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Provides support and encouragement for like-minded writers. Brought to you by writer and business owner, Sarah Banham. Sarah has written a dozen book in fiction, non-fiction, and ghost written for others. Through her business, FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS (loveofbooks.co.uk), she offers creative writing services including coaching new writers, editing, proofreading, and ghost writing, and is also a freelance writer. In 2020 she received a degree. She is available for hire. The Versatile Writer podcast is one of the freebies offered through her business.
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22 hours ago
22 hours ago
It's never easy to feel overwhelmed but if you're armed with ways to remedy it beforehand, it can help you later.
Here's a few of my tips.
Apologies for the sound quality.
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From Manuscript to Market: An Author's Guide ebook: From Manuscript to Market: An Authors Guide eBook : Support Network, The Author : Amazon.co.uk: Books
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
This title says exactly what this episode is about. Overwhelm. We all get it, and we all have different ways of coping with it - or remedying it.
I share a few methods that work for me.
Apologies for the sound quality - It's an improvement to what it was though lol
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201 Cost Friendly Actitivies: For All Ages & Abilties 201 Cost Friendly Activities : For All Ages and Abilties eBook : Banham, SJ: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
From Manuscript to Market: An Author's Guide ebook: From Manuscript to Market: An Authors Guide eBook : Support Network, The Author : Amazon.co.uk: Books
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
We've all got them, and of sooo many things too! I touch on some of the random things that go through my mind, creative writing-related, that I feel strongly about.
Apologies for the sound quality - it's better than it was lol
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201 Cost Friendly Actitivies: For All Ages & Abilties 201 Cost Friendly Activities : For All Ages and Abilties eBook : Banham, SJ: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
From Manuscript to Market: An Author's Guide ebook: From Manuscript to Market: An Authors Guide eBook : Support Network, The Author : Amazon.co.uk: Books
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
In this episode I look at how you can use aspects of your own life and fictionalise them for an audience. Touches upon era, music, fashion and hobbies.
Apologies for the sound quality - I did give it some improvements though, so it's better than it could've been! lol
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201 Cost Friendly Actitivies: For All Ages & Abilties 201 Cost Friendly Activities : For All Ages and Abilties eBook : Banham, SJ: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
From Manuscript to Market: An Author's Guide ebook: From Manuscript to Market: An Authors Guide eBook : Support Network, The Author : Amazon.co.uk: Books
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Welcome to the latest season of The Versatile Writer.
Season 16 hosts 8 bite-sized episodes to encourage and support writers and creatives starting with how it feels to begin a new project.
*Huge apologies for the quality of this episode - it went through some improvements though, so I did try!*
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201 Cost Friendly Actitivies: For All Ages & Abilties 201 Cost Friendly Activities : For All Ages and Abilties eBook : Banham, SJ: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
From Manuscript to Market: An Author's Guide ebook: From Manuscript to Market: An Authors Guide eBook : Support Network, The Author : Amazon.co.uk: Books
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
The final episode in Season 15 of The Versatile Writer.
I look at how self-confidence and resilience plays a role in, not only our early lives, but later on too, how how we use others' comments to hurt ourselves. Find a way through the noise to reach our creative and literary goals is key, so here are some tips to help.
Thank you for listening to this shorter season of The Versatile Writer. Season 16 will commence in 2026.
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www.loveofbooks.co.uk
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
In this penultimate episode from Season 15 (yes, there are only 4 this season), I work through several self-sabotaging behaviours that some creatives take on, and highlight ways that we can reach our goals through shared tips.
Disclaimer: I'm not a therapist and I don't claim to be one - I'm simply sharing tips that I've used over my career.
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www.loveofbooks.co.uk
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
For those of us who have used the NaNoWriMo literary challenge, might feel sad that it is no longer. However...
Today's episode gives you ideas on what to do next.
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www.loveofbooks.co.uk
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Welcome back to this shorter season (sorry it's late too!).
While there's a few changes this season, it's still very much set up to give writers and creatives as much information and tips as possible.
The differences of this season are:
1. No The Versatile Writer Facebook page. If you need to contact me, you can do so via my website www.loveofbooks.co.uk
2. Shorter season - 4 episodes in place of 8.
In this episodes, I paraphrase the words of fellow writers Julia Stone and Ruth Loten on their experiences with residences and compare them with my own. We each offer tips, advice, and recommendations to give writers and other creatives the very best start into the world of being a Writer in Residence.
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For The Love of Books, Julia Stone Writer, and Castle Priory Press websites:
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Final episode of S14.
I discuss both comps and judging panels from two views: as an entrant and as a judge.
Season 15 will return in a few months. Thank you for listening to this season.
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www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewritergroup