What! The Heys
Welcome to the ‘What! The Heys’ podcast that tears the cover off the writing world! Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring novelist, or just a lover of great stories, I’m here to demystify the writing craft, explore the publishing industry, dive deep into the books we can't stop thinking about, and chat with amazing guests from across the literary universe. Get ready for a conversation that's as passionate and unpredictable as a plot twist. Let's get into it.
If you’re interested in my writing you can also check out my blog:
https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1
My Middle Grade/YA novel, ‘Jack Strong and the Red Giant’:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
My collection of poetry, ‘Made in China: 50 Sonnets on Modern China’:
What! The Heys
#17: How To Show Not Tell (And Improve Your Writing At The Same Time) - Heys Wolfenden
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In this episode, YA writer and poet Heys Wolfenden tackles some of the biggest talking points for writers and creators today. From practical ways to grow your podcast audience to the frustrating reality of writers who never return social media follows, nothing is off the table. He also dives into one of the most debated rules in storytelling—show, don’t tell—and explores whether it’s always the golden rule writers believe it to be. Honest, thought-provoking, and packed with insights for writers and creators everywhere, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.
If you like this episode you can check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a 12 year old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M22USRE
And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which features 50 sonnets on life in modern China:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMLPYZR