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The Failing Writers Podcast

@failingwriters.bsky.social
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A podcast for anyone who’s ever dreamed of being a writer… then got distracted by a video of a cat being frightened by a cucumber. podfollow.com/the-failing-writers-p…

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Kathy Hoyle @kathyhoyle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
www.failingwriterspodcast.com/episodes/epi.... The annual Flash Fiction Competition is back! Head over to the lads @failingwriters.bsky.social to find out more! Great judge this year too !
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The Failing Writers Podcast - the world's bestest writing podcast ever... probably
The Failing Writers Podcast is a writing podcast for everyone who has ever wanted to write a book... then put the kettle on instead.
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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 · 18/09/2026
‘Ave it! 💪 (last year’s winner did! 👀)
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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 · 06/08/2026
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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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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 · 08/07/2026
Ah amazing. 😃 Be lovely to meet IRL. Thanks Mark.
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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Ah, thanks Mark! We’ll hopefully do some more…. Although let’s see how this one goes first! 🧐😄
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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 · 30/05/2026
Jon’s play just got a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! Go see it at Buxton Fringe 14/15/16th July! northernartsreview.co.uk/north-east/r...
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Review: How to be the Perfect Couple at Otley Courthouse - Northern Arts Review
Our new theatre review website is up! Please show some love and come over to see. Sign up if you're in the north and want to be kept informed what's on near you. And if your favourite theatre or produ...
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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
“Well… What a lovely person!…” 😂 she really was.
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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
That’s so lovely to hear Marketa! Thank YOU! ❤️
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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 · 30/04/2026
Be lovely to meet you, Mark
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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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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Nice wuffstory. ❤️
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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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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Frankly ridiculous stats! Happy birthday, Folks. 🍰👌
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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Twitch?
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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Scrivener on iPhone? What the what?! 👀
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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Lovely work Rhys. 👌
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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 · 04/03/2026
Is it touring Tim? Would love to see this 👻 . I really enjoyed Driftwood.
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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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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Clearly just AI pictures!
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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 · 23/12/2025
👍 @scrivenerapp.bsky.social is top notch. You won’t regret it, Anthony.
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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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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!
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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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