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Episode 40- Guest Interview - The Derbyshire poet - Karey Lucas-Hughes.
We are back in the writers’ room and we have a guest in our hot seat this week! The Derbyshire poet - Karey Lucas-Hughes. The Aurora Prize for Writing is a national competition run by Writing East Midlands, in partnership with the Society of Authors. In the category of Poetry – Best Writing From The East Midlands - Karey won the Aurora Prize for Writing 2021.
Episode 39 - Should You Focus On One Writing Idea At A Time?
Should You Focus On One Writing Idea At A Time? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. There is a metaphor describing the delicate balance of holding many projects on the go at the same time - plate spinning. Can you do that with writing projects? Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 38 – The Writer’s Toolbox – The Tool of Life Documentation
In this episode, Pete and Laura take another delve into The Writer’s Toolbox and add the tool of life documentation as a writer. ‘Begin’ is the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 37 – The Writer’s Toolbox – The Tool of Motivation
How Do You Write When You Don’t Feel Like It? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 36- Guest Interview - Alex Davis - How To Write Ghost Stories
We have a guest in The Writer's Room this week - Alex Davis. Alex is an author and literature professional based in Derby. How To Write Ghost Stories - that’s the subject for this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world. Alex is hosting a UK-wide ghost story festival.
Episode 35 - How Do I Find Time To Write?
That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 34 - Happy Birthday Derbyshire Writing School - One Year Old!
Welcome to season 2. We are celebrating Derbyshire Writing School being a year old in this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast. What’s happening in the coming year? Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as tell of all the exciting ways they can help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 33 - Season One Finale
We have reached the last episode of season one! For 33 weeks we’ve shown up week in and week out and have lots of fun creating this podcast, but this isn’t goodbye, it’s see you soon. In this episode, Pete and Laura chat about the podcast season one. They decide on their favourite podcast episodes and top moments from season one. Oh, and have some laughs along the way! We will be back on September 3rd 2021 for more interviews, toolbox episodes and dad and daughter chats.
Episode 32- How To Review Writing Goals
How To Review Writing Goals? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 31- Guest Interview - Lucy Thorpe - How Do I Become A Freelance Writer?
Episode 31 - Guest Interview - Lucy Thorpe - How Do I Become A Freelance Writer? Lucy Thorpe is a freelance writer who works with brands and publications in health, lifestyle, beauty and marketing. Lucy writes content, copy, editorial and provides marketing services to businesses around the world. For more information, visit - www.lucythorpecontent.com
Episode 30 - The Writer’s Toolbox - The Tool of Editing
In this episode, Pete and Laura take another delve into The Writer’s Toolbox. This week we are looking at the tool of editing. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 29 - The Writer’s Toolbox - Constructing Characters
In this episode, Pete and Laura take another delve into The Writer’s Toolbox. This week we are looking at the tool of characterisation and specifically ‘how to get inside your character’s head.’ Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 28 - Hot Seat Interview - Laura Stroud - Founder of Derbyshire Writing School
This week Laura is in the ‘Hot Seat’ talking about writing and how Derbyshire Writing School was founded. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud each week as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 27 - Why Should I Use Writing Prompts?
Why Should I Use Writing Prompts? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 26 - How Do I Start Writing Non-fiction?
How to start writing non-fiction? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 25- Guest Interview - Alex Davis - What is show don't tell?
We have a guest in The Writer's Room this week - Alex Davis. Alex is an author and literature professional based in Derby. We tackle the old age question - ‘Show don’t tell’ - that’s the subject for this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 24 - The Writer’s Toolbox - What are Morning Pages?
What are Morning Pages? That’s the subject for this ‘Writer’s Toolbox’ episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 23 - Guest Interview - Daniel Henshaw - How To Write For Children
How To Write For Children - We are back in the writers’ room and we have a guest in our hot seat this week Derbyshire author Daniel Henshaw. In 2016, one of Daniel’s stories was shortlisted in the ‘Best Novel for Children’ category at the Wells Festival of Literature. A recording of his short story, ‘Grandad’s Ghost’, aired on BBC Radio in 2020. He lives in Derbyshire with his girlfriend and two cats, Morse and Thursday.
Episode 22 - The Writer’s Toolbox - Why It’s Absolutely Essential For A Writer To Rest
Why It’s Absolutely Essential For A Writer To Rest? That’s the subject for this ‘Writer’s Toolbox’ episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world.
Episode 20 - How Can I Be More Productive?
How Can I Be More Productive With My Writing? That’s the question for discussion on this episode of ‘Begin’ the creative writing podcast from Derbyshire Writing School. Join Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud as they help you bring the stories you have in your head out into the world. Creative writing courses in Derbyshire and East Midlands.