Death Of 1000 Cuts

In this episode, I chat with SFF author Adrian Tchaikovsky. We talk about his Children of Time Science Fiction series, his Shadows of the Apt Fantasy series, how tabletop roleplaying got him started as a storyteller, & how he approaches worldbuilding & planning novels. Adrian's new book, THE CITY OF LAST CHANCES, is available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/City-Last-Chances-Adrian-Tchaikovsky/dp/1801108420 Here's the first book of the Shadows of the Apt series, EMPIRE IN BLACK AND GOLD: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Empire-Black-Gold-Shadows-Apt/dp/152905026X Here is his SF novel we talk about, CHILDREN OF TIME: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Time-Winner-Arthur-Clarke-ebook/dp/B00SN93AHU/ 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

This is the 9th episode in my series that follows me as I try to write a novel while commentating on what I'm doing & why. This time I share two drafts of a new attempt at a possible opening, explain why I made the changes I've made, then talk about what's next. 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 about getting back into writing after burnout, and embracing your personal writing manifesto. I have a bit of a rant! But hopefully with the understanding you are free to disagree. This is a writing ramble episode, so an unedited b-side where I talk about what's on my mind. 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/ You can get in touch via the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord server: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

In this episode we do a deep dive into the genesis of a famous 42 word death monologue - Roy Batty's 'Tears In Rain' soliloquy from Blade Runner. What makes good dialogue? How should you think about character, theme and the wider world when writing speech? What can we learn from the content and successive edits of one of the most famous monologues in cinematic history? Here's the iconic scene, if you want to go watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoAzpa1x7jU 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

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