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

In this episode, Ellen Atlanta joins Kerry to discuss the process behind writing her debut non-fiction book, Pixel Flesh. They discuss Ellen's experience at an artists' residency in Italy and the details behind her book going to auction. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PAPERPLACESLAUNCH for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Guest Starring: Ellen Atlanta Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Become a Paper Places member Submit show feedback Ellen Atlanta on Instagram Ellen Atlanta's website Buy Pixel Flesh What is productivity porn? Ellen's Bluetooth keyboard What are Morning Pages? Villa Lena Residencies Poets & Writers Directory of Writing Residencies The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf Break the Internet by Olivia Yallop Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given What are comp titles? My Body by Emily Ratajkowski

In this episode, Kerry sits down with author and wild swimmer Freya Bromley. They discuss the importance of finding your writing community, the unexpected side of publishing, and how it feels to share your inner world through memoir. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PAPERPLACESLAUNCH for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Freya Bromley Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback What’s a Tidal Pool? Freya Bromley on Instagram Freya Bromley's website The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley The Artist’s Way Scrivener: Plan, Plot, Write and Restructure Your Writing Caroline Bird Ella Frears Sharon Olds Poetry Foundation Poem a Day Tessa Hadley One Art by Elizabeth Bishop Elizabeth Bishop’s Drafts of One Art

In this episode, Kerry is joined by author and podcaster, Dan Moren. They delve into tips on writing, editing and publishing your first manuscript, the lesser known traits of a great author (that your agent will love) and the mystery of the first advance. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PAPERPLACESLAUNCH for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Guest Starring: Dan Moren Links and Show Notes: Submit Feedback Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) Macworld — News, Tips & Reviews from the Apple Experts All Souls Lost by Dan Moren The Rivers of London Series by Ben Aaronovitch The Felix Castor Series (Book 1) by Mike Carey Writer’s Market — The Most Trusted Guides to Publishing Locus Magazine — Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine Boskone — Science Fiction Convention in Boston Dan Moren’s website Dan Moren on Threads Dan Moren on Mastadon Dan Moren on Instagram Buy Dan's latest book

In this episode, Kerry introduces Paper Places and answers your questions on career, her four-step creative process and when her love of writing began. Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show My favourite non-fiction writer, David Sedaris Happy Go Lucky by David Sedaris The Youth in Asia: An Essay from "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris The Book Thief by Markus Zusack A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Follow on Instagram Follow on X