London Writers' Salon
Episodes
#094: Farrah Storr — Lessons from a former Editor-In-Chief at ELLE & Cosmopolitan on Writing Engaging Articles, Substack, and Leaning into Discomfort
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farrah Storr, former Editor-In-Chief (ELLE/ Cosmopolitan) and Head of Writer Partnerships for Substack on what it takes to grab the attention of a rea...
#93: Jami Attenberg — Writing 1000 Words A Day, Learning How to Write Again, Finding Creative Inspiration, Committing to Creativity Daily
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg talks about her latest non-fiction book 1000 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focus...
#92: Alex Bescoby - Documentary Storytelling, Brand Partnerships, Funding for Filmmaking, Editing for TV and Pulling Together The Right Team
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker, author, presenter Alex Bescoby (The Last Overland) takes us behind the scenes of his Channel 4 documentary. We discuss brand partnerships, ...
#091: Suzie Sheehy — Writing Popular Science, Making Complex Subjects Accessible, Narrative Nonfiction, The Reality Of Getting Published, Twelve Experiments That Changed Our World
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accelerator Physicist and author Dr. Suzie Sheehy (The Matter OF Everything: Twelve Experiments That Changed Our World) on simple storytelling techniq...
#090: David Arnold — Writing Love Stories, Building Strong Characters, Mastering Young Adult Novels, From Musician to Writer
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author David Arnold on his journey from professional musician to writer, choosing POV, using vignettes and writing characte...
#089: Emma Gannon — The Success Myth, Substack, Self-Publishing, Productivity Dysmorphia, The Arrival Fallacy, Being A Happy Creative
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Ganon on The Success Myth, our obsession with achievement and how to let go of the idea of having it all. We dive into her creative journey as an...
#088: Seth Godin — The Practice of Making & Shipping Work That Matters, Marketing, Creative Courage, The Resistance, Finding Purpose, Building Community
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Godin is one of the most influential writers and thinkers of our time. He is the author of twenty-one international bestsellers, and his work has...
#087: Victoria Hislop — Writing Bestselling Historical Fiction, Researching History, Character Development, Evoking Sense of Place, Planning A Novel
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling historical fiction novelist Victoria Hislop (The Island, The Figurines) on how she started writing, how she weaves her love of travel and ...
#086: Gwyn Bennett — Navigating & Succeeding in Self-Publishing, Pros and Cons of Traditional Publishing, Writing Sales Copy, Amazon Categories, Building an Audience, Handling Rights, Hiring Help
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crime mystery author Gwyn Bennett about how she built a successful indie publishing business sold thousands of her own books, and why she accepted a p...
#085: Maggie Smith — Crafting Viral Poems, Writing Memoir, Becoming a Better Poet, Narrative Device, Substack, Commercial vs Creative Work
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning poet and writer on her process of crafting a poem, how she brought lyric sensibility to her memoir, and how we can observe and distill o...
#084: Jean Kwok — Writing Family Drama & Constructing Thrillers, Successful Daily Writing Routines, Handling Failure & Pressure, How to Stay Focused On Your Craft
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Kwok (New York Times bestselling author) on the process of creating compelling characters and structuring a psychological family drama thriller. ...
#083: Peter Komolafe — Rewriting Your Relationship with Money & Visualising Success, Writing Non-Fiction, Building A Brand
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nonfiction writer and financial advisor Peter Komolafe, on pulling himself out of homelessness, struggles with debt through to becoming a financial ex...
#081: Publisher Natalie Doherty — The Magic of Writing for Children, Market Trends, Behind the Scenes of Publishing, Children’s Book Categories, Social Media
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Doherty, Children’s Publishing Director at HarperCollins, on what she looks for when acquiring books, the case against writing toward market...
#081: Ellie Middleton — Writing While Neurodivergent & Building An Audience, Writing Nonfiction, Content Creation & Going Viral
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Youtuber and author Ellie Middleton on how she started sharing her work publicly, her viral posts, how she’s built an audience of 300k and rules she...
