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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Check out the fantastic @bchase9.bsky.social in our Hypewriter feature this week. We love-love-LOVED it! (Link in bio) Also big up to Dawn Falato who voiced it beautifully. 😘👌

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I thought I contained my hero-worshipping pretty impressively. An absolute joy to natter to this legend… 😄

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hip hip... HOORAAAYYY.... Our £500 Annual Flash Fiction Competition is GO! Thank you to @scrivenerapp.bsky.social The theme this year is 'birthday’. Listen to the pod for the little phrase you have to include! Can't wait to read your stories! #flashfiction #writingcompetition #shortstorywriter

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Hellish @hellishpod.com · 14/09/2026

This week TOM TURNER of @failingwriters.bsky.social gives us the 5 tracks he’ll meet in Hell! We talk about Tom’s multi-award winning Failing Writers Podcast; his day job as a voiceover artist; politics; gravelly voices; and musical onanism. Listen podfollow.com/hellish

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

@marknewlove.bsky.social Lovely to meet you folks last night! Thanks for coming to see the show! 🙏❤️

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It was a total pleasure chatting, Sara. Nothing beats a fun chin-wag that results in actual learning and growth!

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Ngggggggghh. Yes. Flex those poetry guns! 💪 Listen to the latest episode to enter our joyous little poetry competition. First 200 entries get a free audiobook from @libro.fm just for joining in! pod.fo/e/443403 #poetry #poetrycompetition #writers

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Big, double-thumbs-up recommend for @holliemcnish.bsky.social ‘s book Virgin, that does what the best poetry should - makes you see things you take for granted through a different lens. We were lucky enough to hear her read a couple of poems and have a joyous, wide-ranging chat. pod.fo/e/442738

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Ever wondered if there’s an art to winning writing competitions? Ever wondered if you should even bother?

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Fancy meeting Claire Fuller and hearing about her brilliant latest book #hunger&thirst? Well, join Jon & Tom For a night of writerly natterage, fun, games and giveaways. 6th July, 8pm at @goldfinchbooks.bsky.social Alton High Street. wegottickets.com/event/696174

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

In the latest episode we have thee loveliest, liveliest natter with writing MACHINE Ashley Storrie - about doing stand up comedy at 11 years old, fan fiction, autism, and the brilliant sitcom she co-wrote and starred in - BBC’s Dinosaur. ❤️

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our guest in the latest episode of Failing Writers - Philippa Perry is probably the writer who has had the biggest impact on me. Not necessarily as a writer, but just as a human-person-man. do yerself a favour. Get these books read - improve your life tenfold. #selfimprovement #writers

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This episode we talk failing, persevering, writing fact vs writing fiction, relationships and psychology with one of our favourite writers / human beings - the wonderful Philippa Perry… Boop the bio to listen!

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C.J. Tudor - Author @cjtudor.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I am in love with this proof! Look at it. LOOK at it! 👀

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 Our very special guest will be Costa Novel Prize Winner Claire Fuller - in Alton on the 6th of July. Come and join us for high-level chat, edutainment™️, ditties and yes…Tommy’s quiz. 🤯

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Vicky Heath @doctor-dolittle.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A little piece of dog-based romcom. Thanks to @micromancemagazine.bsky.social for providing the prompt for this story... Meet Cute Mutt open.substack.com/pub/doctordo...

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FLASH FICTION: A case of mistaken identity ends in romance...

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Paragraph Planet @paragraphplanet.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

If any Paragraph Planet folk are not following the @failingwriters.bsky.social podcast, this is an ideal time to start. The excellent and funny Tom & Jon discuss writing goals, plus I attempt to string sentences together in an interview about Paragraph Planet podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

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S6 Ep1: Setting Targets (or 'Own Goals' as Jon likes to call them)

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Want to sell more books? Show off your #writing? Got some words you’re proud of and people need to blummin well hear? Send up to 1000 words to failingwriterspodcast@gmail.com & we’ll show your work some ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Doc or voice memo - (Opening of your novel? Poem? Flash fic? Non-fic? - whatever!)

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Paragraph Planet. A beautiful little corner of the internet. Writers… check it out.

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Jon’s been busy! If you’re anywhere near Otley on the 29th of May… come and meet renowned couple therapists Prof. Robert and Dr. Veronica Stenk, bringing you a live lecture on how to be the perfect couple. What could possibly go wrong? 😁

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Chuffed to bits to be short listed for small press of the year. All the best to our fellow nominees and thanks to the judges too!! @thebookseller.com #Nibbies #Britishbookawards

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Also, I'm gonna be up in Aberdeen TOMORROW NIGHT at Granite Noir, talking about everything - including Andrew's arrest - with Bryan Burnett. Playing some goddamn tunes too. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/gra... @orendabooks.bsky.social

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

If you’re heading out to watch the new #wutheringheights movie, you might enjoy some light Brontë background info to get you in the mood! Go to Season 4, Episode 3 of The Failing Writers Podcast on any platform. With a biographer, an English Prof and a guide at the Bronte Museum … It’s a beauty! 😃

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

PEOPLE OF EDINBURGH! I'm doing a lovely event TOMORROW EVENING at Muirhouse Library as part of @edbookfest.bsky.social's Paper Trails mini-festival. Please come and hear me blether with Nyla Ahmad, it's FREE BUT TICKETED, go here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/edi... @orendabooks.bsky.social

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Doug Johnstone @dougjohnstone.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I'm going to be at Prestwick Library next Wednesday for a wee chat with whoever turns up. Come find me. @orendabooks.bsky.social destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/whats-on/pre...

