Ngggggggghh. Yes. Flex those poetry guns! 💪 Listen to the latest episode to enter our joyous little poetry competition. First 200 entries get a free audiobook from @libro.fm just for joining in! pod.fo/e/443403 #poetry #poetrycompetition #writers

Big, double-thumbs-up recommend for @holliemcnish.bsky.social ‘s book Virgin, that does what the best poetry should - makes you see things you take for granted through a different lens. We were lucky enough to hear her read a couple of poems and have a joyous, wide-ranging chat. pod.fo/e/442738

Fancy meeting Claire Fuller and hearing about her brilliant latest book #hunger&thirst? Well, join Jon & Tom For a night of writerly natterage, fun, games and giveaways. 6th July, 8pm at @goldfinchbooks.bsky.social Alton High Street. wegottickets.com/event/696174

In the latest episode we have thee loveliest, liveliest natter with writing MACHINE Ashley Storrie - about doing stand up comedy at 11 years old, fan fiction, autism, and the brilliant sitcom she co-wrote and starred in - BBC’s Dinosaur. ❤️

Our guest in the latest episode of Failing Writers - Philippa Perry is probably the writer who has had the biggest impact on me. Not necessarily as a writer, but just as a human-person-man. do yerself a favour. Get these books read - improve your life tenfold. #selfimprovement #writers

This episode we talk failing, persevering, writing fact vs writing fiction, relationships and psychology with one of our favourite writers / human beings - the wonderful Philippa Perry… Boop the bio to listen!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 Our very special guest will be Costa Novel Prize Winner Claire Fuller - in Alton on the 6th of July. Come and join us for high-level chat, edutainment™️, ditties and yes…Tommy’s quiz. 🤯

Want to sell more books? Show off your #writing? Got some words you’re proud of and people need to blummin well hear? Send up to 1000 words to failingwriterspodcast@gmail.com & we’ll show your work some ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Doc or voice memo - (Opening of your novel? Poem? Flash fic? Non-fic? - whatever!)

Jon’s been busy! If you’re anywhere near Otley on the 29th of May… come and meet renowned couple therapists Prof. Robert and Dr. Veronica Stenk, bringing you a live lecture on how to be the perfect couple. What could possibly go wrong? 😁

If you’re heading out to watch the new #wutheringheights movie, you might enjoy some light Brontë background info to get you in the mood! Go to Season 4, Episode 3 of The Failing Writers Podcast on any platform. With a biographer, an English Prof and a guide at the Bronte Museum … It’s a beauty! 😃

More Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 shenanigans this week with the brilliant, genre-eschewing @dougjohnstone.bsky.social. We caught up with him in the Holyrood 9A for a pint and a fascinating natter… check the link int’ bio

It’s so important to somehow FIND TIME TO WRITE. Not suggesting you necessarily do a @michaelpedersen.bsky.social - but hope this serves to remind you to grab a bit of time this week for a scribble! Boop our bio to hear more from this remarkable human…

Just finished reading 1 of our absurdly talented listener’s books - @stgenevieve.bsky.social I thoroughly enjoyed this marvellously well observed, funny, and life affirming book! And what’s this… you little tinker. You gave us an acknowledgement! ❤️😍 Well done! Bloody brilliant!

Check out Map Men, @JayForeman.bsky.social & @markcooperjones.bsky.social in this week’s ep. Talking about their brilliant book This Way Up - OUT THIS WEEK @HarperCollins.bsky.social and about collaborative writing, working in different mediums… & Mark’s beautiful 🧠❤️ Listen here! pod.fo/e/340266

Blummin lovely chatting to ‘viral sensation’ (yep, that’s what I’m going with) @autumnwoods-author.bsky.social about getting TikTok to work for you, writing on a phone🤯 and planting your feet firmly on the ground while the world goes crazy. Hit that bio link

⏰ There’s still plenty o time to enter our £500 flash fiction contest! In assoc’ with @scrivenerapp.bsky.social 300 words Theme: “a lie” Head of judgery the amazing @fictionalsarah.SubStack.com from @writershq.bsky.social £4 entry fee Deadline midday Fri Oct 24 Info here: failingwriterspodcast.com

2/2 Then in Part2, hear from the amazing @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social Plus the darker side of the biz with scam victim @inkandsmudge.bsky.social And all the ways you can avoid the sharks!

Considered publishing through a small press? Click the link in our bio for all the skinny in our doublebill on indie publishers. In part 1 we talk to happy customers: @cwmcguinness.bsky.social @kazbarwrites.bsky.social #lukepalmer @stgenevieve.bsky.social … then … 1/2 🧵

Cripes. Against all expectations we seem to be finalists in 4 categories of the Independent Podcast Awards.🧐(Checks the email again) Yep. Still there. Best dig out some gladrags! 😃🤯😭 #podcastawards #jingleoftheyear #books #selfimprovement #thearts

Yay! It’s arrived! Thanks @thelibbiegrant.bsky.social Look forward to getting stuck in! 🫶

Red Dwarf. The Chicken Song. A children’s book called Sin Bin Island. What kind of brain comes up with all that? The brain of @dougrdnaylor.bsky.social of course! 🧠 We talk #ideas, #writingcomedy,#RedDwarf, all sorts. Check the link in our bio.

Just found this classic summer single in the garage! Anyone remember the first 4 genius lines? No cheating!

This week we talk to the inimitable @benaaronovitch.bsky.social. About spending 30 years doing the wrong thing, his new Rivers of London book, and finally learn the secret, magical ingredient to enormous surefire success* Link in our bio. *write a really good book that lots of people want to read.

The article by @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social that inspired today’s fantastic chat with him… 😬 Listen and weep. And then laugh. And then go write your book anyway! 😁 Linx in our bio

Boop the link in our bio for the best-ever natter with Jessica Knappett. ❤️

#writers. For a brilliant, fool-proof way of structuring your story, so your character arcs are rounded and riveting and your through-line is gripping and satisfying, you can do a lot worse than listen to our episode with @thelibbiegrant.bsky.social You honestly won’t regret it. Link’s in the bio!

This week we talk to @thelibbiegrant.bsky.social about writing with structure and freedom simultaneously, how to ensure your stories are as well considered and satisfying as they can possibly be and... pants. You know you want to... Link is in our bio...

Want to know a sure-fire way of reaching your writing goals for 2025? Dare to share them below! We might just mention them in next week’s ep, and then, well, you’re committed aren’t you?! Don’t forget to make ‘em achievable, with a deadline. Ready? Go!

This episode, one of our more evil questions threw up some very amusing answers: “What’s your most embarrassing writing success daydream?” But what’s YOUR answer to it? 😁 Be honest!

This week we join the mighty Mur Lafferty, to help us face our demons. You know, those noisy, pesky, doubt-engineers that want dominion over our creative endeavours. It’s truth sharing time. And sometimes the truth hurts! Link’s in the bio. @mightymur.bsky.social