#080: Benjamin Hutchinson — Writing & Reading as Tools for a Meaningful Life, Writing Big Idea Nonfiction, Learning from Literary Greats
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prize-winning essayist, literary critic, and professor of European literature Ben Hutchinson, author of On Purpose: Ten Lessons on the Meaning of Life...
#079: Herminia Ibarra — Navigating Career Transitions & Owning the Writing Identity. Also, Writing Big-Idea NonFiction, Being a Confident Writer, Learning Goals Vs Performance Goals
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Herminia Ibarra on her hugely influential books Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, and Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for ...
#078: Chris Guillebeau — Embracing Experimentation in Money-Making and Creativity, Plus Writing Non-Fiction and Tools for Creators
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times-bestselling author Chris Guillebeau (Side Hustle School podcast) on the new rules of money, how people are making money in the new econ...
#077: Guinevere Turner — Writing 'Go Fish', 'American Psycho', Crafting Memoir & Excavating Memories of Growing Up in a Cult
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and writer Guinevere Turner on her unconventional journey from screenwriting to memoir. We explore her process of writing the cult queer film ...
#076: Harriet Johnson — Writing Non-Fiction, Storytelling Like a Barrister & Writing to Inspire Change
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and barrister Harriet Johnson on her process for writing, researching, planning and pitching her nonfiction book: "Enough: The Violence Against...
#075: Natasha Lance Rogoff — Bringing Sesame Street to Russia & Writing Memoir, Behind the Scenes Of A Global Television Series, Art in Times of War
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Documentary filmmaking Natasha Lance Rogoff on bringing Sesame Street to Russia, the mechanics of a television global series, what makes Sesame Street...
#074: Joy Sullivan — Growing a Community Around Your Poetry & Writing, Dealing With Creative Blocks, Avoiding Cliches, Tips for Reading & Writing Poetry
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and community builder Joy Sullivan @joysullivanpoet on the craft of poetry, tips for reading and writing poetry, how writers can avoid cliches an...
#073: Nicola May — Self-Publishing Bestselling Rom-Coms, Using Price To Drive Sales, Writing From The Heart, Marketing Tips and The Importance of Persistence
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola May, a bestselling rom-com author, on publishing 16 books, making money through self-publishing what authors need to know about marketing, and ...
#072: Cyndie Spiegel — Writing NonFiction, Microjoys, Finding Joy in Difficult Times & Navigating Transitions
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Cyndie Spiegel (Microjoys: Finding Hope) on how she approaches moments of major transition and building a habit of recognizing joy even in the ...
#071: Ed Wilson — Submitting to Agents & Navigating Publishing, Junior vs Experienced Agents, How to Follow up with Agents, Smaller vs Larger Literary Agencies
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
London-based Literary Agent Ed Wilson (Johnson & Alcock) @literarywhore on the relationship between agents and authors, finding the right agent for yo...
#070: Hannah Bos — Writing TV From The Heart, HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, Artistic Partnerships, Writing Friendships For The Screen
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Bos, co-creator and showrunner of HBO’s Somebody Somewhere on landing a series with HBO, her journey as a storyteller, how she navigates coll...
#069: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Writing Newsletters and Non-Fiction, Ambition vs Delusion, How to Study & Learn From Geniuses
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Fortune writer Polina Marinova and founder of the popular newsletter 'The Profile' talks about growing her Substack to make a full-time income,...
#068: Samantha Shannon — Writing Fantasy Fiction, Plotting, Worldbuilding & Keeping Anxiety At Bay
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling fantasy writer Samantha Shannon on dealing with early success, plotting a seven-book series and keeping anxiety at bay.*ABOUT SAMANTHA SHA...
#067: Megan Davis — Writing Literary Thrillers & Crime Fiction, Dual Timelines, Bringing Conflict To The Page
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning and debut thriller writer Megan Davis on her book The Messenger, which was influenced by her experience as a whistleblower. We explore h...
