Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWriting through place: Heidi Williamson & Rebecca Goss on poetry, memory and healing
Episode 333
In this episode of The Writing Life, poets Rebecca Goss and Heidi Williamson discuss using place as a vessel to write about difficult subjects and memories in poetry.
Rebecca Goss is a poet, tutor an…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Structuring non-fiction with Nick Acheson
Episode 332
In this podcast, NCW Programme Officer Ellie is joined by author and presenter Nick Acheson to discuss structuring non-fiction, and how to create rhythm with your writing.
Nick Acheson is an author…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Writing collaboratively with Maarja Pärtna & Penny Boxall
Episode 331
In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Associate Programme Director Kate Griffin is joined by writers Maarja Pärtna and Penny Boxall to discuss the process of multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Ma…
Published on 1 year ago
Advice for emerging writers with Benjamin Johncock & Megan Bradbury
Episode 330
In this episode of The Writing Life, novelists and NCW Academy tutors Benjamin Johncock and Megan Bradbury give insight into their writing lives, and offer their advice to emerging novelists and writ…
Published on 1 year ago
Writing the 'difficult second novel' with Melissa Fu
Episode 329
In this episode of The Writing Life, NCW Programme Officer Vicki is joined by novelist and NCW Academy tutor Melissa Fu to discuss the difficult task of writing your second novel.
Melissa’s writing a…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Writing romantic comedies with PJ Ellis
Episode 328
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Communications Assistant Caitlin is joined by author PJ Ellis to discuss writing romantic comedies.
PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, p…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Researching for fiction with Jon McGregor
Episode 327
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by author Jon McGregor to discuss researching for fiction.
Jon McGregor is an award-winning author and short st…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Writing soaps with James McDermott & Stephen Keyworth
Episode 326
In this episode of The Writing Life, scriptwriters Stephen Keyworth and James McDermott discuss the craft and industry of writing for long-running radio or television serials, commonly known as soaps…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Writing narrative non-fiction with Dan Richards & Edward Parnell
Episode 325
In this episode of The Writing Life, we’re joined by writers and NCW Academy tutors Dan Richards and Edward Parnell to discuss the process of researching, writing, and publishing narrative non-fictio…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
How to be a craftivist with Sarah P Corbett
Episode 324
In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by author and professional campaigner Sarah P Corbett to discuss craftivism, a form of activism and collective …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago