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Had a right daft laff chatting to these lads about how I wrote the Truth of Carcosa and weird fiction generally

On today's episode, we speak with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social about the draw of weird fiction, The King in Yellow, and his debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa. Plus, he explains what first drew him into writing...

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Second Drafting Notes of the day (exclusive to Patreon backers) where we discuss the dreaded imposter syndrome, and also those feelings of envy when you see other writers succeeding - and what you can do about them!

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100% agree! We do discuss that in the episode (I think!) and we've spoken about the importance of feedback and beta readers/crit groups often

On today's Drafting Notes, we discuss whether the often high costs of a professional critique or editing service is worth it for first-time authors. What are the pros and cons? Are there other (cheaper) options?

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Thanks to the Herald for this article! And for that wonderful headline, although I fear they are boots too big for the like of me to fill…

Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social, who tells us just exactly how his unsettling debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa, came to be...

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Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social, who tells us just exactly how his unsettling debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa, came to be...

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A promotional graphic titled "THIS WEEK ON STET podcasts." It features a schedule of four podcast episodes for the week of February 2nd: Monday, 2 February: Adventures in Publishing-land discusses AI impacting creators, changing old books, and Gen Z’s reading problems. Tuesday, 3 February: The Conversation (Ep. 189) featuring K Anis Ahmed. Wednesday, 4 February: Drafting Notes discusses if professional critique services are worth the money. Friday, 6 February: Page One - The Writer's Podcast (Ep. 253) featuring Jacob Rollinson on "Weird Fiction: Inside the Truth of Carcosa."

This week, we've got a new episode of Adventures in Publishing-Land, plus great episodes from @theconversation.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social

Page One podcast had a fantastic chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social about making the move from screenwriting to novel writing and everything that happened along the way. Enjoy!

Look at me with my hand on my forehead in a vain attempt to QUELL THE THOUGHTS. I enjoyed doing this, it was fun.

Excellent episode, and an also excellent book that I'm reading right now.

Today's episode is a fun chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us about working in TV, and also explains what his debut novel, Pagans (just out in paperback!), is all about!

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Loved this v. fun chat with two absolute reprobates...

Enjoyed this episode with Scotland's @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, talking novellas, short stories, closed room horror, her recent and upcoming releases, and her path of discovery writing.

(My own approach is similar - if I plot something out extensively, i get too bored to go back in and write it.)

Today's Page One Extra: @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social returns to talk writing in the James Bond world & his latest Malabar House book. Plus, we discuss some of his favourite books & wonder about character names... (apologies to Pauls everywhere)

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Friends fear he's telling his 'Green Wing Series Two Premiere' story again. Enjoyed my chat with the Page One guys, the full episode should be up in due course.

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Patreon backers also have access to exclusive bonus content where James tells us about 5 books that have influenced him as a writer.

Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us all about the differences between screenwriting and novel writing, including this funny anecdote from his time writing Green Wing...

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Graphic showing the weekly schedule for STET Podcasts. Tuesday 27 January: The Conversation, Episode 185 with Ivy Ngeow. Wednesday 28 January: Page One Extra with Vaseem Khan. Thursday 29 January: The Binge Reading Bookclub, Episode 13 on The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, and Coffee Break with Philippa Found. Friday 30 January: Page One: The Writer’s Podcast, Episode 252 with James Alistair Henry.

Our first 5 show week, with great episodes from all our network shows: @theconversation.bsky.social, @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social!

It was an absolute delight to join Page One for this episode! Watch on YouTube or listen via your favourite podcast app! Here's a wee sneak peek chat about my upcoming novella with @lunapress.bsky.social! ✨️👇✍️

This week on the pod we talk with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who was just yesterday nominated for a BSFA Award! She tells us about writing 100 published stories, and explains what her next book (out soon!) is about...

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On today's episode of Page One Extra, we're joined by @radiomukhers.bsky.social, who tells us how he called the Avengers of crime writing to help with Hunted. Plus, we come up with some new podcast show ideas (Feeding Mukherjee anyone?)

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On today's episode of Page One Extra, we're joined by @radiomukhers.bsky.social, who tells us how he called the Avengers of crime writing to help with Hunted. Plus, we come up with some new podcast show ideas (Feeding Mukherjee anyone?)

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It’s TODAY!

Heading down south now for this fantastic event. Really looking forward to chatting about The Midnight King and The Night Watcher shortly. Still time to grab a ticket!!

Terrible restaurant could close unless people enthusiastically embrace bad food, complains chef.

Eek was so excited to do this interview with the wonderful Page One Podcast!! Out now for Patreon subscribers early access- in this wee clip I talk about my experience writing short vs flash, including shout out to @apexmag.bsky.social for getting me writing more flash stories! ✍️

Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who has just published her 100th piece of fiction! She tells us about her writing process, including how she writes flash fiction...

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Schedule for week of 19 January for STET Podcasts: Monday 19 January: Adventures in Publishing-land - an inside look at the latest publishing news - Killer Publicity: The Traitors Effect, Dollars & Dragons: Is Romantasy Skewing Fiction, AI Scam Emails Tuesday 20 January: The Conversation - Ep. 184: Viola Van De Sandt Wednesday 21 January: Page One Extra with Abir Mukherjee Friday 23 January: Page One - The Writer's Podcast - Ep. 251: Lyndsey Croal on differences between short and long fiction

A busy week sees the return of Adventures in Publishing-land and @ukpageone.bsky.social (with not one but two episodes)! Plus a great episode of @theconversation.bsky.social

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