#066: Ricardo Fayet — How to Promote Your Book In a Crowded Marketplace, Finding Readers, Finding Freelance Help with Reedsy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marketer and Reedsy Co-founder Ricardo Fayet on the essential elements of marketing your book, the importance of knowing your target audience and how ...
#065: Maggie O’Farrell — The Art Of Writing & The Marriage Portrait
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning writer Maggie O’Farrell on the role that Arvon played in her early writing career how she crafts her novels today and the mindset that...
#064: Madeleine Milburn — Catching an Agent's Eye & Building an Author-First Agency
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to award-winning literary agent Madeleine Milburn (founder of the Madeleine Milburn Film, TV, & Literary Agency. In this con...
#063: Krystal Sutherland — Writing Young Adult Novels & Bringing Characters to Life
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NYT bestselling author Krystal Sutherland on writing young adult novels and bringing characters to life. We also talk about her experience of having h...
#062: Emilie Marneur — The Business of Publishing, Role of A Literary Scout, Behind-The-Scenes at the Launch of Amazon Publishing & Audible, Launching Digital-First Imprint Embla & Marketing Essentials.
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Marneur shares her experience of being at the forefront of innovations in the publishing industry. We talk to her about her early days as a Lit...
#061: Joanna Nadin — Lessons From Writing 90+ Books for Kids, Teens & Adults, Writing Tools & Plotting Your Book
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author of 90 books, Joanna Nadin, talks about writing engaging stories for and about kids, and the writing practices and tools that have...
#060: Natalie Lue & Hattie Crisell — Forging A Portfolio Career: From Journalism To Starting A Substack Newsletter, Launching A Podcast, Self Publishing and Landing A Publishing Deal
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Lue (@natlue) and Hattie Crisell (@hattiehattie) are writers who have forged successful portfolio careers. We explore their adventures in jour...
#059: Madeleine Dore — Rethinking Writing Ruts & Routines, Imperfect Creative Processes, Substack, Blogging, Creative Cycles
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Madeleine Dore, author of ‘I Didn’t Do The Thing Today’ on rethinking writing routines and ruts, how to rid ourselves of the pressure to do more...
#058: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Having A Creative Calling, Writing Memoir
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Pressfield on what it means to have a creative calling, overcoming rejection and resistance, how faith in something bigger than ourselves can p...
#057: Abigail Bergstrom — On Becoming A Literary Agent, Tips For Building An Author Brand, Inside the Publishing Industry, Recovering From Burnout
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Literary Agent and writer Abigail Bergstrom on her publishing career (Simon & Schuster, Gleam Titles, Bergstrom Studios) choosing to leave editing for...
#056: Jonathan Escoffery — Writing Award-Winning Short Stories, World Building, Managing Reader Anticipation, Dynamic Storytelling
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Short story writer Jonathan Escoffery on his process for writing his linked short story collection, If I Survive You, how he thinks about world buildi...
#055: Dr Gloria Mark — Finding Focus For Creativity, 4 Different Attention States, Practicing Forethought, “Flow" vs “Focused Attention”
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gloria Mark on her 30+ year writing and academic career, the different attention states, how we can get into an artistic flow and why empty space ...
#054: Anna Jordan — Developing as a Playwright, TV Writing (Killing Eve/ Succession), Shitty First Drafts, Overcoming Self Doubt.
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Jordan, playwright (Yen/ Bruntwood Prize) and screenwriter (Killing Eve, Succession) on her early years of writing, how she got commissioned and ...
#053: Stephen Markley — Writing Epic Novels, Creating Sprawling Narratives, Inside TV Writers Rooms, Persisting as a Writer, Having Stephen King As A Fan, Making Money As A Writer, Staying Away from Feedback
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist and screenwriter Stephen Markley on writing his 900-page epic novel The Deluge, writing sprawling narratives and what it’s like to count St...
#052: Orna Ross — How to Succeed as Indie Author, Marketing Essentials, Paying Yourself First
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poet, novelist and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross, on her career from traditional to indie publishing and what it takes to ...
#051: Cecile Pin — Writing Literary Fiction, Telling Your Family’s Story, Starting Your Career as an Author, Reality of Working In Publishing, Advice For First-Time Authors
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Debut novelist Cecile Pin author of Wandering Souls (nominated for the Women's Prize for Fiction, 2023), on her choice of using a fragmented structure...
#050: Jasmine Richards — Creating Bestselling Children’s Book Series, Ideating, Secrets Of A Great Pitch & The Business Of Children’s Publishing
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine Richards, editor, writer, and award-winning founder of StoryMix Studio talks to us about the business of children’s publishing and how she g...
#049: Huma Qureshi — Writing the Memoir You're Not Sure You Can Write, Writing About Grief, Importance Of Role Models
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Huma Qureshi on how you know you’re ready to write a memoir. Plus, the importance of role models, writing about grief, loss and love and how ...
#048: Oliver Burkeman — Writing Impactful Articles, Making the Most of Our Finite Lives, Reevaluate Your Relationship With Time, Being Happier
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman @oliverburkeman on his process for writing impactful articles plus how he wrote his popular book Four Thousand Week...
#047: Rebecca Stott — Balancing Writing & Researching Historical Fiction, Chasing Your Curiosity, Accuracy In Historical Fiction, The 'History Of Emotions'
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning writer and historian Rebecca Stott @rebeccastott64 on how she immersed herself in 6th-century history for five years for her latest book...
#046: Bec Evans & Chris Smith — How To Overcome Creative Blocks & Get It Written. Plus Banish Procrastination, Dealing With Imperfect Environments, The Power Of Noticing
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Authors and writing coaches Bec Evans (@eva_bec) and Chris Smith (@beprolifiko) on techniques that have helped thousands of writers get unblocked and ...
#045: Jay Clouse — Find Your Niche, Become a Professional Creator & Build Your Creative Platform. Learn To Experiment, Charge Without Guilt
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Clouse (@Jay Clouse), entrepreneur, writer and host of The Creative Elements Podcast, on how to find your niche, become a professional creator and...
#044: Eimear Ryan — Learning to Write a Novel, Creative Resilience & Behind The Scenes of a Literary Press
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and co-founder of Banshee Press, Eimear Ryan (@eimear_ryan) on her 13-year journey to writing her award-nominated debut book, the importance of...
#043: Tom Rob Smith - Writing Thrillers, Screenplays & High-Stakes Stories
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning novelist and screenwriter Tom Rob Smith (Child 44 Trilogy & American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace) on his writing jo...
#042: Laura Kay — Writing Romantic Comedy, Creating Relatable Characters and Queer Visibility in Fiction
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist Laura Kay (@lauraelizakay) on her writing journey from journalism to novels, how her writing career was launched from Penguin WriteNow progra...
#041: Christy Lefteri - Using Real Stories to Inspire Powerful Fiction
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christy Lefteri, the international-best selling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo and Songbirds on finding inspiration from real life, how she brings ...
#040: Jean Kwok — Overcoming Fear & Rejection & Writing Novels That Move Readers
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The award-winning novelist Jean Kwok talks about her writing journey from poverty to becoming a bestselling author, how she drafts and plans her novel...
#039: Nikesh Shukla: Breaking Into Publishing, Lessons From Running A Literary Agency & Writing A Memoir
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning writer and the founder of The Good Agency, Nikesh Shukla (@nikeshshukla), on the journey to becoming a writer, running a Literary Agen...
#038: Derek Sivers - Focus, Ambition, Writing Clearly & How to Live
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur, publisher and writer Derek Sivers (@sivers) on giving away $22 million, breaking rules, why “If it’s not a hell yeah, it’s a no.”...
#037: Daniel Paisner - Secrets from the 'World's Most Prolific Ghostwriter', Working With Serena Williams, How To Unearth The True Story
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times Bestselling author and ghostwriter Daniel Paisner on how he landed his first ghostwriting job, how the ghostwriting process works, work...
#036: Pragya Agarwal — From Academic Writing to Big Idea Nonfiction & Tackling Complex Ideas
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Professor Prayga Agarwal about her writing journey from academia to commercial non-fiction, how to tackle difficult and c...
