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Australian Book LoversAustralian Book LoversWriter's Room with Madeleine D'Este and Zena ShapterLove stories? Then join Veronica and Laurie in Australian Book Lovers podcast episode #145. They're in the Writer's Room with Madeleine D'Este and Zena Shapter talking dark and stormy stories, worldbuilding, Australian flavour, and writing advice for emerging writers.Intro - 0:57Zena Shapter Bio - 2:49Book Spotlight - When Dark Waters Burn by Zena Shapter - science fantasy - 04:47Madeleine D'Este Bio - 6:02Book Spotlight - Black Soil White Bread by Madeleine D'Este - dark mystery, folk-horror - 07:06Worldbuilding fantasy and horror - 16:25Why does an Australian setting make for a good...2025-07-2657 minO Dinheiro Não É o Seu ProblemaO Dinheiro Não É o Seu ProblemaEp.39 🚨 Breaking Bad: 10 Hábitos Urgentes que Estão Te Deixando Sem Dinheiro e Como Mudá-los ESTE ANO!!Tem uma pergunta? Mande para mim. 📨Você já parou para pensar se seus hábitos diários estão sabotando silenciosamente sua segurança financeira? Neste episódio  exploramos 10 hábitos cotidianos que podem estar mantendo você preso em um ciclo de estresse financeiro. Desde gastos impulsivos e ignorar orçamentos até cair nas armadilhas do "viver o momento" (YOLO) e do medo de perder oportunidades (FOMO), vamos analisar por que esses hábitos são prejudiciais e, mais importante ainda, como se libertar deles.Confira os exemplos e estratégias práticas que incentivam a mudança de mental...2025-02-1842 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#76 – Tim Ewins – Write Through The Roof Interview with writer and stand-up comic, Tim Ewins “It’s a good thing to write every day, I just don’t do it.” Episode 76 – Show Notes – Tim Ewins Prefer to write and read novels Writes during lunch breaks at work – with a monthly word target Four years to write his first book Coffee and Bon Iver Themes of enduring and long-lasting love. How love changes over time. Having a child changed ‘We Are Animals’ and added depth to the writing. Influence of stand-up but not getting the pay-off Editing chapters as he goes. Embarrassing pick-ups by editor...2020-02-2327 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast76_-_Write_Through_the_Roof_-_Tim_Ewins.mp32020-02-2327 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#75 – Alison Littlewood – Write Through The Roof Interview with ‘dark and weird’ writer, Alison Littlewood ‘History, folklore, ghosts and spooky things.’ Episode 75 – Alison Littlewood – Show Notes Plot beginnings and endings and pants it all the rest of the wayWord count spreadsheet – 1000 words per dayObsessive about editsSatisfies the canine overlords before she begins a writing sessionDark and weird genre – on the edges of horrorThemes – loss and death and love – various aspects of being human- twisted fairytales and folklorePerceptions of horror writers‘Reading a lot. Writing a lot.’The benefits of working with a good editorWriting in the middle of the night – inspired by HP LovecraftMichelle Pa...2020-01-2728 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast75_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Alison_Littlewood.mp32020-01-2728 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#74 – Jon Black – Write Through The Roof Interview with author and music journalist, Jon Black “You can’t do a one-to-one transition of role-playing to fiction.” Episode 74 – Jon Black No preference for medium but a natural geography and cluster in terms of word counts Mix of a plotter and pantser. Influenced by role-playing games Environment is important – quirky 24-hour coffee house and writes throughout the night A music journalist but does not actively listen to music while writing Supernatural, historical fiction with a twist Themes of power of human curiosity, music, exploring the interplay between folklore, mythology and history Cultivating a sensate wr...2020-01-1233 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast74_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Jon_Black.mp32020-01-1233 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#73 – Kristy Childs – Write Through The Roof podcast Interview with debut steampunk author, Kristy Childs “How to make Sleeping Beauty an active protagonist.” Episode 73 – Kristy Childs – Show Notes Writes seasonally – starts in November with Nanowrimo until April Light plot outline but generally pantsing Fuelled by green tea Themes are usually concepts to be included in the work – e.g. airship heist Start with character or concept first? Steampunk or gas lamp – genre definition Editing Changing British English into American English and difference in grammar rules Passive voice cut-out and strengthening word use Microsoft Word extra grammar features “I before e except after c” – exceptionsF...2019-12-1427 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast73_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Kristy_Childs.mp32019-12-1427 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#72 – Violeta M. Bagia – Write Through The Roof Interview with paranormal author, Violeta M. Bagia “Whatever you do, you’re only going to get better by repeating it.” Episode 72 – Violeta M. Bagia – Show Notes Writes every day without fail Early morning writing time is the best Nice pair of shoes are required to write Poetic and “prose-y” style. PTSD, new identity, personal transformation The problems with defining a genre – paranormal or urban fantasy or war fiction Routine is all-important to build a writing habit Learning to plot to meet the publisher’s expectations Whiteboard wall Stephen King, Jennifer L Armentrout Jack of Hart – the book ca...2019-12-0128 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast72_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Violeta_M_Bagia.mp32019-12-0128 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#71 – Debbie Young – Write Through The Roof Interview with cosy mystery writer Debbie Young “Cosy mysteries are an antidote to the strains of modern life” Episode 71 – Debbie Young – Show Notes Short novels are her favourite formJournalistic background but mainly a pantserWrites a chapter a day in the writing phase Doesn’t always write every day. Needs to recharge the batteries and think Themes of celebrating community and nurturing understanding between peopleThe mystery provides the framework to flesh out with characters and comedyBased on her real village life and her communityClosed communities in a mystery; village and classic English boarding schoolCosy mystery popularity...2019-11-1031 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast71_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Debbie_Young.mp32019-11-1031 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#70 – R.R. Campbell – Write Through The Roof Episode 70 – interview with sci-fi author, podcaster and writing coach, RR Campbell. “There’s no Twitter, no email. The coffee is here. The time has come.” Episode 70 – Show Notes Meticulous planner rather than pantser – with scene by scene outlines. This means every morning he wakes up and knows exactly what he’s going to writeAnalytical approach to writing – informed by linguistics backgroundDaily writing ritual – coffee pot on a timer and ready to goRe-reading a favourite author as writing fuelEmpathy between characters. Epistolary novel form.Five core components to any scene: setting, goal, conflict, resolution, cliffhanger/pivot/changeMargar...2019-10-2729 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast70_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_RR_Campbell.mp32019-10-2729 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#69 – Alan Baxter – Write Through The Roof Interview with Alan Baxter, writer of dark weird shit ‘Write caffeinated and edit drunk’ Episode 69 – Alan Baxter – Show Notes Baxter believes plotting and pantsing is a sliding scale. Vomit drafter but often edits a little before starting each day’s writing sessionHas a target of 5000 words per week when writing first drafts but doesn’t try to write every day Coffee in the day, whiskey in the evening Genre is ‘dark weird shit’ – soup of urban fantasy, horror and the weird plus crime and noir Themes of justice and consequences Time is the most important thing M...2019-09-3027 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast69_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Alan_Baxter.mp32019-09-3027 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#68 – Lee Kofman – Write Through The Roof Interview with Lee Kofman – author and writing teacher ‘In each draft I try to get one or two things right rather than everything.’ Episode 68 – Lee Kofman – Show Notes Creative non-fiction is her current favourite medium. Closer to poetry than non-fiction. It is a fresher and younger experimental genre.Multi-tasking with childrenPrepare for writing session by thinking about the current project before sitting down at the desk.Gerald Murnane – three types of writers: curious, preachy and possessed/obsessed.Themes – doomed loves.Memoir-writing and Russian poetsAll writing is rewriting.Working on plotting skills but not plotting too much. Need...2019-08-1833 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast68_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Lee_Kofman.mp32019-08-1833 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#67 – Agnes Gomillion – Write Through The Roof Interview with Afro-futurist writer Agnes Gomillion “I wanted people to reflect on their relative state of freedom.” Episode 67 – Agnes Gomillion – Show Notes Writes something every day – maybe poetry or notes but not necessarily her ‘work-in-progress’ Poetry, songs and lyrical writing Sleep is writing fuel of choice Afrofuturism – lift the audience from reality for the purpose of looking back and better understanding African-American culture. Humanity with an African-American lens. Writing about the underlying person brings different people together. Perseverance ‘Story’ by Robert McKee – how to create a character and how to use structure to ‘show, don’t tell’. Having to i...2019-08-0428 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast67_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Agnes_Gomillion.mp32019-08-0428 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#66 – Alison Morton – Write Through The Roof Interview with alternative history novelist Alison Morton ‘Exercise your writing muscle in different ways on different days.’ Episode 66 – Alison Morton – Show Notes 30% plotter and 70% pantserBlack moments: when it all falls apart for the main characterWriting versus marketingTea imported in from England – sergeant major’s teaWanted to explore female-led action stories with a Roman flavour. But needed to create an alternative history world to feature strong female leaders. Values, betrayal, rebellion, resilienceAlternative history research: taking history and twisting it but anchoring back to the facts.Using historical logic – what would have happened if?Collaborating with other writers...2019-07-2033 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast66_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Alison_Morton.mp32019-07-2033 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#65 – Clare Flynn – Write Through The Roof Podcast interview with historical novelist, Clare Flynn ‘Read everything I could get my little hands on.’ Episode 65 – Clare Flynn – Show Notes Instinctive pantser who occasionally tries to plotThe first book took 15 years to write but now tries to be more disciplinedWrites most daysTwo solutions if the words are hard – walk away or force herself to write‘Edit as you go’ personOnce a week writing group to share work-in-progressNanowrimo – to kick start a book or finish a book offTea, coffee and water and wine o’clockDisplacement: theme comes from childhood experiences, relationship problems, PTSD and impact of war, sel...2019-07-0734 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast65_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Clare_Flynn.mp32019-07-0734 minThe Writescast NetworkThe Writescast NetworkDistilling Writing Advice with Madeleine D’Este – Writescast 061Writing advice is everywhere these days, but our mileage with any particular brand of it may vary. So how do we know who and what to listen to? This episode’s guest, Madeleine D’Este, explains.2019-07-0500 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#64 – Christopher Ruz – Write Through The Roof Interview with horror and fantasy writer Christopher Ruz ‘Look for people who are one or two stages ahead of where you’re at.’ Episode 64 – Christopher Ruz – Show Notes Doesn’t know how to write short stories any more. Tries to write every day – most productive when writing every dayRituals – encasing in a bubble, getting rid of visual distraction and white noise. Pomodoro method – 100 words every 5 minutes.Themes – horror-based but fantasy and sci-fi. But also spy fictionA narrow focus on character – even with epic fantasy using a single narrator. Using a single narrator to create tension with a timelin...2019-06-2327 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast64_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Christopher_Ruz.mp32019-06-2327 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#63 – Toby Neal – Write Through The Roof Interview with best-selling romance & mystery writer Toby Neal ‘People are preoccupied by crime because we want to recognise the wolves in our midst’ Episode 63 – Toby Neal – Show Notes Writing is like a muscle – needs regular workouts2000 words a day targetBoth a plotter and a pantser. More pantser for romance and plotter for mysteries Recording affirmations and listening prior to writing session Themes of good versus evil and the shades of grey in everyone and how love can overcome a multitude of problems Dark themes but with hope – fascinated with the duality between dark and light Master...2019-06-0928 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast63_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Toby_Neal.mp32019-06-0928 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#62 – Suzanne J Willis – Write Through The Roof Episode 62 with Suzanne J Willis – fantasy short story & flash-fiction writer ‘The best kind of fairies, you know, the nasty ones’ Episode 62 – Suzanne J Willis – Show Notes A natural pantser but learning to plot and outline. A structure helps to hit the right beatsMaking notes every day but not writing every dayTea and chocolate – frecklesConnection between music and writing: lyrical and poetic.Themes of lack of belonging, search for self or a home, life and musicLearning that the language is secondary to the story and the interaction between characters gives rise to the plotWriting novellas: taking up an...2019-05-2623 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast62_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Suzanne_J_Willis.mp32019-05-2623 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#61 – Pauline Wiles – Write Through The Roof Episode 61 with Pauline Wiles – women’s fiction author & writing productivity coach ‘We need to figure out our own path and plod along steadily.’ Episode 61 – Pauline Wiles – Show Notes Benefit from writing both fiction and non-fiction: entertainment v exploring own worries Take a day off once a week Tea – English breakfast with milk Bacon controversy Fiction – light-hearted escapist women’s fiction but dealing with finding yourself as a person before getting in a relationship. Quirky cultural differences between the UK and the US. Non-fiction – productivity for writers – purposeful productivity. Comparisonitis. Humans learn by comparing. Listening to her own advice. Mi...2019-05-0528 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast61_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Pauline_Wiles.mp32019-05-0528 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#60 – David Baboulene – Write Through The Roof Episode 60 – interview with David Baboulene – author, academic & story consultant ‘I find inspiration but analyse the inspiration to speed up the process’ Episode 60 – David Baboulene – Show Notes Type of writing depending on mood and deadlineBoth a plotter and a pantser – wearing two hatsSuccessful writers are very productiveWriters being hermitsWinning a competition but having an unsatisfying experience with a Hollywood guruExplaining the story craft without telling the writer what to doStorification – what jumps off the page and lives in the reader’s mind e.g a moral message in a fairy taleThe author doesn’t need to know the ending h...2019-04-2128 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast60_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_David_Baboulene.mp32019-04-2128 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#59 – Rebecca Tope – Write Through The Roof Episode #59 – Interview with cosy-mystery writer Rebecca Tope. ‘I didn’t get published until I was 50.’ Written 35+ murder mystery novels as a pantser Coffee or gin Themes of natural burials & anti-technology. British cosy mysteries featuring a village pub. Mobile phones affecting crime stories & the inclusion of drones Practice – millions & millions of words Writing groups didn’t help Mentoring others helps own writing – seeing the good & bad in aspiring writers Brutal feedback Long apprenticeships & writing competitions Biography of Sabine Baring-Gould – writer of ‘Onward Christian Soldiers’ Research – a lot of research done for the biography & historical fiction but little research for murder my...2019-04-0628 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast59_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Rebecca_Tope.mp32019-04-0628 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#58 – Patty Jansen – Write Through The Roof Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 58 – Patty Jansen– award-winning science-fiction & fantasy writer ‘Don’t bore the reader. Don’t annoy the reader. Don’t confuse the reader.’ Episode 58 – Patty Jansen – Show Notes Do something on the manuscript every day Being a rebel and going with the flowWriting after 4pm and into the evening Themes – down to earth, gritty and difficult topics – sex, religion and politics. Duality in the problems the characters face.Writing workshops – the value is not the critiques you receive but what you lea...2019-03-2331 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast58_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Patty_Jansen.mp32019-03-2331 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#57 – Lucy Snyder – Write Through The Roof Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 57 – Lucy Snyder– five times Bram Stoker award-winning writer ‘Tell us what characters think about what they’re seeing.’ Episode 57 – Lucy Snyder – Show Notes Writing the type of fiction she’d like to readDefining ‘weird fiction’Science facts writing and reading informs science-fictionThe benefits of writing a poem a weekCoffee with milkThemes of real-life loss and trauma mixed with the supernaturalEpiphany during a Clarion Writing Workshop – learning about the five-point plot structureUsing description as an opportunity to reinforce character...2019-03-1026 minWriteThroughTheRoof\'s podcastWriteThroughTheRoof's podcast57_-_Write_Through_The_Roof_-_Lucy_Snyder.mp32019-03-1026 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#56 – Alex Harrow – Write Through The Roof Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 56 – Alex Harrow – queer SFF author ‘As I edited it, it just got queerer and queerer.’ Episode 56 – Alex Harrow – Show Notes A secret closet pantser who also loves index cards and Scrivener – ‘dots connector’Daily writer but not all writing is at the keyboard Agile method of writing in sprintsTrinity of drinks – coffee, tea and waterEnglish as a second language influenced the approach to writing from a ‘voicey‘ perspectiveNeed to see more queer characters as protagonists.Found families and enemi...2019-02-2331 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#55 – Orna Ross – Write Through The Roof Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 55 – Orna Ross – poet, novelist & non-fiction writer “Formally practising with free writing gives you all sort of training as a writer but also as a human being.” Episode 55 – Orna Ross – Show Notes Wanting to write fiction when writing non-fiction and vice versaWrite for the first couple of hours each dayWriting full time led to procrastinationCoffee. Never tea.Themes of conversations around difference. Self-awareness – free writing – writing fast, raw, exact & easy with no end-gameMeditate for 15 minutes, then free writing for...2019-02-1035 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#54 – Sandra Ireland – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 54 – Sandra Ireland – writer of tartan gothic “I like to be scared when I’m writing.” Episode 54 – Sandra Ireland – Show Notes Morning writing – not as creative in the afternoon Goal of 500 words per day Ritual of two cups of tea and one cup of coffee in favourite mug Dark, creepy with a heavy dose of menace, toxic relationships Landscape as a starting point for writing – sense of place to inform writing Manipulating people’s fears and shadow sid...2019-01-2828 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#53 – Vanessa Garcia – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 53 – Vanessa Garcia – novelist, playwright & journalist “Write the scenes you want to write.” Episode 53 – Vanessa Garcia – Show Notes Sesame Street writers room Intersperse long projects with shorter projects Playwriting is collaborative with the director and scenes devised in the moment Writing whenever you can. Cuban coffee – cafecito Obsessed with Cuba – overcoming economic and familial embargoes. Obsessed with erased stories for refugees. Motherhood. Write the scenes you want to write. Don’t worry about bridges connecting the sce...2019-01-1326 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#52 – Kirsten Imani Kasai – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 52 with Kirsten Imani Kasai – writer, academic & editor “I like grit and blood and meat in my work.” Episode 52 – Kirsten Imani Kasai – Show Notes Pantser at heart using an outline as a roadmap but allowing serendipity Novels allow layering Tea – Yorkshire Gold with vanilla cream or port and red wine Writing described as dark and weird Exploring love, romance, illness, death, spirituality and metaphysics A different slant on romance – short story ‘Bleat’ Influence of growing up in a rel...2018-12-3027 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#51 – Hester Fox – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 51 with Hester Fox – artist & writer of gothic historical fiction “A love letter to New England set at this beautiful house.” Episode 51 – Hester Fox – Show Notes Not necessarily writing every day but doing things ‘writing-related’ every day Tea, snack, cosy-up with the cat or coffee shop ambience Conversion from pantser to plotter Dark, gothic with a happy ending – strong female relationships and romantic love Embracing the darkness as an exposure therapy Making every word count Critique p...2018-12-1223 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#50 – Cathi Stoler – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 50 with Cathi Stoler – award-winning crime writer “When I was younger I wanted to be a spy.” Episode 50 – Cathi Stoler – Show Notes Writing crime as a pantser Not a plot spreadsheet but a character spreadsheet Real dialogue and real-life crimes – identity theft, fraud, violent crime and how people are affected Eavesdropping Crime writing conferences in the USA – Malice Domestic, Bouchercon, International Thriller Writers Conference Taking classes and getting your character’s details right John LeCarre, Ian Fle...2018-11-2525 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#49 – Rosalie Morales Kearns – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 49 with Rosalie Morales Kearns – feminist fiction writer and publisher “Do you write every day?” “I wish!” Episode 49 – Rosalie Morales Kearns – Show Notes Novels give a chance to explore characters and a long history Life getting in the way of writing every day Hot chocolate and milkshakes Magic realism and fabulism Connections – how they are formed and how they affect people Being conscious of the choice of what to show ‘in scene’ or summarise Example of The Frog...2018-11-1133 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#48 – Icy Sedgwick – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 48 with Icy Sedgwick – blogger and writer of dark fantasy, gothic horror & westerns “I couldn’t write po-faced literature if I tried.” Episode 48 – Icy Sedgwick – Show Notes Flash fiction can be more challenging and more fun than novels Writing something every day but not necessarily fiction Fun, entertaining, whimsical pulpy adventure. Standing up against wrongs, taking on bullies or oppressive regimes Westerns – rabid fan base Improving dialogue The balance between ‘write what you know’ and ‘making stuff...2018-10-2726 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#47 – Grant Faulkner – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 47 with Grant Faulkner – NaNoWrimo Executive Director & writer “One part writing boot camp, one part rollicking party” Episode 47 – Grant Faulkner – Show Notes Length of project depends on the story idea. Balancing fiction and non-fiction to better inform both styles of writing Plantser Writing most days – experimenting with 15 minutes per day Themes – trying to look behind the veil and transgressions Writing regularly – showing up and writing every day is the key Active reading Discipline, creative momentum, confid...2018-10-1422 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#46 – Peter McLean – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 46 with Peter McLean – urban & grimdark fantasy author “Grimdark doesn’t work like that. If your leg gets cut off, you’re going to get gangrene.” Episode 46 – Peter McLean – Show Notes Writing binges. Plotter and pantser Strong black coffee and whiskey Thriller writer at heart but in the fantasy genre Aftermath of war, Peaky Blinders, retired service people as sensitive readers Defining “grim dark” – consequences and more in line with reality Reading and writing First novel publishe...2018-09-3028 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#45 – Elizabeth Spann Craig – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 45 with Elizabeth Spann Craig – cosy mystery writer & writing tip gatherer “Don’t discount the elderly.” Episode 45 – Elizabeth Spann Craig – Show Notes Started off as a pantser Understanding your genre’s patterns Muscle memory after 26 books Old fashioned puzzle mysteries – escape for the reader Key theme – don’t discount the elderly Set the bar the low Twitterific Writing tips Doubling down on production and reading more Agatha Christie, MC Beaton, Anthony Horowitz A reader’s suggestion inspired...2018-09-1626 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#44 – Charles Christian – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 44 with Charles Christian – award-winning journalist, podcaster & author “People get carried with their gadgets… and forget about the human element.” Episode 44 – Charles Christian – Show Notes Novella length is favourite length. Better for ebooks and easier to consume. Writing every day and learned discipline from career as a freelance journalist ‘All written out’ by freelance journalism Green tea, dark chocolate, chips and baked beans Exploring how one event can change the entire direction of life – JB Priestly Stop d...2018-09-0939 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#43 – Trevor Young – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 43 with Trevor Young – PR and marketing specialist “If you’ve got a blog you’ve got a digital heartbeat. You’re not on rented land.” Episode 43 – Trevor Young – Show Notes Books are more permanent but blogging helps develop a writer’s conversational personal style Writing in focussed short sharp bursts; doing less but doing more Fiction at night with beer and non-fiction in the morning with coffee Joining the dots, identifying a trend and developing a p...2018-08-2634 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#42 – Valerie Stivers – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 42 with Valerie Stivers – writer, editor & journalist “The spirit of the book comes alive when you’re cooking from it.” Episode 42 – Valerie Stivers – Show Notes Personal non-fiction is the favourite or novels if the words are flowing The Muse has to know where to find you Afternoon tea and scones Connections between people – both non-fiction and fiction Training in an old-school newsroom – learning to write concise & communicative copy Time pressure of modern newsroom – erosion of standards in jo...2018-08-1928 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#41 – Nin Harris – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 41 with Nin Harris – author, poet & Gothic scholar “I really love to dig into the guts of a novel to see how it works.” Episode 41 – Nin Harris – Show Notes Inspired to write short stories by Angela Carter Both a plotter and a pantser Water or rooibos tea SFF and gothic but writing about the human experience Identity, memory and difficult connections between people Gothic in space Reading carefully – go outside your fishbowl Throwing books across the r...2018-08-1221 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#40 – Kira Leigh – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 40 with Kira Leigh– content marketer, artist, tech & games writer “I’m a nerd so I just think of it as role-playing as another person.” Episode 40 – Kira Leigh – Show Notes Prefers long-form articles because ideas are so big Playlists and peanut butter sandwiches Anger Nabokov Trying YouTube A disappointing career in tech turned into a successful writing career Describes current career as ‘Tech creative’ The Russian Masters and random bloggers on Tumblr and reddit Use of online co...2018-08-0525 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#39 – Alexandra Sokoloff – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 39 with Alexandra Sokoloff – thriller author & screenwriter “You are directing a movie onto the page.” Episode 39 – Alexandra Sokoloff – Show Notes Good and evil and what good people can do Screenwriters have to be plotters. Journey from impro to screenwriting Milk Exploration of violence against women using a female serial killer Using screenwriting techniques to become better authors Multi-task while appearing to have a social life Taking your favourite movies and working out what the classic mo...2018-07-2924 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#38 – Gail Carriger – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 38 with Gail Carriger – comedy of manners paranormal romance author “The strength of the romance genre lies in the Heroine’s Journey.” Episode 38 – Gail Carriger – Show Notes A militant plotter and a purger 2000 words per day and only re-read words written the day before Novellas in the independent publishing world Chronic tea drinker – import from England Gentle, frivolous, strong female friendships and the help of others The Heroine’s Journey Give yourself permission to suck Beta reader...2018-07-2230 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#37 – Emma Viskic – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 37 with Emma Viskic – award-winning crime author “I kept one word from the story. It was Commodore.” Episode 37 – Emma Viskic – Show Notes Plantser, vomit and polish Writing at the extreme ends of the day Belonging, communication and loss, deaf and indigenous characters. Exploration of themes throughout a series Training wheels novels Taking the first sentence from a novel chapter to build a short story Short stories teach how to cut words, cut characters and have a clea...2018-07-1527 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#36 – Michelle Worthington – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 36 with Michelle Worthington – award-winning picture book author “Kids are so bombarded with visuals these days, they love verbal storytelling.” Episode 36 – Michelle Worthington – Show Notes Picture books can be scribbled on the back of napkin or receipt Learning the industry & the craft after getting the first book published Coffee and Mum chocolate Writing a story for one person in particular. Empowering kids who are not represented in other books. Reading and ask your audience what they’r...2018-07-0833 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#35 – Shona Husk – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 35 with Shona Husk – speculative fiction romance author “I like a fast and dirty draft.” Episode 35 – Shona Husk – Show Notes Writes quickly but as a plotter, edits aren’t generally structural Dark mint chocolate, not coffee Dark angsty and tortured heroes Every other genre plus romance Write novellas to learn characterisation and three act structure Learning – Stealing Hollywood by Alexandra Sokoloff, podcasts, the Story Grid and movies as a reference Katharine Kerr, Marie Brennan, Jim Butcher Dif...2018-07-0125 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#34 – Fiona Ross – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 34 with Fiona Ross – songwriter, singer & jazz journalist “I get more creative and crazy as the day goes on.” Episode 34 – Fiona Ross – Show Notes Go with the flow – music and lyrics go together A late night writer – daytime writing doesn’t feel right Piano, pencil, notebook and cup of tea Songwriting is always inspired by a personal experience. Journalism and interviews – the purpose is to reveal the person being interviewed Discovering journalism voice – it’s about the artist Int...2018-06-1033 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#33 – Kim Newman – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 33 with Kim Newman – novelist & film critic “My novels are my purest me.” Episode 33 – Kim Newman – Show Notes Novels as favourite medium, loose outlines and historical research Takeout coffee and working in the dressing gown As a critic putting people into boxes but as a writer refusing to be put in a box Reading, time and never having had a real job The way writing as a career has changed since 1980s Buying first computer w...2018-06-0343 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#32 – Margaret Skea – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 32 with Margaret Skea – historical fiction writer “I like taking myself and my readers to a place we’ve never been.” Episode 32 – Margaret Skea – Show Notes Storyboard on cardboard with post-it notes Silence, chocolate & freedom from distractions Exploring conflict and tribalism after growing up in the Troubles. Self-editing, being ruthless, editing as a puzzle Details, getting research wrong and rabbits Journey into historical fiction Trying writing in 1st person and present tense Katharine Luther as a shadowy...2018-05-2732 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#31 – Josh Larsen – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 31 with Josh Larsen – film critic, editor & broadcaster “Sometimes it’s not fair to the film to dash something off the hour after you’ve seen it.” Episode 31 – Josh Larsen – Show Notes Editing every day Writing outside with tea or an IPA Daily newspaper movie criticism background Pop culture and faith, akin to feminist film criticism Working with good editors, the demise of newspaper industry Still wrapping mind around faith based film criticism Horror movies and fai...2018-05-2020 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#30 – Angela Savage – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 30 with Angela Savage – award winning writer & Director of Writers Victoria “Good strong writing comes from using simple words in a compelling way” Episode 30 – Angela Savage – Show Notes Writing on the train and “the work of the couch” Inspired by songwriters like Springsteen, Waits and Earl Wine for writing like drinking when playing pool South East Asia, reproductive health, kinship, culture and human nature “Just get the story down” Reading, study the craft, learning, playing with verbs...2018-05-1328 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#29 – Lara Meone Savine – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 29 with Lara Meone Savine – writer & editor of Musae Mosiac “I have to be creatively engaged everyday or I’d go insane.” Episode 29 – Lara Meone Savine – Show Notes Getting into a mindset and committing to a project Friday Phrases #FP flash fiction. A mini release of creativity The rewards as a host of word game prompts Safety jacket, tea and K-Pop The journey of the mind and the soul. Symbology of dreams Hypnotherapy and Neuro Lingui...2018-05-0632 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#28 – Andrew David Barker – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 28 with Andrew David Barker – author and film-maker “When you finish something, it gives you the fire to do more.” Episode 28 – Andrew David Barker – Show Notes Pantser for fiction, Plotter for screenplays Fueled by independent US film makers; Duplass Brothers and Joe Swanberg Writing about 80s kids and movies as backdrops. Harking back to period which personally inspired the creative life Wayward journey into writing; leaving school with reading and writing difficulties, self education Finish eve...2018-04-2939 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#27 – Charles Chu – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 27 with Charles Chu – non-fiction writer & Medium top contributor “You need to do a little guerrilla warfare as a new writer.” Episode 27 – Charles Chu – Show Notes Starting with an emotion or aesthetic in essays and non-fiction Walking as a ritual and Japanese coffee As a Chinese American growing up in a white culture Psychology first – consistency, then building on improving writing practice Writing for the internet; how digestible is the writing? Trial and error approach Joh...2018-04-2230 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#26 – Burhan Wazir – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 26 with Burhan Wazir – award winning journalist & editor “Why is this happening? And why now?” Episode 26 – Burhan Wazir – Show Notes Career progression from reporter to editor and back to writing Morning person and productivity Proper Scottish writing fuel Middle East, immigration, Brexit The personal in journalism; adding yourself into the story Constant refining: 20% writing and 80% rewriting Reading other good writers: William Finnegan’s Cold New World More historical context; the world has always been complex Hist...2018-04-1532 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#25 – Stephen Volk – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 25 with Stephen Volk – horror screenwriter & author “If you can’t write a good scene, write a bad one.” Episode 25 – Stephen Volk – Show Notes Mixing up different lengths and mediums helps storytelling Surrounding writing space with ‘friends’ Alcohol is a truth killer Clash between belief and rationalism, fear of the unknown, how finding out about your past affects your future Exploring horror, asking why are we attracted to the genre and exploring through story Cool down, don’t...2018-04-0834 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#24 – Sione Aeschliman – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 24 with Sione Aeschliman – editor, writer & writing coach “Approaching both praise & constructive criticism with curiosity” Episode 24 – Sione Aeschliman – Show Notes Pantsing short stories but plotting novels Defining Prose poetry The Beverage Triangle Key theme – being your true self without shame Attitude towards feedback both positive and negative Learning about reader’s expectations and ask questions Giving editing clients at least a week to process their feelings Editing improves ability to read critically. Making notes as you read an...2018-04-0131 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#23 – Dean Mayes – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 23 with Dean Mayes – romance, family saga & thriller writer “Cherrypick techniques but develop your own style and process.” Episode 23 – Dean Mayes – Show Notes Balance between structure and disappearing down rabbit holes Writing story notes by his patient’s bedside Writing romance in Star Wars pajamas Spending a lot of constructing characters and people watching, women and men and their responses to challenges Understanding the Aboriginal experience Process of outlining with Scrivener Using pencil to get away fro...2018-03-2535 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#22 – Kaaron Warren – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 22 with Kaaron Warren – acclaimed horror, sci-fi & dark fantasy writer “Trusting yourself. You don’t have to write like other people.” Episode 22 – Kaaron Warren – Show Notes The power of novellas Snatching the moments to write: making the most of time and place Fuelled by chai: cardamon is good for concentration Inspired by darker elements of humanity, inspired by darker fairytales like Bluebeard as a child Exploring the afterlife, fear of death and ghost photographs Practice, re...2018-03-1833 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#21 – Amanda Bridgeman – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 21 with Amanda Bridgeman – space opera & sci-fi thriller writer “Take all writing advice with a pinch of salt.” Episode 21 – Amanda Bridgeman – Show Notes Not necessarily writing every day, but working on the book business every day Dead cold silence to write Fueled by crumpets Sci-fi thrillers but ongoing character driven sagas with a bit of romance Writing military without a military background; research including Facebook groups and input from fans Learning from other writers but with l...2018-03-1130 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#20 – Caroline Mitchell – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 20 with Caroline Mitchell – best selling crime & thriller writer “I say ‘how could you not have ideas?’ Look around you.” Episode 20 – Caroline Mitchell – Show Notes Writing a synopsis and the hook before starting to write Coffee, music and social media before a day’s writing Dark themes, exploring the darker side of human nature and the ripple effects from crime. Nothing is black and white in the police. Silent Victim is a story of grooming and a b...2018-03-0322 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#19 – Karen Rose Smith – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 19 with Karen Rose Smith – Romance & cosy mystery writer “Writing, along with cats, is my therapy.” Episode 19 – Karen Rose Smith – Show Notes Writing after back surgery to deal with pain Husband and cats Dictation; more editing involved but writing goes faster Relationships; family, romantic and in small towns Writing every day hones your instincts Writing 13 books before being published Getting manuscripts in early and saying no Daisy Tea Garden mysteries; tea shops, Amish country, family rel...2018-02-2722 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#18 – David Moody – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 18 with David Moody – Horror writer & indie-publishing pioneer “I’m a torturer at heart.” Episode 18 – David Moody – Show Notes An extreme plotter Best time for plot development is during running Procrastinating as a full-time writer Hybrid publishing and the dark ages of indie publishing Writing in 45 minute chunks Ordinary people in extreme apocalyptic situations Setting rules and having discipline The cloud – accessible from everywhere for when inspiration strikes Richard Matheson, John Wyndham, and learning from James Her...2018-02-1831 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#17 – Abbie Williams – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 17 with Abbie Williams – Historical family saga & romance writer “There’s a different thought process when you write long hand” Episode 17 – Abbie Williams – Show Notes Plotting the story as a bridge Exploring family dynamics and gritty historical detail Giving a voice to women working as prostitutes in 19th century American history Trusting your gut and the story Building a writing community to commiserate Poetry as inspiration Larry McMurtry, Sherman Alexie, Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes Ending a ser...2018-02-1120 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#16 – George Mann – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 16 with George Mann – Paranormal mystery & Dr Who comic writer “You’re chasing ghosts if you’re chasing trends.” Episode 16 – George Mann – Show Notes Dreaded Chapter 7 Inspiration from music – songs associated with every book Theme of Identity Mystery and fantastical, the bizarre and the weird. More Peake than Tolkien. Trying to be Peter F Hamilton, Alastair Reynolds and Stephen Baxter, and failing. Wychwood was a switch into a modern day setting. Getting police procedures right Initial pr...2018-02-0431 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#15 – Angela Ackerman – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 15 with Angela Ackerman – best-selling writing reference book author “Embrace the fact that there’s always more to learn.” Episode 15 – Angela Ackerman – Show Notes Chocolate Boyfriend of the Week Helping writers with descriptions for emotions and setting Wounds, flaws and negative character traits Learner’s mindset Critique partners who encourage you to grow and extend yourself Building structural tools for writers helped Angela to become more structured Ransom Riggs, Laini Taylor, Alli Sinclair Madeleine’s tip – The War...2018-01-2830 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#14 – Gareth L. Powell – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 14 with Gareth L. Powell – near-future thriller & space opera writer “The more I read, the better I write” Episode 14 – Gareth L. Powell – Show Notes Losing the knack of the short story Writing relics – Tiki, rune & painted pebble Always character focused – the story is a learning experience for the characters ‘William Gibson’s short story collection kicked me in the head’; writing real people into scifi You don’t know if you’re measuring yourself against the right people...2018-01-2128 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#13 – J. Elizabeth Vincent – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 13 with J. Elizabeth Vincent – fantasy writer & freelance editor “Writing is like any other job; some days you do it well, other days not so well.” Episode 13 – J. Elizabeth Vincent – Show Notes The Hero’s Journey Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) turned into Raven Thrall Making writing a priority in life Editing other people’s work helps you learn Writing