
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

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

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 57min
S5E26 - Writing A Novel Pt 10
In this episode, the latest in the Writing a Novel series, I look at some opening pages of published novels, and see if we can learn anything about what makes a compelling opening. The novels are in the commercial Fantasy/historical genres. Hopefully this will help me out figuring out how to open my own novel!
Here are the 3 books I talk about in this episode, with links if you'd like to buy them.
THE DESERT PRINCE by Peter V Brett: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9780008309817
THE OBSIDIAN TOWER by Melissa Caruso:
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9780356513195
IRON QUEEN by Joanna Courtney: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9780349419565
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

Jan 11, 2023 • 51min
S5E25 - To Read or Not Read (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about reading to become a better writer versus reading for joy. This is an unedited, unplanned episode.
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Here's a link to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord 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/
And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 22min
S5E24 - End of Year Q&A
A Q&A episode responding to listener questions to end the year.
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Here's a link to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord 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/
And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

Dec 6, 2022 • 57min
S5E23 - Cyborg Novelists
In this episode, I discover that Artificial Intelligence is better at writing my novel than I am. I discuss the threats & opportunities of AI-generated novels & what the future might hold for authors collaborating with bots.
Here's OpenAI, if you're interested & fancy having a play: https://beta.openai.com/playground
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
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/
And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
And here is a link to the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 30min
S5E22 - Chatting With James Wallis
In this episode I chat with author & games designer James Wallis about storytelling in games, writing novels in other people's worlds, & his new book about award-winning boardgames, EVERYBODY WINS.
EVERYBODY WINS by James Wallis: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybody-Wins-Decades-Greatest-Board/dp/1839081910/
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
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/
And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
And here is a link to the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

Nov 22, 2022 • 55min
S5E21 - Stained Glass by Bobby
In this episode I look at a listener's first page and suggest ways to make it better.
If you enjoy the podcast and would like to drop me a few beans, my Ko-fi page is here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
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/
And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
And here is a link to the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv