Writers as Outsiders
RLF Fellows James Attlee, Lesley Glaister, Ruth Dugdall, and Mark Blacklock examine the idea of not fitting in, whether that means being an outsider, moving between genres, tackling loneliness or facing rejection.
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Writing Technique
RLF Fellows Adriana Hunter, Simon Robson, and Anna Wilson explore technical challenges they have overcome in their work, such as learning to hear distinct voices in translation, the liberating power of repetition, and dealing with writer’s block.
Elizabeth Cook in conversation
Elizabeth Cook speaks with Ann Morgan about the experience of seeing your words set in music, the physical craft of writing and the difference between creating poetry and prose.
This episode of the Royal Literary Fund podcast was produced by Ann Morgan.
The Influence of the Past
Royal Literary Fund Fellows Sarah Hilary, Peter Fiennes and Claire Williamson explore the influence of past experiences on their work, taking in everything from valuable advice to troubling family history.
This episode of the Royal Literary Fund podcast was produced by Ann Morgan.
Writing versus Life, part 2
In the second part of our investigation into ‘Writing versus life’, RLF writers examine the pitfalls that face writers who use material from real life in their work, paying particular attention to the ethics of story ownership, the challenge of protecting people’s feelings and dealing with readers who mistakenly see themselves in your work.
This episode was produced by Ann Morgan.
The World Beyond the Desk
Royal Literary Fund writers explore the link between creativity and the world beyond the desk, touching on the role of exercise, the plight of the environment and the challenges of family life.
This episode of the Royal Literary Fund podcast was produced by Ann Morgan.
John Greening in conversation
John Greening speaks with Caroline Sanderson about discovering that poetry was his calling, and discusses his wide-ranging career in verse, editing and literary criticism.
This episode of the Royal Literary Fund podcast was recorded by Caroline Sanderson and produced by Ann Morgan.
Writing and People
Royal Literary Fund writers explore how their writing relates to the people around them, taking in everything from working with community groups to dealing with isolation.
This episode was produced by Ann Morgan.
Writing versus Life, part 1
In the first of a two-part exploration of the knotty problem of ‘Writing versus life’, Royal Literary Fund fellows discuss the ways writers try and sometimes fail to fit writing into their lives, including issues such as juggling family commitments, the importance of finding the right quality of silence and the value of a room of one’s own.
This edition of the Royal Literary Fund Podcast is produced by Ann Morgan.
Poetry Break with Karin Altenberg
Poetry Break: Karin Altenberg and Julia Copus discuss two poems by Tomas Tranströmer.
Karin Altenberg and our host Julia Copus discuss ‘Face to Face’ and ‘Solitude (I)’ by the late Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer, both translated by Robin Robertson.
How I Write, part 5
In ‘How I Write’, RLF writers reveal how they try and fail to beat distraction.
In this installment of ‘How I Write’, Royal Literary Fund writers discuss how they cope with the urge to procrastinate, touching on issues such as background noise, the usefulness of deadlines and the perils of having room with a view.
Martyn Waites
Martyn Waites tells Doug Johnstone how he became a crime writer.
Martyn Waites speaks with Doug Johnstone about learning crime writing on the job, adopting a female pseudonym and the joys of writing daleks.