
Paper Places
Paper Places is the podcast that demystifies the journey to becoming a professional writer. Each episode, columnist-turned-author Kerry Provenzano sits down with an acclaimed writer who shares where their words have taken them. Hosted by Kerry Provenzano.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 15min
3: Writing Residencies and Getting a Six-Figure Book Deal, with Ellen Atlanta
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.
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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

May 31, 2024 • 1h 13min
2: How to Meet Other Writers, and the Joys and Challenges of Writing Memoir, with Freya Bromley
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.
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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

May 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
1: First Advances, Editing Manuscripts and Leaving Journalism for Fiction, with Dan Moren
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

May 6, 2024 • 14min
0: An Introductory Q&A
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
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