Death Of 1000 Cuts

In this episode, I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways they could improve it. I cover show, don't tell, close third-person, what details you choose to focus on, and when to start your story. My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

On this episode, I talk about the emphasis on having 'a strong voice' as a writer, and how I think you should actually develop your voice as an author. I use US slam poetry as an example and finish by deconstructing impostor syndrome. Hope you enjoy it. My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

In this episode I chat with writer and comedian Robin Ince about his new book, Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal. We talk about comedy, ADHD, autism, neurodiversity & how he wrote about those things throughout his books, including his other titles The Importance of Being Interested, I'm a Joke and So Are You & Bibliomaniac. You can get Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal from your local bookshop, online, or here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/normally-…ean=9781472638458 My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: discord.gg/FYGdfMc5

In this episode I share my 7 Laws of Writing, which are all wrong, but useful. If you'd like to support the show please drop me a few beans on my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community? Click here: https://discord.gg/FYGdfMc5 Want to buy my latest book about tabletop games, The Game Changers? Click here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024 The US version is called Across The Board & is available here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/across-the-board-tim-clare/1146125261

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. Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/R7FMY8SY

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

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

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.

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

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