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Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastGuest Interview – Alex Davis – What is Genre?Episode 71 - Alex Davis – Guest Interview – What is Genre?In this episode, Pete and Laura head over to The Writer’s Room to chat with a regular visitor to the podcast - Alex Davis.Alex currently works as an Associate Lecturer in Creative and Professional Writing for the University of Derby and is a freelance copy-editor, proofreader, and events organiser. In this episode, Pete and Laura ask Alex:What do we mean when we talk about genre?How do we decide (or identify) what genre we are writing in?What...
2022-09-3042 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastShould You Focus On One Writing Idea at A Time?THE WRITERS’ ROOM - Should You Focus On One Writing Idea At A Time?“What you stay focused on will grow.”― Roy T. BennettThere is a metaphor describing the delicate balance of holding many projects on the go at the same time - plate spinning. Like the circus act, with all the plates spinning, you work successfully with several things at once. Can you do that with writing projects? Pete and Laura chat about the reasons spinning projects could be a way of procrastination, and how focus brings results. Laura...
2021-10-0848 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastGuest Interview - Alex Davis - How To Write Ghost StoriesWe have a guest in The Writers’ Room this week - Alex Davis. Alex is an author and literature professional based in Derby. Today he joins Pete and Laura to talk about How To Write A Ghost Story.As a writer, Alex has published a novel - THE LAST WAR - a science-fiction novel and a non-fiction book along with 50+ short stories and poems. Among them four short stories called - FIGHTING CATS AND DOGS.Alex currently works as an Associate Lecturer in Creative and Professional Writing fo...
2021-09-1739 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastHow Do I Start Writing Non-fiction?THE WRITERS’ ROOM In the Writers’ Room this week, Pete and Laura chat about writing non-fiction. Pete’s non-fiction books are:Nailed To The Cross: How Primitive Methodism Liberated The White Slaves of Bromsgrove Death Goes Digital: How Funeral Directors Can Use LinkedIn To Demonstrate Professionalism, Build Reputation and Create VisibilityLaura’s non-fiction books are - Everyday Storytellers: A step by step guide to writing about your travels, adventures & life.How to Plan Your DIY Wedding: Your step-by-step guide to building a personalise...
2021-05-0747 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastGuest Interview - Alex Davis - What is show don't tell?We have a guest in The Writers’ Room this week - Alex Davis. Alex is an author and literature professional based in Derby.As a writer, Alex has published a novel - THE LAST WAR - a science-fiction novel and a non-fiction book along with 50+ short stories and poems. Among them four short stories called - FIGHTING CATS AND DOGS.Alex currently works as an Associate Lecturer in Creative and Professional Writing for the University of Derby, and is a freelance copy-editor, proofreader, and events organiser. Alex als...
2021-04-3046 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastHow Can I Be More Productive?Episode 20 — How Can I Be More Productive?THE WRITERS’ ROOM - How Can I Be More Productive?In the Writers’ Room this week, Pete and Laura chat about productivity. How can you achieve more in less time? This is often a question we find ourselves asking. But what does productivity mean for writers, and what systems ideas and methods can help? During the conversation, Laura mentions - The Checklist Manifesto and Pete Talks about - ‘Sane New World: Taming the Mind’ by Ruby Wax.OUR CURRENT...
2021-03-2643 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastWhat Are The Benefits of Writing?Episode 17 - What Are The Benefits of Writing?THE WRITERS’ ROOM - What Are The Benefits of Writing?In the Writers’ Room this week, Pete and Laura chat about the joy they have found in writing, and the benefits it brings into their lives. They also tell a little about how their journey into writing started.What are the benefits and joy you received from writing? Please write to info@derbyshirewritingschool.com and let us know.Laura talks about the benefit of documenting her life through writing, you c...
2021-03-0533 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastHow Do I Write A Blog Post?THE WRITERS’ ROOM - How do I write a blog post?In the Writers’ Room this week, we chat about a question we have received from Laura, who attended one of our Online Courses:‘Hi Laura and Pete, I want to move ahead with my writing and start blogging. How do I write a blog post?’Laura suggests to:Take some time to conduct a bit of research. Looking at blogs that you enjoy reading. Then decide what sort of blog you’d like to write, spend time to identify its purpos...
2021-02-1935 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastGuest Interview - Alex Davis - How To Self Edit Your WritingEpisode 12 - Guest Interview - Alex Davis - How To Self Edit Your WritingWe have a guest in The Writers’ Room this week - Alex Davis. Alex is an author and literature professional based in Derby.As a writer, Alex has published a novel - THE LAST WAR - a science-fiction novel and a non-fiction book along with 50+ short stories and poems. Among them four short stories called - FIGHTING CATS AND DOGS.Alex currently works as an Associate Lecturer in Creative and Professional Wr...
2021-01-2942 min
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastIs Writer's Block Fact or Fiction?Episode 2 - Is Writer’s Block Fact or Fiction?THE WRITERS' ROOM - What’s the biggest problem you are experiencing with writing this week? In the Writers' Room this week, Pete and Laura chat about writer's block.Is writer’s block fact or fiction? Does it really exist or is it just an excuse I make when I can’t write?Pete talks about the Steven Pressfield article link. First Drafts are Killers - Laura talks about the different forms of writer’s block she has experienced. Laura tells o...
2020-11-2039 min