short stories for prologues or back stories Inspired by Stephen Donaldson, Jim Butcher, Seanen McGuire, Patri...2018-01-1425 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#12 – Oscar de Muriel – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 12 with Oscar de Muriel – writer of Victorian murder mysteries “It’s not sipping a glass of wine and staring out the window.” Episode 12 – Oscar de Muriel – Show Notes Fuelled by wine and cheese Jurassic Park (the book) the first inspiration Discipline Spreadsheets Being a chemist is very useful for murder mysteries Isaac Asimov – The Black Widower’s Club and Lucky Starr series Banshees, MacBeth and Bram Stoker Not a whodunnit but a ‘who will do it’ – bala...2018-01-0627 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#11 – Steve Turnbull – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 11 with Steve Turnbull – Fantasy, steampunk & erotica writer “The thing that improves your writing is writing.” Episode 11 – Steve Turnbull – Show Notes Don’t feel guilty for not writing Themes include ‘all your favourite prejudices’ Changing and developing as an artist. Inspired by Bowie Not necessarily trying new things but rather telling a story the way it needs to be told Kymiera from screenplay to novel and back to screenplay Cider with Rosie Don’t write too many ser...2017-12-3138 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#10 – Dee Dee Chainey – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 10 with Dee Dee Chainey – Folklorist & freelance content marketer “Bringing magic to the mundane” Episode 10 – Dee Dee Chainey – Show Notes Do your writing first Instagram pictures of cake Dark folklore; Krampus, hand of glory and the tooth fairy Confidence Don’t keep rewriting the same piece, move on Squeezing a massive topic into an introductory book A non-fiction writer mainly influenced by fiction Aubrey Burl, Carrie Ann Noble, Jackie Morris, Phillip Pullman Madeleine’s tip – 10 story...2017-12-1733 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#09 – Garth Nix – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 09 with Garth Nix – uber best selling YA & children’s fantasy writer “The foundation of my writing is reading, and broad reading.” Episode 09 – Garth Nix – Show Notes Having multiple stories on the go all at once Momentum in writing – spending 80% of his time to write first half, 20% to complete the second half Writing stories for yourself, which make you curious to find out what happens Reading widely equips you with instincts for your writing and gives you...2017-12-1030 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#08 – Dave Hutchinson – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 08 with Dave Hutchinson – award winning sci-fi writer & prophet “You know in your head what a good book is. Try and be that good book.” Episode 8 – Dave Hutchinson – Show Notes A natural short story writer and more comfortable in 1st person but currently writing novels in 3rd Winging it Europe books: prophetic by accident Write something that satisfies you as a reader. Read widely – it’s all writing Discovering ordinary people in sci-fi Struggling with the fourt...2017-12-0236 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#07 Dominic Dulley – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 07 with Dominic Dulley – writer of rollicking space adventures Critiques Groups, Spreadsheets and Con Women in space “When I didn’t get picked up, the next book I’d write I’d try something different, another tangent, to give myself the best chance to get a deal” Episode 07 – Interview with Dominic Dulley – Show Notes Great fan of spreadsheets Plotting only a few chapters ahead Hunting down chocolate hobnobs Exploring friendship, loss, wealth and privilege in...2017-11-2628 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#06 – Harmony Williams – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode o6 with Harmony Williams – Period romance, cosy mystery & ghost writer Romance, Co-writing and Regency Research “I want to lift you up from your daily problems for a few hours and drop you off feeling better” Episode 06 – Interview with Harmony Williams – Show Notes If you write 500 beginnings, you will only get good at beginnings but not middles or ends The co-writing process Inspiration for the Regency period; Austen, Clarke and Novik Humour and romanc...2017-11-1921 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#05 – Beverley Lee – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode o5 with Beverley Lee – Writer 0f modern gothic First drafts, Tea and Exploring the Shadowy Places “The one thing a story hates is a nit-picky writer” Episode 05 – Beverley Lee – Show Notes Being a planster Battling to find the right genre Don’t compare your work effort to others Lewis, King, Rice and Schwab Always listen to your story even if you think it’s wrong Madeleine’s tip: the Emotional Thesaurus “With a global...2017-11-1321 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#04 – Kristy Acevedo – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode o4 with Kristy Acevedo – YA Sci-fi author & writing community leader In and Out, Diverse Voices and Dried Mango “It’s getting harder to be in survival mode and also produce art.” Episode 04 – Kristy Acevedo – Show Notes The 100 page discovery draft Dried mango as a writing aid Getting in and out of a scene as soon as possible JK Rowling and Stephen King as inspirations but not for the reasons you might think Championing working clas...2017-11-0325 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#03 – Angela Slatter – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 03 with Angela Slatter: award winning dark fantasy writer “I’m a hybrid mess.” Episode 03 – Angela Slatter – Show Notes. Whiskey and the morning writer Reverse engineering for writers Reading like a fat kid at the dessert table Frankenstein-ing her debut novel ‘Vigil’ together Madeleine’s segment – The Foolscap Method Links Alison Goodman and the Dark Days Club John Connolly Conflux and GenreCon Angela Slatter The Foolscap Method Episode 03 – Angela Slatter – transcript...2017-10-2820 minWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#02 – Molly Ringle – Write Through the RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 02 with Molly Ringle: writer of romance with a magical twist “My writing tends to be on the weird side.”  Episode 02 – Molly Ringle – Show Notes Molly explains what cheese puffs are Mashing up love, honest emotion, humour and cool plot ideas The power of marinating Beginner’s mind Bringing to life Puget Sound in The Goblins of Bellweather Madeleine’s segment – Tick. Tick. Tick. The Pomodoro Technique: Links The Goblin Market by Chris...2017-10-2120 min