#035: Soman Chainani — Writing Dark Tales For Children, Navigating Hollywood & Balancing Creative Work With Discipline
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to bestselling children’s author Soman Chainani about working in the film industry, overcoming failure and rejection, worki...
#034: Bonnie MacBird — Sherlock Holmes, Crime Fiction, Lessons from Hollywood & NaNoWriMo
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview we speak with Bonnie MacBird, a screenwriter and author (@macbird), about writing Sherlock Holmes mystery novels, lessons from Holly...
#033: Joanna Penn — The Indie Writer Path, Web 3.0 & AI-Assisted Creativity
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview we speak with bestselling independent author Joanna Penn (@thecreativepenn) about what it means to be an indie writer today, the min...
#032: David Whyte — Poetic Imagination & The Way of the Poet
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally renowned poet David Whyte (@whytedw) on his life and craft as a poet, writer, and speaker. We explore poetic imagination, how we might...
#031: Beth Kempton — Becoming a Fearless Writer & Writing Bestselling Non-Fiction
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Bestselling author Beth Kempton (@bethkempton) about her journey into writing, from her first published book Freedom Seeke...
#030: Harriet Minter — Manage Your Time & Regain Control Of Your Creative Career
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can we escape the trap of overworking and spend more time on our creative work? In this interview with Harriet Minter – journalist, coach, and a...
#029: Stacey Halls — Writing Historical Fiction & Building A Life Around Your Writing
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Sunday Time bestselling author Stacey Halls (@stacey_halls) - author of Mrs England, The Foundling and The Familiars on...
#028: Nir Eyal — How to Build An 'Indistractible' Writing Life
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with bestselling author and behavioral design expert, Nir Eyal @nirandfar on what it means to be ‘Indistractible’, and how...
#027: Hamish McKenzie — The Future of Newsletters, Writing About Elon Musk & How to Make It on Substack
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go behind the scenes with writer and Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie (@hamishmckenzie) to explore his journey from journalism...
#026: Julia Cameron — Writing With Intuition, Overcoming Perfectionism & Pursuing The Artist’s Way
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Julia Cameron (@j_cameronlive), creative teacher and the author of over forty books including The Artist’s Way and The ...
#025: Will Storr — The Science of Storytelling, Moving Past Rejection & Writing Impactful Non-Fiction
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to the award-winning author, Will Storr (@wstorr) about The Science of Storytelling, from his research process to planning an...
#24: Steph Smith - Beyond Blogging: Self-Publishing, Creating Content & Selling with Heart
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steph has used her blog (stephsmith.io) to explore everything she's interested in – from learning to write with confidence to Antifragility at work ...
#023: Rebecca Schiller — The Art Of Writing A Memoir, Writing Truthfully and Dealing With Neurodivergence
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to journalist, author and writing coach Rebecca Schiller. In 2017, Rebecca moved her family to a countryside smallholding for...
#022: Kat Falls: How to Brainstorm Like a Screenwriter, Writing YA and Creating Complex Fantasy Worlds
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning Young Adult writer and screenwriting tutor Kat Falls on how to brainstorm your story using techniques from screenwriters, why it’s imp...
#021: Yancey Strickler — Overcoming Creative Anxiety, The Importance Of Sharing Your Ideas With Others, and How To Create A Better Future with Bentoism
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with writer and co-founder of Kickstarter, Yancey Stricker, about his origins as a writer, tools he’s used to overcome crea...
#020: Katherine May — Writing Memoirs, Wintering, and Embracing Every Season of a Creative Life
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every journey in life, creative or other, has seasons of Winter – difficult periods where the world can seem overwhelming, when our next step is unc...
#019: Emma Reed Turrell — Turn Your Expertise Into A Book, Learn To Set Boundaries & Stop "People Pleasing" In Your Writing
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Psychotherapist and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell on developing her writing practice alongside her day job, launching a boo...
