Chesham Literary Festival
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S2E8 How to write a novel part 8
In this episode Jon Bickley and Raven Dane discuss revising and rewriting. Is you first thought your best thought? Can a friend be an editor? Should a publisher charge a fee?Raven Dane is an award…
S2E7 How to write a novel Part 7
In this episode presenter Jon Bickley and award winning novelist Raven Dane talk about writer's block and how to overcome it and good habits.How often should you write? How many words a day? Good…
S2E6 How to write a novel part 6
In this episode Jon Bickley 9presenter) talks to Raven Dane (award winning novelist) about the author's voice, how to discover and develop yours and how your friends can help…
S2E5 How to write a novel part 5
In this episode Jon Bickley (presenter) and Raven Dane (novelist) talk about how to write a scene. A novel is made up of a succession of scenes and if they are well written it makes for a great book.…
S2E4 How to write a novel part 4
In this episode Jon Bickley and Raven Dame discuss how to build the world of your novel. What colour are the mountains? How are lakes formed? and what sound do lamp posts make? Raven gives examples…
S2E3 How to write a novel part 3
In this episode Jon Bickley (host) and Raven Dane (novelist) discus how to structure a story. How do you decide where to begin? How do you get from one stage to the next? How do you conclude your…
S2E2 How to write a novel 2
In this episode host Jon Bickley and novelist Raven Dane discuss how to create characters.This is the second in a series of 9 podcasts in which Jon and Raven discuss different aspects of writing a…
S2E1 How to write a novel
This is the first episode in a new series aimed at all fiction writers. Raven Dane is an award winning novelist and with host Jon Bickley they discuss where ideas come from and what to do with them…
S1E9 How to write a poem - part 9
This is the final podcast in the How to write a poem series presented by Ben Batten with Jon Bickley hosting.In this episode Ben presents 50 points you might want to consider when writing poetry. it…
S1E8 How to write a poem part 8
This is episode 8 in a series of 9.I this edition Ben Batten takes a look at some short forms of poetry such as the haiku and the limerick. There is inspiration and there is instruction for your own…
S1E7 How to write a poem part 7
In episode 7 Ben tells us about the Ballad and Jon gives examples of the folk process in song. This is how to tell a story in poetic form.…
S1E6 How to write a poem 6
In this episode Ben Batten introduces us to the sonnet. What is it, how do you make one and what does it sound like?This is the latest in a series designed to educate, challenge and inspire you to…
S1E5 How to write a poem part 5
In this episode Ben Batten talks about figurative speech. He tells us about similes and metaphors.Ben's latest collection is called Sol and Jon's most recent publication is called Solstice. Both are…
S1E4 How to write a poem part 4
In this episode Ben Batten talks about rhyme and Jon interrupts.This is part 4 in a series of 9. We hope that you will find this series a practical guide to improving your poetry writing. You will…
S1E3 How to write a poem part 3
In this episode Ben Batten talks about how to build a line of poetry.This is the third in a series of talks that build to make a complete course in poetry writing.www.invisiblefolk.com
S1E2 How to write a poem part 2
Ben Batten continues with his series on How to Write a Poem. In this episode he talks about Free Verse. We hope that you will learn a thing or two and be inspired to write your own poem.This episode…
S1E1 How to write a poem part 1
Ben Batten has written several books of poetry and had a long career as an English teacher. He is well placed to inspire and instruct beginners and experienced writers alike.This is the first of a…
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Chesham Literary Festival has published 17 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Chesham Literary Festival is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 40m.
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