:02 - 59 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode I talk about the publishing industry, who gets to make books, which books get supported, & what we need to do to support a diverse range of people to write books. It's a bit ranty in places, but it ends in a place of gratitude, on a positive note, so that's neat. If you'd like to support my career as an author, grab a copy of my new book COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ If you'd like t...
S5E9 - Coward on Tour (Writing Ramble)
May 10, 2022 23:23 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn this episode I talk about what it feels like one week into your new book coming out. I report from the book tour, share my thoughts on when - & if - you 'make it' as a writer, & I admit to my own continuing issues with self doubt & self criticism. I hope it's useful to hear. Support the show: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And please buy my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It.
S5E8 - How a Book is Born (Writing Ramble)
April 15, 2022 13:37 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBIn this episode I talk about the process an author goes to from submitting a book to publication. Actually, I talk about a lot of other stuff before I get to that, but I get there in the end. This is a writing ramble, an unedited, unscripted episode of the podcast - and this might be one of the more circumlocutionary iterations of this format. In my defence, I had a cold while I was recording. Please consider anything I say in this episode non-canon. If you'd like to pre-order a copy of my f...
S5E7 - A Masterpiece (Writing Ramble)
March 31, 2022 15:09 - 55 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode I talk about the difficulties surrounding talking about your Work In Progress, and the social games and invisible rules around how we're supposed to talk about our own work. You can pre-order signed copies of my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It here (email the shop for overseas orders): https://storysmithbooks.com/product/coward-tim-clare/ Ebook pre-orders: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About-ebook/dp/B09KCNWGD7/ Audiobook (r...
S5E6 - Working On Coward (Writing Ramble)
March 10, 2022 11:51 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBIn this episode, I chat about my forthcoming book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It. I talk a bit about how I came to write it, why it mattered to me, & how I had to change what I planned to write when I discovered reality was more complicated. You can pre-order signed copies of COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It here: https://storysmithbooks.com/product/coward-tim-clare/ Or if you prefer ebook, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-Abo...
S5E5 - Chatting With Dr Lucy Foulkes
February 28, 2022 12:46 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBIn this episode I chat with author and psychologist Dr Lucy Foulkes about her book, LOSING OUR MINDS: What Mental Illness Really Is And What It Isn't. We talk about psychological research, mental health, and getting to the bottom of the words we use to talk about our inner lives and experiences of challenging emotions. LOSING OUR MINDS: What Mental Illness Really Is And What It Isn't: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Losing-Our-Minds-Mental-Illness/dp/184792638X/ Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk...
S5E4 - Chatting With Hannah Jane Walker
February 21, 2022 12:04 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with poet & author Hannah Jane Walker, about poetry, sensitivity, & how we can manage & celebrate sensitivity. We talk about an artist's responsibility to their audience, the upsides of being highly sensitive, & some tactics for managing the trickier parts of sensitivity. Buy Hannah's book, SENSITIVE: The Power of Feeling in a World That Doesn't: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sensitive-Hannah-Walker/dp/1783254556/ Pre-order signed copies of my new book, COWARD: Why We Ge...
S5E3 - Chatting With Huma Qureshi
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBIn this episode I chat with author Huma Qureshi about her fiction and nonfiction, and her memoir HOW WE MET. We talk about the stories that opened her eyes to what books can do, the freedoms of fiction and how you go about taking real people's rights and feelings into account when you write nonfiction. We also talk about expectations readers bring to texts by authors of different background, and resisting those expectations. Grab a copy of HOW WE MET: A Memoir of Love and Other Misadventure...
S5E2 - Chatting With Prof Pete Etchells
January 17, 2022 13:18 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBI chat with Prof Pete Etchells about video games, the stories they tell, and his book LOST IN A GOOD GAME: Why We Play Video Games and What They Can Do For Us. Please do support Pete by checking out his book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Good-Game-video-games/dp/1785784811 You can support the show via my Ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare You can pre-order my forthcoming book COWARD from Storysmith Books here: https://storysmithbooks.com/product/coward-tim-clare/ Thank you.
S5E1 - Chatting With Cathy Rentzenbrink
January 10, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with author Cathy Rentzenbrink about writing down our lives, and her new book about writing autobiography, WRITE IT ALL DOWN. Grab a copy of WRITE IT ALL DOWN here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Cathy-Rentzenbrink/Write-It-All-Down--How-to-Put-Your-Life-on-the-Page/26365074 Support the podcast here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
S4E45 - Fitting In (Writing Ramble)
November 19, 2021 11:27 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIn this episode I talk about feeling like you 'fit in' in the publishing world, my own experiences, & why feeling like an insider or outsider - whether you are or not - shouldn't be your barometer for success. If you like the podcast & want me to make more please support me via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to pre-order my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It? It's out May 2022. Here are some pre-order links for the hardback or ebook: https://www.water...