#018: Ruta Septys — How to Write Gripping Historical Fiction, The Importance of Melody And Rhythm & Giving Voice to Underrepresented History.
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with the Carnegie winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction, Ruta Sepetys, about the joy of writin...
#017: Natalie Lue — Reclaim Control of Your Emotional & Creative Life & Choose Your Own Publishing Path
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you reclaim your creative and emotional life? How can you create content that impacts your audience deeply? We talk to the influential blogger...
#016: Marti Leimbach — The Art of Writing a Novel
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NY Times Bestselling Author and Oxford University Creative Writing Tutor, Marti Leimbach, on the art and craft of writing and plotting a novel. She sh...
#015: Nish Panchal — How to Build a Writing Career in TV & Film
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can a writer start and grow their career in TV? What does it take to work your way into a Writer’s Room for a hit TV series? What happens behind...
#014: Cathy Newman — Juggling Creative Projects, Writing News Stories and The Power of Creative Collaboration
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are creative partnerships so powerful? How can we work on multiple creative projects at one time? In this interview, we talk to the award-winning ...
#013: Selina Lim — Writing Authentic Dialogue for TV, Writing about Sex, Love & Drama, and A Peek Into a Writers’ Room
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Selina Lim, BAFTA-nominated screenwriter (Sex Education, Hanna) shares her screenwriting journey from her first BBC script to e...
#012: Anthony Anaxagorou — Push Past Self-Doubt and Think Like a Poet
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does a poet see the world? How can we move past self doubt and keep writing after rejection? In this episode we talk to Anthony Anaxagorou about h...
#011: The One With Matt & Parul — Why We Created This Podcast
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have published 10 episodes and we realised that we had never really introduced ourselves…So, we’re going to talk a little about where we’ve c...
#010: Casper ter Kuile — Writing Rituals, Digital Sabbaths & Finding Meaning in Everyday Moments
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During times of enormous change, how can you harness the power of ritual to create stability and creativity? How can ordinary practices, such as writi...
#009: Polina Marinova Pompliano — Growing Your Newsletter, Dealing With Self-Doubt and Criticism & the Future of Media
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How might we launch our newsletter and build a loyal following for our writing? How can we monetize our newsletter to six figures and beyond? In this ...
#008: Diana Evans — Turning Raw Feelings and Observations into Compelling Fiction, Keeping a Writing Schedule & Overcoming Writer’s Block
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we, as writers, turn raw emotions and observations into fiction? In this episode we interview Diana Evans (Ordinary People, 26a) about her crea...
#007: Mike Michalowicz — Break Free from the Starving Artist Mindset and Manage Your Money with Confidence
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can creativity and money go hand in hand? How can we guarantee that we pay ourselves a profit no matter how much we earn? In this episode we talk to M...
#006: Tim Grahl — The Secrets Behind Bestsellers, Authentic Marketing and Writing About Devastation
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to launch your book and build a fanbase? What do most writers misunderstand about the craft of writing and launching their book? Tim...
#005: Ben Hardy — Setting Ambitious Writing Goals, Designing Your 'Future Self' & Mastering Articles on Medium.com
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Hardy’s articles have been read by over 100 million readers. He has also been the #1 writer, in the world, on Medium.com. How does he do it...
#004: Anna Wilson — Writing About Grief and Bringing Your Whole Self to Your Writing
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As writers, there may be times when we must delve deep into the harder ‘themes’ of life - that of grief and loss. How might we start to write abou...
#003: Chris Guillebeau — How to Spark a Movement and Build a Readership (and Make Money Doing It)
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So you've started a blog, written a book. What next? How can you find your first 100 readers and grow that to 10,000 and beyond? Chris Guillebeau talk...
#002: Holly Bourne — How to Write Stories Readers Will Love
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is something about Holly. If you look through the online reviews you’ll see comments like _‘there were times I felt Holly had climbed into m...
#001: Alastair Humphreys — Make a Living Writing About Your Life & Adventures
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Humphreys has built an impressive career as a creator using a simple formula:Step 1: Go on an adventure.Step 2: Write a story about it.Step 3...