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Our podcast will focus less on the WHAT, and more on the HOW and WHY of writing a book. Of course, we will still focus on WHAT our guests write, and discuss books, but we will examine the things that happen behind the scenes – the book of YOU, the writer. The trials and tribulations, the rejections and the successes – we will explore deeper and with greater insight, the authors psyche and process, and the person beneath the book. Hosted by Stuart, Melissa, Emily, and Florianne, we will welcome guests to discuss all of the above and we hope that the conversations we have will be relatable for all who listen. Welcome to WriteCast!
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Stuart talks to previous winners/runners-up, Alexandra Page, Kathryn Foxfield and Sophia Payne about their experiences before, during and after their successful entries into their respective awards.With great stories, advice and tips for those considering entering.You can follow these brilliant writers here:https://twitter.com/alexandrapagehttps://twitter.com/KathrynFoxfieldhttps://twitter.com/Everlastingbeta
All your important questions answered!Information on the summer programme can be found here: https://write-mentor.com/mentoring-programme/2022-writementor-summer-mentoring-programme/Our mentor list is here: https://write-mentor.com/mentoring-programme/2022-writementor-summer-mentoring-programme/2022-mentors/
WriteCast – between the pages Our podcast will focus less on the WHAT, and more on the HOW and WHY of writing a book.Of course, we will still focus on WHAT our guests write, and discuss books, but we will examine the things that happen behind the scenes – the book of YOU, the writer. The trials and tribulations, the rejections and the successes – we will explore deeper and with greater insight, the authors psyche and process, and the person beneath the book. Hosted by Stuart an...
WriteCast – between the pages Our podcast will focus less on the WHAT, and more on the HOW and WHY of writing a book.Of course, we will still focus on WHAT our guests write, and discuss books, but we will examine the things that happen behind the scenes – the book of YOU, the writer. The trials and tribulations, the rejections and the successes – we will explore deeper and with greater insight, the authors psyche and process, and the person beneath the book. Hosted by Stuart an...
All your important questions answered!Information on the summer programme can be found here: https://write-mentor.com/2021-writementor-summer-programme/Our mentor list is here: https://write-mentor.com/2021-writementor-summer-programme/2021-mentors/More information on #WMPitch is here: https://write-mentor.com/2020/04/19/wmpitch/
Episode 3 - Emma ReadEmma Read is the author of Milton the Mighty, and it’s sequel Milton the Megastar, published by Chicken House books. She was shortlisted for the Bath Children’s Novel Award and is represented by Lauren Gardner.Emma was once a very sensible biologist. Now she uses her transferable talents such as attention to detail, patience and fine motor skills, to extract Lego from under the sofa. And of course to write children’s books.Her favourite things in the world are: badges, De...
Louise Gooding is the author of Just Like Me; 40 neurologically and physically diverse people who broke stereotypes. She lives in Switzerland with her husband, three kids, Mina the Dog and Coraline the Hamster.Louise took up writing to find a way to discuss neurological and physical diversity, and other sensitive issues within children’s books. With a physically and neurologically diverse family of her own, she understood the challenge of finding positive and authentic stories to read an...
You're listening to The Rejection Diaries.My name is Stuart White, struggling writer, biology teacher and dad of two.This is a podcast that has been started to explore and share the journey of an unpublished writer, from the raw beginnings as a fledgling novelist to the point of sending to, and being rejected by, agents.I'll discuss the delirious highs and the crushing lows of this rollercoaster journey and give personal experience and anecdotes from my decade of writing and having my work re...
Dave Rudden has been a writer, performance poet and actor in Dublin’s arts scene since 2008. Graduating with first class honours from the University College Dublin Creative Writing Masters in 2013, his work has been published in The Stinging Fly, The Irish Times, Cracked, The Quotable and the Guardian.He is the recipient of the Fantasy Book Review 2011 Short Story Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Bath Short Story Prize and the Hennessey New Writing Prize. His short stories have been op...
Emotional Resilience"Emotional resilience refers to one’s ability to adapt to stressful situations or crises. More resilient people are able to "roll with the punches" and adapt to adversity without lasting difficulties; less resilient people have a harder time with stress and life changes, both major and minor."In this episode we look at what emotional resilience is, and top tips for developing resilience, both on a day-to-day basis and long term for the big knock-downs.
Bouncing BackSo, you’ve had that first rejection - it hurts! What next?And what to do when all hope is lost - how to bounce back and write that next book.
Is there any hope?There is always hope - the only way there is no hope is if you give up forever. Otherwise hope persists.“Hope is like the sun. If you only believe in it when you see it, you'll never make it through the night”How to pull yourself out of the depths?Strategies:Take a break (from writing/social media - whatever works for you)Reflect on why you’re writingWrite something only for youForget everything you know about the industry/chances of publication and write like a newbie. ...
Maisie Chan is a British-born Chinese author. She has written early reader books for Hachette and Collins, and a collection of fairy tales, myths and legends in Stories From Around the World for Scholastic, as well as many stories for The Big Think: a well-being curriculum based around stories for primary school children. She also started the group Bubble Tea Writers to support and encourage new British East and Southeast Asian writers in the UK. Originally from Birmingham, Maisie now lives w...
Who is your biggest obstacle, and why is it you?Good advice - don’t compare yourself to others - your output, success, or skill. The only person you’re in competition with is yourself. Can you be the person you want to be? Can you write the book you want to write?Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to...
I sometimes view writing as a relationship:- flings - those passionate, lusty opening 5ks that never got finished- young love - oh yes, a first foray into writing a story - perhaps you did a course - perhaps not. Perhaps you thought it would all just flow out onto the page - I did - and perhaps you thought it would be this organic, natural unplanned process where you could just write and write and to hell with the long-term and with consequences. You just write without thought of the future. ...
How to measure your worth and progress in a healthy wayFocussing purely on processes and letting the outcomes take care of themselvesOften our dreams as writers are VERY outcome based. We dream of publishing deals and book launches and bestsellers and seeing our name on a cover etc etcAnd when we see others having all these things, we naturally hope that they will one day happen for us, too.But I suppose it’s a little like the iceberg metaphor, where we only see the tip of it, the part above ...
Stuart reviews the season so far and discusses his current and future direction and where rejection might sit for him in the future.Here is a link to sign up and be a guest for an episode on season 2. We will be looking to record these in October/November time.I am looking for writers, published or not, who have had at least 200 rejections over at least 4 projects and who are still writing and chasing the dream.If that sounds like you, look out for the chance to guest slot soon.
Naomi grew up in Cheshire, UK, and is now based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her childhood was spent with her nose in a book and her hands on a sketchpad, constantly in search of adventure and new worlds. Encouraged by her family to be creative, she developed a love for writing at a young age - something that never left her. She studied Art History at the University of Manchester. Whilst there, she met her husband, someone who continues to tell her all about the latest advancements in AI, space, and...
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