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Well, that’s the last episode of the season released into the wild. Thanks to everyone who has listened this year. We’ve had some amazing guests, have loved our outings like our poetry night and jaunt around Edinburgh. Hope you’ve enjoyed them too. Have a great Xmas and see you again in 2026!

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

More Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 shenanigans this week with the brilliant, genre-eschewing @dougjohnstone.bsky.social. We caught up with him in the Holyrood 9A for a pint and a fascinating natter… check the link int’ bio

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It’s so important to somehow FIND TIME TO WRITE. Not suggesting you necessarily do a @michaelpedersen.bsky.social - but hope this serves to remind you to grab a bit of time this week for a scribble! Boop our bio to hear more from this remarkable human…

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Michael Pedersen @michaelpedersen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Easy on the reins of the heart – it’s National Grief Awareness Week 2025. New grief, old grief, the anticipation of grief, the shouldering or witnessing of grief, grief by proxy, by package, by post. What a thing it is is love, miss, & to mourn. Here’s a new wee piece I’ve been tinkering with 💜💛🖤.

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Michael Pedersen @michaelpedersen.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Supremely chuffed to see Muckle Flugga named as Irvine Welsh’s Novel of 2025 in The Observer. ‘told in a poet’s lush but drum-tight voice…as arresting as an airport thriller’ 💜💚🥰💚💜. 📚: linktr.ee/muckleflugga @faberbooks.bsky.social

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Need a bit of joy in your life, writers? Then join us in a backroom of the lovely @portybooks.bsky.social for an absolute delight of a natter with @michaelpedersen.bsky.social and savour the power, beauty and effulgence of those little pieces of story, we call words. Episode out now - bop the bio.

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Just finished reading 1 of our absurdly talented listener’s books - @stgenevieve.bsky.social I thoroughly enjoyed this marvellously well observed, funny, and life affirming book! And what’s this… you little tinker. You gave us an acknowledgement! ❤️😍 Well done! Bloody brilliant!

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Check out Map Men, @JayForeman.bsky.social & @markcooperjones.bsky.social in this week’s ep. Talking about their brilliant book This Way Up - OUT THIS WEEK @HarperCollins.bsky.social and about collaborative writing, working in different mediums… & Mark’s beautiful 🧠❤️ Listen here! pod.fo/e/340266

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Did this in Edinburgh with the lovely Veronique. Can highly recommend!

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Blummin lovely chatting to ‘viral sensation’ (yep, that’s what I’m going with) @autumnwoods-author.bsky.social about getting TikTok to work for you, writing on a phone🤯 and planting your feet firmly on the ground while the world goes crazy. Hit that bio link

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

⏰ There’s still plenty o time to enter our £500 flash fiction contest! In assoc’ with @scrivenerapp.bsky.social 300 words Theme: “a lie” Head of judgery the amazing @fictionalsarah.SubStack.com from @writershq.bsky.social £4 entry fee Deadline midday Fri Oct 24 Info here: failingwriterspodcast.com

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Please tell me this is just some publicity stunt and not actually true. 😳

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

And awaaay! Our 300 word flash FICTION competition is officially go. With the marvellous Sarah Lewis from @writershq.bsky.social taking the gavel. Have a squizz at the latest episode for the FACTS about how to get your grubby mitts on that 500 knicker pod.fo/e/3331dd

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The Failing Writers Podcast: S5 Ep16: FLASH FICTION COMPETITION!

Finally.I know, I know.It's that time of year we all look forward to.The leaves begin to loosen their grip. The sky is pregnant with it's autumnal offerings.Jon gets poetic.But aside from all that ...

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Julia Roberts narration of the BBC TV adaptation of Leonard and Hungry Paul @ronanhession.bsky.social is in the can as they say. Transmission date is confirmed and I'll let you know very, very soon. We established BM in Nov 2005 and now our second book is made into a TV drama. Bloody Magic!

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Chris W. McGuinness @cwmcguinness.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Thanks to the Failing Writers podcast for having me and other writers on to chat about indie/snall press publishing. Give the episode a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/5Gxx...

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S5 Ep14: Small Independent Publishers Pt1

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Considered publishing through a small press? Click the link in our bio for all the skinny in our doublebill on indie publishers. In part 1 we talk to happy customers: @cwmcguinness.bsky.social @kazbarwrites.bsky.social #lukepalmer @stgenevieve.bsky.social … then … 1/2 🧵

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SmokeLong Quarterly @smokelong.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

For those of you just waking up in the UK, sitting down to lunch in Goa, or enjoying your afternoon in Sydney, you'll be the first to read Issue 89 of SmokeLong Quarterly! www.smokelong.com/issue-eighty...

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