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The Failing Writers Podcast The Failing Writers Podcast
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Join three success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers!
Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers!
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S4 Ep11: Samuel Burr & The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers
If we were really clever, we'd have written the show notes for this week's episode in the form of a cryptic crossword clue in honour of our guest, Samuel Burr.
We spoke to him about his debut novel "The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers", his frankly unbelievable journey to getting published and even had a chat about all things cryptic.
But, unfortunately, we're not really clever...so we didn't.
Which makes Tom's incredible publishing news even more puzzling!
Find Sam's already bestselling novel here
Or... if you're feeling adventurous, join an exclusive club and be one of the few to buy a copy of Tom's hilarious satire on the world of sales and salespeople...
PAPERBACK - KINDLE - AUDIO BOOK
Here's the link to Writers HQ - Write a Novel Month
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S4 Ep10: Does Age Matter? with Aline Dufflocq & Babette Hughes
The average age of our guests this week is 64. Nothing too amazing about that you might say… until you find out the first of our two guests is in her mid-twenties! This week we ask, “Is there a best age to write?”
Plus we enjoy a WIP from Geoffrey G N Harrison.
And here’s a load of links…
Check out Aline’s YouTube here!
Here's Aline's Toktok
Here's Babette's new book and her website: https://www.babettehughesbooks.com
And you can read more of Geoff's story "Divided" here!
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S4 Ep9: Darren Walsh - He Knows His Punions
Would you like a pun? Well, that's handy because this week we've been punning for gold and ended up with a bucket load.
Director, writer and stand up comedian Darren Walsh chats to us about his career, the art of a good pun and whether AI will ever be funnier than him.
Plus Jon comes up with what is almost certainly not an entirely new form of joke!
Find out more about Darren here...
https://darrenwalsh.co.uk
Here's Darren doing his award winning joke (and some others)
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S4 Ep8: A tour of Scarfolk, with Richard Littler
Have you ever been to Scarfolk? It's a strange, yet hauntingly familiar place. Join us as we take a bus trip into the mind of the man who dreamt it all up, Richard Littler.
Plus we take a look at another listener's bit o' writing they've kindly sent in to share with the class. This week we try and make Madelyn Postman cry...
Find out more about Richard here...
https://scarfolk.blogspot.com
and here...
https://www.richardlittler.com/
And thanks Mark@getcarterproductions.co.uk for letting us use those bangin' music tracks in Data Double! https://www.totim.audio/music
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S4 Ep7: Robert Popper
If comedy writing is your thing, we've got a real treat for you. This week we talk to the super talented and rather prolific Robert Popper. From how he broke into the industry via Steve Coogan and The Comic Strip to his smash hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner. We also chat about Robin Cooper, The Timewaster Letters, South Park, Look Around You, and plenty more besides.Robert’s Wikipedia Plus, in our regular 'Dare To Share' feature (where we have a look at what our listeners have been writing, read it out, then discuss it) we look at an excerpt from J. Aaron Courts' 'Hot Box'.See more from Aaron here:https://www.instagram.com/aaron.courts/ https://aaroncourts.substack.com
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S4 Ep6: Improv Your Writing - with Ruth Bratt
The great Carl Reiner once said “Improvisation is just writing in front of an audience”. So we figured if we could brush up on our improv skills it's bound to make us better writers... right?This week improv extraordinaire, and official Comedy Store Player, Ruth Bratt talks to us about her life, her craft and the eating habits of her cat... before putting us to the test with our own improvised play. What could possibly go wrong?Go and see Ruth with the legendary Comedy Store Players here:https://comedystoreplayers.comGet your ticket for Showstopper! The Improvised Musical here:https://showstopperthemusical.com
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Customer Reviews
I came for the contest and stayed for the witty banter of Failing Writers
I entered the flash fiction challenge on the recommendation of a friend and was duped into listening to the episode (at 1.25 speed) to get the prompt and phrase. In truth, I had to listen to it twice because I became so engaged with the podcast that I forgot to note the phrase. Since then, I’ve listened to every episode (not in order, of course…why would I do that?) and have thoroughly enjoyed the banter, the interviews, the three-chapter submissions as dramatizations, throwing out ideas and excuses about not writing.
I now write with semi-regular(ish) fervor accompanied by a glass of amethyst-infused wine and can confirm to Jon, Tom, and Dave, that a leg cramp is called a Charley Horse in the United States. Listen to the podcast if you want to know what I’m talking about. It's easier than writing.
Enthricing!!!!!
What can I say about this show that hasn't been said already. Wait... The fans are failing to write a review for the failing writers. SHAME! Alas, I live in a glass house. I've been listening to this podcast for a few years now and this is my first review.
All kidding aside, I was late arriving to the third season. Not sure what was going on, but I missed this season's start. That's got major disadvantages like missing most of their writing prompts and submission windows, and one pro; I've got to binge 14 episodes in about one week. Ah, discovered another con... now I have to wait to hear them for two weeks. I'm already beginning to have withdrawals.
The show is addictive, so if you have an addictive personality, stop reading now. For those that are willing to roll the dice, I offer the following: These guys are simply great. In fact, they're utterly enthricing! Creative banter, humble with an element of self-deprecation that I find hilarious, inspiring through personal anecdotes and guest selections.
They really have become the highlight of my morning and listening to their podcast has encouraged me to kick my own writing into high gear. If you're looking for a fun, enthricing, creative hour in your day, with the best songwriting on the old-world side of the pond, then hit pause on your other podcasts and enjoy Tom, Jon, and Dave (sometimes).
You won't regret it. And if you do... well, I'm not sure we can be friends.
Better watch out Rogan... The Failing Writers Podcast is creeping up on you buddy.
This podcast is excellent company.
Three British writers discuss, ruminate and regurgitate the craft and pain of life at the sharp end of the pencil. Their entertaining banter is interspersed by interviews with “successful” authors, offering fascinating insights into the business of writing.
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