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Alda SigmundsdĂłttir is a journalist, author, and independent publisher who has built a thriving literary life outside the traditional system. From blogging about Iceland to launching her own press, Alda has published over 11 books and grown a loyal global readershipâwhile staying in full control of her creative work.
We discuss:
Aldaâs early writing career and transition to self-publishingWhat she learned from being traditionally publishedThe freedom and responsibility of going indieHow she built and nurtured a global readershipHer approach to writing about people, culture, and the pastLessons from promoting across genres and writing memoirMindset shifts and skills that supported her success
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ABOUT ALDA SIGMUNDSDĂTTIR
Alda SigmundsdĂłttir is a writer, speaker, and independent publisher based in ReykjavĂk, Iceland. Sheâs the author of over 10 books exploring Icelandic culture and society, and the memoir Daughter. She writes two popular Substack newsletters (Letter from Iceland and The Recovery Salon), runs her own publishing house (Little Books Publishing), and teaches a course on going indie.
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đInterview TranscriptAlda's 'Going Indie' course - LWSAUTHOR for $100 off (Valid until the end of June)Free webinar - Building an Audience for your BooksAldaâs Substack Post - Women on TopLiving Inside the MeltdownThe Little Book of the Icelanders in the Old Days Daughter - Aldaâs Memoir The Recovery Salon - Aldaâs Second Substack Aldaâs WebsiteFor show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.
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Award-winning and bestselling author Maggie OâFarrell Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait author takes us behind the scenes of her creative processâfrom the early struggles of starting out to the discipline and instinct that shape her acclaimed novels.
We explore the irresistible drive to write, the role of characters in steering a story, and how she blends history with imagination. Maggie also shares her thoughts on revision, redrafting without ego, and what it really takes to endure in the writing life.
We discuss:
The insatiable urge to write and the challenges of beginning a novelLetting characters lead and reshaping a story mid-draftWeaving fact and fiction in historical narrativesWhy revision is where the real writing happensHonest feedback, creative resilience, and writing for the long haulABOUT MAGGIE O'FARRELL
Maggie OâFarrell is the author of Hamnet (winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award) and I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death, both Sunday Times number 1 bestsellers. Her other works include The Marriage Portrait, The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, After Youâd Gone, The Hand That First Held Mine (winner of the Costa Novel Award), and Instructions for a Heatwave. Maggieâs work is praised for its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and its ability to bring overlooked historical figures to life.
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đ Transcript (unedited)ArvonUpcoming Arvon CoursesThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellI Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'FarrellâMy Last Duchessâ by Robert BrowningAlessandro Allori's portrait of Lucrezia Dâ MediciRead Zoe's notes from the interview*
This podcast was done in collaboration with Arvon, the UKâs leading creative writing charity. Arvon passionately believes that everyone can benefit from the transformative power of creative writing. It hosts residential, online and community-based writing courses and events, embracing over 6,000 people each year, tutored by some of the most respected writers in the UK today. Find out more at arvon.org.
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What if the traditional publishing world says ânoâ? Eleanor Anstrutherâacclaimed novelist and creator of The Literary Obsessiveâshares her bold leap into indie publishing, serialising fiction and memoir on Substack, and why you need an Artist DNA to draw an audience.
We discuss:
Her aristocratic background and experience living in a communeNavigating rejection and the pivot to serialising work onlineThe realities (and surprises) of building a paid readership on SubstackAdvice for writers considering serialisation and indie publishingHow to build a creative communityPractical tips: drafting, book sales, pricing subscriptions, and more*
ABOUT ELEANOR ANSTRUTHER
Eleanor Anstruther grew up in London, studied History of Art at Manchester, and spent twelve years travelling the world and starting a commune before turning to writing. Her debut novel, A Perfect Explanation, was longlisted for major prizes. Today, she serialises her fiction and memoir on Substack, where sheâs built a passionate readership and runs the celebrated interview series 8 Questions. Connect with her via The Literary Obsessive on Substack.*
RESOURCES & LINKS
đInterview TranscriptThe Literary Obsessive on SubstackA Perfect Explanation by Eleanor AnstrutherIn Judgement of Others by Eleanor AnstrutherContact form Glitter Balls by Michelle HowarthA Memoir in 65 Postcards & The Recovery Diaries by Eleanor AnstrutherSarah Fay SubstackBen Wakeman's SubstackSimon K JonesTroubador Publishing*
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Julia Cameron, author of The Artistâs Way and one of the most influential voices on creativity of the last three decades, shares timeless wisdom on nurturing the artist within.
We discuss:
Morning Pages and Artist Dates as tools for creative recovery.Why being of service is at the heart of writing.Writing in dialogue with intuition (and the divine).How to handle criticism, praise, and creative resistance.Stories from a life in service of art, including poetry, musicals, and spiritual practice.
