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London Writers' Salon

Parul Bavishi, Matthew Trinetti
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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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Debut novelist Rebecca Fallon on ambition, motherhood, crafting dual timelines, and writing a novel built around the person who isn't there.

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• Why quitting a stable job to write a novel can be framed as a calculated bet rather than a le... more

Bestselling author Steven Pressfield on what it means to have a creative calling, battling resistance, the role of faith in writing, and his memoir Govt Cheese. A remastered version of episode #058.

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Debut novelist Debra Curtis on teaching herself to write by copying poems by hand as a dyslexic child, using contemporary novels as craft manuals to learn structure, meeting the Dalai Lama, the importance of radical forgiveness & publishing her first... more

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Rebecca Fallon
Debut novelist, author of Family Drama
Episode: #193: Rebecca Fallon — Juggling Motherhood and Creative Ambition, Crafting Dual Timelines, Inhabiting Multiple Points of View
Steven Pressfield
Bestselling author known for The War of Art and Government Cheese
Author
Episode: #192: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Hearing the Call of the Muse, Writing Memoir (From The Vault)
Debra Curtis
Novelist and cultural anthropologist whose debuts include The Laws of Love and Logic
Author, Curtis Brown agent connection via Felicity Blunt
Episode: #191: Debra Curtis — Becoming a Novelist After Sixty, Surviving Hundreds of Rejections, Radical Forgiveness, and Not Giving Up as a Writer
Hannah Bos
Actor, writer, founder of The Debate Society; co-creator and showrunner of Somebody Somewhere
HBO, Somebody Somewhere
Episode: #190: Writing Hits for the Screen — Hannah Bos (Somebody Somewhere), Kim Krizan (Before Sunrise), Selina Lim (Sex Education) on Writing Partnerships, Character-First Screenwriting, Life in the Writers’ Room (Compilation)
Kim Krizan
Oscar-nominated co-writer of Before Sunrise; author of Spy in the House of Anaïs Nin
Before Sunrise, Richard Linklater
Episode: #190: Writing Hits for the Screen — Hannah Bos (Somebody Somewhere), Kim Krizan (Before Sunrise), Selina Lim (Sex Education) on Writing Partnerships, Character-First Screenwriting, Life in the Writers’ Room (Compilation)
Selina Lim
Writer for Sex Education (Netflix) and Hanna (Amazon); involved in writers' rooms
Sex Education, Hanna
Episode: #190: Writing Hits for the Screen — Hannah Bos (Somebody Somewhere), Kim Krizan (Before Sunrise), Selina Lim (Sex Education) on Writing Partnerships, Character-First Screenwriting, Life in the Writers’ Room (Compilation)
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
Author
Episode: #187: Lidia Yuknavitch — The Art of Memoir & Writing from the Body, Plus Breaking Narrative Form and Finding Core Metaphors

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
    France9 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 States9 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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#192: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Hearing the Call of the Muse, Writing Memoir (From The Vault)
Q: Can you walk us through the Foolscap Method and the top questions you ask when outlining a book?
The method begins with defining genre, identifying hero and villain, and determining the ending/climax, then adapting the outline to fit the chosen structure, with an emphasis on not over-preparing but keeping a clear directional plan on one page.
#192: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Hearing the Call of the Muse, Writing Memoir (From The Vault)
Q: How faithful are you to the historical reality versus the narrative when you start researching and writing?
He stays fairly faithful to the core events while prioritizing the story and the emotional truth, acknowledging that the muse can guide him and that sometimes the narrative needs to take precedence over strict facts.
#192: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Hearing the Call of the Muse, Writing Memoir (From The Vault)
Q: What did day one look like for this book, Govt Cheese, and what were those first words you wrote down?
Pressfield describes a pivotal moment of starting with a difficult personal experience and gradually building the memoir from that seed, including a moment of firing from a job and then choosing to plunge in with honesty.
#190: Writing Hits for the Screen — Hannah Bos (Somebody Somewhere), Kim Krizan (Before Sunrise), Selina Lim (Sex Education) on Writing Partnerships, Character-First Screenwriting, Life in the Writers’ Room (Compilation)
Q: Do you have tips for growing a relationship between two central characters in a story?
Foster trust and mutual respect in the writer's room, focus on the character goals and conflicts, and let the relationship evolve through small, truthful moments that illuminate their dynamic rather than forcing major plot twists.
#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.

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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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7. Juliet Mushens
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