
Death Of 1000 Cuts
Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better, and love it. Presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and stand-up poet.
Support the podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/B0B17913
Latest episodes

Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 5min
S7E10 - The Game Changers
In today's episode, I talk about my new book, THE GAME CHANGERS: How Playing Games Changed The World and Can Change You Too. I try to explain why I wanted to write a 'whole ass' book about tabletop games, and how the process changed me. I also give a bit of insight into how to pitch and sell a nonfiction book.
You can buy The Game Changers via the links below!
Hardback: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781805301349
Ebook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Changers-Playing-Changed-Change-ebook/dp/B0CW154PHH/
Audiobook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Changers-Playing-Changed-Change/dp/B0CVNJRJ5Y/
It will be available in the US next year under the title ACROSS THE BOARD.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 24min
S7E9 - Chatting With Holly Gramazio
On this episode I chat with novelist & game designer Holly Gramazio about making games & writing stories. We talk about her work turning spaces into invitations to play games, & how she used those skills when coming to write her first novel, THE HUSBANDS.
Read Holly's novel THE HUSBANDS here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Husbands-hilariously-original-romantic-ACTUALLY-ebook/dp/B0CCTPZMBR/
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: t.co/12cYHDBGnu
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/FfTTMCCH

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 26min
S7E8 - Chatting With Lamorna Ash
On this episode I chat with author Lamorna Ash about her nonfiction writing, from getting to know a Cornish fishing community in her book Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Town, to exploring contemporary faith and Christianity in her new book, Don't Forget We're Here Forever: A New Generation's Search for Religion. We talk about the challenges and rewards of writing nonfiction, how her background in anthropology informs her work, & how writing about topics you really care about can change your life.
You can grab Lamorna's book Dark, Salt, Clear here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Salt-Clear-Cornish-Fishing/dp/1526600056/
You can pre-order Don't Forget We're Here Forever here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Forget-Were-Here-Forever/dp/1526663147/
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: t.co/12cYHDBGnu
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/FfTTMCCH

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 7min
S7E7 - Teaching Writing (Writing Ramble)
The podcast explores writing tips, embracing imperfection, consistent practice, UK vs. US book titles, proofreading processes, artistic works, connecting with audiences, teaching writing reflections, personal challenges, and the importance of writing community.

Jul 4, 2024 • 48min
S7E6 - The Paradox Of Choice (Writing Ramble)
In this episode, I talk about being in-between projects, teaching creative writing, & how external motivation is actually ok.
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z
Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 11min
S7E5 - Chatting With Aki Schilz
Today I chat with Aki Schilz, Director of The Literary Consultancy, a UK-based organisation offering manuscript assessments, mentoring services & events for writers. We chat about the challenges facing writers today, what the publishing landscape can look like, & approaches we might take to building a writing life that meets our needs.
You can find The Literary Consultancy & what they offer here: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z
Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

Jun 13, 2024 • 51min
S7E4 - Chatting with Rowan Zeoli
In this episode, I chat with journalist Rowan Zeoli about tabletop roleplaying games & the exploding live group storytelling phenomeon that is Actual Play. We chat shows like Critical Role & Dimension 20, discuss the politics of roleplaying, & what journalism & nonfiction writing are for in a shifting & tricky media landscape. There, I said 'media landscape' for the first & last time in my life. Enjoy it.
If you want to check out some of Rowan's writing here's a cool article about a 2-player Actual Play ttrpg on Rascal: https://www.rascal.news/godkiller-last-hope-transplanar-interview-connie-chang-sea-thomas/
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z
Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 11min
S7E3 - Dirty Cash
In this episode I talk about some of the basics of how the publishing industry works and the kinds of deals authors get for their work.
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z
Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

May 21, 2024 • 1h 1min
S5E2 - Who Am I Writing For (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about how to reclaim your creative joy.
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z
Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

May 14, 2024 • 1h 2min
S7E1 - The Twelfth Spark by Matt
Death Of 1000 Cuts is back. Hooray! To start this new season I take a look at a listener's first page and offer suggestions on how to make it better. Also there's a bit of a recap of what this podcast is about.
Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z
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