
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

Jun 26, 2023 • 34min
S6E7 - Across the Sand by Jess
In this episode I take a look at the first page of a reader's work & offer tips on improving it. We talk about word order, tenses, world building & the power of the telling detail.
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 12min
S6E6 - Chatting with Guy Gunaratne
In this episode I chat with author Guy Gunaratne about their second novel, MISTER, MISTER, trickster narrators running away with the story, & why it's ok to take your writing seriously.
Grab a copy of MISTER, MISTER by Guy Gunaratne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781472250230
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 5min
S6E5 - Interesting Tips (Writing Ramble)
This episode is an unedited, unplanned talk about creative writing, the perils of writing tips, & the ups & downs of the writing process.
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
S6E4 - Chatting With James L Sutter
In this episode I chat with author James L Sutter about creating worlds and his new queer YA romance novel, DARKHEARTS.
You can grab a copy of DARKHEARTS here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Darkhearts-James-L-Sutter/dp/1839133376/
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

May 29, 2023 • 1h 4min
S6E3 - Chatting With Emma Gannon
In today's episode I chat with Emma Gannon, novelist and author of THE SUCCESS MYTH, a book about the ways in which we can end up chasing things we don't really want, & how that keeps us away from actual wellbeing.
Grab THE SUCCESS MYTH here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781911709206
Here's Emma's substack, The Hyphen: https://substack.com/@emmagannon
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

May 22, 2023 • 1h 5min
S6E2 - Chatting With Alasdair Beckett-King
In this episode I chat with author and comedian Alasdair Beckett-King about his new book, writing for children, pastiche, and comedy.
Grab a copy of Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Montgomery-Bonbon-Murder-at-Museum/dp/1529501040/
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

May 16, 2023 • 56min
S6E1 - Love
The first episode of the new season. I talk about writing, and love.
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

Apr 20, 2023 • 50min
S5E29 - Season Round Up (Writing Ramble)
This is the last episode in Season 5 of Death Of 1000 Cuts, where I round up my thoughts after quite a few years of the show. We'll be back for Season 6 soon!
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

Mar 25, 2023 • 56min
S5E28 - WEIRD (Writing Ramble)
In this unscripted, unedited episode, I talk about where I am with my writing and the podcast, and what's to come.
Here's the recent episode of the BBC's Crowdscience I co-presented: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3j8d
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

Feb 21, 2023 • 60min
S5E27 - Impostor Syndrome (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about dealing with impostor syndrome while writing.
Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/
If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv
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