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Michael Campling's Author PodcastBehind the Scenes Live - Writing darknessHello there,I hope you enjoy these peeks behind the curtain.If there’s anything you’d like to know, please comment or use the chat and I’ll record a video or run a livestream to answer your questions.Similarly, if you have an idea of something you’d like to see, please let me know, and I’ll see what I can do. Thank you.I hope you’re keeping safe and well.Take care and all the best,MikeyPS Join me for my next...
2025-08-0815 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastCampling, Get OutThis is a reading, performed live, of the latest post which you can read (and see the photos) here:I hope you enjoy listening and/or watching. By the way, the audio is also on the podcast feed, so you can listen and subscribe to the audio episodes in your usual podcast app. More info on the podcast page:vipreaders.substack.com/podcastHope that all makes sense.Have a lovely weekend.All the best,Mikey This is a public episode. If you would...
2025-07-2511 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastBehind The Scenes Live with Michael Campling - Rules of Writing, Styles and VoicesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.comHello there,Thank you so much to the paying subscribers - you make it possible for me to spend time going live like this, and your support also helps me to make recordings and write pieces for our newsletters which, I hope, will entertain my readers.This live session was about my self-imposed ‘rules of writing, and I talk about the way those rules vary depending on the purpose of the writing and the intended audience.’ I’...
2025-06-2003 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastAuthor Podcast - 10 September, 2024In this episode of my author podcast, I run through recent emails and messages and respond.I also include a writing update on my work in progress, then there’s a short reading from the upcoming book along with a bit of analysis into the thinking behind it. I hope you find it interesting to take a peek behind the scenes.Something you’d like me to cover in the podcast? Let me know via a comment: Or join the online chat and reply to this thread:In this podcast, I ment...
2024-09-1028 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastA Chat With Mikey - Author Podcast 19 Aug 2024A chat to keep you updated about the change to the online world of me and my books, namely that I’m moving a lot of it to substack. This provides extra community features for you, and makes life a little easier for me in that I can respond to comments in a more timely way, and I don’t have to chase my tail trying to keep up with a load of websites and social media channels.I hope you enjoy this new experience, and I’d love to hear feedback from you either way. I’m always...
2024-08-1922 min
Michael Campling's Author PodcastMikey’s Mailbox – A New Feature for the PodcastI wanted to start recording these episodes as a way of saying thank you to readers and supporters. This is the first one, and I recorded the video first and then used the audio for the podcast – not an ideal way to do it. Next time I’ll be more podcast-centric, You can listen below, […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authormichaelcampling.substack.com
2024-07-3016 min
The Self Publishing ShowSPS-292: The SPF Foundation and the Dartmoor Detective - with Mikey CamplingMikey Campling loves writing whodunnits, but it's no mystery as to which courses contributed to his success..
2021-08-2040 min
The Career Author Podcast100 Episodes!100 episodes! Doing anything for 100 consecutive weeks is not easy. We’re excited to take a look back at some highlights.Zach’s ListThe Career Author Podcast: Episode 44 – Money Tips For the Aspiring Career Author - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-44-money-tips-for-the-aspiring-career-author/ The Career Author Podcast: Episode 57 – Dealing With Project Burnout - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-57-dealing-with-project-burnout/ The Career Author Podcast: Episode 66 – Digital Minimalism for the Career Author - https://thecareerauthor.com/ep066/ J.’s ListThe Career Author Podcast: Episode 9 – The Importance of Unplugging, Distr...
2019-11-2154 min
Writing Talk PodcastEpisode 25 - Tips and Advice for NaNoWriMo 2016Enjoy your NaNoWriMo 2016 experience with these writing tips from author Mikey Campling. In this episode Mikey gives you some advice on tackling your NaNoWriMo novel, including ways to use your time, and there's some advice on the right mindset for NaNoWriMo too.
2016-11-0726 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 24 - Dealing With Negative Reviews of Your WritingIn this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, the topic is: Dealing With Negative Reviews of Your Writing.For show notes and links to useful resources, please head on over to: http://writingtalkpodcast.com
2016-08-0736 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 23 - How do I Write Great Turning Points in my Fiction?In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, the topic is: How do I Write Great Turning Points in my Fiction?For show notes and links to useful resources, please head on over to: http://writingtalkpodcast.com
2016-07-2132 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 22 - How Long Will it Take me to Write a Novel?In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, the topic is: How Long Will it Take Me to Write a Novel?For full show notes and links to useful resources, please head on over to: http://writingtalkpodcast.com
2016-07-1528 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 21 - How do I Avoid an Info Dump in my Fiction Writing?In this episode of the Writing Talk Podcast, the topic is: How do I avoid an Info Dump in my Fiction Writing?For full show notes and links to useful resources, please head on over to: http://writingtalkpodcast.com
2016-07-0645 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 20 - How Do I Write Good Dialogue?In this episode we're looking at ways to write effective dialogue.Full show notes and links to resources at: http://writingtalkpodcast.com
2016-06-2935 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 19 - Should You go on an Online Writing Course?Online writing courses - are they right for you?
