What does it take to launch, grow and sustain a successful career as a writer? Listen in each week as Matt & Parul, two friends and founders of the London Writers' Salon, sit down with a writer they admire – from best-selling novelists to popular bloggers, award-winning playwrights, journalists, poets, and more – to explore the mindset, practical tools, craft secrets and creative practices they use to write well, publish often, and build successful and sustainable writing careers.
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Laura-Anne Evans
5 out of 5 stars
Deep Dive Interviews on LWS
These dynamic, deep-dive interviews stick with you for days, weeks after listening: I highly recommend Matt
watcha33
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Discovery
I found London Writers’ Salon podcast when I google “best podcast for writing” and this one was in the top 10. I listened and my wonderful discovery is their website with all its great resources. The greatest of which is the Daily Writing Hour. I immediately signed up and it’s fabulous. Wherever you are in the world you can join with hundreds of others and write in your own time zone for one hour. There are groups you can join focussing on many different writing genres. Highly recommend London Writers’ Salon.
Rb165405
5 out of 5 stars
A joyous literary experience!
Ma and Pa bring in such amazing guests and get them to open up about their struggles, finances, insecurities and, of course, writing success. A must listen for any writer or aspiring writer.
beckett1225
5 out of 5 stars
London Writers Salon podcasts
Good and broad choice of subjects and content. Relaxed tone to interactions: camaraderie, colloquial, drawing out salient points of a writer's evolution and practice and skillful steering of conversation's direction. And encouraging!
Mmorga4
5 out of 5 stars
Listen if you dream of being a writer!
These are amazing for learning the "real" behind the scenes of writing band writer's lives. Tree-climbing! Dealing with the bills, looking for the next book. All super informative and interesting interviews with great questions. I attend the writing club and this complements it very nicely.
Nicole Fitz
5 out of 5 stars
Writing Podcast Worth Your Time
Parul and Matthew, creators of London Writers Salon, conduct their interviews with warmth and depth, as well as brevity. No chatty, cutesy, self-promotion here. Simply great interviews and information, delivered with skill, grace, and heart. The pair have marvelous professional connections and are able to bring top-notch writers, editors, and other creators to their audience. Very much worth your time.
Momsbusynest
5 out of 5 stars
My New Favorite Podcast
Bringing the same magic to my day as London Writers’ Hour, the LWS Podcast is such a treat. Matt and Parul have created yet another enchanting and enhancing experience for writers, by writers. And just as writers’ hour benefits my daily word count, listening to the podcast while on my morning trek is increasing my step count while I listen and learn from the brilliant guests. Bravo! Can’t wait for more episodes!
planewrite
5 out of 5 stars
LWS podcast 🥳❤️
I love this podcast! Interviews with writers of different genres, nationalities and ages with two of the warmest, most engaging hosts - Parul Bavishi and Matt Trinetti, founders of the London Writers’ Salon. Every episode so far has inspired me, made me laugh and made me think. Great for writers and readers alike.
sarahjm1977
5 out of 5 stars
So glad I found this community!
Parul and Matthew are wonderful interviewers and hosts. They’re created such a unique community with the morning writing club, and this podcast brings it all together with insightful and inspiring interviews with writers of all genres.
PaperDollTales
5 out of 5 stars
Calling all writing addicts!
Kinder humans than hosts Matt and Parul you cannot find. They carefully prep their interviews and draw the best insights out of their guests. Writers of all kinds will find their craft explored with thoughtful, even at times reverential, insights in the LWS podcast. Such encouragement to any of us creating through the written word. Excellent podcasts so far—can’t wait for more interviews ahead!
flee the facility fan
5 out of 5 stars
Very Useful and Motivating
I have only recently come across LWS but I am hooked. I appreciate how this podcast makes writing accessible and helps me feel like I don’t have to be perfect to be a writer. I particularly enjoyed Holly Bourne being honest that she didn’t thrive during lockdown and how important it is to read to be a good writer. You does a great job discussing the boredom of a story and finding a way to unearth a fossil in our mind. I recommend this to anyone who loves to write and needs some support and motivation.
Espree Devora
5 out of 5 stars
London Writers Salon is INCREDIBLE
The wealth of knowledge and candid conversations amongst professional seasoned writers on the LWS podcast is unparalleled. Mentorship, action steps, inspiration and emotional support are all wrapped up into each empowering episode.
Adough9
5 out of 5 stars
An Important Contribution
LWS offers a refreshingly authentic and meaningful contribution to the literary community and to the artistic society as a whole. They deliver interviews with attention, compassion, and sincerity. Jane Friedman once noted the importance of being responsible literary citizens; LWS has taken a vital role in leading this community and its citizens.
Chiefrocky
5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I needed!
