5 episodes

What do you get when you let two bestselling authors loose on a microphone? This podcast! Welcome to Writers Off Topic - aka WOTpod - the podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life. Hosts Craig Hallam and Miranda Dickinson will tell it like it is, sharing their many years of experience of traditional publishing, indie press publishing and self-publishing, with advice, embarrassing stories and more giggling than is strictly necessary. Each episode features a burning question and there’s also the chance for you to ask our hosts anything about writing, editing, publishing and promoting books. You’ve never heard a writing podcast like this before!

Writers Off Topic Podcast Craig Hallam and Miranda Dickinson

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

What do you get when you let two bestselling authors loose on a microphone? This podcast! Welcome to Writers Off Topic - aka WOTpod - the podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life. Hosts Craig Hallam and Miranda Dickinson will tell it like it is, sharing their many years of experience of traditional publishing, indie press publishing and self-publishing, with advice, embarrassing stories and more giggling than is strictly necessary. Each episode features a burning question and there’s also the chance for you to ask our hosts anything about writing, editing, publishing and promoting books. You’ve never heard a writing podcast like this before!

    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE FOUR

    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE FOUR

    Welcome to the writing podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life! This week, Craig and Miranda tackle Book Fair weeks and how to navigate the rush of mega book deal news.
    How do we balance writer expectations with reality? Is it okay to feel left out? And this week's revealing question: which of our characters would we have a relationship with? Enjoy!
    Ask us a question: writersofftopic@gmail.com 

    • 55 min
    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE THREE

    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE THREE

    Welcome to the writing podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life! In this episode, Craig and Miranda tackle writer's block, reveal some unexpected stories and possibly stray a little off-topic...
    Is writer's block real? How do you deal with it? Plus our plucky hosts face the TERROR that is The Quickfire Author Questions. Will they survive? And why does Miranda have a story about a minefield? 
    Ask us a question: writersofftopic@gmail.com

    • 39 min
    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE TWO

    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE TWO

    Welcome to the writing podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life! This week, Craig and Miranda answer questions from our listeners and Patreon patrons and, as expected, stray a little bit off-topic...
    How do you overcome writer doubt? Which Disney villains would Craig and Miranda invite to dinner? And book events: what it’s like to attend them as both delegate and featured writer. Enjoy!
    Ask us a question: writersofftopic@gmail.com

    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE ONE

    Writers Off Topic podcast - EPISODE ONE

    Welcome to the writing podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life! This week, Craig and Miranda bring questions from our brand new Patreon supporters and cover some surprising topics...
    How long does it take us to write a first draft? Which snacks do we favour when writing and editing? And - wait for it - the answers to the vital writer question of Classic Author: Snog, Marry, Avoid! Enjoy...
    Ask us a question: writersofftopic@gmail.com

    Writers Off Topic podcast - The Pilot Episode

    Writers Off Topic podcast - The Pilot Episode

    Welcome to Writers Off Topic podcast, aka WOTpod - the podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life. Whether you're a writer or just want to know what being a writer is really like, this podcast is for you.
    This week: it's the Pilot Episode! Your hosts Craig Hallam and Miranda Dickinson try their best to stick to 30 minutes with funny stories, a lot of giggling and everything you need to know about the podcast, including how you can get involved. Enjoy!

    • 30 min

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