Mark Stay's Creative Differences
A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use!
The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.
Podcasting since 2024 • 9 episodes
Mark Stay's Creative Differences
Latest Episodes
Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 9 with Tracy Buchanan: "CELEBRATE THE GOOD STUFF!"
Tracy Buchanan is the bestselling author of the Dr Vanessa Marwood thrillers and she runs one of the best author groups on Facebook and is a brilliant advocate for authors.We discuss: Which comes first: research or plot?I...
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Episode 9
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Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 8 with Nadine Matheson: "THROW EVERYTHING AT IT!"
Nadine Matheson is the bestselling author of the DI Henley crime thrillers and presenter of the Conversation Podcast.We discuss: Writing as a plannerNadine's great tip for finishing first draftsWhy not reading the small...
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Episode 8
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54:04
Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 7 with Gareth L Powell: Future's Edge
Award-winning author Gareth L Powell takes us into the future with his latest science fiction novel Future's Edge.We discuss: Writing SF in an era when fact is in danger of overtaking fictionRunning the Stars and Sabers i...
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Episode 7
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Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 6 with Nicola May: "Persistence over Resistance"
Nicola May is the author of heartwarming and funny romantic comedies, including the hugely successful Ferry Lane and Cockleberry Bay series, she’s a great champion for indie authors and she’s here to kick off 2025 with another bestseller ‘How D...
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Episode 6
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