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Coffee, Tea or Something Stronger?
by Clare LynchClare Lynch interviews her fellow writers about their lives and work. Whether you're a copywriter, blogger, novelist, poet or professor, "Coffee, Tea or Something Stronger?" is designed to give you the shot of inspiration you need to finish that novel, submit that thesis or launch that freelance career.
Episodes
How to write a memoir
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Podcast E20: How to capture the right tone of voice for your brand
34m · PublishedTune in to hear Nick discuss:
Why nailing tone of voice is so tricky
Examples of companies who’ve got a great tone of voice
Storytelling for business – how to do it well
The key features of a great story
How to explain things clearly
Podcast E19: Halloween special - how to make it as a horror writer
32m · PublishedTune in to hear CC discuss:
- The attractions of horror as a genre
- What scares him
- London as a character in his work
- His creative process – and why he always starts with an elevator pitch
- Why you need to get feedback on your work
- How to deal with negative criticism
- The importance of networking and self-promotion as a horror writer
Podcast E18: How to write a novel in a month
0s · PublishedPodcast E17: How to write for video
26m · PublishedTune in to hear Kathryn discuss:
The need to know your audience – and have a purpose when you talk to them
The one word you should always use to engage your audience
How to develop a conversational style
Why the ‘rule of three’ works well when presenting
How to bring things to life with stories and pictures
How to hook your audience in with a strong opening
How to adapt written text for video
Engaging with your topic and with your audience
Tailoring your approach to different platforms.
Podcast E16: Creative ways to win copywriting clients
30m · PublishedTune in to hear Robbie talk about:
Conversion copy – what it is and how to write it
Why copywriting is like method acting
How to research your target reader to craft copy that makes them buy
The realities of living the remote working dream
The secret to being attractive to clients when you’re working remotely
The remote working sites to avoid – and one to use
The mindset you need to succeed as a remote worker
Creative ways to win your dream clients
Three real-life listener case studies with clever strategies for winning work
Podcast E15: A BBC presenter on how to tell a good business story
30m · PublishedTune in to hear Jamie discuss:
How to structure a story with rule of 3
The Aunt Marjorie test for explaining ideas clearly
How to use numbers to support your story
What makes a good story
How to find a good angle on your story
How examples can bring a story alive
What it’s really like working in a newsroom
How to break into broadcast journalism
Why you don’t need to be able to write well to be a journalist
The power of the full stop
Podcast E14: The mathematician who teaches writing
32m · PublishedTune into to hear Vin discuss:
The benefits of writing to a tight word count
Why it’s important to create a sense of ease in your reader
How to use storytelling techniques to hook your audience in
The importance of writing with your audience in mind
How to know if a piece of writing has succeeded
The benefits of taking risks as a writer
Why good writers aren’t afraid of ‘dumbing down’
How to revise a piece when your first draft is terrible
How to use storyboarding to create an effective presentation
How to give helpful feedback on someone else’s writing
Podcast E13: How to argue effectively
33s · PublishedTune in to hear about:
- The role of writing skills in debating
- How debating skills can be applied in the workplace
- How to structure an argument – the three essential elements
- How to research an argument
- Why you don’t need to be an expert in a topic to win an argument
- The benefits of defending a position you don’t hold
Podcast E12: The links between writing and music
35m · PublishedWriting as part of a portfolio freelance career
How to gather interesting material by interviewing people
The discipline required to perform well in both writing and music
Why you should always read your work aloud
Why you need to expose yourself to different ‘voices’ – in writing and music
The advantages of coming to music and writing late in life
How to cope with performance anxiety – as a writer and musician
The benefits of ‘free’ writing and writing every day
Coffee, Tea or Something Stronger? has 22 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 10:56:03. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 30th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 1st, 2024 19:46.
