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London Writers' Salon

Parul Bavishi, Matthew Trinetti
Creativity
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Creative Writing
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Literary Fiction
Indie Publishing
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Substack
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Storytelling
Rumi
Literary Agents
Historical Fiction

A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.

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Juliet Mushens
Literary agent and founder of Mushens Entertainment
Mushens Entertainment
Episode: #189: Juliet Mushens — Building Bestselling Writer Careers, Decoding Agent Feedback, and Why Writing for the Market Rarely Works
Josh Ritter
American singer-songwriter, artist and author
Episode: #188: Josh Ritter — Songwriting as Exploration, Working Across Art Forms, Inviting the Muse In, and Sharing Work in Public
Lidia Yuknavitch
Author of The Chronology of Water, The Book of Joan, The Thrust, Reading the Waves
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Episode: #187: Lidia Yuknavitch — The Art of Memoir & Writing from the Body, Plus Breaking Narrative Form and Finding Core Metaphors
Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Award-winning journalist and author
Author of Never Enough and Mattering
Episode: #186: Jennifer Breheny Wallace — The Science of Mattering, Outrunning Your Inner Critic, Building a Writing Life Around Deep Work
Haleh Liza Gafori
A poet, performer, and leading translator of Rumi's work into English.
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Episode: #178: Haleh Liza Gafori — Rumi’s Wisdom for Modern Life, The Craft of Translation, Poetry as Liberation
Susan Magsamen
Founder and director of the International Arts and Mind Lab, Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: #175: Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross — Your Brain on Art: Neuroaesthetics, Wellbeing, and Creative Practice, plus Finding Your Voice, Tapping Into Intuition
Ivy Ross
Vice President of design for hardware products at Google and an author.
Google
Episode: #175: Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross — Your Brain on Art: Neuroaesthetics, Wellbeing, and Creative Practice, plus Finding Your Voice, Tapping Into Intuition
Maggie Andersen
Author of No Stars in Jefferson Park
Episode: #173: Maggie Andersen — Memoir, Theatre and the Courage To Write
Anthony Smith
Director of Trailers at The Diary of a CEO
The Diary of a CEO
Episode: #172: The Diary of a CEO’s Director of Trailers, Anthony Smith — Storytelling Through Video and Writing: Audience Psychology, Intrigue, and Retention

Hosts

Lindsay Trout Hughes
Co-founder/host contributing to conversations and the show's community-driven approach.
Parul Bhavishi
Co-founder and host known for curating guest lineups and guiding craft-focused discussions.
Matt Trinetti
Co-founder and host contributing to craft-focused conversations and community building.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Great podcast. Interesting guests. Meaningful conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oreille attentive
    France8 months ago
  • Really valuable information

    As a writer who is currently in the process of reaching out to agents this is really helpful, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blowing The Lid - Cleris
    United States8 months ago
  • Inspiring and helpful

    I’m a fledging blogger/writer. This is a super helpful, inspiring and entertaining podcast. Thanks very much team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sturks
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Can’t believe it’s taken me so long to find this wonderful podcast. A must for any writer, these interviews are full of inspiration, tips and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robboqqqqq
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspiring & practical

    The hosts do a very good job of getting diverse writers to let their hair down and reflect on their personal experiences of finding their way into writing careers. Thank you, LWS!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara aka Meg
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful, practical craft discussions with generous guests.
Great range of writers and topics; consistently helpful for aspiring writers.
Hosts bring out deep insights without overtalking.

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#137
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#214
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#170
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#180
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#189: Juliet Mushens — Building Bestselling Writer Careers, Decoding Agent Feedback, and Why Writing for the Market Rarely Works
Q: What general advice would you give writers to make sure their submission lands?
Have a strong elevator pitch, clearly state the conflict and the reading experience, and include two solid comp titles that place the book in the right market. The letter should convey what the book is about, why it exists, and who the author is.
#187: Lidia Yuknavitch — The Art of Memoir & Writing from the Body, Plus Breaking Narrative Form and Finding Core Metaphors
Q: How do you find the right form for a particular material, especially in memoir?
Locate core metaphors tied to one's life passions (water, rocks, bones) and then develop a form around those metaphors, using cycles, sections, and perspectives to reveal truth while remaining imaginative and non-linear.
#187: Lidia Yuknavitch — The Art of Memoir & Writing from the Body, Plus Breaking Narrative Form and Finding Core Metaphors
Q: What does it mean to write from the body, and how does that shape the stories you tell?
Writing from the body means grounding form in embodied, perceptual experience rather than strictly linear logic, using sensory impressions and personal memory to craft metaphors and structures that mirror how we actually live and feel.
#185: David Eagleman — The Neuroscience of Creativity, Navigating Genres, Protecting Your Brain in the Age of AI, plus The Lazy Susan Method
Q: When did you realize that communicating science to the public was important for you?
He describes a pivotal moment on his 13th birthday when reading Carl Sagan's Cosmos revealed that science is about the human story, not just technical facts, fueling his passion to share science with broader audiences.
#181: Erica Stern — Writing Hybrid Nonfiction, Genre-Bending Memoir, Blending Research and Story, Finding A Publisher
Q: Was there a point when you decided that you would start thinking outside of the box of sort of big five publishers?
I think it was pretty early on that I started querying small presses.

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Frequently Asked Questions About London Writers' Salon

What is London Writers' Salon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the craft, habits, and mindset of writers and creators across genres, with long-form conversations that unpack daily routines, creative rituals, and strategies for sustaining a writing life. Episodes frequently explore cross-genre work, community-building around writing, practical advice for publishing and career growth, and the interplay between art and technology, health, and culture. Notable strengths include deeply practical craft insights, a welcoming interview style, and guests ranging from novelists and poets to filmmakers and scientists, who share actionable tips for writing, storytelling, and creative resilience. Listeners likely value thoughtful, process-focused conversations that illuminate how to nurture cre... more

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2. Josh Ritter
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8. Maggie Andersen

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