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Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better, and love it. Presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and stand-up poet.

Support the podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/B0B17913

Death Of 1000 Cuts Tim Clare

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    • 4.8 • 88 Ratings

Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better, and love it. Presented by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and stand-up poet.

Support the podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/B0B17913

    S6E7 - Across the Sand by Jess

    S6E7 - Across the Sand by Jess

    In this episode I take a look at the first page of a reader's work & offer tips on improving it. We talk about word order, tenses, world building & the power of the telling detail.

    If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

    And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

    Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

    • 34 min
    S6E6 - Chatting with Guy Gunaratne

    S6E6 - Chatting with Guy Gunaratne

    In this episode I chat with author Guy Gunaratne about their second novel, MISTER, MISTER, trickster narrators running away with the story, & why it's ok to take your writing seriously.

    Grab a copy of MISTER, MISTER by Guy Gunaratne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781472250230

    If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

    And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

    Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

    • 1 hr 12 min
    S6E5 - Interesting Tips (Writing Ramble)

    S6E5 - Interesting Tips (Writing Ramble)

    This episode is an unedited, unplanned talk about creative writing, the perils of writing tips, & the ups & downs of the writing process.

    If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

    And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

    Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

    • 1 hr 4 min
    S6E4 - Chatting With James L Sutter

    S6E4 - Chatting With James L Sutter

    In this episode I chat with author James L Sutter about creating worlds and his new queer YA romance novel, DARKHEARTS.

    You can grab a copy of DARKHEARTS here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Darkhearts-James-L-Sutter/dp/1839133376/

    If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

    And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

    Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

    • 1 hr 4 min
    S6E3 - Chatting With Emma Gannon

    S6E3 - Chatting With Emma Gannon

    In today's episode I chat with Emma Gannon, novelist and author of THE SUCCESS MYTH, a book about the ways in which we can end up chasing things we don't really want, & how that keeps us away from actual wellbeing.

    Grab THE SUCCESS MYTH here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10577/9781911709206

    Here's Emma's substack, The Hyphen: https://substack.com/@emmagannon

    If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

    And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

    Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

    • 1 hr 3 min
    S6E2 - Chatting With Alasdair Beckett-King

    S6E2 - Chatting With Alasdair Beckett-King

    In this episode I chat with author and comedian Alasdair Beckett-King about his new book, writing for children, pastiche, and comedy.

    Grab a copy of Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Montgomery-Bonbon-Murder-at-Museum/dp/1529501040/

    If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare

    And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

    Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
88 Ratings

88 Ratings

lassolady1845 ,

The best Writing Podcast in Existence

Relatable, hilarious and meaningful. This podcast has touched my heart and seen into the most vulnerable, hidden parts of being a writer with a novel rattling around inside them. No better words than “I feel seen” come to mind. Thank you for inspiring us all to cherish the artist within us and to be authentic and honest with ourselves on this transformative journey of writing a book.

haley paige williams ,

Wonderful, inspiring and motivating

I’m currently about half way through the Couch to 80k series, and I’ve written so much more than I ever thought possible. I start so many of these ‘challenges’ and give up after the first few tries, but Tim Clare has an authentic, deeply personable voice that helps me to keep going and encourages me to take the time for myself. I love this podcast, and I thank Tim for pushing me to keep up the work 😊

Braden Fenrir ,

Great Show

A good balance of healthy motivation, technical instruction, and the discussion of the philosophy of good writing. My favorite writing podcast.

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