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 • 21 episodes
Mark Stay's Creative Differences
Latest Episodes
Julie Wassmer: Libraries have a Special Meaning for me | Creative Differences LIVE
I speak to Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries and screenwriter on shows like Eastenders in a special episode, recorded LIVE at the Staines Library Hub as part of the Escalate Arts Festival.We Discuss:How Julie's...
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Episode 21
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Jeremy Szal: I Grew Up With The Book | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep20
Jeremy Szal tells us how he has grown as a writer while creating the Common Trilogy, an epic space opera with 'messy, difficult emotional conflicts'.WE ALSO DISCUSS:Tips for writing short storiesAnd his experie...
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Episode 20
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Ellis Blackwood: I Hate Plotting | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep19
Ellis Blackwood is the author of the brilliant Samuel Pepys Mysteries and had a previous career writing about his love of Doctor Who, David Bowie and once made a very strange video with me on Youtube (we were young and needed the money)...<...
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Episode 19
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Caimh McDonnell: Notice When You're Doing Your Best Writing | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep 18
Caimh McDonnell is the author of the Bunny McGarry trilogy (not a trilogy) and the Stranger Times series (definitely a series) and his latest RING THE BELLS is one of my favourite books of the year.In this festive special, we discuss:
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Gavin G Smith: Know Your Own Worth | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 17
Gavin G Smith writes gripping science fiction and his latest is ALIEN CULT, a terrific murder mystery noir set in the ALIENS universe. We Discuss:Writing for other people's IP, including games and film novelisationsThe cr...
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