Matt and Parul are a breath of fresh air as interviewers, and they are really helping me refocus on my writing goals.
trinowski
5 out of 5 stars
insightful, great hosts and guests
I’ve been looking for a podcast specifically focused on writers and the creative process and I couldn’t have found a better resource as an aspiring creative. Highly recommend to anyone navigating their creative pursuits, whether you are just starting out or as successful and accomplished as the guests.
Montana Jodi
5 out of 5 stars
So much useful information provided with intelligence AND live
I can’t really say enough about how these sessions and LWS in general has driven my writing in a positive and productive direction. Thank you Matt and Parul and all their lovely guests.
hello•-•
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast and community
I’m so glad I found the London Writers’ Salon. Parul and Matthew are skilled at guiding conversations and extracting insightful nuggets on craft and life from a wide range of working writers. I’ve only recently joined the community and started attending the morning writing hours, and already my writing and focus have improved.
Qohelet
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent, Helpful Interviews
London Writers’ Salon is a tremendous institution and their interviews are fantastic. It’s a must listen!
KRob817
5 out of 5 stars
An Inspiring Podcast for Writers and Creatives
A wonderful offering from the founders of London Writer’s Salon. Matt and Parul are now sharing their insightful interviews once offered to members only with the podcast listening community. And have a notebook handy - you’ll want to take notes. You may even be inspired to rediscover that long-forgotten writing project!
flyrobinfly9
5 out of 5 stars
I love LWS! And love this podcast!
Matt and Parul of LWS have created something really special. These interviews are like listening in on an MFA course, or like eavesdropping on a convo between brilliant creatives about their work, creative process, hopes, dreams, fears, etc. This show is so binge-able! Can’t wait for new episodes!
lewilewiQ
5 out of 5 stars
Immense gratitude
The London Writers’ Salon has been a true saving grace. I know the community is always there, for me to take part and focus on my writing projects, to keep moving that needle forward. They are consistent and upbeat and just plain welcoming. I can’t wait to dive into their podcast and make it a new addition to my writing and inspiration routine.
seejenntri
5 out of 5 stars
Always excited to find a new one has posted!
Great interviews with writers who share their experiences on their road to being a writer. The diversity of the authors gives a broad view of the writing experience and the questions they ask are always the best!
troutli_
5 out of 5 stars
Essential Listening for Writers
Little has helped on my writing journey more than listening to interviews hosted by London Writers’ Salon. Matt and Parul are exceptional hosts who infuse the podcast with enthusiasm and curiosity. Their questions evoke beautiful insights from their guests in discussions about craft, realities of the writing life, and how we incorporate art-making into our days. Informative and uplifting, this podcast feels like a warm conversation with friends who know exactly which artistic questions are on my mind and heart. I always leave these interviews inspired and ready to write.
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- #052: Orna Ross — How to Succeed as Indie AuthorPoet, novelist and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross, on her career from traditional to indie publishing and what it takes to succeed as an indie author. We talk about the benefits of self-publishing, marketing tips, reaching income goals, the '20 Books to 50k' goal, and why pushing past the 1st book is critical. She also tells us why paying yourself first is so important, even in the early days. * ABOUT ORNA ROSS Orna Ross is a bestselling and award-winning author of historical fiction and inspirational poetry. She is also a creativity facilitator and the founder-director of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). She has been named one of The Bookseller's Top 100 people in publishing and advocates for self-publishing as an artistic expression and viable business option for authors. * RESOURCES ALLi: Alliance of Independent Authors Jane Friedman: How I Got My Rights Back A Creativist Compendium ACCESS Marketing : Attract, Captivate, Connect, Engage, Subscribe, Satisfy, Sell Self Publishing Advice from ALLI Author marketer David Gaughran Joanna Penn's The Creative Penn Victoria Strauss's Writer Beware Reedsy - for hiring people to help with your self-publishing work Community of romance writers who are self-publishing: https://www.independentromance.com 20 Books to 50k Mark Dawson's Self-Publishing Formula Bryan Cohen - courses on advertising Ingram Spark How indie publishers can get on Audible Orna's poetry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ornaross.poetry/ Orna's website: https://ornaross.com/ Orna's patreon page: https://ornaross.com/become-a-patron/ FOLLOW ORNA ROSS Website Instagram - @ornaross.poetry * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #051: Cecile Pin — Writing Literary Fiction, Telling Your Family’s Story & Starting Your Career as an AuthorDebut novelist Cecile Pin author of Wandering Souls (nominated for the Women's Prize for Fiction, 2023), on her choice of using a fragmented structure, having multiple narrators and why she chose to fictionalise a story that was inspired by her mother’s past. Plus, lessons from working