Mark Stay's Creative Differences

In this special festive edition of the podcast I welcome GB Ralph, author of the cozy Milverton Mysteries series! We discuss: Slow burn romance Writing in scenes and converting them to chapters Chapter word count analysis (it gets nerdy!) Tips for book launches Tips for writing on your commute and how Gavin wrote his debut novel on his phone What he learned from switching from romcoms to cozy myst...

I'm joined by Mike Shackle, author of the epic LAST WAR fantasy trilogy, and he also writes thrillers under the name Michael Dylan: we talk about the perils of writing epic fantasy when publishers are imposing word limits, the pros and cons of self publishing and traditional publishing, writing cop thriller fiction, setting a mission statement for each book, and Michael creating his own artwo...

Zoë is the author of Garden of Her Heart, and host of the podcast, Write Damn It! An experienced coach with more than 35 years working on mindset, Zoë shares a ton of practical advice for writers including how to deal with self-doubt and rejection. WE DISCUSS... How stand up comedy helped Zoë's writing How to rethink your attitude to resilience Great tips for writing a synopsis Writers'...

My special guest on the podcast this month is LJ Shepherd, author of the stunning debut novel The Trials of Lila Dalton. We discuss first lines and opening pages, the benefits of attending festivals, the book that inspired her to choose her agent, and we get sneak peek into the notebook where she first jotted down her ideas for the novel that would become her debut. Oh, and her cat Coral pops in t...

Welcome to the first episode of Creative Differences with my special guest SC Gowland. We discuss curating the short story anthology The Law of Consequences, how to write a short story, and Steve reveals the little things that have made a big difference to his writing career. I also launch the GREEN ROOM: twice-monthly live Zoom sessions with me, exclusive for Green Room members on my Kofi page. L...