Unleash Your Creative Magic Podcast
Episodes
40 episodes
A Whole Year of Podcasts
Happy Birthday to Unleash Your Creative Magic, a brief look back over the past twelve months of these episodes and my writing journey.You can check out my website here...HELEN PHIFERFin...
Writing a Series
Have you ever wondered how to write a series of books? Or want to have a go and are not sure where to start?This week I'm sharing my hints and tips and looking at popular series including Twilight to help you do just that and get you writin...
The End and How to Get There
This week I'm looking at the different types of endings you can finish your story with and talking about some classic books and their endings. After all those words are two of the best words ever because you've finished your book, story or nove...
How to Make Your Story Great
On International Women's Day I'm proud to be talking to you about how to make the stories you write be the best they can be. I want to see you taking your ideas and turning them into those books that you've been wanting to write. I'm over h...
How to Use a Plot Twist
This week I'm talking about using plot twists, tips and advice on how to use them. Plus what makes a good plot twist.If you'd like to attend my in person writing workshop at the Holiday Inn, Barrow-in-FurnessHow You Can Write ...
Tips For Researching Your Novel
Join me as I chat about all things research, how to find out information when you don't know where to turn and how much is too much.I'm also chatting about different writing projects and the measures I've taken to overcome my fear of public...
What Happens on Publication Day
Welcome to Unleash Your Creative Magic, the podcast that should hopefully inspire you to get writing. This week I have to apologise for a few minor hiccups with my new mic.I'm talking about what happens before a book is published and on...
Focusing on Your Writing Goals for 2022
This week I'm talking about how important it is to have some goals to work towards with your writing. I'm discussing what my ultimate goal as a writer is and how I'm breaking it down into much smaller, achievable goals so I can reach it and sha...
How to Work Smarter not Harder as a Writer
Welcome back to episode thirty two. This week I'm sharing some of the hints and tips I found that can help us all to work smarter and not harder. If you'd like to check out my credentials you can find them here.....
How Important is Social Media and What's in Your Writing Brand
Hello my gorgeous listeners, how are you.Welcome back to episode 31 of Unleash Your Creative Magic where I'm chatting about the importance of social media as a writer and what use it is.I'm also talking about what your writing b...
World Kindness Day & How To Grow As A Writer
Hello my lovelies, this week is episode thirty! I can't believe it.This weeks episode was recorded on World Kindness Day and I'm talking about a brand new charity anthology that was written by a whole host of fabulous authors including ...
Writing Workshops and First Chapters
Hello and welcome to Unleash Your Creative Magic. The podcast to help you start writing or finish the project you're working on.This week I'm chatting about writing workshops and the advantages of attending them, I'm also giving you my ...
What Draws a Reader in.
Welcome back to episode twenty eight of Unleash Your Creative Magic.This week I've been doing some soul searching as to what it is about a story that draws readers in and makes them come back for more, again and again.If you're ...
Spooky Season
It's my favourite time of the year, I adore Halloween and the run up to it.This week I'm sharing my top tips for writing a scary story that have served me well over the years and I'm also discussing my favourite books for this time of y...
What Have I Been Doing
Life has been hectic but fun, not to mention busy on the writing and editing front. So here's an update of what I've been up to and I'm also talking about the different ways to celebrate your books publication day.First Girl to Di...
A Quick Catch Up
Welcome to this weeks slightly later than usual episode, it's been a crazy old week but here's a short catch up.
Research, Proofreads & True Crime
Welcome back, This week is a bit of a mixed bag as I chat to you about a near miss with my proofread, research and how true crime can have a huge impact on the stories you're writing.Join me on the writing couch with a coff...
Writing Chat & Proofreading
Hello and welcome to Unleash Your Creative Magic.Last week I talked about editing, but I forgot to talk about the final proofread, so this week this is what I'm talking about and cheering you along on your writing journey.If you...
The Editing Process
Hello and welcome to episode twenty two of Unleash Your Creative Magic.This week I'm talking about the editing process, the highs and lows of turning your story from great to outstanding. How important they are and how frustrati...
For the Love of Reading
This week I'm having a general catch up and talking about my love of reading, what books I've just enjoyed and recommendations. Plus my fabulous book club people.If you'd like to check out my author page
A Tale of Indie Publishing
Welcome back, this week I'm talking about my experience of Indie Publishing with some tips and a little story of woe to make you aware of the highs and lows of choosing this method of publication.Below are the links from the episode.
The Great Quest to Get Published
This week despite the heat melting my brain I've managed to talk about my quest to get my book published. Come and join me and the seagulls of Barrow as I talk you through the lengths I went to for the love of my story.I spoke to the am...
Dialogue and How to Write It
This week from my sweltering, stuffy room I'm talking about how and when to use dialogue in your writing. What speech tags are and when to use them.Thank you so much for listening.If you'd like to chat you can find me on.......<...
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
This week I'm talking about the dreaded feeling of if you're good enough, what happens when we compare ourselves to other writers and how to overcome this.Check out the Instagram and Facebook Pages if you'd like to get in touch or you c...