The Creative Writer's Toolbelt

The Creative Writers Toolbelt gives practical accessible advice and encouragement to Creative writers. Each episode explores an aspect of creative writing technique, with examples, allowing you to apply what you learn immediately to your writing. ...more

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April 21, 2022 00:36:36
Episode 175: A guest at the reader's table, with veteran publisher and literary agent Tony Collins

Episode 175: A guest at the reader's table, with veteran publisher and literary agent Tony Collins

My guest for this episode is someone who has spent nearly 50 years in publishing. Tony Collins has worked for a number of publishing...

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174

April 03, 2022 00:55:28
Episode 174: Writing your novel is part of your heart - with Lynn Hightower

Episode 174: Writing your novel is part of your heart - with Lynn Hightower

Welcome to Ep 174, my guest for this episode is the writer and writing coach Lynn Hightower. Lynn writers thriller with a darkly paranormal...

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173

March 26, 2022 00:48:15
Episode 173: Make your reader feel smart, with Jessica Brody

Episode 173: Make your reader feel smart, with Jessica Brody

Suppose you discovered that nearly all of the great stories written conform to a particular structure, a structure that would help to guide you...

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172

March 11, 2022 00:51:58
Episode 172: Immersed in the sensorium: how we can enjoy, and learn from poetry, with Aaron Poochigian.

Episode 172: Immersed in the sensorium: how we can enjoy, and learn from poetry, with Aaron Poochigian.

I have always believed that there are important lessons for prose writers to learn from poetry, and I also think we can always gain...

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171

February 18, 2022 00:52:39
Episode 171: The layers of character with H. Claire Taylor

Episode 171: The layers of character with H. Claire Taylor

Welcome to episode 171 of the Creative Writers Toolbelt. My guest today is the author, writing consultant, and presenter Claire Taylor. Claire will be...

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170

January 31, 2022 00:42:16
Episode 170: Be the hero of your own story, with Donna Lichaw

Episode 170: Be the hero of your own story, with Donna Lichaw

Those of you who have read the book that accompanies this podcast will know that, in my opinion, one of the best explanations and...

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