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. Aug 27

    Ivy Ngeow: The Mistakes Make You | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

    Award-winning author Ivy Ngeow returns with a page-turning thriller In Safe Hands. We discuss: Why books are like buildings How art is built on observation Why we shouldn't fear our mistakes and much more! LINKS https://writengeow.com Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

    Ivy Ngeow: The Mistakes Make You | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

  2. Jul 31

    Tim Sullivan: Organic Red Herrings | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

    Tim Sullivan, author of the bestselling DS George Cross series talks about his latest book The Tailor, his extraordinary career in film, TV and crime fiction... WE DISCUSS Writing outside of your own experience The importance of titles and why character is king And how to write a whodunnit without knowing who did it... LINKS Tim's Website: https://timsullivan.co.uk In the Can: https://timsullivan.co.uk/about/in-the-can/ Green Room with Paul Austin Ardoin: https://youtu.be/-Ylor2NWo1k?si=NQaal4nu2AafT0G4  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

    Tim Sullivan: Organic Red Herrings | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

  3. Jul 27 ·  Bonus

    Plotting for Writers who don't Plot... A Green Room special with Paul Austin Ardoin

    A bonus episode with special guest Paul Austin Ardoin. Paul is the author of Fenway Stevenson Mysteries and he joined me and Green Room members to discuss his brilliant new nonfiction book, Outlining for Novelists who don't Outline, which is packed with tips for pantser writers who want more control over their story without losing their voice. We discuss: If you can you pants a mystery Creating vivid characters Coping with disappearing sidekicks and much more! This is the sort of stuff that we discuss in my online writing group The Green Room all the time and I'm planning on having more special guests in the future. You can join today! There's more about the Green Room here... https://markstaywrites.com/the-green-room/ LINKS Paul's website: https://paulaustinardoin.com  Outlining for Novelists who don't Outline: https://paulaustinardoin.com/products/outlining-for-novelists-who-dont-outline  Bestseller Experiment Ben Aaronovitch episode: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep22-ben-aaronovitch-great-bollocking/   Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

    Plotting for Writers who don't Plot... A Green Room special with Paul Austin Ardoin

  4. Jul 2

    Elwood Flynn: I'm a Nice Person | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep 25

    Elwood Flynn, author of Pulp Western Hot Lead, insists that he doesn't know where the brutal violence in his books comes from and that he's a perfectly nice person really. WE DISCUSS: Launching a new series with multiple formats including a gift box set How he once wrote a book in a day And how being a fan of Westerns can be politically challenging... And much more! LINKS Elwood Flynn https://elwoodflynn.com How Andrew wrote a novel in a day: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep384-andrew-chapman-how-to-write-a-bestseller-in-a-day/ Joe Hill on the Bestseller Experiment https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep19-joe-hill/  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

    Elwood Flynn: I'm a Nice Person | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep 25

  5. Jun 2

    Michael S Jackson: Leaving Gifts for my Future Self | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep24

    Michael S Jackson, author of the epic Ringlander fantasy series, reveals how he lets the first draft storytelling flow in order to leave himself material that he can use in edits and rewrites. He also shares details of his new Kickstarter campaign! WE DISCUSS: The balance between story, magic and worldbuilding The importance of cover art and creating beautiful books And the important of the Rubik's Cube to his state of mind... And much more! LINKS Michael's website: https://mjackson.co.uk/  Michael's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikestepjack/ringlander-the-path-and-the-way-tome-edition/ Michael's Author Interviews: https://authorinterviews.co.uk The Miro app: https://miro.com Modern Family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Family Karnivool: https://www.karnivool.com This is How You Lose The Time War - by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone (this is an affiliate link and I earn pennies if you order using this link): https://amzn.to/4amdYGk Widow’s Bay on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/widows-bay/umc.cmc.1zzly0vah46bnvnwf0qkrjhh2 King Sorrow by Joe Hill (another affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4a8yREV Unwelcome on Netflix! https://www.netflix.com/title/81552865 Craig Mazin's How To Write a Movie talk... https://youtu.be/i27IKil-LXw?si=jpYDSH2xSlQ1CO3m Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

    Michael S Jackson: Leaving Gifts for my Future Self | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep24

  6. May 5

    Karen Storey: I Get This Build Up of Excitement | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep23

    Karen Storey, award-winning author of the brilliant debut novel THE APPROVAL OF SHEEP, reveals how her stories let her know when they're ready to be written. WE DISCUSS: A brilliant tip for writing award-winning short stories Why you need to get a website and newsletter right now And why her cat gets more fan mail that she does... And much more! LINKS Karen's website: https://karenstoreyauthor.com  The Law of Consequences short story collection: https://books2read.com/b/mvzrW2 Quite Ugly One Morning (I earn commission if you purchase using this link): https://amzn.to/3OMLiit Raye: https://rayeofficial.com Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

    Karen Storey: I Get This Build Up of Excitement | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep23

  7. Apr 3

    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 Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

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

  8. Mar 24

    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 Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit 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/

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