The Writing Way

Amanda and Andy discuss some of the ways taking a break from specific writing projects has helped, and the other projects they’ve worked on in that time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowriteway.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Writing Way, we look at recent news related to writing, how AI is impacting authors and journalists, and the future of books. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowriteway.substack.com/subscribe

In a crossover episode between ‘The Writing Way’ and ‘Spoken Label’, Andy N interviews Amanda Nicholson about the re-release of her book ‘Ghost of Me’. ‘Ghost of Me’ is now available to buy on Kindle and other eBook formats, audiobook, and in paperback from Amazon, and Waterstones, etc. amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Me-Amanda-Steel-ebook/dp/B07YNRH3FC https://books2read.com/u/4jjevj https://www.waterstones.c...

Amanda and Andy talk about some of the works-in-progress and writing plans for the year, covering books, music projects, and much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowriteway.substack.com/subscribe

In this crossover between Spoken Label and No Write Way, Andy N, Amanda Nicholson and Courtney ward talk about their books and interview each other. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowriteway.substack.com/subscribe

It’s almost time for the release of “Beneath the Manchester Lights” on November 3rd. So, here’s an extract. A second chance romance novella. When Stacey returns to Manchester 15 years after Danny cheated on her, she knows there’s a chance she might run into him. The last thing she expects is for that to happen in her temporary job as an elf. Danny has a new job as Father Christmas, working in the...

Amanda and Andy talk about their experiences of people attempting to rip them off for their creative work. The conversation also sways off topic to include a short rant about AI, which is always fun! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowriteway.substack.com/subscribe

In episode 4 of The Writing Way, Amanda and Andy talk about high entry fees and whether these are worth it. Amanda talks about a recent contest she entered with a £29 fee that had over 2000 entries. The conversation also drifts into unpaid writing tests and the unreasonable demands that employers or clients place on writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscr...

Amanda and Andy talk about vanity, hybrid and unscrupulous publishers, and how to avoid them. They also share their own experiences, including Amanda’s publishing deal that led to over six months of the publisher stalking Amanda online when she tried to warn other authors. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowritew...

This month, we open up the podcast to our first guest. Phil Woodford is an experienced trainer and lecturer, specialising in marketing communications, media, business psychology, copywriting and creativity. His company, Here Comes the Cavalry Ltd, helps to develop the potential of businesses and organisations across a variety of sectors. Phil writes/talks about the reality of AI and the risk to jo...

Welcome to the first episode of The Writing Way , hosted by Amanda Nicholson and Andy N.   In this episode, we discuss the process of changing genres and whether it’s easier to do this as an indie author, compared to if you’re more established and with a trad publisher.   We also talk about the realities of ghostwriting fiction, and why it might make you hate writing.   Finally, we look at some of...

Next week, I’ll be posting the first of my behind-the-paywall videos helping writers to write, self-publish, look for agents and publishers, and much more. This video gives you an idea of some of the topics I’ll be discussing, and if you have a specific question, let me know. Why am I charging? I spent years gaining experience and learning a lot of the information I’ll be sharing, and have student...