2016-06-1125 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 18 - How do I format my ebooks and paperbacks?In this episode we're looking at formatting and producting ebooks and paperback books. Full show notes and links to resources on: http://writingtalkpodcast.com
2016-06-0231 minWriting Talk PodcastEpisode 17 - Setting the Scene and the Role of Research in Fiction WritingSetting the scene when writing fiction and using research carefully to add flavour and texture to our writing.Full show notes, links and resources on: http://writingtalkpodcast.com
2016-05-2424 min
The Buddy Gott ShowTBGS 8: Gott Publishing, My Struggles with ADHD, & MoreI talk first about how the recently announced closing of Booktrope has affected many writers, including my wife Lisa, who is/was with Booktrope.
While the closing of Booktrope is a horrible thing in many ways, I discuss how it has led to the creation of Gott Publishing.
Then I share something very personal: my recent discovery that I have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD.) It's been quite an eye-opener to me about so many different problems I've had throughout my life. I talk about what I've learned and how I'm now moving forward with...
2016-05-0500 min
casseropodcastA Great Book for Teenagers – Classic Fantasy & Magic Video Review – The Snow Spider Trilogy by Jenny NimmoHey dudes – as I believe the young people say.
I’m so passionate about promoting great books for teenagers (and everyone else) that I’ve turned yesterday’s post into a video review and podcast.
Remember, if you have a favourite book or two that deserves more attention, whether indie or trad published, mention it on twitter to @mikeycampling with the hashtag #gudbux. If it’s a superb book, I’ll talk about it on my site, youtube, and even in a newsletter to my wonderful subscribers. Thank you.
Anyway, on with the video review.
Today’s gudbux nomination is a truly captivatin...
2015-03-1807 mincasseropodcastMy Tribute to Sir Terry PratchettI’ve been lucky enough to meet and spend some time with Sir Terry Pratchett a couple of times in my life and I wanted to share those memories and pay tribute to Sir Terry on this very sad day. He was a warm, generous and genuinely humorous man and he will be much missed by us all.
If you’ve enjoyed a few laughs from Sir Terry, please consider donating to a charity involved in the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, or perhaps lend your support to a medical research charity. Thank you.
Here’s the vi...
2015-03-1210 mincasseropodcastListen to a Free Short Story – A Face at the WindowHere’s an audio version of A Face at the Window – a free short story.
If you’d like to read it yourself, here’s a link to part 1: A Face at the Window Part 1
And if you’re intrigued by my mini-series tomfooleries, then you might like to know that the previous free story min-series was called Safety, and here’s a link to part 1: Safety – Part 1
Here’s your short audio story:
A Face at the Window
http://mikeycampling.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/A_Face_at_the_window.mp3
I really hope you enjoyed listening to that dark tale. I really enjoyed wri...
2015-02-2608 mincasseropodcastFree Audio Story – FloorboardsGive your ears a treat with this free audio story
Quite a few people have told me that they’ve enjoyed reading Floorboards which is a dark short story that you can see here. But if you’d prefer to sit back and listen, here it is:
http://mikeycampling.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/floorboards_dark_short_story.mp3
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2015-02-0305 mincasseropodcastListen to a Free Audio Story – A Monster Under the BedAnother free short story for your listening enjoyment.
Sit back, relax, pour yourself a large glass of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda (or the household cleaning product of your choice*) and listen to me reading you a short story.
The reading was recorded “as live” – so it’s as near to a live performance as I can make it. I like doing this rather than over-rehearsing it. I admit that there are some mistakes, but then I probably would make errors if I read it live to you in your front room, which, by the way, can probably be arranged with a litt...
2015-01-1309 mincasseropodcastListen to me Read a Free Short Xmas Horror StoryA free short horror story, written and read by me, just for your listening pleasure.
Please be aware that, like many Christmas stories, this one is a little macabre. I do hope you enjoy it
http://mikeycampling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/free-xmas-horror-story.mp3
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2014-12-1116 mincasseropodcastPodcast – Black Friday – a Horror StoryIn honour of Black Friday this year, I’ve written a short horror story, with Black Friday as the title – though this is no ordinary story of sales and special offers.
It’s something altogether darker.
You can either:
Read the story yourself here
Watch me read it aloud here or just listen to me read it as an mp3 below.
Here’s Black Friday, and I hope you enjoy it.
http://mikeycampling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/black_friday_free_horror_story.mp3
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2014-11-2904 mincasseropodcastNaNoWriMo – An Inspirational PepTalkWelcome to all intrepid writers embarking on NaNoWriMo. I’ve recorded a vlog which I hope will help you on your way.
Please note – my main hope for this video is that it will make you smile and nudge you in the direction of not taking yourself too seriously.
Anyway, why record a vlog and then write a blog about it?
No reason. I hope that you enjoy the video – please feel free to add your two penn’orth (that means ‘have your say’ where I come from) by leaving a comment.
Good Luck
Video Notes
Well done to everyone starting NaNoW...
2014-11-0111 mincasseropodcastVlog – Writing Tips That Work For MeA few more writing tips that have worked for me this week: changing my writing workspace, digital fasting, planning time for social media, and figuring out a word count target for my writing.
The Writing Tips Podcast
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2014-10-2009 mincasseropodcastWhat to do on the Days You Don’t Feel Like WritingWe all have days where the writing just doesn’t seem to flow to well. Here are some of my ideas and suggestions for what to do on those days, and a few pitfalls to avoid.
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2014-10-1311 min