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ABOUT JULIA CAMERON
Julia Cameron is the author of forty books, including her bestselling works on the creative process: The Artistâs Way, Seeking Wisdom, The Listening Path, Walking In This World and Finding Water. Her work has been translated into more than forty languages. Also a novelist, playwright, songwriter, and poet, she has multiple credits in theatre, film, and television. Her memoir Floor Sample takes behind the scenes of her extraordinary life and career as a writer and teacher.Connect with Julia:
Twitter:@j_cameronlive
Website: juliacameronlive.com
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Morning PagesArtist's DateJulia's musical: AvalonJulia's poemsJulia's memoir, published in the UK: Floor SampleAll of Julia's booksThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Lulu. If you're interested in self-publishing, Lulu has free resources such as helpful tutorials, templates to help you layout a book, design for print, and they have a very watchable YouTube University channel. Our community anthology is in fact published using Lulu. Check them out at lulu.com.
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(Interview from 2024) The founder of ProWritingAid, Chris Banks, shares his thoughts on how AI is reshaping writing, editing, and the creative process. Recorded in front of a live audience after Writers' Hour.
We discuss:
- AI as a creative partner: Can it replace writers?
- Using AI responsibly to save time, enhance editing, and elevate your craft.
- How to adapt AI tools to fit unique writing style and needs.
- Privacy & data concerns for writers and creatives.
- The importance of weirdness and the human touch in the AI era.
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OFFER:
Since our interview, ProWritingAid have released their Manuscript Analysis tool. Get feedback on your whole manuscript, discover whatâs working well and where you can improve your plot, characters, settings and more. Sign up (+1 free credit).
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ABOUT CHRIS BANKS
Chris Banks is the founder and CEO of ProWritingAid, a comprehensive writing and editing toolkit that uses artificial intelligence to helps authors, editors, and professionals improve their work. Chris built ProWritingAid to bridge the gap between technology and creativity. Chris is deeply involved in discussions about AIâs impact on the writing world and how authors can harness it to enhanceânot replaceâtheir unique voice.
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Jono Hey, author of Big Ideas Little Pictures and creator of Sketchplanations, shares insights from over a decade of explaining the world through sketches.
We discuss:
The power of visual thinkingBuilding a new identity when changing careersKnowing when a piece is done and ready for publishingTips to get started with sketching& lessons from long-term creative projects, including illustrating for Bill Gates.*
ABOUT JONO HEY
Jono Hey is the author and illustrator of Big Ideas Little Pictures, a collection of the best of Sketchplanationsâhis decade-long project dedicated to explaining complex ideas through simple sketches. With a background spanning academia, business, design, product development, and engineering, Jono has helped build two successful companies and holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His work has been featured in Bill Gatesâs book How to Prevent the Next Pandemic, and he co-hosts Sketchplanations â the Podcast, where he and two friends dive deeper into the ideas behind his sketches. Find his latest work at sketchplanations.com.*
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đInterview TranscriptSketchplanations.comA Sketch a Day journalMakerâs Schedule, Managerâs Schedule by Paul GrahamBack of the Napkin by Dan RoamBig Ideas Little Pictures by Jono Hey Blurb (Book Printing)Jonoâs Patreon*
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Matt Trinetti, co-founder of the London Writers' Salon, on building the worldâs most engaged writing community, the role of creativity in the face of AI and the transformative power of writing for creative and mental health.
*ABOUT MATT TRINETTI
Matt Trinetti is the co-founder of London Writers' Salon, our community, dedicated to helping writers connect, make progress, and launch successful careers. With a background in career coaching and leadership development, Matt has worked with top organizations like Google and Unilever. His writing has been featured in Quartz, Huffington Post, and Business Insider, and shared by influential figures such as Tim Ferriss and Arianna Huffington.*
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Join the London Writers' Salon CommunityWritersâ HourMatt's Linked-InMatt's Substack: Seeking With MattBook: The Thank You Economy, by Gary V.Book: The Art of Community by Charles Vogl Book: The Art of Gathering, by Priya Parker Escape the City*
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Steve Almond, bestselling author on âfailingâ for decades, finding flow, finding success in Hollywood, overcoming writerâs block and telling the stories only you can tell with truth and mercy.
*ABOUT STEVE ALMOND
Steve Almond is the award-winning author of twelve books of fiction and nonfiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against Football and Which Brings Me To You (turned into a Netflix show).
For four years, Steve hosted the New York Times Dear Sugars podcast with his pal Cheryl Strayed. He also publishes crazy, DIY books. His latest book is Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow.
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đInterview Transcript (Unedited)My Life in Heavy Metal by Steve AlmondTruth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow by Steve AlmondWriting Classes by SteveStory of a Poem by Matthew ZapruderSteveâs Website*
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Nicola Slawson, creator of the award-winning newsletter The Single Supplement, shares her journey of building a creative career on her own terms. From launching her newsletter with zero subscribers to securing a book deal, Nicola offers insights into embracing your unique story, building an authentic community, and navigating the realities of freelance journalism and book writing.
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ABOUT NICOLA SLAWSON
Nicola Slawson is a freelance journalist, writer, and public speaker. She is the creator of The Single Supplement newsletter and author of Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms. Nicola is passionate about telling human stories and empowering others to embrace their own.
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đInterview Transcript (Unedited)Scott Trust BursaryThe Single Supplement - Nicolaâs SubstackA Single Serving PodcastLightbulb Facebook Group - For WritersSingle: Living a Complete Life on Your Own TermsVagina: A Re-Education by Lynn EnrightHow To Fail by Elizabeth DayScrivener Writing SoftwareComing Home by Rosamunde Pilcher*
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Author and Editorial Director Sareeta Domingo on writing love stories that feel real, breaking into publishing, and crafting authentic intimacy in fiction. She shares insights on balancing her dual careers in writing and editing, the biggest mistakes authors make when submitting, and how the romance industry is evolving.
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ABOUT SAREETA DOMINGO
Sareeta Domingo is the Editorial Director at Trapeze Books (Hachette) and the author of The Three of Us and If I Donât Have You, shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021. She edited the romance anthology Whoâs Loving You and writes YA fiction under S.A. Domingo.
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đInterview Transcript (Unedited)Fattily Ever After by Stephanie YeboahAgent ProvocateurMills & BoonBefore Trilogy (films)Tia Williams (Author)The Roommate by Rosie DinanEmily Henry (Author) Dan Harmonâs 8 steps for ScreenwritingScrivenerJacaranda BooksSareetaâs InstagramSareetaâs Website*
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Best-selling Author Tessa Hadley on getting published in her 40s and beyond, the craft of literary fiction, developing character and conflict, and the importance of conflict.
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ABOUT TESSA HADLEY:
Tessa Hadley is the author of eight highly acclaimed novels, including Clever Girl and Free Love, as well as four short story collections, most recently Bad Dreams and Other Stories, which won the Edge Hill Short Story Prize. Her latest book is the novella The Party. Her work regularly appears in The New Yorker and Granta, and she has won the Windham Campbell Prize and the Hawthornden Prize. After two decades of struggling to publish, she landed her first book deal at 46 and has since become one of the most respected literary fiction writers of our time.*
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đ Interview Transcript (Unedited)The Party by Tessa HadleyFree Love by Tessa HadleyTomâs Midnight Garden by Philippa PearceWritersâ and Artistsâ Yearbook 2025*
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Writer, neuroscientist, and Ness Labs founder Anne-Laure Le Cunff shares insights on redefining success, writing in public, and using tiny experiments to fuel creativity. She talks about growing her newsletter from 0 to 100K+, transitioning from writing articles to a book, and the neuroscience behind sustainable ambition.
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ABOUT ANNE-LAURE LE CUNFF:
Anne-Laure Le Cunff is the founder of Ness Labs and author of Tiny Experiments. A former Google digital health lead turned award-winning neuroscientist, her research explores curiosity, lifelong learning, and mental adaptability. Her work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, and WIRED.
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đInterview Transcript (Unedited)Ness Labs Newsletter Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le CunffNaNoWriMoSara Grace Developmental Editor
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Foodwriter and Chef Jody Eddy on what goes on in Michelin-star kitchens, monastic culinary traditions, and the rigorous world of food writing. From working 17-hour shifts in elite restaurants to uncovering the rituals of monks and chefs alike, she reveals the hidden ingredients of storytelling, discipline, and turning culinary ideas into bestselling books.
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ABOUT JODY EDDY
Jody Eddy is a writer, editor, and cookbook author whose work explores the intersection of food, culture, and storytelling. She has written for Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and The Wall Street Journal and has authored several acclaimed cookbooks, including Come In, Weâre Closed, North: The New Nordic Cuisine of Iceland, and Chaat. Jody Eddy is a writer, editor, and cookbook author whose work explores the intersection of food, culture, and storytelling. Her latest book is Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes of the World's Sacred Spaces.
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đ Interview Transcript (Unedited)Come In, Weâre Closed by Jody Eddy & Chirstine CarrollNorth:The New Nordic Cuisine of Iceland by Gunnar Karl GĂslason and Jody Eddy Chaat: Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India IACP - International Association of Culinary ProfessionalsElysian Kitchens by Jody EddyOxford Food SymposiumWhatâs Good Here - Jodyâs Substack*
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Essayist, editor and creator of Essay Architecture, Michael Dean on the hidden structures and key patterns within great essays.