S4E44 - Dials vs Switches (Writing Ramble)
November 01, 2021 09:37 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this episode, I respond to a piece of advice for first-time non-fiction authors I read back in August, explaining why I disagree and giving my own take. It's basically about what's better - giving the reader clear, committed answers to questions, or dealing in shades of grey. I also explain how I think this relates to fiction writing, and why it matters. If you enjoy this episode and you want to help me keep making podcast, drop me a few beans here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare You can also ge...
S4E43 - Writing a Novel Pt7
October 25, 2021 15:53 - 47 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode I talk about my progress with my project to write a new novel, and why I think I've stalled. I reflect on where I think I've stumbled so far, and my plans for getting back on track. Recorded while I had Covid, so maybe disinfect your earphones after listening. If you want to listen to previous episodes in the Writing A Novel series, they're on this playlist: https://soundcloud.com/timclare/sets/writing-a-novel If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, m...
S4E42 - Editing with Nate Crowley
October 07, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBIn this episode I look at the first page of a listener's story with author Nate Crowley and we suggest ways to improve it. What is too much information, and what is too little? How can you employ the art of the telling detail? If you'd like to read Nate Crowley's new Warhammer 40k novel, THE TWICE-DEAD KING, you can grab a copy here: https://www.4tk.co.uk/the-twice-dead-king-ruin-hb.html He's also on Twitter here: @frogcroakley And you can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/...
S4E41 - Chatting With Molly Naylor
September 30, 2021 09:54 - 1 hour - 62 MBHi everyone. On this one I chat with author, poet, screenwriter and director Molly Naylor about the graphic novel she created with artist Lizzy Stewart, LIGHTS, PLANETS, PEOPLE! It's about an astronomer who has to give an inspirational speech and is thinking back over the choices she's made throughout her life. We get into a good chat about collaborating, how to submit a graphic novel to an agent, the culture surrounding the publishing industry, and how the pandemic (temporarily) helped some ...
S4E40 - Chatting With Chris Farnell
September 23, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn this episode I chat with author Chris Farnell about his early interest in the fantastic, what makes good Science Fiction and Fantasy, and about his satirical SF series FERMI'S PROGRESS. You can grab the novellas from independent e-book publisher Scarlet Ferret here: https://scarletferret.com/books/fermis-progress-season-pass (they're also on Amazon) You can follow Chris on Twitter: @thebrainofchris If you like this show and want to support me, drop me a bean or two here: www.ko-fi.com/...
S4E39 - Writing Nonfiction
September 14, 2021 17:55 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this episode, I chat about the rewards of writing creative nonfiction and make the case for why you should try it. And hey, this episode marks over a million listens for the podcast. Thank you! Help out the podcast by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Drop me a line via my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
S4E38 - Editing With Nate Crowley Pt2
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBMe and author Nate Crowley host a very special festive-themed episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts. We look at a story set at the North Pole by a listener, and suggest ways to make it better. And quite possibly several ways to make it worse. If you want to grab a copy of Nate Crowley's NOTES FROM SMALL PLANETS you can here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Nate-Crowley/Notes-from-Small-Planets/22869592 You can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can get in touch with ...
S4E37 - Editing with Nate Crowley
August 31, 2021 11:46 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBIn this episode me and author Nate Crowley chat about his work before looking at an author's first page and suggesting ways to make it better. If you want to grab a copy of Nate Crowley's NOTES FROM SMALL PLANETS you can here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Nate-Crowley/Notes-from-Small-Planets/22869592 You can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can get in touch with me here: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
S4E36 - Chatting With Simon Akam
August 23, 2021 09:59 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBOn this episode I chat with Simon Akam about his book THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: THE BRITISH ARMY SINCE 9/11. We talk about writing nonfiction, dealing with sources, and how to handle when things go wrong, based on Simon's experiences when the army objected to some of the things he'd written, and his publisher didn't back him up. If you want to grab a copy of THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD you can get it here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-changing-of-the-guard/simon-akam/9781913348489 Y...
S4E35 - The Shore of Beginnings by R Matthew
July 27, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways to make it better. In this episode I talk about starting in the middle of things, when it's better to tell, not show, the art of motivation and making things interesting. If you enjoy the show and you want to be an official superfan while helping me make more episodes please drop me a few beans here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And if you'd like to submit the first 250 words of your super-polished good-as-you-can-ma...
S4E34 - Tiny Edits (Writing Ramble)
July 19, 2021 14:23 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this episode I talk about what I've been up to recently, the teaching I did, what's involved in editing and copyediting a book, some differences in process between fiction and non-fiction, George Orwell, doing interviews, my top three card games and avoidance behaviours. Phew! It must be a writing ramble. If you like the show and you'd like to help me keep going, you can drop a few beans into the war chest here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And if you'd like to drop me a line, you can do so vi...
S4E33 - Knowing When To Quit
June 28, 2021 08:50 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn this episode I respond to a listener's email about how you know if it's time to throw in the towel. When, as a writer, should you quit? When is enough, enough? If you enjoy the show and you believe what I do is worth something, please drop me a few beans via my Ko-fi page - it's how I keep everything going: www.ko-fi.com/timclare