What is Writeopolis? Writeopolis is a fortnightly (or, for US listeners, twice a month) conversation between writing professionals (and Kit Power). The conversation happens live every other Sunday evening via Discord, with live text chat accompanying the voice discussion (no video; RJ and Kit don't have that kind of time to sort their hair out every weekend). The resultant conversation is later released in podcast form via this feed. Who is Writeopolis? Writeopolis is BFS Award winner RJ Bar ...
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Writeopolis S3 E6 - Jon Cronshaw
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This time out, RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by self published legend Jon Cronshaw! Amongst many other things, we get into: The awfulness of Discord Kit recommending crap TV shows Absolute chaos Justice for obscure Spiderman actors Slagging off Morbius before it was cool Jon’s Spanish-reading guide dog The imaginary reaction of readers The return of…
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Writeopolis S3 E5 - Just RJ and Kit
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An ill guest and absent Scott mean RJ and Kit are left alone to play, which goes exactly how you'd expect. Expect a lot of rambling. Also, Craig briefly stopped working somewhere in the middle, so there's a brief tone to note the point where recording stopped and restarted. Enjoy :)Av RJ Barker, Kit Powers
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Writeopolis S3 E4: Sophia McDougall
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This time out, Scott, RJ and Kit are joined by the brilliant author Sophia McDougal. Topics covered include: The joys of Discord Often, but not always, getting Sophia's name right Sofia Loren ruining everything for everybody Watching mediocre TV for Reasons The many, many pitfalls about writing about cops in 2022 Kit and psychological breakthroughs…
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Writeopolis S3 E3 - Writing a novel by committee - Host only
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In a guest-free episode, Kit, RJ and Scott get even more off topic than usual, but do end up brainstorming their alleged co-authoring project. Gound covered includes: RJs ongoing struggles with the nature of linear time Spoiling The Responder for Scott Spoilers also for Squid Games and Mandalorian and Boba Fett The Guy Ritchie/Spielberg sweet spot …
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This time out, RJ and Scott are joined by brilliant script writer and novelist James Moran. Topics covered include: Scott in a submarine “Off topic is on brand!” Murderous kindly old ladies and giggling with glee Writing fast for TV Spooks, and Not Killing Harry The mechanics of writing for TV and around outside factors The formative power of the T…
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Writeopolis S3 E1 - Welcome back!
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The boys are back in town - or, rather, back huddled behind microphones in houses and/or garages. In this guest-free first show of 2022, expect a rambling conversation taking in the following bullet points: The dreaded ‘soft relaunch’. Scott having read three whole books RJ and the swinging hot takes Some Muppet Christmas Carol controversy Dissecti…
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Writeopolis S1 E8 - Stark Holborn
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In what could possibly be the longest delay in releasing an episode ever, we found a lost recording! All the way back from season 1 we have the wonderful Stark Holborn discussing: - where cowboys/westerns belong in the bookstore. - Scott takes us on a deep dive on how to organise Dr Who books. - There is cautionary tale of plotter vs pantser, where…
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In a guest-free season finale, RJ, Scott and Kit get into Muppet Christmas Carol, the vague nature of time itself, Wheel Of Time controversy, RJ's Doctor Who related child cruelty, a world exclusive regarding Sniper Elite 5, and oh so much more. Enjoy.Av RJ Barker, Scott K Andrews, Kit Power
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Writeopolis S2 E7 - The Tiny Bookcase
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This time out, RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by the brilliant Tiny Bookcase chaps. In an even-more-freewheeling-than-normal conversation, we touch upon: RJ making some shocking admissions RE Pratchett Ben being correct about Kong Transitioning from Flash fiction to novel writing People who are too talented and won’t pick a lane And much, much, much …
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This time out, RJ and Kit (but sadly not Scott) are joined by indie publishing legend Steve Shaw of Black Shuck Books. In a conversation that rambles even by our high (low?) standards, topics touched upon include: Kit almost getting the episode number right Steve nearly forgetting the name of the book he published that won a BFS award The inherent …
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Writeopolis S2 E5 - Simon Guerrier
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Writeopolis S2 E4 - Stewart Hotston
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This time out, RJ, Kit, and an inexplicably American Scott are joined by the frankly brilliant Stewart Hotston. Expect a discussion of Squid Game politics, running in the wrong trousers, the curiously historical nature of antifascist TV drama, Stew breaking Kit's heart on the Dinosaur question, and... a haunted coffee frother?? Yup, that's what it …
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This time out, RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by sci-fi and fantasy author Mike Brooks. Expect discussion of The She-Ra remake, Nirvana and Nevermind documentaries, the eternal mystery of aging, and why real writers don't use the letter S - amongst many, many other things. Enjoy :) Mike Brooks: http://www.mikebrooks.co.uk/ RJ Barker: https://www.rjba…
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Writeopolis S2 E2 - Anna Stephens
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This time out, new intern Scott, RJ and Kit are joined by the brilliant writer Anna Stephens. Expect the introduction of new trainee Scott, discussion about writing tie-in properties, writing three books at once, differences in genre wordcount, and so, so much more. Enjoy.Av Anna Stephens, RJ Barker, Scott K Andrews, Kit Power
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Writeopolis S2 E1 - Welcome back!
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Writeopolis returns for Season 2. In this introductory episode, RJ and Kit catch-up on their summer shenanigans. Expect lots of discussion of good and bad TV, amazing kids, and a lot of laughter. It's good to be back, folks. Enjoy.Av RJ Barker, Kit Power
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Before the August break, RJ and Scott (but not Kit) are joined by the frankly magnificent Sam Hawke discuss, well, pretty much everything. Expect a revealing conversation about the twists and turns of the editorial process, resilience, time differences, Australian wildlife, and a thrilling split decision on the poetry/dinosaur question! Enjoy, and …
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Writeopolis S1 E13 - Gavin G Smith
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Abandoned by co-host Scott K Andrews, due to an advanced case of Sportsballing (hey, how'd that work out?) Kit and RJ are joined this fortnight by the frankly brilliant Gavin G Smith, author and teacher. He is a delight. Expect lengthy discussion of various media, a heartfelt eulogy to the great Iain Banks, causal admissions of homicide, and an abs…
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Writeopolis S1 E12 - Justin Park
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This time out, we're joined by author and Sinister Horror Company head honcho Justin Park. As you might expect, we talk writing and horror, but also music, poetry, Justin's novel Punch, and a *very* tense discussion around dinosaurs. Also, much laughter. Enjoy.Av RJ Barker, Kit Power, Justin Park
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Writeopolis S1 E11 - Stephen Deas
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In the latest episode, we are joined by Stephen Deas, and not Kit Power, to talk about writing under multiple names, the mystery of his responsibility for RJ, RJ not being able to tell the difference between the colours pink and brown, technical difficulties, and much more - in other words, it's another instant classic. Enjoy.…
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Writeopolis S1 E10 - Priya Sharma
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This time out we're joined by the multi award winning author Priya Sharma - one of the finest writers working in speculative fiction right now, according to Kit, who is Entirely Correct. Expect lots of catching up about shows and books, process exploration, and happy swearing. Enjoy :) Please note that tech gremlins ate episodes 8 and 9. Apologies.…
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Writeopolis S1 E7 - Scott K Andrews
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This time out, RJ, Scott and Kit were joined by actor, writer and director Luke Arnold . Yes, THAT Luke Arnold. I know. And we got into it all; writing process, Luke's twin loves of noir and fantasy, and his reasons for colliding one into the other for his book series, the good and bad of Australia, filming Black Sails and getting to play the O.P. …
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Writeopolis S1 E5 - Stephen Volk
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This time out RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by legendary screenwriter (Gothic, Ghostwatch, Midwinter Of The Spirit and more) and author (The Dark Master's Trilogy, The Parts We Play, Under A Raven's Wing, and more) Stephen Volk . Expect plenty of Ghostwatch talk, and related discussions about the impact of the internet age on TV and movie marketing,…
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This time around, RJ, Scott and Kit are joined by multi award winning playwright and TV writer Mark Catley. You can just about hear the sound of Kit's head exploding as Mark discusses writing 5 EastEnders scripts *a week*, community theatre, Call The Midwife, Mark's relationship with RJ's origin story, bringing the Sin City aesthetic to Casualty, a…
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Writeopolis S1 E1 - Catriona Ward
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Welcome to the first episode of the show proper, featuring the absurdly talented Catriona Ward. Expect extensive discussion of getting recording bots working, sorting out Discord permissions, reminiscences of panels and Cons past, RJ's amazing origin story as The King Of Leeds and, you know, the creative process. Cat is a phenomenally talented writ…
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In this first episode, RJ and Kit try and walk the fine line between doing the thing while describing the thing, while Kit's new mic makes him sound like a Dalek (this is corrected going forward). In a wide-ranging and/or rambling show, ground covered includes: Fortnite and Rogue Squadrons chat Kit not understanding that talking to the text chat pe…
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