in publishing and what all first-time authors should know. * ABOUT CECILE PIN: Cecile Pin grew up in Paris and New York City. She moved to London at eighteen to study philosophy at University College London and received an MA at King's College London. She writes for Bad Form Review, was long-listed for their Young Writers' Prize, and is a 2021 London Writers Award winner. Wandering Souls is her first novel and was longlisted for the Women's Prize For Fiction, 2023. She previously worked as an Editorial Assistant at Jonathan Cape, PRH. * RESOURCES: Wandering Souls Women's Prize for Fiction long-list 2023 London Writers Award Stephen King's On Writing The Red Parts by Maggie Nelson Human Acts by Han Kang Atonement by Ian McEwan Minor Feelings: A Reckoning on Race and the Asian Condition by Cathy Park Hong * FOLLOW CECILE PINN Website Instagram: @CecilekvPin Twitter: @CecilekvPin For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- London Writers' Salon Mar 11 · 1h 2m #050: Jasmine Richards — Creating Bestselling Children’s Book Series & The Business Of Children’s PublishingJasmine Richards, editor, writer, and award-winning founder of StoryMix Studio talks to us about the business of children’s publishing and how she generates and sells her ideas to publishers and works with writers to create commercial fiction for children. * ABOUT JASMINE RICHARDS Jasmine Richards is the author of over a dozen children's books ranging from picture books to teen fiction. Her most recent novel, Keeper of Myths, was published by Harper Collins. She has over 15 years of experience as an editor, including roles at Hamish Hamilton, Puffin, and Dutton Books in New York. Jasmine is the founder of Storymix, an award-winning children's fiction studio, where she uses her unique experiences to develop new voices and inclusive stories. * RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: StoryMix Studio Working Partners (now called Coolabi) Oxford University Press Book Series Jasmine worked on: Rainbow Magic , Beast Quest Aziza's Secret Fairy Door Notion (what Jasmine uses to organise her ideas) Apply to write for StoryMix StoryGrid methodology and Foolscap method The " Obligatory Scene" (look under 'End') The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries Jasmine's book The Unmorrow Curse 21% Monster by P.J. Canning Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tolá Okogwu * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #049: Huma Qureshi — Writing the Memoir You're Not Sure You Can WriteWriter Huma Qureshi on how you know you’re ready to write a memoir. Plus, the importance of role models, writing about grief and loss and how she wrote and edited her memoir: How We Met: A Memoir of Love and Other Misadventures . * ABOUT HUMA QURESHI Huma started her career at The Observer and The Guardian, working as a reporter and features writer before going freelance to write her first book, In Spite of Oceans, Migrant Voices, in 2015. Her short story The Jam Maker won Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Competition in 2020. Huma’s memoir, How We Met: A Memoir of Love and Other Misadventures, is about how she rebelled against tradition and fell in love on her own terms. She is also the author of a short story collection, Things We Do Not Tell The People We Love. * RESOURCES Huma’s books: How We Met: A Memoir of Love and Other Misadventures Things We Do Not Tell The People We Love Follow Huma on Social Media Instagram Website * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #048: Oliver Burkeman — Writing Impactful Articles & Making the Most of Our Finite LivesBestselling author Oliver Burkeman @oliverburkeman on his process for writing impactful articles plus how he wrote his popular book Four Thousand Weeks : Time Management for Mortals. We chat about reevaluating our relationship with time, the truth about perfectionism, why it’s liberating to know that we are insignificant in the cosmos, and how we might use this reality to lead happier and more creative lives. * ABOUT OLIVER BURKEMAN Oliver Burkeman is a feature writer for The Guardian. He won the Foreign Press Association's Young Journalist of the Year Award and has been short-listed for the Orwell Prize. He wrote a popular weekly column on psychology, "This Column Will Change Your Life". His books include Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and The Antidote: Happiness for People who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking. * RESOURCES Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Article: Everyone is Totally Winging It, All of the Time All of Oliver's articles from his Guardian column: This Column Will Change Your Life Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World by Iddo Landou Oliver's next masterclass: Designing Your System for Creativity Oliver's newsletter: The Imperfectionist Connect with Oliver on Twitter @oliverburkeman * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #047: Rebecca Stott — Writing & Researching Historical Fiction and Chasing Your CuriosityAward-winning writer and historian Rebecca Stott @rebeccastott64 on how she immersed herself in 6th-century history for five years for her latest book Dark Earth, a historical story set in Londinium. We talk about how she balances researching and writing, accuracy in historical fiction and the importance of the 'history of emotions'. * ABOUT REBECCA STOTT Rebecca Stott is the author of fifteen books, including works of literary criticism, fiction, and nonfiction. Her nonfiction books include Darwin and the Barnacle (Faber, 2003), Darwin’s Ghosts: In Search of the First Evolutionists (Bloomsbury, 2012), and Oyster in Reaktion’s Animal series (2003). Her first novel, the historical thriller Ghostwalk (2007), was a New York Times bestseller, translated into fourteen languages and shortlisted for several prizes, including the Society of Authors First Novel Award. Her second novel, the historical novel The Coral Thief (2012), was a BBC Book at Bedtime. Her memoir, In the Days of Rain (2017), won the Costa Biography Prize. Her third novel, Dark Earth, set in the sixth century, is published in the UK by Fourth Estate and in the US by Penguin Random House. * QUOTES “We can’t assume that people in the 17th Century grieved the same way that we grieve.” * RESOURCES : Rebecca's newest book, Dark Earth Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy History of emotions Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned by Wells Tower 'Leaving the Ivory Tower' radio segment on BBC4 Rebecca's memoir In the Days of Rain Freedom app Articles on Rebecca's writing process of Dark Earth Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccastott64 Poets: R.S. Thomas, T.S. Eliot, Don Paterson, Elizabeth Bishop * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #046: Bec Evans & Chris Smith — Overcome Creative Blocks & Get it WrittenAuthors and writing coaches Bec Evans ( @eva_bec) and Chris Smith ( @beprolifiko) on techniques that have helped thousands of writers get unblocked and write. We talk about banishing procrastination, dealing with imperfect environments and why it’s so important to be present in your writing and not compare yourself to a past version of yourself. We also talk about their process of writing, editing and pitching their new book Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts. * ABOUT BEC EVANS & CHRIS SMITH Bec Evans and Chris Smith are writers and the co-founders of Prolifiko, a coaching business that helps people build productive writing habits. Their latest book is Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts. * RESOURCES : Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts Arvon writing houses Mindfulness by Ellen J. Langer Story Grid Prolifiko Newsletter Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies Adrian Mole Diaries by Sue Townsend Victoria Wood FOLLOW THE AUTHORS: Bec Evans Website Bec Instagram Bec Evans on Twitter Prolifiko on Twitter * For show notes, and transcripts and to attend our live podcasts, visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!1 comments1
- #045: Jay Clouse — Find Your Niche, Become a Professional Creator & Build Your Creative PlatformJay Clouse ( @Jay Clouse), entrepreneur, writer and host of The Creative Elements Podcast, on how to find your niche, become a professional creator and build your creative platform. We discuss the role of a creative platform and how to charge for your services without guilt. Plus, the importance of experimentation, finding and succeeding in your creative niche and leveraging platforms like Linkedin, Twitter, and Newsletters platforms. * ABOUT JAY CLOUSE Jay Clouse hosts the Creative Elements podcast and the Creator Science newsletter. He is behind several courses including Podcast Like The Pros, Freelancing School, Marketing for Freelancers and Selling for Freelancers. His creative community, The Lab helps digital creators experiment and grow. He was the founder of the community Unreal Collective which was acquired by Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income (SPI). * RESOURCES & LINKS Jay's website Creative Elements podcast Creator Science newsletter The Lab creator community Jay on LinkedIn and Twitter Why being a creator is a science Espree Devora: Website Joy Sullivan poet: website, Instagram Article about Creator Science rebrand Wes Kao: Spiky point of view Justin Welsh & Jay Clouse: Building your business on LinkedIn and Twitter * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!1 comments1
- London Writers' Salon Jan 29 · 59m #044: Eimear Ryan — Learning to Write a Novel & Behind The Scenes of a Literary PressAuthor and co-founder of Banshee Press, Eimear Ryan ( @eimear_ryan) on her 13-year journey to writing her award-nominated debut book, the importance of creative resilience and a behind-the-scenes look at Banshee Press & Banshee Literary Journal. * ABOUT EIMEAR RYAN Eimear Ryan is a co-founder of the literary journal Banshee and its publishing imprint, Banshee Press. She was shortlisted for the Newcomer of the Year Award at the Irish Book Awards for her first novel, Holding Her Breath and she was nominated for the Bookseller's Rising Star Award 2021 for her work with Banshee Press. * RESOURCES : Banshee Press Eimear’s Website Socials Instagram Twitter Eimear’s Writing Journalism Short Stories & Essays Holding Her Breath * QUOTES “In terms of common mistakes, throat clearing is my number one thing — a sense that the story hasn’t been redrafted enough by the writer. It is talking themselves into a story…A lot of these stories are really well written. They just haven’t been honed. When you’re a writer, you don’t realize that an editor is reading dozens and dozens of stories, so something really has to grab you from the first page for them to remember it and to fight for it.” * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #043: Tom Rob Smith - Writing Thrillers, Screenplays & High-Stakes StoriesAward winning novelist and screenwriter Tom Rob Smith (Child 44 Trilogy & American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace) on his writing journey from Cambodian soap operas to screenplays and novels, why creating a treatment is integral to his planning process and how he thinks about writing