Write Club Podcast

Welcome to Write Club, the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about the written word. Brought to you by Writers Online, in each episode we'll give you an insight into the world of writing, creativity, and publishing.Join us as we sit down with celebrated authors, literary agents, industry mentors, and creative professionals to uncover their stories, insights, and advice. Write Club delivers everything you need to spark your creativity and sharpen your skills.Every great writer knows: the first rule of Write Club is to never stop writing. writersonline.substack.com

Write Club Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Writers Online, with 63 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.

Writers Online hosts Write Club Podcast, a arts show with 63 episodes published.

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  Crime, class, and craft with Simon Mason

  Jun 2, 202642 minS0

  <p>This week on The Write Club, Mary and Beth chat with Simon Mason, a writer whose career has spanned every corner of the book world - from Managing Director at David Fickling Books to Fellow of Creative Writing at Oxford Brookes University.</p><p>We explore his latest Ryan and Ray Wilkins thriller, The Dangerous Stranger, and discover how a ‘trailer park boy’ and a privately educated detective became one of crime fiction’s most effective, friction-filled duos. Simon shares how the personal conflict between his protagonists mirrors the stark social contrasts of Oxford itself.</p><p>In this episod...

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  The agent, the spy, and the master of lies

  May 19, 202639 minS0

  <p>“Blunt wasn’t the least of the Cambridge spies - he was the most dangerous of them all.”</p><p>This week on The Write Club, Mary and Beth go behind the curtain of the ‘Great Game’ with literary agent and author Piers Blofeld.</p><p>Piers is a staple of the publishing industry and a beloved columnist for Writing Magazine, but his latest venture has taken him into the dark, dusty archives of MI5. His debut book, Master of Lies, shatters the official narrative of Anthony Blunt, revealing a triple-cross reality where intelligence reached the desks of Hitler, Stalin, an...

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  Why poetry is the ultimate training ground for all writers with Cathi Rae

  May 5, 202649 minS0

  <p>Can writing a poem make you a better novelist? According to Cathi Rae, the answer is a resounding yes.</p><p>In this episode, Cathi joins Beth and Mary to discuss her Writing Magazine series, ‘An Introduction to Writing Poetry.’ We chat about the ‘old question’ of whether to rhyme, the benefits of spoken word events, and how to find your specific starting point when the page is blank.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>* The accessibility gap: How to change the narrative around ‘difficult’ poetry.</p><p>* The prose connection: How poetry helps you master rhythm and t...

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  Finding the shape of your story with Alice Jolly

  Apr 21, 202636 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Write Club, Beth and Mary sit down with award-winning author Alice Jolly to discuss her latest novel, The Matchbox Girl. Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Vienna, the story explores the complex legacy of Dr. Asperger through the eyes of a neurodivergent ghost narrator.</p><p>Alice takes us behind the scenes of her extensive research process, explains why she chose such a unique narrative voice, and shares her philosophy on why writers should never shy away from the ‘grey areas’ of history. We also chat about her prolific career across plays, memoirs, and shor...

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  From Ghostwriting to the Richard & Judy Book Club with Ruth Kelly

  Apr 7, 202647 minS0

  <p>How do you transition from writing someone else’s life story to becoming a bestselling thriller author? In this episode of The Write Club, Beth and Mary are joined by the brilliant Ruth Kelly, author of the gripping new psychological thriller, The Afterparty.</p><p>A Richard & Judy Book Club favourite, Ruth shares the secrets behind her ‘just one more chapter’ pacing and how her background as an award-winning journalist and ghostwriter shaped her approach to fiction. We dive into the dark themes of power and secrets, the essential mindset for successful ghostwriting, and Ruth’s top advice for turning...

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