This is the latest episode in a series where I document my attempts to write a novel. In this episode, I reflect on why I've stalled - again - talk a bit about my autism diagnosis & how I might fold that into the mix, & then I attempt to channel my writing demon, to see what strategies he has been using to keep me from writing. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to listen to previous episodes in the Writing A Novel series, they're on this playlist: soundcloud.com/timclare/sets/writing-a-novel 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 as promised: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

In this episode I chat with writer, poet and podcaster Ross Sutherland about creativity, anti-showmanship and his new Guided Writing Journal, which contains 100 varied, challenging prompts to help writers push themselves and grow. Grab a copy of the Imaginary Advice Guided Writing Journal in hardback, paperback or ebook: https://www.imaginaryadvice.com/merch If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Please check out 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/ Support the show by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk And here, at last, is a link to the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server as promised: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

In this episode I look at the first page of a story submitted by a listener and suggest ways to make it better. We talk about the concept of the narrative present, abstract vs concrete writing, and word order in your sentences. If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Please check out 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/ Support the show by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk And here, at last, is a link to the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server as promised: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

In this episode I reflect on my week teaching creative writing at a retreat. That's it. That's the show. If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Please check out 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/ Support the show by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Here's a link to the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

In this episode I chat with poet, writer and performer Kate Fox about poetry, creative risk taking, neurodiversity and writing to a brief. We talk about Kate's early voracious reading habit - and why it's odd that an intense love of words can be diagnosed as 'hyperlexia', almost as a disorder - her poetry, and her adult diagnosis of autism. We also talk about her stage shows, finding the mode of performance and style that feels authentic - and creatively challenging - to her, and her book about northern women in history, WHERE THERE'S MUCK, THERE'S BRAS. If you'd like to read WHERE THERE'S MUCK, THERE'S BRAS, you can grab a copy from Bookshop dot org here & support independent bookshops & the show: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9780008472894 If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Please check out 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/ Support the show by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk And here, at last, is a link to the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server as promised: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

On this episode I chat about finding your north star when you're making creative stuff. Why write? Why make books? Where do you find validation & meaning in an uncertain & unpredictable world? & are seatbelt laws a good thing or an unconscionable assault on personal liberty? This is a writing ramble episode, which means I talk discursively about where I'm at this week & try to transmute that into some actionable lessons. Hope it helps. If you want to support me & read some stuff I've done please check out the Death Of 1000 Cuts Bookshop. There's a selection of books for writers, & some books by me: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Please check out 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/ Support the show by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And you can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

In this episode I talk about how to structure your nonfiction to create compelling entry points to complex topics. That's your biography, history, memoir, science writing, and it even works for fiction too. Go grab yourself a copy of COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It from the Death Of 1000 Cuts page on Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-by-tim-clare Here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts bookshop with books for writers & by guests on the show: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/deathof1000cuts Support Death Of 1000 Cuts through my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Get in touch via the Contact Me link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

In this episode I talk about the publishing industry, who gets to make books, which books get supported, & what we need to do to support a diverse range of people to write books. It's a bit ranty in places, but it ends in a place of gratitude, on a positive note, so that's neat. If you'd like to support my career as an author, grab a copy of my new book COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ If you'd like to support the show, you can drop me a few beans here: https://ko-fi.com/timclare

In this episode I talk about what it feels like one week into your new book coming out. I report from the book tour, share my thoughts on when - & if - you 'make it' as a writer, & I admit to my own continuing issues with self doubt & self criticism. I hope it's useful to hear. Support the show: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And please buy my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It.

In this episode I talk about the process an author goes to from submitting a book to publication. Actually, I talk about a lot of other stuff before I get to that, but I get there in the end. This is a writing ramble, an unedited, unscripted episode of the podcast - and this might be one of the more circumlocutionary iterations of this format. In my defence, I had a cold while I was recording. Please consider anything I say in this episode non-canon. If you'd like to pre-order a copy of my forthcoming book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It you can get a signed one here: https://storysmithbooks.com/product/coward-tim-clare/ Or you can go the megacorp route: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/ Drop me a line or submit your 250 words of your first page via the Contact Me link here: www.timclarepoet.co.uk And drop me a few beans to support the show here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare