In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, debut novelist Ruthy Mason shares how she explores the creative possibilities of liminality and transformation in Death Do Us – a haunting story that peels back the veil from the institution of marriage and exposes the rot underneath.
Ruthy Mason is a writer based in North London. After studying archaeology and ... Show More
Oct 19
Writing across locations: Dieter Rogiers on research, writing formulas, and international settings
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Belgian author Dieter Rogiers explores how place shapes his writing, discussing both the locations where he writes and the international settings of his novels. Dieter Rogiers is a Belgian author, film critic and copywriter from Brusse ... Show More
54m 36s
Oct 5
The magic of storytelling: Isabel Allende on crafting stories
In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, bestselling novelist Isabel Allende shares insights into her creative process and craft, as outlined in her latest book Storytelling – a profound exploration of the art and magic of writing. Isabel Allende, born in Peru and raised in C ... Show More
46m 50s
Nov 2022
Ian McEwan with Nihal Arthanayake
<p>This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal is joined by author, screenwriter, booker winner and one of Britain's best-loved writers, Ian McEwan.</p><br><p>He joins us to talk about his brand new novel, Lessons.</p><br><p>Ian also discusses the delight of discovery when writing, t ... Show More
47m 18s
Nov 2024
Emma Dhesi on the Four Pillars of Author Success — The Writing Coach 210
In this episode of The Writing Coach Podcast, I speak with writing coach Emma Dhesi about journey as a writer and coach, her unique approach to storytelling, and her personal and professional insights on crafting a fulfilling writing life.
40m 23s
Sep 2017
Inside the Writersroom with Jack Thorne
Join the UK's leading television drama writers, including Jed Mercurio and Sally Wainwright, as they lay bare their writing habits, habitats and career paths for the BBC's Abigail Gonda. A series of up close and personal interviews with the UK’s most brilliant writing talent insi ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2021
Episode 279: Athena Dixon on Opening Doors, Day Jobs, and the Personal Essay
<p>Athena Dixon (@AthenaDDixon) is the author of the essay collection "The Incredible Shrinking Woman." </p> <p>We talk about day jobs, finding the time to write, and stringing together essays for a collection.</p> <p>Sponsors: West Virginia Wesleyan College's MFA in Creativ ... Show More
58m 24s
Sep 2017
Inside the Writersroom with Dennis Kelly
Join the UK's leading television drama writers, including Jed Mercurio and Sally Wainwright, as they lay bare their writing habits, habitats and career paths for the BBC's Abigail Gonda. A series of up close and personal interviews with the UK’s most brilliant writing talent insi ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2021
#321 Penny Wincer - The Imperfect Art Of Caring
Today's guest is Penny Wincer, a Melbourne born, London dwelling author, speaker, podcaster and freelance photographer. In this episode we discuss her experience as a mother and carer, her writing about work life and creativity, and raising a neurodiverse family. Penny’s first bo ... Show More
33m 31s