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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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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
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
In this penultimate bite-sized episode of Season 14, I highlight some out-of-fashion literary techniques and punctuation.
Perhaps the ones mentioned are those you don't bother using because they're out of fashion, or maybe lit fashion doesn't even reach your radar?
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www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewriterpodcastgroup
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Do you have a million things inside your head and the only way to gather them is to make notes? Same here. It used to be referred to as a scatty brain, then a grasshopper mind, but now it's likely to be ADD or ADHD and, somehow, society seems to treat us better with that label.
Making notes to gather these thoughts is a hugely helpful resource that, I believe, writers should utilise.
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Here's my site, Roz Morris' newsletter link, and Sarah Werner's podcast link as mentioned in this week's episode:
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Quick apology, I mention in the episode that this was ep 4 - clearly it's ep5, so sorry for that error.
This episode gives my take on what social media has become for us and offers a few suggestions on how to limit our intake.
I include mentions of mental health protection and my thoughts on how viral posts can get twisted.
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www.loveofbooks.co.uk
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
For some of us, it's clear that we move things about to please others. But when that comes to our writing time, we need to set clear boundaries. Our writing time is important to us so why give it up?
Fair's fair.
Setting boundaries for your writing time, your every day life, and holiday life is important.
None of us have unlimited time to spend willy-nilly, so set your boundaries, people. Your mental health will thank you.
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www.loveofbooks.co.uk
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
I've touched on using colour in fiction in an earlier season (S10?) but today's looks at it a little differently.
Consider what you are trying to get across to your reader - does a big splash of paint help that happen or does it hinder your message?
Different colours, different meanings and a few plot twists to boot.
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Confession time, yes, it's the second part of a two-parter starting off Season 14, but in all honesty, part two is more about ways to focus your book selling activities.
Includes useful tips too.
Hope you enjoy.
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Pen and Sword Books: A Guide to Creative Writing - Paperback
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Welcome to Season 14.
Episode 1 begins with the first of a two part episode. Both bite-sized.
I consider those book and author events from summer to winter 2024 and, on reflection, give thought to their pros and cons. I make some stark realisations about myself, and provide tips throughout to assist those authors just starting out as well as established ones.
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Pen and Sword Books: A Guide to Creative Writing - Paperback