
Everyone plays a character, right? Welcome to Character Study the podcast that explores how creativity shapes our lives. Each episode, author Freya Bromley talks to artists of every discipline about how turning their life into material changed how they see themselves. Whether we’re writing autofiction, standup or lyrics, what can we say in our work that we could never say as ourselves? And what do... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Screenwriter and novelist Sufiyaan Salam won the #Merky Books New Writers' Prize for his debut Wimmy Road Boyz. He joins Freya to talk about his novel that follows three young British-Pakistani men across one chaotic night on Manchester's Curry Mile.... more
This week, a special bonus episode: the prologue of Freya's debut novel, A Real Piece of Work, read by actor Ellie Kendrick. OUT NOW
A Real Piece of Work follows Nola, whose memoir about her late sister Darina has become a hit — critics love it, pro... more
Novelist Sarvat Hasin reads from the second chapter of her novel Strange Girls — the beginning of Alia's story.
Sarvat and Freya talk about how the two narrators of Strange Girls arrived in different voices and tenses: Ava, bold and certain, who cou... more
Novelist Sarvat Hasin, author of This Wide Night, You Can't Go Home Again and The Giant Dark , joins Freya to talk about her latest novel Strange Girls a novel that explores the relationship of two former friends forced to reunite at a hen party afte... more
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Loved the discussion between Freya and Hannah on the ethics and implications of writing a memoir
Interesting subject for a pod , Freya’s a natural host. The Hannah Murray ep hooked me in
I loooovee listening to Freya’s voice! She is such a good interviewer and has great questions and it’s just a great listen to get you thinking more about yourself and your narrative, etc….. x x x MORE PLEASE!
Loved being a part of this ❤️
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Character Study explores how writers, artists, performers, and creators shape their own narratives. Through intimate conversations, the host examines autofiction, memoir, storytelling craft, and the ethics of sharing personal material. Guests range from actors and authors to podcasters and musicians, focusing on authentic storytelling, boundaries, and how everyday life can inspire innovative work. The show stands out for its blend of practical craft tips with candid reflections on fame, wellness, memory, and the tension between private life and public storytelling, making it a compelling listen for anyone curious about the creative process and the psychology of living a life as a story.
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