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Hey there, fellow writers! Are you ready to join a community of creative writers from all over the world? Then look no further than Write Club Open Mic, the podcast series that’s all about showcasing new writing and helping each other to grow. Hosted by multi-award-winning poet, teacher, author, and rap battler, Mark Grist, and recorded at Backland Studios in Oundle by Chris Barn. Each month we’ll share helpful tips and ideas to improve your writing alongside new work from writers around the ...
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Here it is! Our final episode of this season. We're slowing down & reflecting on the year we've had whilst also speeding forward into 2024 with some great news. And we have 10 new pieces of writing to share with you that all relate to our episode's theme! Many thanks to everyone who made it in today Artists with timestamps: Andy Aspen (1.43) Latera…
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This episode is a bit of a special one - featuring new work exclusively from young aspiring writers around the world. We've got eight original poems and stories to share with you this time around - submissions from China, South Korea, Scotland & even nearby Huddersfield(!). We've also got a special guest Louis Jaffa (@louis_jaffa) in the studio wit…
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This episode is all about taking up space and features lots of new work (& some occasional chat) from the following writers: Sammy Nour (you can find Sammy's collection here) Dave Wood Joe Williams Joy Rice Carol Carman Lateral G Laura Walker Antony Brough Joshua Batterley Louis Jaffa (The beat is the instrumental to Lupe Fiasco's Kick, Push & can …
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In this episode we're talking money: how we feel about it as artists, the financial realities of life as an artist in the UK during a cost of living crisis and we're exploring one way you could gain access to up to £12,000 to develop your work: Arts Council England's Develop Your Creative PRactice Grant.. We've got Leanne Moden back in the studio, …
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This episode is all about drawing upon our inner reserves and releasing the power within. And it's competitive too - as two previous Peterborough Poet Laureates (Charley Genever & Keely Mills) join Mark & Chris for a Write Club Battle Royale. Mark, Charley & Keely have each curated 10 minutes of new writing based upon the theme of 'MAXIMUM POWER'. …
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Episode 3: ’I’m getting too old for this sh*t’
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In this episode of Write Club Open Mic we're sharing new work from writers around the world about the joys (& frustrations!) of getting older. We loved listening to these submissions & hope you will too. Just to warn there may be one or two moments of spicy language (the word 'sh*t' thanks to our theme suggestion). Otherwise you're all good. If you…
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In this episode of Write Club Open Mic, hosted by Mark Grist with sound production by Chris Barn, we're here to help you set ambitious yet achievable targets as a writer. Join us as we talk about success, failure & the importance of the occasional milkshake. Throughout this episode we'll also guide you towards creating three meaningful & helpful ta…
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Welcome to Write Club Open Mic! Episode 1 is all about introductions. You'll be introduced to our host, Mark Grist & Chris Barn, our sound producer at Backland Studios. You'll also get to hear five aspiring writers' takes on the theme of 'introductions'. Writers featured: Ann Atkins Maire Stevens Andy Aspen Mel Bradley Leanne Moden --Useful links--…
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