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Paper Places is the podcast that demystifies the journey to becoming a professional writer. Each episode, columnist-turned-author Kerry Provenzano sits down with an acclaimed writer who shares where their words have taken them. Hosted by Kerry Provenzano.

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    • Apr 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    13: Creating Multiple Streams of Writing Revenue with Poet, Laurie Bolger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 58:33


    Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/13 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/13 Creating Multiple Streams of Writing Revenue with Poet, Laurie Bolger 13 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry is joined by Laurie Bolger, the acclaimed English poet, stand-up and presenter. They discuss 'setting up shop' as a poet, organisations to support working poets and the artistic decisions behind Laurie's new collection. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Laurie Bolger, the acclaimed English poet, stand-up and presenter. They discuss 'setting up shop' as a poet, organisations to support working poets and the artistic decisions behind Laurie's new collection. clean 3513 In this episode, Kerry is joined by Laurie Bolger, the acclaimed English poet, stand-up and presenter. They discuss 'setting up shop' as a poet, organisations to support working poets and the artistic decisions behind Laurie's new collection. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now. Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Atomic Habits by James Clear Laurie's Workshops Watergate Bay Hotel The Arts Council Apples and Snakes Spread the Word Roundhouse Barbican Young Poets Southbank Centre: New Poets Collective The Poetry Society 'Lady' by Laurie BolgerLaurie's new collection! 'Spin' by Laurie Bolger 'Makeover' by Laurie Bolger 'Box Rooms' by Laurie Bolger Follow Laurie on Instagram Follow Laurie on X Laurie's website

    12: Becoming an Organised Writer and Working for Hollywood, with Antony Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 80:57


    Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/12 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/12 Becoming an Organised Writer and Working for Hollywood, with Antony Johnston 12 Kerry Provenzano Antony Johnston joins Kerry to talk about writing productivity, building a career as a multi-facted writer and how his graphic novel became a Hollywood movie starring Charlize Theron. Antony Johnston joins Kerry to talk about writing productivity, building a career as a multi-facted writer and how his graphic novel became a Hollywood movie starring Charlize Theron. clean 4857 Antony Johnston joins Kerry to talk about writing productivity, building a career as a multi-facted writer and how his graphic novel became a Hollywood movie starring Charlize Theron. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Guest Starring: Antony Johnston Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The WobbleMy Substack post about what happened when I spoke to a literary agent. Antony Johnston Writing and Breathing The Organised Writer by Antony JohnstonHow to stay on top of all your projects and never miss a deadline. The Organised Writer (The original blog post) Getting Things Done by David Allen The Coldest City Watch the Atomic Blonde trailer Antony being interviewed at the Berlin Premier of Atomic Blonde Sally Rooney Doesn't Want Her Third Novel Adapted for TV Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston

    11: Journalism 101 with Shahed Ezaydi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 56:34


    Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/11 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/11 Journalism 101 with Shahed Ezaydi 11 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry is joined by Shahed Ezaydi, full-time writer at Stylist Magazine and author of 'The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women'. They discuss freelance vs in-house journalism and Shahed's process of writing her book. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Shahed Ezaydi, full-time writer at Stylist Magazine and author of 'The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women'. They discuss freelance vs in-house journalism and Shahed's process of writing her book. clean 3394 In this episode, Kerry is joined by Shahed Ezaydi, full-time writer at Stylist Magazine and author of 'The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women'. They discuss freelance vs in-house journalism and Shahed's process of writing her book. Guest Starring: Shahed Ezaydi Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Subscribe to Kerry's Substack (Paid and Free Tiers) Shahed Ezaydi's debut, The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women Shahed's articles for Stylist Magazine Follow Shahed Ezaydi on Instagram

    10: From Writing in Lockdown to a Publishing Deal, with Kerry Downes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 51:43


    Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/10 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/10 From Writing in Lockdown to a Publishing Deal, with Kerry Downes 10 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry Downes joins Kerry (the regular one) to discuss how one writing course, taken after delving into fiction writing during lockdown, lead to her career as a author. In this episode, Kerry Downes joins Kerry (the regular one) to discuss how one writing course, taken after delving into fiction writing during lockdown, lead to her career as a author. clean 3103 In this episode, Kerry Downes joins Kerry (the regular one) to discuss how one writing course, taken after delving into fiction writing during lockdown, lead to her career as a author. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: ProWritingAid: The essential toolkit for every creative writer. Sign up for free today. Get 20% off annual subscriptions with code paperplaces Guest Starring: Kerry Downes Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Pre-order Kerry's book, 'That Time Everything Was On Fire' Writing Your Novel — 3 Months | Curtis Brown CreativeThe course Kerry undertook to write her debut fiction novel. 'Notes to Self' by Emilie Pine “If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” — Toni Morrison "There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed." — Ernest Hemingway 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig Faber Academy | Creative Writing Courses

    9: Christmas Special 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 34:40


    Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/9 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/9 Christmas Special 2024 9 Kerry Provenzano In this festive special, Kerry revisits the books she read in 2024, shares her To Be Read list for next year, and talks about her Yearly Themes. In this festive special, Kerry revisits the books she read in 2024, shares her To Be Read list for next year, and talks about her Yearly Themes. clean 2080 In this festive special, Kerry revisits the books she read in 2024, shares her To Be Read list for next year, and talks about her Yearly Themes. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: ProWritingAid: The essential toolkit for every creative writer. Sign up for free today. Get 20% off annual subscriptions with code Paper Places Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Yearly Themes — Cortex HMD Barbie™ Phone Logging Off Club by Adele Zeynep Walton You Don't Need a Smartphone by August Lamm The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley Lost Cat by Mary Gaitskill The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella Open by Andre Agassi This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes Emily Henry books We Solve Murders by Richard Osman The White Album by Joan Didion Maggie Rogers' essay on Joan Didion The Wedding People by Alison Espach Piglet by Lottie Hazell The Secret History by Donna Tartt Bunny by Mona Awad Goodlord by Ella Frears The Vegetarian by Han Kang The Signalman by Charles Dickens The Serpent and the Wings of Night If Only by Vigdis Hjorth A Y

    8: How to Reclaim Your Creative Focus by Logging Off, with Adele Zeynep Walton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 58:09


    Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/8 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/8 How to Reclaim Your Creative Focus by Logging Off, with Adele Zeynep Walton 8 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry is joined by Adele Zeynep Walton, author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World. They discuss the ways technology impacts our attention, Adele's writing process and the importance of spending time offline. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Adele Zeynep Walton, author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World. They discuss the ways technology impacts our attention, Adele's writing process and the importance of spending time offline. clean 3489 In this episode, Kerry is joined by Adele Zeynep Walton, author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World. They discuss the ways technology impacts our attention, Adele's writing process and the importance of spending time offline. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: ProWritingAid: The essential toolkit for every creative writer. Get 50% off in the Black Friday Sale. Retro 51: Life's too short to carry an ugly pen. Shop now and get free shipping on orders over $75. Guest Starring: Adele Zeynep Walton Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Tell me what you're working on via the Paper Places feedback form Message me on Instagram The Poetry Pharmacy Forever Adele Zeynep Walton The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley Freya's episode of Paper Places Trusted Housesitters The Logging Off Club Instagram The Logging Off Club Substack Bereaved Families for Online Safety Opal: The #1 Screen Time App Forest: Stay Focused, Be Present Look After Your Eyes | Screen use and eyes #NotYourPorn Smartphone Free Childhood Keelin Moncrieff | Content Creator Adele's Agent — Megan Staunton at Bergstrom Studio Trapeze Books Mikaela Loach Follow Adele on Instagram Follow Adele on TikTok Follow Adele on Bluesky Grieving My Sister Online Made Me Lonelier Than Ever by Adele Zeynep Walton | Refinery29

    7: Independent Publishers, Writing in the Bath, and Rejecting Structure, with Rebecca Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 47:24


    Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/7 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/7 Independent Publishers, Writing in the Bath, and Rejecting Structure, with Rebecca Perry 7 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, author Rebecca Perry joins Kerry to discuss her move from poetry into lyrical non-fiction, including what a typical week looks like, her unconventional writing location and her experience working with an independent publisher. In this episode, author Rebecca Perry joins Kerry to discuss her move from poetry into lyrical non-fiction, including what a typical week looks like, her unconventional writing location and her experience working with an independent publisher. clean 2844 In this episode, author Rebecca Perry joins Kerry to discuss her move from poetry into lyrical non-fiction, including what a typical week looks like, her unconventional writing location and her experience working with an independent publisher. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods. Use PAPERPLACES for 15% off. Scrivener, from Literature & Latte: The #1 app for writers of all kinds. Use PAPERPLACES for 20% off. Guest Starring: Rebecca Perry Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Rebecca Perry's Poetry Rebecca Perry's Debut Non-Fiction, ‘On Trampolining' The T. S. Eliot Prize Michael Murphy Memorial Poetry Competition

    6: Pitching to the New York Times, Writing Competitions and Tuning Up, with Stephen Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 43:58


    Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/6 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/6 Pitching to the New York Times, Writing Competitions and Tuning Up, with Stephen Harrison 6 Kerry Provenzano Stephen Harrison joins Kerry to discuss his career as a columnist, and the process of writing his Wikipedia-themed novel, 'The Editors'. They cover different methods of getting ready to write, including Stephen's essential 'tuning up' time. Stephen Harrison joins Kerry to discuss his career as a columnist, and the process of writing his Wikipedia-themed novel, 'The Editors'. They cover different methods of getting ready to write, including Stephen's essential 'tuning up' time. clean 2638 Stephen Harrison joins Kerry to discuss his career as a columnist, and the process of writing his Wikipedia-themed novel, 'The Editors'. They cover different methods of getting ready to write, including Stephen's essential 'tuning up' time. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Hinze Pens: Custom hand made fountain pens, made using traditional methods. Use code PAPERPLACES for 15% off. Guest Starring: Stephen Harrison Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay for St Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital The Bridport Prize for Memoir Subscribe to Kerry's Substack Stephen's Slate Column Wallace Stephens (Poet) Ulysses: Writing app Obsidian: Notetaking app Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need Hemingway's advice on writing History of the New York City Subway Stephen's first piece for The New York Times Inkshares: The writing competition Stephen Harrison entered (and won!) Subscribe to Stephen's Substack, Source Notes Stephen's website

    5: Writing a Successful Blog in 2024, with Stephen Hackett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 64:45


    Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/5 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/5 Writing a Successful Blog in 2024, with Stephen Hackett 5 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry is joined by Relay co-founder, podcaster and blogger Stephen Hackett. They delve into Stephen's 16 years of writing at 512 Pixels and uncover the key advice writers should follow if they want to write successful blog. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Relay co-founder, podcaster and blogger Stephen Hackett. They delve into Stephen's 16 years of writing at 512 Pixels and uncover the key advice writers should follow if they want to write successful blog. clean 3885 In this episode, Kerry is joined by Relay co-founder, podcaster and blogger Stephen Hackett. They delve into Stephen's 16 years of writing at 512 Pixels and uncover the key advice writers should follow if they want to write successful blog. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay for St Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Relay for St Jude 2024 - 512 Pixels The Bridport Prize for Memoir Farrow and Ball in Brinjal (Kerry's Reading/Writing Room colour) Stephen Hackett Read Stephen's Blog: 512 Pixels Stephen Hackett's Computer Collection Myke Hurley Stephen's Ultimate Writing Music: Tron Soundtrack Daring Fireball by John Gruber Heather Armstrong How a Series of Blog Posts Turned into a Multi-million Dollar Bestseller The Martian: A Novel Hands-on Impressions from Apple's Wonderlust Event (Stephen's First iPhone Event) — 512 Pixels The iMac G3 Project — 512 Pixels “My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM” — 512 Pixels on YouTube Stephen looking at his iMacs on display at the Henry Ford Museum Stephen and David Sparks interview the Mac Pro Product Manager Performa Month on 512 Pixels Performa Month: Reflections on a Messy Macintosh Era — 512 Pixels Stephen's shows on Relay Follow Stephen on Instagram Follow Stephen on Threads

    4: Writing Poems, Finding Rhythm and Publishing Collections, with Will Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 51:08


    Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/4 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/4 Writing Poems, Finding Rhythm and Publishing Collections, with Will Harris 4 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry sits down with poet and non-fiction writer, Will Harris. They discuss Will's first foray into poetry, the importance of creating access points in your work, and the process of publishing poetry. In this episode, Kerry sits down with poet and non-fiction writer, Will Harris. They discuss Will's first foray into poetry, the importance of creating access points in your work, and the process of publishing poetry. clean 3068 In this episode, Kerry sits down with poet and non-fiction writer, Will Harris. They discuss Will's first foray into poetry, the importance of creating access points in your work, and the process of publishing poetry. Guest Starring: Will Harris Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Overcooked! All You Can Eat | Nintendo Switch Bake Off: The Professionals | Wikipedia French Pâtisserie: Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts The Bridport Prize for Memoir The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Episode 3: Writing Residencies and Getting a Six-Figure Book Deal, with Ellen Atlanta Pavement (Band) Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee John Ashbery The New York School of Poets Granta | The Home of New Writing Pilot V5 Pens | Amazon Fourth Person Singular by Nuar Alsadir Will Harris' Website Brother Poem by Will Harris

    3: Writing Residencies and Getting a Six-Figure Book Deal, with Ellen Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 75:22


    Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/3 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/3 Writing Residencies and Getting a Six-Figure Book Deal, with Ellen Atlanta 3 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Ellen Atlanta joins Kerry to discuss the process behind writing her debut non-fiction book, Pixel Flesh. They discuss Ellen's experience at an artists' residency in Italy and the details behind her book going to auction. In this episode, Ellen Atlanta joins Kerry to discuss the process behind writing her debut non-fiction book, Pixel Flesh. They discuss Ellen's experience at an artists' residency in Italy and the details behind her book going to auction. clean 4522 In this episode, Ellen Atlanta joins Kerry to discuss the process behind writing her debut non-fiction book, Pixel Flesh. They discuss Ellen's experience at an artists' residency in Italy and the details behind her book going to auction. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PAPERPLACESLAUNCH for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Guest Starring: Ellen Atlanta Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Become a Paper Places member Submit show feedback Ellen Atlanta on Instagram Ellen Atlanta's website Buy Pixel Flesh What is productivity porn? Ellen's Bluetooth keyboard What are Morning Pages? Villa Lena Residencies Poets & Writers Directory of Writing Residencies The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf Break the Internet by Olivia Yallop Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given What are comp titles?

    2: How to Meet Other Writers, and the Joys and Challenges of Writing Memoir, with Freya Bromley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 73:02


    Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/2 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/2 How to Meet Other Writers, and the Joys and Challenges of Writing Memoir, with Freya Bromley 2 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry sits down with author and wild swimmer Freya Bromley. They discuss the importance of finding your writing community, the unexpected side of publishing, and how it feels to share your inner world through memoir. In this episode, Kerry sits down with author and wild swimmer Freya Bromley. They discuss the importance of finding your writing community, the unexpected side of publishing, and how it feels to share your inner world through memoir. clean 4382 In this episode, Kerry sits down with author and wild swimmer Freya Bromley. They discuss the importance of finding your writing community, the unexpected side of publishing, and how it feels to share your inner world through memoir. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PAPERPLACESLAUNCH for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Freya Bromley Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback What's a Tidal Pool? Freya Bromley on Instagram Freya Bromley's website The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley The Artist's Way Scrivener: Plan, Plot, Write and Restructure Your Writing Caroline Bird Ella Frears Sharon Olds Poetry Foundation Poem a Day Tessa Hadley One Art by Elizabeth Bishop

    1: First Advances, Editing Manuscripts and Leaving Journalism for Fiction, with Dan Moren

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 63:49


    Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/1 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/1 First Advances, Editing Manuscripts and Leaving Journalism for Fiction, with Dan Moren 1 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry is joined by author and podcaster, Dan Moren. They delve into tips on writing, editing and publishing your first manuscript, the lesser known traits of a great author (that your agent will love) and the mystery of the first advance. In this episode, Kerry is joined by author and podcaster, Dan Moren. They delve into tips on writing, editing and publishing your first manuscript, the lesser known traits of a great author (that your agent will love) and the mystery of the first advance. clean 3829 In this episode, Kerry is joined by author and podcaster, Dan Moren. They delve into tips on writing, editing and publishing your first manuscript, the lesser known traits of a great author (that your agent will love) and the mystery of the first advance. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Enigma Stationery: Shop online with code PAPERPLACESLAUNCH for a free gift and discounted shipping on orders of $50 or more. Guest Starring: Dan Moren Links and Show Notes: Submit Feedback Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) Macworld — News, Tips & Reviews from the Apple Experts All Souls Lost by Dan Moren The Rivers of London Series by Ben Aaronovitch The Felix Castor Series (Book 1) by Mike Carey Writer's Market — The Most Trusted Guides to Publishing Locus Magazine — Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine Boskone — Science Fiction Convention in Boston Dan Moren's website Dan Moren on Threads Dan Moren on Mastadon Dan Moren on Instagram

    0: An Introductory Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 13:57


    Mon, 06 May 2024 13:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/0 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/0 An Introductory Q&A 0 Kerry Provenzano In this episode, Kerry introduces Paper Places and answers your questions on career, her four-step creative process and when her love of writing began. In this episode, Kerry introduces Paper Places and answers your questions on career, her four-step creative process and when her love of writing began. clean 837 In this episode, Kerry introduces Paper Places and answers your questions on career, her four-step creative process and when her love of writing began. Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show My favourite non-fiction writer, David Sedaris Happy Go Lucky by David Sedaris The Youth in Asia: An Essay from "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris The Book Thief by Markus Zusack A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Follow on Instagram

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