Are you a writer wondering how to go about self-editing your novel? While creating early drafts of your fiction, you can have several complex issues that can often send you going mad. And if you want to learn how to deal with them as you try to

Episode 15: What To Do When Writing Your Story Goes Wrong

Nov 3rd, 2021 5m 38s

A pep-talk for those who've written themselves into a corner...If you need help, visit me at The Book Coach and book some (free!) time to talk about your project.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehea

Episode 14: Writing Mental Health and Identity, with Anne Goodwin

Oct 25th, 2021 55m 24s

In this author interview, Anne Goodwin talks about writing identity, mental health, and social justice — and how these both inform and feature in each of her novels.Anne's latest novel, Matilda Windsor is Coming Home, is available here.Find A

Episode 13: From Horror to Cosy Thriller, Switching Genres, with Andy Drysdale

Oct 4th, 2021 55m 55s

In this author interview, Andrew Drysdale talks about his reasons for switching from horror to cosy crime thrillers for the German market.Andrew's latest novel, Jimmy Green Investigates, is available here.Find Andrew here: https://www.andrewd

Episode 12: A Review of "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out" by Jennie Nash

Sep 3rd, 2021 35m 59s

Something different for this episode - my review of the brilliant "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out" by Jennie Nash.You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2WNxWXV(That's an affiliate link.)--- Send in a voice

Episode 11: Historical Fiction Novelists Susanne Dunlap and Margaret McNellis

Aug 20th, 2021 1h 9m

In this author(s) interview, Susanne Dunlap and Margaret McNellis talk about the importance of understanding the what, why, and how of historical fiction. They share insights on how they approach their work, the challenges, and the joys of writ

Episode 10: Susan Sloate: Author, Publisher, THREE-DAY NOVELIST!

Aug 6th, 2021 1h 11m

Susan Sloate is a writing powerhouse and the author of more than 20 published, award-winning books.She's also an engaging guest!From a writing career that began when she wrote a romance novel while her teacher thought she was taking notes, t

Episode 9: Microfiction & Musicals, with S. L. Forrester

Jul 23rd, 2021 53m 16s

S. L. Forrester writer microfiction, short stories, and novels. Stories sometimes bittersweet, sometimes whimsical, a blend of light and dark. Celebrating the magical in the mundane, and the familiar in the fantastical.Oh, and she's writing a

Episode 8: Roz Morris: Author, Ghostwriter, Editor, Book Doctor

Jul 9th, 2021 1h 6m

Roz Morris is a MULTI-MILLION bestselling ghostwriter. But never mind that—she also writes beautiful, thought-provoking novels in her own right, and helps other authors as an editor and book doctor.Join me as I find out more about Roz's reflec

Episode 7: Grant Faulkner: Author and Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month

Jun 25th, 2021 1h 1m

There's a lot more to Grant Faulkner than National Novel Writing Month.Join me as I find out more about Grant's rich writing life, reflections on his craft, and his new publication All the Comfort Sin Can Provide.If you'd like to connect with

Episode 6: Pride Month Special: MM Romance, with Clare London

Jun 11th, 2021 1h 25m

Welcome to another episode of Write-hearted, with me Stuart Wakefield.In this episode, I'm talking with best-selling author Clare London. Clare writes in the MM (read: gay) Romance genre.If you'd like to connect with Clare, her pen name Stell

Episode 5: Playwriting and Positive Deviance, with Anita Karla Kelly.

May 31st, 2021 1h 8m

Welcome to another episode of Write-hearted, with me Stuart Wakefield.In this episode, I'll be talking to writer and playwright Anita Karla Kelly, described by Guardian reviewer as "daringly dangerous" and possessing "great, uninhibited writin

Episode 4: Audiobook Narration & Voiceovers, with Carolynne Henry.

May 14th, 2021 34m 53s

Welcome to another episode of Write-hearted, with me Stuart Wakefield.In this episode, I'll be talking to Carolynne Henry, voiceover artist and audiobook editor/producer.If you'd like to connect with Carolynne or me, please find our links bel

Episode 3: Short Story Writing and Creating Anthologies, with Gwen Tolios.

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 10m

Join me for a discussion with short story author Gwen Tolios when we'll discuss her writing career, National Novel Writing Month involvement, and compiling and editing short story anthologies.If you'd like to connect with Gwen or me, please fi

Episode 2: Wiccan Witchcraft Writing, with Lucya Starza.

Apr 16th, 2021 47m 28s

** Apologies for the pauses - there was a little lag! **If you'd like to connect with Stuart or Lucya, please find our links below.But first... Buy Stuart's latest book, Behind the Seams, here: https://books2read.com/b/mgzeRzBuy Lucya's boo

Episode 1: Emotional Resilience and Bravery for Writers, with Jaz Ampaw Farr.

Apr 2nd, 2021 1h 10m

If you'd like to connect with either myself or Jaz, please find our links below:FOLLOW JAZ HERE!Watch Jaz's TEDx talk here.WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInYouTubeFOLLOW STUART HERE!Buy Stuart's latest book, Behind the Seams,

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