Confessions of a Debut Novelist

Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie publisher or one of the big houses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confessions of a Debut Novelist is a arts podcast hosted by Chloe Timms, with 210 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chloe Timms hosts Confessions of a Debut Novelist, a arts show with 210 episodes published.

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  Confessions of a Debut Novelist

  The End of Confessions of a Debut Novelist!

  Dec 24, 20253 minS0

  <p>After four years and over 200 episodes, Confessions is coming to an end! I want to thank all the debut novelists for coming on and being so honest and frank about their experiences and sharing such inspirational wisdom about their writing process. And a massive thank you to all of you lot for listening! Please keep supporting debut authors.</p><br><p><br></p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  Episode #33

  Episode 4.35 Autumn Woods - Nightshade

  Dec 23, 202539 minS4

  <p>In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Autumn Woods about her romance novel Nightshade. In this episode we discuss how to tackle a hate to love dynamic, how she starts with a wish list and builds the story from there, and the incredible story behind how her novel went from being rejected by agents, to a self published number one Amazon bestseller then to a traditionally published deal.</p><br><p>Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*</p><br><p>Buy Nightshade: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781035084005</p><p>Follow Autumn: @autumnwoods.author</p>...

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  Episode #34

  Episode 4.34 Thomas R. Weaver - Artificial Wisdom

  Dec 5, 202552 minS4

  <p>In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Thomas R. Weaver about his sci-fi novel Artificial Wisdom. In this episode we discuss how his career in tech helped him speculate on the future of everyday technology, his advice for keeping motivation and momentum going and how Andy Weir who wrote The Martian inspired Thomas to get his book deal. </p><br><p>Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*</p><br><p>Buy Artificial Wisdom: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9780857507846</p><p>Follow Thomas: @tom_weaver</p><br><p>Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms</p><p>B...

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  Episode #33

  Episode 4.33 Kerry Downes - That Time Everything Was On Fire

  Nov 20, 202541 minS4

  <p>In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Kerry Downes about his contemporary novel That Time Everything Was On Fire. In this episode we discuss why she wrote to feel seen and control the narrative when she was going through IVF, how to make both characters in a dual narrative equally important and to navigate restructuring a novel when you're working with a timeline constraint.</p><br><p>Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*</p><br><p>Buy That Time Everything Was On Fire: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9780008665746</p><p>Follow Kerry: @kerrydownes</p>...

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  Confessions of a Debut Novelist

  A brief update!

  Nov 6, 20251 minS0

  Hi everyone it's Chloe! Just a quick podcast to let you know I haven't disappeared off the face of the Earth! As most of you know I'm a one woman band - all the recording, editing and publishing is done by me. Some of you also know I've taken on some extra work lately including a big and important writing project which has had very tight deadlines and has meant during the podcast at the same time is practically impossible. I'm planning to bring it back on a regular basis very soon but in the meantime thank you for your...

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