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Back to SearchWriting strong female characters: Joanna Miller on The Eights
Episode 343
In this episode of The Writing Life, writer Joanna Miller shares her insights into writing strong female characters in historical fiction.
Joanna Miller studied English at Exeter College, Oxford an…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The rise of romantasy with Sangu Mandanna
Episode 342
This week on The Writing Life, we’re diving into the world of romantasy — a genre that blends the best of romance and fantasy. Romantasy novels have taken the publishing world by storm in recent year…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Writing about sports and masculinity with George Harrison, Alex Allison, and Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Episode 341
In this episode of The Writing Life, writers Alex Allison, George Harrison, and Ashley Hickson-Lovence share their insights into writing about sport and modern masculinity.
Alex Allison is a writer…
Published on 6 months ago
Developing your creative practice with Julia Bird
Episode 340
In this episode of The Writing Life, writer, poetry programmer, and NCW Academy mentor Julia Bird shares her insights into developing your creative practice.
Julia Bird is a highly experienced poet…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Writing about nature with Chloe Dalton
Episode 339
In this episode of The Writing Life, writer Chloe Dalton shares her insights into writing about nature and landscape.
Chloe Dalton is a foreign policy specialist and writer. She spent over a decade…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Writing a festive bestseller with Abiola Bello
Episode 338
In this episode of The Writing Life, YA writer Abiola Bello shares her insights into writing festive novels.
Abiola Bello is a Nigerian-British, prize-winning children’s/YA author who was born and …
Published on 9 months ago
Writing about music with Aniefiok Ekpoudom
Episode 337
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, cultural writer and editor Josh Baines is joined by narrative non-fiction writer Aniefiok Ekpoudom to discuss writing about the music industry.
Aniefiok…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Researching for crime novels with Peter James
Episode 336
In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Chief Executive Peggy is joined by bestselling author Peter James to discuss researching for crime novels.
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best…
Published on 10 months ago
Routes into writing with S G Bell
Episode 335
In this podcast, NCW Communications & Participation Assistant Ruby is joined by S G Bell to discuss routes into writing.
S G Bell is a writer working from his rural home in Norfolk. The Epilogue Ev…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Writing dialect in fiction with Ferdia Lennon
Episode 334
In this podcast, NCW Head of Programme & Creative Engagement Holly is joined by author Ferdia Lennon to discuss writing dialect in fiction.
Ferdia Lennon was born and raised in Dublin. He holds a B…
Published on 11 months ago