Podcast
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 30. Christmas Reunion II
The podcast draws the curtain on another season by reuniting with another bunch of previous guests: Content warning: Contains occasional uses of moderate language.
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 29. Storytelling with a Soundtrack
Musician and composer Jordan Pace is the man behind the soundtracks for various short films, documentaries and more. In this episode, he sheds light on the ways in which soundtracks and scores are used to assist the storytelling process.
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 28. Conception to Completion: Scripting a TV Series
How do you go from a story idea to the formation of an entire TV series? An ambition for our host and a reality for screenwriter Ryan Avery, who reflects on the writing process of over 400 pages of TV series script. Plus, he debunks the storytelling and character development flaws in certain popular serials.…
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 27. Scaring on Stage
We all know a good horror movie when we see one, and we heard last season about how to write horror in novels and short stories. But what about in theatre? What are the creative considerations required to successfully write something scary for the stage? New York playwright Justin McDevitt shares his expertise in writing…
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 26. How Much Magic is Too Much?
In the realms of fantasy and science fiction (among other genres), magic is the sort of thing that, without observing a few rules, could risk being overused (or underused). The question is, where does the line get drawn? Fantasy and horror author E.B. Hunter helps us to answer. Content warning: Contains some moderate language.
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 25. Writing Difficult Topics: Knife Crime and County Lines
Returning to tougher territory, this time in the company of acclaimed author and academic Ashley Hickson-Lovence, as he discusses the themes of knife crime and county lines, both of which are prevalent in his novel-in-verse, Wild East. Content warning: This episode contains discussions and a reading with themes that some listeners may find distressing.
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 24. The Commissioning Department
Ever wondered how to get past the commissioning department at a publishing company, at the first stages of the publishing process? Editor and proofreader Abbie Rutherford lends her expertise to the inner workings of the department, and offers some guidance on how authors can take those first steps towards getting published.
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 23. Filmmaking at an Independent Level
The podcast welcomes filmmaker, author and screenwriter Bertie Brosnan to discuss how to navigate the writing and production processes behind short films, specifically at the independent level. How do we define what makes a good idea for a short indie film, and what are the key considerations when writing and making one?
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 22. Channelling the Cost of Living Crisis
Nationally lauded poet Winston “Mayor” Lindsay comes to the podcast to chat through his recent work, which channels themes of the cost of living crisis, and collaborations with his son, fellow poet Zayden Lindsay.
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The Dale Hurst Writing Show | 21. Writing Difficult Topics: Female Honour
Acclaimed author Awais Khan kicks off the third season of the podcast by taking it to a more serious realm. His novel No Honour deals with the challenging topic of female honour and honour killings. How can authors go about broaching topics and themes like this in their own work? Content warning: This episode contains…