In this episode I share my 7 Laws of Writing, which are all wrong, but useful.

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S8E1 - The 7 Laws of Writing

In this episode I chat with writer and comedian Robin Ince about his new book, Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal. We talk about comedy, ADHD, autism, neurodiversity & how he wrote about those things throughout his books, including his other titles The Importance of Being Interested, I'm a Joke and So Are You & Bibliomaniac.

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S8E2 - Robin Ince

‘Crown Her With Ivy' is a sensual and empowering poetry play exploring  the myth of Ariadne, a princess from Greek mythology and her encounter with Dionysus, the wild and mysterious god of ecstatic revelry and rebellion. The book is published with Tenebrous Texts and available here: https://shorturl.at/siI23

An extract from 'Crown Her with Ivy' Live at Raising Steam Festival

On this episode, I talk about the emphasis on having 'a strong voice' as a writer, and how I think you should actually develop your voice as an author. I use US slam poetry as an example and finish by deconstructing impostor syndrome. Hope you enjoy it.

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S8E3 - Voice (Writing Ramble)

In this episode, I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways they could improve it. I cover show, don't tell, close third-person, what details you choose to focus on, and when to start your story.

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S8E4 - Smile by Connor

This was written during a Dionysus and Ariadne Pilgrimage around the Greek islands of Naxos, Ios and Santorini with Mount Nysa Mystery School. I was lucky enough to read some of my long form poem 'Crown Her With Ivy-A Tale of Ariadne and Dionysus', at the site where myth says they met and fell in love. You can buy a copy of it here: https://shorturl.at/siI23

A Poem for Dionysus

It's a writing ramble episode. I talk about humour, shades of meaning and playing about with status dynamics in your fiction (and life!).

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S8E5 - Layers of Meaning (Writing Ramble)

In this episode I look at a listener's first page and suggest ways they could make it better. I also talk about the value of a daily practice, turning things around and getting out of a slump.

My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781837260935

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S8E6 - Untitled by Purple Enigma

Hello folks. In this episode I talk about where I am with my writing and life in September 2025, and lay out a few plans. A chill little diary entry episode.

My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781837260935

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S8E7 - September Diary (Writing Ramble)

A poem in celebration of libraries and the importance of working class and women's voices getting heard.

Now included in my debut full poetry collection,SEX & LOVE & ROCK&ROLL available now from: http://longfella.co.uk/sexandloveandrockandroll.html

Tiny Dreams

Hi  I'm Tony Walsh - Longfella, a Manchester (UK) based poet, writer and artist in education.  In 2011 I was website poet-in-residence for the world renowned Glastonbury Festival from where my work featured on BBC1, BBCRadio2, BBC6Music and in the rock magazine Q. I have been invited to perform everywhere from The British Library to The Palace of Science and Culture in Warsaw, Poland for The British Council.   From the Royal Shakespeare Company 50th anniversary celebrations to festivals, prisons, schools, colleges, universities, conferences and on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral for OccupyLSX. Further info, all links, sales etc via my website at www.longfella.co.uk. Cheers!

Tiny Dreams

Tony Walsh: Longfella