
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

Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 17min
S5E1 - Chatting With Cathy Rentzenbrink
In this episode, I chat with author Cathy Rentzenbrink about writing down our lives, and her new book about writing autobiography, WRITE IT ALL DOWN.
Grab a copy of WRITE IT ALL DOWN here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Cathy-Rentzenbrink/Write-It-All-Down--How-to-Put-Your-Life-on-the-Page/26365074
Support the podcast here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 12min
S4E45 - Fitting In (Writing Ramble)
In this episode I talk about feeling like you 'fit in' in the publishing world, my own experiences, & why feeling like an insider or outsider - whether you are or not - shouldn't be your barometer for success.
If you like the podcast & want me to make more please support me via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Want to pre-order my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It? It's out May 2022. Here are some pre-order links for the hardback or ebook:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/coward/tim-clare/9781838853105
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/coward-3
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/
If you want to drop me a line, click the 'Contact Me' link on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 18min
S4E44 - Dials vs Switches (Writing Ramble)
In this episode, I respond to a piece of advice for first-time non-fiction authors I read back in August, explaining why I disagree and giving my own take. It's basically about what's better - giving the reader clear, committed answers to questions, or dealing in shades of grey. I also explain how I think this relates to fiction writing, and why it matters.
If you enjoy this episode and you want to help me keep making podcast, drop me a few beans here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
You can also get in touch via the 'contact me' button on my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk
And my new book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, is available for pre-order. Please do put in a pre-order, and take a look at it here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/coward/tim-clare/9781838853105

Oct 25, 2021 • 47min
S4E43 - Writing a Novel Pt7
In this episode I talk about my progress with my project to write a new novel, and why I think I've stalled. I reflect on where I think I've stumbled so far, and my plans for getting back on track. Recorded while I had Covid, so maybe disinfect your earphones after listening.
If you want to listen to previous episodes in the Writing A Novel series, they're on this playlist: https://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
And if you want to pre-order my forthcoming book, COWARD, all about anxiety, it's here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/coward/tim-clare/9781838853105

Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 30min
S4E42 - Editing with Nate Crowley
In this episode I look at the first page of a listener's story with author Nate Crowley and we suggest ways to improve it. What is too much information, and what is too little? How can you employ the art of the telling detail?
If you'd like to read Nate Crowley's new Warhammer 40k novel, THE TWICE-DEAD KING, you can grab a copy here: https://www.4tk.co.uk/the-twice-dead-king-ruin-hb.html
He's also on Twitter here: @frogcroakley
And you can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 14min
S4E41 - Chatting With Molly Naylor
Hi everyone. On this one I chat with author, poet, screenwriter and director Molly Naylor about the graphic novel she created with artist Lizzy Stewart, LIGHTS, PLANETS, PEOPLE! It's about an astronomer who has to give an inspirational speech and is thinking back over the choices she's made throughout her life. We get into a good chat about collaborating, how to submit a graphic novel to an agent, the culture surrounding the publishing industry, and how the pandemic (temporarily) helped some writers who struggle with self-doubt.
You can grab LIGHTS, PLANETS, PEOPLE! here: https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/lights-planets-people-by-molly-naylor-lizzy-stewart
Here's Molly's website: www.mollynaylor.com
Here's illustrator Lizzy Stewart's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_stewart/
And go on then, if you want to drop me a bean or 3, you can do so via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 15min
S4E40 - Chatting With Chris Farnell
In this episode I chat with author Chris Farnell about his early interest in the fantastic, what makes good Science Fiction and Fantasy, and about his satirical SF series FERMI'S PROGRESS.
You can grab the novellas from independent e-book publisher Scarlet Ferret here: https://scarletferret.com/books/fermis-progress-season-pass
(they're also on Amazon)
You can follow Chris on Twitter: @thebrainofchris
If you like this show and want to support me, drop me a bean or two here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
That's it. That's the show.

Sep 14, 2021 • 60min
S4E39 - Writing Nonfiction
In this episode, I chat about the rewards of writing creative nonfiction and make the case for why you should try it. And hey, this episode marks over a million listens for the podcast. Thank you!
Help out the podcast by dropping me a few beans: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
Drop me a line via my website: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

Sep 6, 2021 • 39min
S4E38 - Editing With Nate Crowley Pt2
Me and author Nate Crowley host a very special festive-themed episode of Death Of 1000 Cuts. We look at a story set at the North Pole by a listener, and suggest ways to make it better. And quite possibly several ways to make it worse.
If you want to grab a copy of Nate Crowley's NOTES FROM SMALL PLANETS you can here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Nate-Crowley/Notes-from-Small-Planets/22869592
You can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And you can get in touch with me here: www.timclarepoet.co.uk

Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 4min
S4E37 - Editing with Nate Crowley
In this episode me and author Nate Crowley chat about his work before looking at an author's first page and suggesting ways to make it better.
If you want to grab a copy of Nate Crowley's NOTES FROM SMALL PLANETS you can here: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Nate-Crowley/Notes-from-Small-Planets/22869592
You can support the show via my Ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare
And you can get in touch with me here: www.timclarepoet.co.uk