Madeleine D'Este's Blog, page 10
June 2, 2018
#33 – Kim Newman – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 33 with Kim Newman – novelist & film critic“My novels are my purest me.”
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Episode 33 – Kim Newman – Show Notes Novels as favourite medium, loose outlines and historical research Takeout coffee and working in the dressing gown As a critic putting people into boxes but as a writer refusing to be put in a box Reading, time and never having had a real job The way writing as a career has changed s...
May 26, 2018
#32 – Margaret Skea – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 32 with Margaret Skea – historical fiction writer“I like taking myself and my readers to a place we’ve never been.”
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Episode 32 – Margaret Skea – Show Notes Storyboard on cardboard with post-it notes Silence, chocolate & freedom from distractions Exploring conflict and tribalism after growing up in the Troubles. Self-editing, being ruthless, editing as a puzzle Details, getting research wrong...May 19, 2018
#31 – Josh Larsen – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 31 with Josh Larsen – film critic, editor & broadcaster“Sometimes it’s not fair to the film to dash something off the hour after you’ve seen it.”
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Episode 31 – Josh Larsen – Show Notes Editing every day Writing outside with tea or an IPA Daily newspaper movie criticism background Pop culture and faith, akin to feminist film criticism Working with good editors, the demise of newspaper industry...May 12, 2018
#30 – Angela Savage – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 30 with Angela Savage – award winning writer & Director of Writers Victoria“Good strong writing comes from using simple words in a compelling way”
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Episode 30 – Angela Savage – Show Notes Writing on the train and “the work of the couch” Inspired by songwriters like Springsteen, Waits and Earl Wine for writing like drinking when playing pool South East Asia, reproductive health, kinship, cultu...May 5, 2018
#29 – Lara Meone Savine – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 29 with Lara Meone Savine – writer & editor of Musae Mosiac“I have to be creatively engaged everyday or I’d go insane.”
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Episode 29 – Lara Meone Savine – Show Notes Getting into a mindset and committing to a project Friday Phrases #FP flash fiction. A mini release of creativity The rewards as a host of word game prompts Safety jacket, tea and K-Pop The journey of the mind and the soul. Symbol...April 28, 2018
#28 – Andrew David Barker – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 28 with Andrew David Barker – author and film-maker“When you finish something, it gives you the fire to do more.”
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Episode 28 – Andrew David Barker – Show Notes Pantser for fiction, Plotter for screenplays Fueled by independent US film makers; Duplass Brothers and Joe Swanberg Writing about 80s kids and movies as backdrops. Harking back to period which personally inspired the creative life Wa...April 21, 2018
#27 – Charles Chu – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 27 with Charles Chu – non-fiction writer & Medium top contributor“You need to do a little guerrilla warfare as a new writer.”
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Episode 27 – Charles Chu – Show Notes Starting with an emotion or aesthetic in essays and non-fiction Walking as a ritual and Japanese coffee As a Chinese American growing up in a white culture Psychology first – consistency, then building on improving writing practic...April 14, 2018
#26 – Burhan Wazir – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 26 with Burhan Wazir – award winning journalist & editor“Why is this happening? And why now?”
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Episode 26 – Burhan Wazir – Show Notes Career progression from reporter to editor and back to writing Morning person and productivity Proper Scottish writing fuel Middle East, immigration, Brexit The personal in journalism; adding yourself into the story Constant refining: 20% writing and 80% rewrit...April 7, 2018
#25 – Stephen Volk – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 25 with Stephen Volk – horror screenwriter & author“If you can’t write a good scene, write a bad one.”
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Episode 25 – Stephen Volk – Show Notes Mixing up different lengths and mediums helps storytelling Surrounding writing space with ‘friends’ Alcohol is a truth killer Clash between belief and rationalism, fear of the unknown, how finding out about your past affects your future Exploring horro...March 31, 2018
#24 – Sione Aeschliman – Write Through The Roof
Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.
Episode 24 with Sione Aeschliman – editor, writer & writing coach“Approaching both praise & constructive criticism with curiosity”
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Episode 24 – Sione Aeschliman – Show Notes Pantsing short stories but plotting novels Defining Prose poetry The Beverage Triangle Key theme – being your true self without shame Attitude towards feedback both positive and negative Learning about reader’s expectations and...
