Dianna's Writing Desk Podcast

Dianna Hardy

This podcast had halted. You can still listen to the old episodes. Writing fiction and life; and lots of coffee. Dianna Hardy shares her thoughts and personal tips on independent writing and publishing; her characters, stories, and WIPs; reads excerpts, poetry, fiction; reflects on daily life events and the wider perspective, relating everything back to “the story” (in books and of life). Episodes will be published monthly from December 2024. Follow or subscribe for notifications. Visit https://www.diannahardy.com to learn more about Dianna. diannahardy.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 12/02/2023

    Drowning in paperbacks — can’t wait until it’s all over!

    In some ways, this is an audio version of the newsletter that recently went out, plus reflection on the urge to write and how much it’s missed when other practical business needs take over. Roll on mid-January! A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  2. 11/18/2023

    Pre-orders, Paperbacks Going Into 2024, and Imposter’s Syndrome

    Dianna’s updates are all about paperbacks today, and then she talks about Imposter’s Syndrome. A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  3. 11/04/2023

    Writing Updates and The Thing I Find Hardest About Writing Fiction

    Writing updates galore in this episode, and then Dianna talks about that tedious “middle bit” about writing a novel. A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  4. 10/21/2023

    Writing updates and thoughts on Samhain (Halloween)

    This podcast show will now publish biweekly episodes (no longer weekly) containing Dianna’s writing updates for her readers followed by a topic or theme. Today’s episode is short and sweet, with thoughts about Samhain (Halloween) and what it traditionally stood for. A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  5. 10/14/2023

    Updates on WIP: Sins of the Father, and Writing and Reading the Paranormal

    In the first half of this episode, Dianna gives an update on, and overview of, her upcoming publication, Sins of the Father, due for release on 31st October. And then the discussion turns to the joys of writing and reading werewolves, shifters, demons, and other paranormal characters. This podcast is published weekly — a list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  6. 10/07/2023

    Writing Sex In Fiction: A Few Key Points

    In this episode, Dianna discusses some key points for writing sex scenes in mainstream or genre fiction vs writing sex in erotica. This episode is suitable for all to listen to and contains nothing explicit in itself. This podcast is published weekly — a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  7. 09/30/2023

    Flashes of Brilliance: Writing Flash Fiction, Novelettes, and Novellas

    In this episode — particularly suited to all those interested in writing — Dianna goes through the different ways in which you can write flash fiction, novelettes, and novellas, and how these formats can help you with your writing in general. This podcast is published weekly — a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  8. 09/23/2023

    Burnout and the Light at the End of the Fire

    In this episode, Dianna discusses burnout from her personal experience — how it affected her creativity — and the slow process of getting back on track. This podcast is published weekly - a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

  9. 09/15/2023

    Creativity and Jumping in at the Deep End, and Labour Pains

    In this first episode of her new podcast, Dianna talks about jumping in at the deep end with the creative urge, “method writing” (or living strong emotions through the story you’re writing), daydreaming and being a visual learner; and she recounts a childhood memory of “jumping in at the deep end”, relating it to following that creative urge. This podcast is published weekly - a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com Get full access to Dianna's Writing Desk at diannahardy.substack.com/subscribe

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This podcast had halted. You can still listen to the old episodes. Writing fiction and life; and lots of coffee. Dianna Hardy shares her thoughts and personal tips on independent writing and publishing; her characters, stories, and WIPs; reads excerpts, poetry, fiction; reflects on daily life events and the wider perspective, relating everything back to “the story” (in books and of life). Episodes will be published monthly from December 2024. Follow or subscribe for notifications. Visit https://www.diannahardy.com to learn more about Dianna. diannahardy.substack.com

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