Mark Stay's Creative Differences

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A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use!The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.

  1. Kathleen Whyman: Bring Your Imagination | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep22

    4月3日

    Kathleen Whyman: Bring Your Imagination | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep22

    Kathleen Whyman, author of the MOTHER OF ALL COMEBACKS, reveals how her brilliantly funny novels are a combination of real life, invention and her imagination... WE DISCUSS: Receiving her first publisher rejection, aged 10! How an encounter in the loo led to her debut Balancing writing with marketing and PR... And much more! LINKS Kathleen's website  Kathleen's Unboxing Video The Julie Wassmer episode The Amazon links below are affiliate links and I earn commission if you buy with them... Zippo by Richard Cave Shrinking The Other Bennet Sister Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside Pixie by Jill Dawson Qualityland by Marc-Uwe Kling Katherine Priddy, These Frightening Machines A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

    1 小时 2 分钟
  2. Julie Wassmer: Libraries have a Special Meaning for me | Creative Differences LIVE

    3月24日

    Julie Wassmer: Libraries have a Special Meaning for me | Creative Differences LIVE

    I speak to Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries and screenwriter on shows like Eastenders in a special episode, recorded LIVE at the Staines Library Hub as part of the Escalate Arts Festival. We Discuss: How Julie's TV experience affected the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries Using dictation and writing by hand The role that libraries played in Julie's writing journey And much more! (And there's a lovely bit with some horsies) LINKS https://juliewassmer.com A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. And a very special thank you to the team at the Staines Library Hub, Susan Dinmore at Surrey Arts and everyone who came to the recording on the day. Support the show: Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there’s more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/ Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

    1 小时 5 分钟
  3. Jeremy Szal: I Grew Up With The Book | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep20

    2月27日

    Jeremy Szal: I Grew Up With The Book | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep20

    Jeremy Szal tells us how he has grown as a writer while creating the Common Trilogy, an epic space opera with 'messy, difficult emotional conflicts'. WE ALSO DISCUSS: Tips for writing short stories And his experiences of Worldcon in China And much more! LINKS: Jeremy's website: https://jeremyszal.com Tickets for the live show with Julie Wassmer: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/escalate-arts-literature-festival-mark-stays-creative-differences-podcast-tickets-1980991706521? Ghost of Yotei: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Yōtei Stardew Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardew_Valley Attack on Titan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Titan_(TV_series) Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Knight_of_the_Seven_Kingdoms_(TV_series) Marty Supreme: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Supreme Avatar: Fire and Ash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky: https://amzn.to/3N6BcYI (this is an affiliate link and I can earn commission if you use it) Strength of the Few by James Islington: https://amzn.to/4ue7cLo (this is an affiliate link and I can earn commission if you use it) Beastars (manga): https://amzn.to/4uh3xMX (this is an affiliate link and I can earn commission if you use it) Mono (band): https://www.monoofjapan.com Sigur Ros (band) https://sigurros.com Oasis (band): https://www.oasisinet.com Small Prophets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Prophets Spectators by Brian K Vaughan and artist Niko Henrichon: https://okcomics.co.uk/products/spectators-hardcover-by-brian-k-vaughan-and-niko-henrichon A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show: Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there’s more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/ Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

    1 小时 4 分钟
  4. Ellis Blackwood: I Hate Plotting | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep19

    1月30日

    Ellis Blackwood: I Hate Plotting | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep19

    Ellis Blackwood is the author of the brilliant Samuel Pepys Mysteries and had a previous career writing about his love of Doctor Who, David Bowie and once made a very strange video with me on Youtube (we were young and needed the money)... WE ALSO DISCUSS... Rapid Publishing & Series arcs Historical accuracy versus story And why he hates plotting (but does it anyway)... LINKS Ellis Blackwood's books: https://ellisblackwood.com/ Dalek, I Loved You: https://youtu.be/fdV_EAU9UiU?si=-rWkwoUcejAO2hoU   Plottr: https://plottr.com/ The End of Gods Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/wxNBVxpn2_A Shire Books: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/shire-library/ The Traitors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Traitors_(British_TV_series) Ski Sunday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v8fc  The Winter Olympics: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026 Public Service Broadcasting: https://www.publicservicebroadcasting.net/  Ben Elton (this is an affiliate link, so I earn money if you buy using this) A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

    38 分钟
  5. Caimh McDonnell: Notice When You're Doing Your Best Writing | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep 18

    2025/12/22

    Caimh McDonnell: Notice When You're Doing Your Best Writing | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep 18

    Caimh McDonnell is the author of the Bunny McGarry trilogy (not a trilogy) and the Stranger Times series (definitely a series) and his latest RING THE BELLS is one of my favourite books of the year. In this festive special, we discuss: How travel triggers story ideasThe value of short storiesWhy calling something a trilogy is a bad ideaAnd why it's crucial to take note of when you're writing good stuff, and much more! LINKS Caimh's website: https://whitehairedirishman.com Joe Abercrombie backlist: https://joeabercrombie.com Down Cemetery Road: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_Cemetery_Road Raye: Where is my husband? https://youtu.be/rK5TyISxZ_M?si=MrCHrv-qT5utGNGp Scriptnotes book: https://scriptnotesbook.com Death by Lightning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_by_Lightning Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary: https://youtu.be/K6qj09OHvjw?si=yy0U7jHlvzIDqUgu A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

    42 分钟
  6. Gavin G Smith: Know Your Own Worth | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 17

    2025/12/16

    Gavin G Smith: Know Your Own Worth | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 17

    Gavin G Smith writes gripping science fiction and his latest is ALIEN CULT, a terrific murder mystery noir set in the ALIENS universe. We Discuss: Writing for other people's IP, including games and film novelisations The crucial difference between a consistent universe and fan service Why he might enjoy research too much And why it's more important than ever for authors to value their work LINKS Gavin's website: https://www.gavingsmith.com/    Pre-Order The End of Gods paperback: https://witchesofwoodville.com/product/the-end-of-gods-paperback/ Mark's comic con playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo_4ntDELMUt20rTdaXBuENcRk5y4wtQX&si=--4DAUYlIHdEYzR1 WHAT'S GIVING US JOY Baldur’s Gate 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_3 Where Eagles Dare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_Eagles_Dare Bond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Your_Eyes_Only_(film) Paddington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_(film) The Holiday: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holiday Die Hard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard Young Sherlock Holmes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Sherlock_Holmes Roofworld: (I earn commission if you buy via this link) https://amzn.to/4aloBKv The Holly King by Kate Rusby: https://youtu.be/cGHkq2rE57M?si=9L2x-1S4FmVo0Rjb The Holdovers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holdovers The Beatles Anthology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_Anthology_(TV_series) A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the va-jingle. Support the show: Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

    52 分钟
  7. Jeevani Charika: Doing Funky Things | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 16

    2025/12/05

    Jeevani Charika: Doing Funky Things | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 16

    Jeevani Charika writes award nominated romantic women’s fiction and romcoms. She’s written books on how to write romcoms, and sustaining a career as a writer and she also has an amazing YouTube channel teaching authors how to use Canva to make marketing graphics Her latest book How Can I Resist You is out now! We Discuss: What she's learned from her love of Korean dramasHow 'writing tighter' has been good for her prose styleHow oversleeping led to a breakthrough in her careerWhy she enjoys doing funky things with Canva and much more... LINKS Jeevani's website: www.rhodabaxter.com  Jeevani's Canva Tips Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@jeevanicharika Jeevani's Substack: https://substack.com/@canvatips4author What's Giving Us Joy... A Merry Little Ex-mas (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81735104 T Kingfisher's books with the Paladins  (I earn commission if you click on this link): https://amzn.to/49ZV358 A Mind of My Own, Kathy Burke (I earn commission if you click on this link): https://amzn.to/4ovrNGJ Cole Haddon’s 5am Storytalk: https://colehaddon.substack.com 50 Years of Shit Robots: https://shows.acast.com/fifty-years-of-shit-robots Film Stories: https://filmstories.co.uk/category/podcast/ Pluribus: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/pluribus/umc.cmc.37axgovs2yozlyh3c2cmwzlza A huge thanks to Emily for production assistance, to Kai Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/ Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

    31 分钟
  8. Pernille Hughes: Lock Yourself in a Room | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 15

    2025/11/25

    Pernille Hughes: Lock Yourself in a Room | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 15

    Pernille Hughes is the author of TEN YEARS, PROBABLY THE BEST KISS IN THE WORLD and PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE; novels brimming with warmth, wit and unforgettable characters. And now she's back with her new novel A COPENHAGEN SNOWMANCE, which is here to herald in Christmas. Yes, I said the C-word! What of it?? WE DISCUSS: Discovering your voice Hygge Hero drafts Finding your tribe Writing on HRT and why you should lock yourself in a room with a glass of wine when writing... and much more! LINKS Pernille's website: www.pernillehughes.com  Writing Regency England by Jayne Davis: https://www.jaynedavisromance.co.uk/writing-regency-england/ What's Giving us Joy... Celebrity Traitors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celebrity_Traitors  Slow Horses: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Horses The Great Pottery Throw Down: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Pottery_Throw_Down Ludovico Einaudi: https://ludovicoeinaudi.com/  Vitamin String Quartet: https://www.vitaminstringquartet.com/ Mr MC Grammar: https://www.mrmcgrammar.com/  Christmas on Fifth Avenue by Julie Caplin: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/4paxDP1 Christmas at the Scottish Lodge by Donna Ashcroft: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/48zsM3V Cressida McLaughlin, The Secret Mistletoe Promise: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/49Af4yT Human Croquet by Kate Atkinson: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/4og65Gy Alan Partridge: How Are You?: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hcb7/how-are-you-its-alan-partridge  Katherine Priddy: Matches: https://www.katherinepriddy.co.uk/home/  A huge thanks to Emily for production assistance, to Kai Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle.  Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

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A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use!The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.

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  • 创作者
    Mark Stay
  • 活跃年份
    2024年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    22
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © 2026 Unusually Tall Stories Limited
  • 节目网站
    Mark Stay's Creative Differences

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