Death Of 1000 Cuts

S8E9 - Jo Bell 15.12.2025 1ч 22мин

I chat with poet and nonfiction author Jo Bell about her journey from archaeologist to poet to memoir writer, and how the three titles are intimately linked. We talk about writing and critiquing poetry, what a good poem does, learning to receive feedback, and building writing communities. It's really good. You can find Jo at The Poetic Licence, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/poetic-licence-76123547 You can grab a copy of Boater: A Life on England's Waterways here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/boater/jo-bell/9780008716295 My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781837260935 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

S8E8 - The Ick 29.09.2025 1ч 25мин

In this episode, I talk about the bits of a writing career that can feel a bit less natural, authentic or fun, why the feelings that arise are ok, and how we can move through them to get back to the magic. Hope you enjoy it. My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781837260935 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

S8E7 - September Diary (Writing Ramble) 16.09.2025 1ч 21мин

Hello folks. In this episode I talk about where I am with my writing and life in September 2025, and lay out a few plans. A chill little diary entry episode. My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781837260935 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

S8E6 - Untitled by Purple Enigma 20.08.2025 1ч 28мин

In this episode I look at a listener's first page and suggest ways they could make it better. I also talk about the value of a daily practice, turning things around and getting out of a slump. My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781837260935 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

S8E5 - Layers of Meaning (Writing Ramble) 07.07.2025 1ч 10мин

It's a writing ramble episode. I talk about humour, shades of meaning and playing about with status dynamics in your fiction (and life!). My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

S8E4 - Smile by Connor 20.06.2025 1ч 9мин

In this episode, I look at the first page of a listener's story and suggest ways they could improve it. I cover show, don't tell, close third-person, what details you choose to focus on, and when to start your story. My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

S8E3 - Voice (Writing Ramble) 26.05.2025 1ч 8мин

On this episode, I talk about the emphasis on having 'a strong voice' as a writer, and how I think you should actually develop your voice as an author. I use US slam poetry as an example and finish by deconstructing impostor syndrome. Hope you enjoy it. My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv

S8E2 - Robin Ince 19.05.2025 1ч 39мин

In this episode I chat with writer and comedian Robin Ince about his new book, Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal. We talk about comedy, ADHD, autism, neurodiversity & how he wrote about those things throughout his books, including his other titles The Importance of Being Interested, I'm a Joke and So Are You & Bibliomaniac. You can get Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal from your local bookshop, online, or here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/normally-…ean=9781472638458 My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-…ean=9781805301349 Support the show via my ko-fi page here: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: discord.gg/FYGdfMc5

S8E1 - The 7 Laws of Writing 12.05.2025 50мин

In this episode I share my 7 Laws of Writing, which are all wrong, but useful. If you'd like to support the show please drop me a few beans on my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community? Click here: https://discord.gg/FYGdfMc5 Want to buy my latest book about tabletop games, The Game Changers? Click here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024 The US version is called Across The Board & is available here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/across-the-board-tim-clare/1146125261

S7E10 - The Game Changers 06.11.2024 1ч 5мин

In today's episode, I talk about my new book, THE GAME CHANGERS: How Playing Games Changed The World and Can Change You Too. I try to explain why I wanted to write a 'whole ass' book about tabletop games, and how the process changed me. I also give a bit of insight into how to pitch and sell a nonfiction book. You can buy The Game Changers via the links below! Hardback: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781805301349 Ebook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Changers-Playing-Changed-Change-ebook/dp/B0CW154PHH/ Audiobook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Changers-Playing-Changed-Change/dp/B0CVNJRJ5Y/ It will be available in the US next year under the title ACROSS THE BOARD. Join the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord community here: https://discord.gg/R7FMY8SY

S7E9 - Chatting With Holly Gramazio 02.09.2024 1ч 24мин

On this episode I chat with novelist & game designer Holly Gramazio about making games & writing stories. We talk about her work turning spaces into invitations to play games, & how she used those skills when coming to write her first novel, THE HUSBANDS. Read Holly's novel THE HUSBANDS here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Husbands-hilariously-original-romantic-ACTUALLY-ebook/dp/B0CCTPZMBR/ Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: t.co/12cYHDBGnu Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/FfTTMCCH

S7E8 - Chatting With Lamorna Ash 27.08.2024 1ч 26мин

On this episode I chat with author Lamorna Ash about her nonfiction writing, from getting to know a Cornish fishing community in her book Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish Fishing Town, to exploring contemporary faith and Christianity in her new book, Don't Forget We're Here Forever: A New Generation's Search for Religion. We talk about the challenges and rewards of writing nonfiction, how her background in anthropology informs her work, & how writing about topics you really care about can change your life. You can grab Lamorna's book Dark, Salt, Clear here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Salt-Clear-Cornish-Fishing/dp/1526600056/ You can pre-order Don't Forget We're Here Forever here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Forget-Were-Here-Forever/dp/1526663147/ Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: t.co/12cYHDBGnu Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/FfTTMCCH

S7E7 - Teaching Writing (Writing Ramble) 22.07.2024 1ч 7мин

A new unscripted chat about writing. Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/FfTTMCCH Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: t.co/12cYHDBGnu

S7E6 - The Paradox Of Choice (Writing Ramble) 04.07.2024 48мин

In this episode, I talk about being in-between projects, teaching creative writing, & how external motivation is actually ok. Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

S7E5 - Chatting With Aki Schilz 20.06.2024 1ч 11мин

Today I chat with Aki Schilz, Director of The Literary Consultancy, a UK-based organisation offering manuscript assessments, mentoring services & events for writers. We chat about the challenges facing writers today, what the publishing landscape can look like, & approaches we might take to building a writing life that meets our needs. You can find The Literary Consultancy & what they offer here: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/ Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

S7E4 - Chatting with Rowan Zeoli 13.06.2024 50мин

In this episode, I chat with journalist Rowan Zeoli about tabletop roleplaying games & the exploding live group storytelling phenomeon that is Actual Play. We chat shows like Critical Role & Dimension 20, discuss the politics of roleplaying, & what journalism & nonfiction writing are for in a shifting & tricky media landscape. There, I said 'media landscape' for the first & last time in my life. Enjoy it. If you want to check out some of Rowan's writing here's a cool article about a 2-player Actual Play ttrpg on Rascal: https://www.rascal.news/godkiller-last-hope-transplanar-interview-connie-chang-sea-thomas/ Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

S7E3 - Dirty Cash 05.06.2024 1ч 10мин

In this episode I talk about some of the basics of how the publishing industry works and the kinds of deals authors get for their work. Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

S5E2 - Who Am I Writing For (Writing Ramble) 21.05.2024 1ч 1мин

In this episode I talk about how to reclaim your creative joy. Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z Pre-order my new book THE GAME CHANGERS here: https://t.co/12cYHDBGnu

S7E1 - The Twelfth Spark by Matt 14.05.2024 1ч 1мин

Death Of 1000 Cuts is back. Hooray! To start this new season I take a look at a listener's first page and offer suggestions on how to make it better. Also there's a bit of a recap of what this podcast is about. Want to support the show? Drop me a few beans at my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare Want to drop me a line? Click the 'Contact Me' button at: www.timclarepoet.co.uk Want to join the Death Of 1000 Cuts community? Find us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/rR5prb6Z

S6E7 - Across the Sand by Jess 26.06.2023 34мин

In this episode I take a look at the first page of a reader's work & offer tips on improving it. We talk about word order, tenses, world building & the power of the telling detail. If you like the show and would like to support me, you can drop me a few beans via my ko-fi page: www.ko-fi.com/timclare And here's the Death Of 1000 Cuts Discord link if you'd like to join our online community: https://discord.gg/Gr7nNU3jjv Please buy my latest book, COWARD: Why We Get Anxious & What We Can Do About It, which is available in hardback, ebook & audiobook (narrated by me): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coward-Why-Anxious-What-About/dp/1838853103/