The Write Off
with Hannah and Debs. The Write Off Podcast is a discussion about trying to write whilst trying to live. A podcast for the everyday writer. Even if you don't write every day. Come and join the conversation!
Episodes
18 episodes
Great Expectations?
It's the last episode of series three! We chat about the expectations we put on ourselves and our writing. Are we asking too much of ourselves? Do expectations help or hinder our creativity? Thanks for listening and good luck with your writing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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17:46
Patterns of Running (we mean Writing!)
In this episode we chat about the patterns of our working, how we motivate ourselves to sit down at our desks and stay there, how we understand our own habits in order to get most out of our writing time and really 'go the distance' with ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:35
Be Real
What makes your characters feel real? How do we bring them to life? In this episode we chat about how we attempt to find an essential truth when writing dialogue and portraying characters. We also discuss character flaws, finding nuance in dial...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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21:46
Where do we go from here?
Do you get writers block? Is it a want for inspiration or an inability to make decisions? In this episode we discuss plotting vs improv. We also talk about what we do when we get stuck whilst writing to become unstuck.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:41
You Do You!
In this episode we discuss writing advice. Writing can be inspiring and motivational. But should we listen to all advice from professionals? Does the advice of others ever make you feel like you're doing it wrong? Or make you feel guilty? We're...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:23
'Fuck me, I love Keats'.
'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness....' and all that. Keats wrote autumn well, and so did many writers who put ink to quill before him and digits to keyboards after. But what effect did the seasons have on those writers - and d...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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19:39
Kill Your Darlings
In series 2 episode 6, we discuss the challenges of editing. Do we let our egos get in the way of refining our work? How hard is it to remove writing that we are proud of, for the good of the story - especially when we have such limited time to...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:17
Notions
We talk about our writing expectations vs our writing reality. What notions did we have about writing and the life of a a writer? Do we still have expectations that might not be met? How do we continue to have hope and enthusiasm when mean old ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:01
u ok hun?
In this episode we chat about catharsis in writing. Do you find the act of writing cathartic? Should we always write from personal experience? Can you experience a release of your emotions even when writing vicariously? Did yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:45
Once your Mum's read it, what's it for?
In series two, episode three we question whether as writers, we seek validation. What's the ultimate goal? If you were told you were unlikely to be published, would you write anyway? We hope you enjoy, and good luck with your writing!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:02
The Net
The Net’ is a conversation about the myriad ways in which the internet can both help and hinder the writing process. As always, if you have a moment please rate, review and share - we’d love to grow this little Write Off community, and it...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:06
Inner Snob
‘Inner Snob’ asks the question ‘What should we be writing?’: should stories always have a message? Should we write to market? Should we be trying to break out of literary boxes. Should we be should-ing on ourselves?!? It’s a meaty one! Happy li...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:49
Writing is hard.
We started The Write Off because we wanted to know there are other writers out there like us; aspiring but, ultimately struggling to prioritise words amongst life's many demands. If you've listened, we hope you've felt a *bit* more encouraged t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:45
Am I any good?
In this episode we discuss our writing anxieties and insecurities. How do you know if you're a good writer? Who decides? We asked our lovely listeners to let us know their thoughts. Let us know what you think about this episode on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:34
Congratulations on your book deal... (I'm not even jealous)
In this episode we discuss jealousy; why we feel it, when we feel it and what to do when it rears its ugly head. We also discuss our envy of some fantastic and inspiring writers. Let us know what you think about this episode on Twi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:47
The Mother-in-law
Do you censor yourself in your writing? Do you worry about who will read it and what they'll think of you? What will your auntie think of the violence? Will your Mother-in-law be shocked by all the sex? This is what we discuss in episode 3. War...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:29