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Hello, and welcome to Write-hearted hosted by me, Stuart Wakefield. Join me for a series of informal conversations with not only writers in all disciplines but also those connected with writing, whether they be editors, agents or publishers. Talk to you soon!

Stuart Wakefield


    • Nov 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Episode 16: How to Self-Edit Your Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 40:38


    Are you a writer wondering how to go about self-editing your novel? While creating early drafts of your fiction, you can have several complex issues that can often send you going mad. And if you want to learn how to deal with them as you try to edit your own work, my conversation with Gabriela Blandy is definitely for you. As writers, we often have a visceral understanding of story. We can tell if a story just doesn't feel quite right. But when creating our own story, we may be too close to it to even see its flaws. We're often unable to point our finger at exactly what we find wrong with our own story. This makes self-editing your novel quite challenging. Unfortunately, many writers take this feeling of uncertainty about their work as a representation of their lack of ability or talent. They think that they're not talented writers. But there are honestly too many complexities that we have to face as writers as we work through our drafts, that we can't blame it all on ourselves. As a developmental editor of several years, I'm here to share my insights on how to fix holes in the story, plot and all things self-editing. Stay tuned for the entire discussion, and learn more about self-editing your novel. PLUS, get to know how you can get a sample edit for a part of your book! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 15: What To Do When Writing Your Story Goes Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 5:38


    A pep-talk for those who've written themselves into a corner... If you need help, visit me at The Book Coach and book some (free!) time to talk about your project. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 14: Writing Mental Health and Identity, with Anne Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 55:24


    In this author interview, Anne Goodwin talks about writing identity, mental health, and social justice — and how these both inform and feature in each of her novels. Anne's latest novel, Matilda Windsor is Coming Home, is available here. Find Anne here: https://annegoodwin.weebly.com/ Find Stuart here: https://www.thebookcoach.co (Yes, that's .co and not .com!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 13: From Horror to Cosy Thriller, Switching Genres, with Andy Drysdale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 55:55


    In this author interview, Andrew Drysdale talks about his reasons for switching from horror to cosy crime thrillers for the German market. Andrew's latest novel, Jimmy Green Investigates, is available here. Find Andrew here: https://www.andrewdrysdale.co.uk Find Stuart here: https://www.thebookcoach.co (Yes, that's .co and not .com!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 12: A Review of "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out" by Jennie Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 35:59


    Something different for this episode - my review of the brilliant "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out" by Jennie Nash. You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2WNxWXV (That's an affiliate link.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 11: Historical Fiction Novelists Susanne Dunlap and Margaret McNellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 69:30


    In this author(s) interview, Susanne Dunlap and Margaret McNellis talk about the importance of understanding the what, why, and how of historical fiction. They share insights on how they approach their work, the challenges, and the joys of writing. Susanne's novel, Voices in the Mist, will be available from September 21. Margaret's novel, The Red Fletch, will be available from September 18. Book your spot on their September 21 joint book launch here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-susanne-dunlap-margaret-mcnellis-hosted-by-lorraine-norwood-tickets-164327731669 Find Susanne here: https://susanne-dunlap.com Find Margaret here: https://mcnelliswrites.com Find Stuart here: https://www.thebookcoach.co (Yes, that's .co and not .com!) If you're interested in Bernadette Banner's channel on dress history: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHtaUm-FjUps090S7crO4Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 10: Susan Sloate: Author, Publisher, THREE-DAY NOVELIST!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 71:42


    Susan Sloate is a writing powerhouse and the author of more than 20 published, award-winning books. She's also an engaging guest! From a writing career that began when she wrote a romance novel while her teacher thought she was taking notes, to Hollywood and contract writing, Susan has the most amazing stories. She even wrote a novel in three days AND SOLD IT. If you'd like to connect with Susan or me, please find our links below. FIND SUSAN HERE! Website: https://susansloate.com/home FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 9: Microfiction & Musicals, with S. L. Forrester

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 53:16


    S. L. Forrester writer microfiction, short stories, and novels. Stories sometimes bittersweet, sometimes whimsical, a blend of light and dark. Celebrating the magical in the mundane, and the familiar in the fantastical. Oh, and she's writing a musical! If you'd like to connect with Sylvia or me, please find our links below. FIND SYLVIA HERE! Website: https://slforrester.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S-L-Forrester-103808351365624 Twitter: https://twitter.com/flashfictionist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heretheresastory FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 8: Roz Morris: Author, Ghostwriter, Editor, Book Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 66:17


    Roz Morris is a MULTI-MILLION bestselling ghostwriter. But never mind that—she also writes beautiful, thought-provoking novels in her own right, and helps other authors as an editor and book doctor. Join me as I find out more about Roz's reflections on her career to date, her latest novel, and why getting through rough writing times is like training a horse. If you'd like to connect with Roz or me, please find our links below. FIND GRANT HERE! Website: https://rozmorris.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roz.morris.7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Roz_Morris/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roz_morris/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roz-morris-1102a019/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/rozmorris/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqCAHoKUsq3FOHt5srTfvA FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 7: Grant Faulkner: Author and Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 61:00


    There's a lot more to Grant Faulkner than National Novel Writing Month. Join me as I find out more about Grant's rich writing life, reflections on his craft, and his new publication All the Comfort Sin Can Provide. If you'd like to connect with Grant or me, please find our links below. FIND GRANT HERE! Website: https://grantfaulkner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantfaulkner Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantfaulkner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantfaulkner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantfaulkner FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 6: Pride Month Special: MM Romance, with Clare London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 85:21


    Welcome to another episode of Write-hearted, with me Stuart Wakefield. In this episode, I'm talking with best-selling author Clare London. Clare writes in the MM (read: gay) Romance genre. If you'd like to connect with Clare, her pen name Stella Shaw, or me, please find our links below. FOLLOW CLARE HERE! Website: https://clarelondon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarelondon Twitter: https://twitter.com/clare_london Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1276146.Clare_London Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Clare-London/e/B002DEQA8C FOLLOW STELLA HERE! Website: stellashawauthor.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stellashawauthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynnehowardliv1 Newsletter: bit.ly/stellashawNews FOLLOW STUART HERE! Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Amazon: Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 5: Playwriting and Positive Deviance, with Anita Karla Kelly.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 68:15


    Welcome to another episode of Write-hearted, with me Stuart Wakefield. In this episode, I'll be talking to writer and playwright Anita Karla Kelly, described by Guardian reviewer as "daringly dangerous" and possessing "great, uninhibited writing". If you'd like to connect with Anita or me, please find our links below. FOLLOW ANITA HERE! Twitter: https://twitter.com/loud_word FOLLOW STUART HERE! Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield/ Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 4: Audiobook Narration & Voiceovers, with Carolynne Henry.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 34:53


    Welcome to another episode of Write-hearted, with me Stuart Wakefield. In this episode, I'll be talking to Carolynne Henry, voiceover artist and audiobook editor/producer. If you'd like to connect with Carolynne or me, please find our links below. But first... You can buy Goodman's Child, narrated by Carolynne, on audiobook or eBook here: https://books2read.com/b/goodmanschild FOLLOW CAROLYNNE HERE! Website: https://www.carolynnehenryvoiceover.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolynne.henry Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynnehowardliv1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynnehenryvoiceover/ FOLLOW STUART HERE! Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield/ You can also buy Stuart's latest novel, Behind the Seams, here: https://books2read.com/b/mgzeRz Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 3: Short Story Writing and Creating Anthologies, with Gwen Tolios.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 70:37


    Join me for a discussion with short story author Gwen Tolios when we'll discuss her writing career, National Novel Writing Month involvement, and compiling and editing short story anthologies. If you'd like to connect with Gwen or me, please find our links below. FOLLOW GWEN HERE! Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwentolios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwentolios FOLLOW STUART HERE! Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzYdV3HleT6vQmoO4CMl9dA You can also buy Stuart's latest novel, Behind the Seams, here: https://books2read.com/b/mgzeRz Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 2: Wiccan Witchcraft Writing, with Lucya Starza.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 47:28


    ** Apologies for the pauses - there was a little lag! ** If you'd like to connect with Stuart or Lucya, please find our links below. But first... Buy Stuart's latest book, Behind the Seams, here: https://books2read.com/b/mgzeRz​ Buy Lucya's books here: ​https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucya-Starza/e/B0761VYH82?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1618410802&sr=8-1 FOLLOW LUCYA HERE! Website: http://www.badwitch.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paganportalscandlemagic Twitter: https://twitter.com/badwitch1234​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starzalucya/ Moon Books Profile: https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/authors/lucya-starza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaX39RRF68tA769kMOg0IXg FOLLOW STUART HERE! Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterwakefield YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzYd...​ Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

    Episode 1: Emotional Resilience and Bravery for Writers, with Jaz Ampaw Farr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 70:27


    If you'd like to connect with either myself or Jaz, please find our links below: FOLLOW JAZ HERE! Watch Jaz's TEDx talk here. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube FOLLOW STUART HERE! Buy Stuart's latest book, Behind the Seams, here. Website Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

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