quick-paced high-stakes stories,. We dive into his latest novel Cold People, a sci-fi thriller set in Antarctica and why he eagerly experiments with genres like sci-fi and romance. * ABOUT TOM ROB SMITH Tom Rob Smith is the author of the acclaimed Child 44 trilogy, a global publishing sensation, selling over two million copies. His most recent novel, The Farm, was a Number One international bestseller. Tom also writes for television and won a Writer's Guild Award for best adapted series and an Emmy and Golden Globe for best limited series with American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. * RESOURCES & LINKS Tom’s Work: Child 44 trilogy The Farm Cold People American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace London Spy Follow Tom: Tom's website Tom on Instagram @tomrobsmith * QUOTES “Be open, and be open to opportunities that might not be on your dream scenario. There is lots of stumbling but you know when you come across something that you have a strong reaction to and if you trust that, that is powerful” “Passion and love for the material always shines through” * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #042: Laura Kay — Writing Romantic Comedy, Creating Relatable Characters and Queer Visibility in FictionNovelist Laura Kay (@lauraelizakay) on her writing journey from journalism to novels, how her writing career was launched from Penguin WriteNow programme, queer visibility in fiction, writing sex scenes and how Laura writes and edits her romantic comedies. Laura also talks about tackling writer’s block with an ‘ideas walk’, the reality of forging a career as a full-time writer and her approach to dealing with critics and feedback. * ABOUT LAURA KAY Laura Kay is an author and journalist whose work has appeared in Diva Magazine, The Guardian, Stylist, The Metro, and more. Laura was one of ten writers selected for Penguin’s 2018 WriteNow programme, during which she developed her debut novel, The Split, published by Quercus in 2021. Her second novel, Tell Me Everything is out in paperback now. * RESOURCES: Laura’s books: The Split: Amazon UK / Amazon USA Tell Me Everything: Amazon UK / Amazon USA Wild Things (coming in May 2023) * Follow Laura on socials: Twitter: lauraelizakay Instagram: lauraekay Website: laurakayauthor.co.uk * Books and links mentioned in the interview: Penguin's WriteNow programme The Split by Laura Kay Infamous by Lex Croucher First Time for Everything by Henry Fry Double Booked by Lily Lindon Author Matt Cain Author Justin Myers In at the Deep End by Kate Davies What Page Are You On? Podcast On Writing by Stephen King * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #041: Christy Lefteri - Using Real Stories to Inspire Powerful FictionChristy Lefteri, the international-best selling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo and the Songbirds on finding inspiration from real life, how she brings her characters to life, and what it means to her to tell other people’s stories with compassion. We also chat about Christy’s writing, research, and plotting process. * ABOUT CHRISTY LEFTERI Brought up in London, Christy Lefteri is the child of Cypriot refugees. She is a lecturer in creative writing at Brunel University. Her debut novel A Watermelon, a Fish and a Bible is set during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and was which was longlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Her second novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo was born out of her time working as a volunteer at a Unicef supported refugee centre in Athens and deals with the flight of refugees from Aleppo in Syria to Europe during the Syrian Civil War. It was selected as a Richard and Judy Book Club Choice and has sold over 1 million copies. Her latest novel, Songbirds follows the disappearance of a Sri Lankan nanny from her new life in Nicosia. * RESOURCES: For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!1 comments1
- #040: Jean Kwok — Overcoming Fear & Rejection & Writing Novels That Move ReadersThe award-winning novelist Jean Kwok talks about her writing journey from poverty to becoming a bestselling author, how she drafts and plans her novels, why she uses Writers’ Hour to write her novels, and the importance of conflict in her writing. Also how she has overcome continual rejection throughout her life. * ABOUT JEAN KWOK Jean Kwok is the award-winning, New York Times and international bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee, Girl in Translation and Mambo in Chinatown. An instant New York Times bestseller, Searching for Sylvie Lee was selected for the Today Show Book Club and featured in The New York Times, Time, Newsweek, CNN, The New York Post, The Washington Post and more. Jean has been chosen for numerous honors including the American Library Association Alex Award, and the Sunday Times Short Story Award shortlist. * RESOURCES : Writers' Hour Jean’s website Jean’s books: Searching for Sylvie Lee Girl in Translation Mambo in Chinatown The Today Show Jenna Bush Hager’s Book Club * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #039: Nikesh Shukla: Breaking Into Publishing, Lessons From Running A Literary Agency & Writing A MemoirAward-winning writer and the founder of The Good Agency, Nikesh Shukla (@nikeshshukla), on the journey to becoming a writer, running a Literary Agency, crowdfunding The Good Immigrant and the process for writing his memoir. ABOUT NIKESH SHUKLA Nikesh Shukla is a novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of Coconut Unlimited (shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award), Meatspace, and the critically