The Amplify Project

Pauline Walker
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The Amplify Project

The Amplify Project is led by Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker. We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. Podcasts coming soon.

  1. Black Writers in their own words | The Characters are in Charge

    20/12/2023

    Black Writers in their own words | The Characters are in Charge

    The Amplify Project.  Black writers in their own words.  We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by Theresa Ikoko.  Theresa is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter.  Her awards include the Alfred Fagon Award for Best New Play and the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright.  With Clare Wilson, she co-wrote the screenplay for Rocks, which won the Best British Independent Film Award in 2020 and was shortlisted for a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers​ Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk​ Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss

    31 min
  2. Black Writers in their own words | Strangeness as Metaphor

    15/12/2023

    Black Writers in their own words | Strangeness as Metaphor

    The Amplify Project.  Black writers in their own words.  We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by novelist, short story writer, editor and educator Leone Ross. She is the author of This One Sky Day (UK), Popisho (USA), All The Blood is Red, Orange Laughter and short story collection, Come Let Us Sing Anyway and editor of Glimpse: A Black British Anthology of Speculative Fiction. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers​ Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk​ Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss

    1h 10m
  3. Black Writers in their own words| Mind Mapping

    25/10/2023

    Black Writers in their own words| Mind Mapping

    The Amplify Project.  Black writers in their own words.  We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by writer and journalist, Patrice Lawrence. She is the author award-winning YA books, Orangeboy, Indigo Donut and Eight Pieces of Silver. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers​ Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk​ Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss​ ​ ​

    56 min
  4. Black Writers in their own words | The Titans of Black Publishing

    11/10/2023

    Black Writers in their own words | The Titans of Black Publishing

    The Amplify Project. Black writers in their own words.  We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by three Titans of black british publishing. Margaret Busby CBE, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, Verna Wilkins, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and Susheila Nasta MBE, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers​ Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk​ Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss​

    1h 14m
  5. Black Writers in their own words | Cyclical Evolution

    05/10/2023

    Black Writers in their own words | Cyclical Evolution

    The Amplify Project.  Black writers in their own words.  We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by author, screenwriter, playwright, creative writing tutor and literary activist Courttia Newland. In this episode we learn how and why Courttia evolved writing in different genres and formats. Plus, we learn why recycling has paid off for him.    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers​ Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk​ Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss​ ​ ​

    58 min
  6. Black Writers in their own words | Incarus’ Wings

    14/09/2023

    Black Writers in their own words | Incarus’ Wings

    The Amplify Project. Black writers in their own words. We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by the award-winning poet, playwright & performer, graphic artist & designer, Inua Ellams. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss

    54 min
  7. Black Writers in their own words | Honouring Oracy

    30/08/2023

    Black Writers in their own words | Honouring Oracy

    The Amplify Project.  Black writers in their own words.  We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by Crime writer Dreda Say Mitchell MBE. Author of sixteen novels, with her debut scooping The CWA’s John Creasey Dagger in 2005, the first time a Black British author has received this honour. She writes with her life partner, Ryan Carter. Her first psychological thriller, Spare Room, was an international bestseller. Lee Child, international New York Times Bestselling author, named her 2022 novel, Say Her Name his best book of the year. She is one of the twelve acclaimed international female authors of the Sunday Times Bestselling Marple, a new reimagined Miss Marple anthology. ​ ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers​ Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk​ Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss​

    1h 1m
  8. Black Writers in their own words | The Pragmatic Optimist

    16/08/2023

    Black Writers in their own words | The Pragmatic Optimist

    The Amplify Project.  Black writers in their own words.  We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. In this episode writers Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker are joined by Ben Tagoe. In 2016, Ben’s episode of CBBC’s JAMIE JOHNSON was shortlisted for the Children’s BAFTA awards, International Emmys and Royal Television Society awards. He currently has various TV projects in development.   For the stage, Ben’s plays include WHEN WE WERE BROTHERS, THE THING ABOUT PSYCHOPATHS and COLD TURKEY AT NANA’s. In Spring ‘23, his one-man show BETTER DAYS toured the UK to critical acclaim. The production will be remounted at this year’s Edinburgh Festivals, before embarking on another UK tour in the Autumn. Ben is currently on commission with National Theatre of Scotland to write a new play – THE BLACK STAR BAND.  ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_amplify_project/?hl=en-gb​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifywriters/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplify_writers​ Website: www.theamplifyproject.co.uk​ Subscribe to podcasts in the series: https://theamplifyproject.libsyn.com/rss​ ​

    53 min
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The Amplify Project is led by Patricia Cumper and Pauline Walker. We’ve invited writers for the stage, page and screen to tell us about themselves, their work, what inspires them and why they write. Podcasts coming soon.

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  • Creator
    Pauline Walker
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Patricia Cumper & Pauline Walker
  • Show Website
    The Amplify Project

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