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ABOUT MICHAEL DEAN
Michael Dean is a writer, editor, and creator of Essay Architecture. A former architect and virtual reality specialist, he now studies the hidden frameworks that make essays work.
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Michael DeanEssay ArchitectureOâShaughnessy FellowshipEssayists on the EssayA Pattern LanguageEssay Writing as Personal Sovereignty: Shaping AI to preserve the slow craft of critical thoughtBest American Essays*
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Best-selling Science Writer Dava Sobel on blending science with storytellingâhow to craft compelling narratives, navigate deep research, and bring historical figures to life. Plus insights on nonfiction publishing, overcoming creative roadblocks, and making complex ideas accessible to readers.
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ABOUT DAVA SOBEL
Dava Sobel is the bestselling author of The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science, Longitude, Galileoâs Daughter, and The Glass Universe. A former New York Times science reporter, she has received numerous awards for her contributions to science writing and currently edits the âMeterâ poetry column in Scientific American.
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đ Interview Transcript (unedited) Marie Curieâs NotebooksThe Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science*
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Bestselling thriller author Sophie Flynn reveals the raw truth about publishingâtraditional vs. indie, rejection, and what it really takes to succeed. As Managing Director of Jericho Writers, sheâs seen what separates thriving authors from those who quit. We dive into storytelling psychology, career-defining decisions, and the mindset shifts every writer needs.
ABOUT SOPHIE FLYNN
Sophie Flynn is a psychological thriller author and the Managing Director of Jericho Writers.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Boldwood BooksBookoutureWhat Stays Unsaid by Sophie FlynnScrivenerSophie Hannahâs Dream Author CoachingJericho WritersFor show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.
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Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, on the power of embracing imperfection in both life and creativity, how to overcome distractions that hinder our creative flow, and the tools that can help us thrive in an imperfect world.
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ABOUT OLIVER BURKEMAN
Oliver Burkeman worked for many years at The Guardian, where he wrote a popular weekly column on psychology, âThis Column Will Change Your Life.â His books include the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Canât Stand Positive Thinking. His latest book is Meditations for Mortals.
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đ Interview Transcript (unedited) Meditation for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanThe ImperfectionistILYS softwareDeep Freewriting by Stephen Lloyd WebberScrivener SoftwareFor show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.
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Award-winning journalist Anita Bhagwandas on her journey from ambitious intern to a celebrated writer with bylines in The Guardian, Vogue, and Condé Nast Traveler. Anita shares practical advice on pitching as a freelance journalist, crafting impactful articles, and how she finds the hidden angle for a topic. She opens up about her experiences as a neurodivergent writer, offering insights into managing ADHD, navigating rejection, and staying creative. We delve into the research behind her groundbreaking book, Ugly: Why the World Became Beauty Obsessed and How to Break Free, revealing the hidden histories of beauty standards.
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ABOUT ANITA BHAGWANDAS
Anita is a renowned journalist and a leading voice in beauty culture. As a former Beauty Director at top publications like Stylist and Marie Claire, she has built a distinguished career spanning print, digital, and broadcast media. Her critically acclaimed book, Ugly explores the origins and impact of unrealistic beauty standards, blending personal narrative with insightful cultural analysis.
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đ Interview Transcript (unedited) Ugly by Anita BhagwandasThe Powder Room - Anitaâs SubstackThe Shift - Sam Bakerâs SubstackFearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsFor show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.
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Sanjoy K. Roy, the visionary behind the Jaipur Literature Festival in India, on growing the largest literary festival in the world (half a million visitors) expanding it to the US, UK and beyond and how storytelling and creativity can shape culture and change cities.
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Jaipur Literature FestivalSanjoy: InstagramTeamwork Arts
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ABOUT SANJOY ROY
Sanjoy is the Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, the company behind the Jaipur Literature Festival, which has grown from a single room with 230 attendees to a global event attracting over 400,000 visitors. His work focuses on using arts, culture, and storytelling as platforms to drive social change and inspire dialogue, and he has curated over 33 festivals in over 42 cities worldwide.
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Holly Black, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels, on her process for writing bestselling fiction, on getting vital feedback on drafts, how she overcomes rejection and what success in publishing actually is.
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ABOUT HOLLY BLACK
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy books, including the novels of Elfhame, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Spiderwick Chronicles, her adult debut, Book of Night, as well as an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien. The Prisonerâs Throne is Holly's latest novel, the conclusion to the no.1 bestseller The Stolen Heir.
RESOURCES & LINKS
đ Interview Transcript (unedited)Fairies by Brian FroudHolly Black - WebsiteSociety of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsThe Folk of the Air seriesScrivenerNever Say You Canât Survive by Charlie Jane AndersOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingPacemakerFor show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.
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