acclaimed The One Who Wrote Destiny. Nikesh is the editor of the bestselling essay collection, The Good Immigrant, which won the reader's choice at the Books Are My Bag Awards. He co-edited The Good Immigrant USA with Chimene Suleyman. He is also the author of two YA novels, Run, Riot (shortlisted for a National Book Award) and The Boxer (longlisted for the Carnegie Medal). Nikesh was one of Time Magazine’s cultural leaders, Foreign Policy magazine's 100 Global Thinkers and The Bookseller's 100 most influential people in publishing in 2016 and in 2017. He is the co-founder of the literary journal, The Good Journal and The Good Literary Agency. Nikesh is a fellow of the Royal Society Of Literature and a member of the Folio Academy. Nikesh’s new book, Brown Baby: A Memoir Of Race, Family And Home was released on Bluebird in February 2021. He is also the host of the Brown Baby Podcast. * RESOURCES: Twitter: Nikesh Shukla Instagram: Nikesh Shukla Writer Website: Nikesh-Shukla.com Nikesh’s Books * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!1 comments1
- London Writers' Salon Dec 10 · 1h 18m #038: Derek Sivers - Focus, Ambition, Writing Clearly & How to LiveEntrepreneur, publisher and writer Derek Sivers ( @sivers) on giving away $22 million, breaking rules, why “If it’s not a hell yeah, it’s a no.” Plus how to stay focused, why he sells directly to his readers and what it means to live a good life. * ABOUT DEREK SIVERS Originally a professional musician, Derek created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online with $100 million in sales for 150,000-plus musicians. Derek Sivers is the author of four non-fiction books, as well as a musician, entrepreneur, and publisher. His latest book is How to Live: 27 conflicting answers and one weird conclusion * RESOURCES: Derek's website Derek's books: Anything You Want , Your Music and People , Hell Yeah or No , How to Live Derek's TED talk: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy E-Myth Revisited by David Gerber Raising the Bar: Integrity and Passion in Life and Business: The Story of Clif Bar by Gary Erickson Growing a Business by Paul Hawken Joanna Penn interview with Derek Saeah Lee, Derek's book designer Considerate Book Pricing - how Derek chose his book pricing Write Useful Books: A modern approach to designing and refining recommendable nonfiction by Rob Fitzpatrick On Writing Well by William Zinsser On Writing by Stephen King Sum by David Eagleman Derek's music For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #037: Daniel Paisner - Secrets from the 'World's Most Prolific Ghostwriter'New York Times Bestselling author and ghostwriter Daniel Paisner on how he landed his first ghostwriting job, how the ghostwriting process works, working with celebrities like Serena Williams and Whoopi Goldberg and what it takes to unearth the real story of a person’s life. Also, how his ghostwriting work helps him with his own creative work including his latest book Balloon Dog. * ABOUT DANIEL PAISNER Daniel Paisner is a journalist, author, and podcaster. He is the winner of two NAACP Image Awards for his work with Shark Tank panellist and serial entrepreneur Daymond John. His novel A Single Happened Thing was named an Indies Finalist for Best Book of the Year by the editors of Foreword Reviews. Paisner hosts As Told To, a podcast that features interviews with fellow authors about their ghostwriting experiences. His most recent novel is Balloon Dog , published by Koehler Books. * LINKS: Twitter: @DanielPasiner. Website: danielpaisner.com * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free silent writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #036: Pragya Agarwal — From Academic Writing to Big Idea Nonfiction & Tackling Complex IdeasIn this episode we talk with Professor Prayga Agarwal about her writing journey from academia to commercial non-fiction, how to tackle difficult and complex subjects, and what it takes to research, write and publish 'big idea' non-fiction books. We also discuss overcoming procrastination, writing within small pockets of time, her writing and research process and how she brings together the hard research alongside the personal narrative. * ABOUT PRAGYA AGARWAL Pragya Agarwal is a behaviour and data scientist and Visiting Professor of Social Inequities and Injustice at Loughborough University in the UK. She is the founder of a research think-tank The 50 Percent Project investigating women’s status and rights around the world. Pragya is the award-winning author of (M)otherhood: On the choices of being a woman, SWAY: Unravelling Unconscious Bias and Wish we knew what to say: Talking with children about race, and a book for children Standing up to Racism. RESOURCES: (M)otherhood: On the choices of being a woman Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias Wish we knew what to say: Talking with children about race * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #035: Soman Chainani — Writing Dark Tales For Children & Balancing Creative Work With DisciplineIn this episode we speak to bestselling children’s author Soman Chainani about working in the film industry, overcoming failure and rejection, working as a tutor to make ends meet and how he wrote and pitched his first book series 'The School For Good And Evil' that sold 3 million copies and is now a Netflix film. Plus how he balances deep creative work with life and the power of myth and fairytale. Plus why you should never believe anything anyone tells you in Hollywood. * ABOUT SOMAN CHAINANI Soman Chainani’s debut series, The School for Good and Evil, has sold more than 3 million copies, been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents, and is a Netflix film starring Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington. He has made films that have played all over the world, and his writing awards include honors from Big Bear Lake, the CAPE Foundation, and the Sun Valley Writers’ Fellowship. His latest book, Beasts & Beauty: Dangerous Tales , Soman reimagines old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era. * RESOURCES: The School for Good and Evil Beasts & Beauty: Dangerous Tales * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #034: Bonnie MacBird — Sherlock Holmes, Crime Fiction, Lessons from Hollywood & NaNoWriMoIn this interview we speak with Bonnie MacBird, a screenwriter and author ( @macbird), about writing Sherlock Holmes mystery novels, lessons from Hollywood and screenwriting, how Bonnie’s Sherlock Holmes novels came from a personal NaNoWriMo, and why Sherlock Holmes has stood test of time. * ABOUT BONNIE MACBIRD Bonnie MacBird is an American writer, actress, and producer. She is the writer of the original screenplay for the film Tron. Her Sherlock Holmes series (HarperCollins) written in the style of Arthur Conan Doyle and featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, has been released in 17 languages worldwide to critical acclaim. Her latest Holmes Adventure is a Christmas novella, What Child is This? with illustrations by Marvel Artist FRANK CHO. * RESOURCES: NaNoWriMo Bonnie's blog post on NaNoWriMo LWS NaNoWriMo resources on genre No Plot, No Problem by Chris Baty Tron film Art In The Blood What Child is This? Marvel graphic artist Frank Cho * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #033: Joanna Penn — The Indie Writer Path, Web 3.0 & AI-Assisted CreativityIn this interview we speak with bestselling independent author Joanna Penn ( @thecreativepenn) about what it means to be an indie writer today, the mindset needed to live a creative life, and what writers need to know about Web 3.0 and the bleeding edge of publishing. We discuss contracts and what all authors should look out for, and how we can utilise AI tools to help us with our creative projects. * ABOUT JOANNA PENN Joanna Penn is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn, as well as writing non-fiction for authors. She has sold nearly a million books across 169 countries and 5 languages. Her podcast, The Creative Penn, has been downloaded over 5.6 million times in 220 countries. * RESOURCES: Tools mentioned AI tools for Art: Dal-E, Midjourney AI for marketing - Jasper AI for writing - Sudowrite Links to Joanna's work: The Creative Penn website Joanna’s Courses (affiliate link) - note we have a discount code for LWS members until Dec 2nd. Joanna on Social media: Twitter / Facebook / Youtube / Instagram Creative Penn Books (Jo's new website combining all interests) Books mentioned: Successful Self-publishing (free ebook), How to Write a Novel, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds The Creative Penn Podcast Podcast : Interview with Derek Murphy on Using AI for Art Podcast: Interview with Ruth Ware on contracts in publishing Podcast: Copyright and AI with Joanna Penn Joanna’s collection of AI writing tools Joanna’s NFT Art Other books mentioned The One Thing by Gary Keller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein Collen Hoover in the New York Times Rule of the Robot by Martin Ford The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly: Undisruptable : A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention for Individuals, Organisations and Life by Aidan McCullen Communities Jo recommends: The Alliance of Independent Authors 20 to 50k Books Other Links Clifton Strengths to assess where your strengths Meta and Microsoft’s Virtual Reality Headset Deal - news * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- London Writers' Salon Oct 29 · 1h 5m #032: David Whyte — Poetic Imagination & The Way of the PoetInternationally renowned poet David Whyte ( @whytedw) on his life and craft as a poet, writer, and speaker. We explore poetic imagination, how we might use poetry as a tool to engage more deeply with the world and balancing soul vs survival work. David reads his poems: Blessing of the Morning Light, Song for the Salmon, Your Prayer and Start Close in. * ABOUT DAVID WHYTE David Whyte is an internationally renowned poet, author, and speaker. His books include The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, and The Bell and the Blackbird. His latest collections are David Whyte: Essentials and Still Possible . * RESOURCES : David on Instagram: @davidjwhyte David on Twitter: @whytedw All of David's books including Consolations, Three Marriages and Still Possible David's Online Sunday Series David's Walking Tours * QUOTES : “One of the reasons poetry is so difficult is because we’re under the delusion that we’re going to find the part of us that’s going to know what to say. But actually, you’re going to find the part of you that doesn’t know what to say. That’s the part of you that will write the poetry, because you’re paying attention in a deeper way through not speaking and not knowing.” "We write because we want to be deeper friends with the world." * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #031: Beth Kempton — Becoming a Fearless Writer & Writing Bestselling Non-FictionIn this episode we speak to Bestselling author Beth Kempton ( @bethkempton) about her journey into writing, from her first published book Freedom Seeker to her latest The Way of the Fearless Writer, her process for writing and pitching her bestselling non-fiction books, and her philosophy for leading a fearless and authentic writing life. Beth shares with us why we can't think our way into writing a good book, how she learned to let go and let her writing flow and why she balances her work seasonally. * ABOUT BETH KEMPTON Beth Kempton is a bestselling author whose books include The Way of the Fearless Writer The Way of the Fearless Writer, Wabi Sabi / Freedom Seeker. Her books have been translated into twenty-five languages. Beth has a Master’s degree in Japanese and teaches and writes about doing what you love and living well. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Devon, England. * RESOURCES : Beth on Instagram: @bethkempton Beth's The Fearless Writer Podcast: bethkempton.com/podcast Beth's Books: The Way of the Fearless Writer / We Are in This Together / Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year / Wabi Sabi / Freedom Seeker The River sung by Danni Nicholls (co-written by Danni Nicholls and Beth Kempton) iTunes / Spotify / Youtube Make Art That Sells: https://makeartthatsells.com/ Make It In Design: https://makeitindesign.com/ How to Land a Non-Fiction Book Deal w/ Beth Kempton Beth's Courses: dowhatyouloveforlife.com * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #030: Harriet Minter — Manage Your Time & Regain Control Of Your Creative CareerHow can we escape the trap of overworking and spend more time on our creative work? In this interview with Harriet Minter – journalist, coach, and author of WFH (Working From Home): How to build a career you love when you’re not in the offic e – we chat about the practicalities of setting daily and monthly goals, structuring your day while working from home, navigating our writing careers and our creative ambitions, pricing our work and balancing soul work with survival work. * ABOUT HARRIET MINTER Harriet Minter is a journalist, author and flexible work specialist. She writes the only weekly newsletter guaranteed to get you promoted and is the author of WFH (Working From Home): How to build a career you love when you’re not in the office . * RESOURCES: Twitter @HarrietMinter Harriet’s website: harrietminter.com WFH (Working From Home): WFH (Working From Home): How to build a career you love when you're not in the office * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #029: Stacey Halls — Writing Historical Fiction & Building A Life Around Your WritingIn this episode we talk with Sunday Time bestselling author Stacey Halls (@stacey_halls) - author of Mrs England, The Foundling and The Familiars on how she approaches her first draft, how she tricks herself to write 2000 words a day, her planning, plotting, and researching process, and what it takes to build a life around your writing. * ABOUT STACEY HALLS Stacey has worked as a journalist at The Bookseller and Fabulous magazine, and has written for publications including Stylist, Psychologies and The Independent. Her debut novel The Familiars, immediately charted on The Sunday Times bestseller list and remained there for eleven weeks. Her second novel, The Foundling, was also a Sunday Times Bestseller. Mrs England is her third book. She’s been called 'next Hilary Mantel'. * QUOTES BY STACEY HALLS: “Persistence and regrouping after a failure is just as necessary as it is after a success. If you want to be a writer, you have to continually pursue ideas and in most cases write whole manuscripts with no idea of how it's gonna be perceived. You still have to find a new idea and write a new book. So it's in your interest to, I think, move on from every book that you finish writing, whether that has been a failure or a success.” * RESOURCES: Twitter @stacey_halls Stacey’s website: www.staceyhalls.com Stacey’s books: The Familiars ( UK, US) The Foundling UK /The Lost Orphan US), Mrs England ( UK, US) * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon If you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!0 comments0
- #028: Nir Eyal — How to Build An 'Indistractible' Writing LifeIn this episode we talk with bestselling author and behavioral design expert, Nir Eyal @nirandfar on what it means to be ‘Indistractible’, and how we as writers can master our internal and external triggers, make time for our writing, and build more productive, successful, and creative writing lives. Nir also shares how he built his audience and his email list, why he crowd-edited his book with over 500 readers, and how he stays engaged with his readership. * ABOUT NIR EYAL Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. * QUOTES BY NIR EYAL: “All human behaviors are prompted by a desire to escape discomfort, which means that time management is pain management…Money management is pain management. Weight management is pain management. Fundamentally, if you don't figure out what are those internal triggers that spur you to escape? If you don't figure out what those are and learn to deal with it, if you don't master them, they will become your masters” * RESOURCES: Twitter: @nireyal Nir's website and blog: https://www.nirandfar.com/ Nir's books: Hooked ( UK, US) and Indistractable ( UK, US) Book 15-minute office hours with Nir Free 80-page supplemental Indistractable workbook Can Someone with ADHD be ‘Indistractable’? Nir’s Podcast: Nir And Far - Business, Behaviour and the Brain Nir's email: nir@nireyal.com * For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com * FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALON Twitter: twitter.com/WritersSalon Instagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalon Facebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon0 comments0
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