Paper Places

In this episode, Kerry is joined by Laurie Bolger, the acclaimed English poet, stand-up and presenter. They discuss 'setting up shop' as a poet, organisations to support working poets and the artistic decisions behind Laurie's new collection. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now. Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Atomic Habits by James Clear Laurie's Workshops Watergate Bay Hotel The Arts Council Apples and Snakes Spread the Word Roundhouse Barbican Young Poets Southbank Centre: New Poets Collective The Poetry Society 'Lady' by Laurie BolgerLaurie's new collection! 'Spin' by Laurie Bolger 'Makeover' by Laurie Bolger 'Box Rooms' by Laurie Bolger Follow Laurie on Instagram Follow Laurie on X Laurie's website Jen NesbittLaurie's website lady

Antony Johnston joins Kerry to talk about writing productivity, building a career as a multi-facted writer and how his graphic novel became a Hollywood movie starring Charlize Theron. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Guest Starring: Antony Johnston Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The WobbleMy Substack post about what happened when I spoke to a literary agent. Antony Johnston Writing and Breathing The Organised Writer by Antony JohnstonHow to stay on top of all your projects and never miss a deadline. The Organised Writer (The original blog post) Getting Things Done by David Allen The Coldest City Watch the Atomic Blonde trailer Antony being interviewed at the Berlin Premier of Atomic Blonde Sally Rooney Doesn't Want Her Third Novel Adapted for TV Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston The Dog Sitter Detective Series by Antony Johnston

In this episode, Kerry is joined by Shahed Ezaydi, full-time writer at Stylist Magazine and author of 'The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women'. They discuss freelance vs in-house journalism and Shahed's process of writing her book. Guest Starring: Shahed Ezaydi Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Subscribe to Kerry's Substack (Paid and Free Tiers) Shahed Ezaydi's debut, The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women Shahed's articles for Stylist Magazine Follow Shahed Ezaydi on Instagram Subscribe to Shahed Ezaydi's Substack

In this episode, Kerry Downes joins Kerry (the regular one) to discuss how one writing course, taken after delving into fiction writing during lockdown, lead to her career as a author. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: ProWritingAid: The essential toolkit for every creative writer. Sign up for free today. Get 20% off annual subscriptions with code paperplaces Guest Starring: Kerry Downes Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Pre-order Kerry's book, 'That Time Everything Was On Fire' Writing Your Novel — 3 Months | Curtis Brown CreativeThe course Kerry undertook to write her debut fiction novel. 'Notes to Self' by Emilie Pine “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” — Toni Morrison "There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed." — Ernest Hemingway 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig Faber Academy | Creative Writing Courses Follow Kerry Downes on Instagram

In this festive special, Kerry revisits the books she read in 2024, shares her To Be Read list for next year, and talks about her Yearly Themes. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: ProWritingAid: The essential toolkit for every creative writer. Sign up for free today. Get 20% off annual subscriptions with code 'paperplaces'. Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Yearly Themes — Cortex HMD Barbie™ Phone Logging Off Club by Adele Zeynep Walton You Don't Need a Smartphone by August Lamm The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley Lost Cat by Mary Gaitskill The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella Open by Andre Agassi This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes Emily Henry books We Solve Murders by Richard Osman The White Album by Joan Didion Maggie Rogers' essay on Joan Didion The Wedding People by Alison Espach Piglet by Lottie Hazell The Secret History by Donna Tartt Bunny by Mona Awad Goodlord by Ella Frears The Vegetarian by Han Kang The Signalman by Charles Dickens The Serpent and the Wings of Night If Only by Vigdis Hjorth A Year of Nothing by Emma Gannon

In this episode, Kerry is joined by Adele Zeynep Walton, author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World. They discuss the ways technology impacts our attention, Adele's writing process and the importance of spending time offline. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: ProWritingAid: The essential toolkit for every creative writer. Get 50% off in the Black Friday Sale. Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen. Shop now and get free shipping on orders over $75. Guest Starring: Adele Zeynep Walton Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Tell me what you're working on via the Paper Places feedback form Message me on Instagram The Poetry Pharmacy Forever Adele Zeynep Walton The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley Freya's episode of Paper Places Trusted Housesitters The Logging Off Club Instagram The Logging Off Club Substack Bereaved Families for Online Safety Opal: The #1 Screen Time App Forest: Stay Focused, Be Present Look After Your Eyes | Screen use and eyes #NotYourPorn Smartphone Free Childhood Keelin Moncrieff | Content Creator Adele’s Agent — Megan Staunton at Bergstrom Studio Trapeze Books Mikaela Loach Follow Adele on Instagram Follow Adele on TikTok Follow Adele on Bluesky Grieving My Sister Online Made Me Lonelier Than Ever by Adele Zeynep Walton | Refinery29 Adele's Book — Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World

In this episode, author Rebecca Perry joins Kerry to discuss her move from poetry into lyrical non-fiction, including what a typical week looks like, her unconventional writing location and her experience working with an independent publisher. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods. Use PAPERPLACES for 15% off. Scrivener, from Literature & Latte: The #1 app for writers of all kinds. Use PAPERPLACES for 20% off. Guest Starring: Rebecca Perry Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Rebecca Perry’s Poetry Rebecca Perry’s Debut Non-Fiction, ‘On Trampolining’ The T. S. Eliot Prize Michael Murphy Memorial Poetry Competition The Poetry School Makina Books

Stephen Harrison joins Kerry to discuss his career as a columnist, and the process of writing his Wikipedia-themed novel, 'The Editors'. They cover different methods of getting ready to write, including Stephen's essential 'tuning up' time. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods. Use code PAPERPLACES for 15% off. Guest Starring: Stephen Harrison Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay for St Jude - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The Bridport Prize for Memoir Subscribe to Kerry's Substack Stephen's Slate Column Wallace Stephens (Poet) Ulysses: Writing app Obsidian: Notetaking app Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need Hemingway’s advice on writing History of the New York City Subway Stephen's first piece for The New York Times Inkshares: The writing competition Stephen Harrison entered (and won!) Subscribe to Stephen’s Substack, Source Notes Stephen’s website Buy Stephen’s book, ‘The Editors’

Stephen Hackett, co-founder of Relay and seasoned blogger with 16 years at 512 Pixels, shares invaluable insights on crafting a successful blog. He reflects on his journey from structured writing to a more chaotic, exploratory style, emphasizing the role of music in his process. Hackett discusses the evolution of his blog, the balance between authenticity and audience engagement, and the significance of community in content creation. He also highlights the impactful Relay for St Jude campaign, showcasing the power of combining passion with purpose.

In this episode, Kerry sits down with poet and non-fiction writer, Will Harris. They discuss Will's first foray into poetry, the importance of creating access points in your work, and the process of publishing poetry. Guest Starring: Will Harris Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Overcooked! All You Can Eat | Nintendo Switch Bake Off: The Professionals | Wikipedia French Pâtisserie: Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts The Bridport Prize for Memoir The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Episode 3: Writing Residencies and Getting a Six-Figure Book Deal, with Ellen Atlanta Pavement (Band) Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee John Ashbery The New York School of Poets Granta | The Home of New Writing Pilot V5 Pens | Amazon Fourth Person Singular by Nuar Alsadir Will Harris' Website Brother Poem by Will Harris Rendang by Will Harris