
When a writer tells you how to get the work done, they’re telling you what works for them. That’s useful. But it might be completely wrong for you. So we test it. This Might Work is a podcast about creative experiments. In each episode, host Bec Evans takes one idea from a writer, artist or thinker - something practical, surprising or slightly unconventional - and puts it to the test with a real w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationArtsBooks | |||

What if the answer to a stuck writing project wasn't more time, more planning, or more thinking - but six minutes and a scrappy piece of paper? In this episode of This Might Work, host Bec Evans explores 'exploratory writing', a daily practice develo... more
The author and journalist Benjamin Myers ignored the writing advice he was given aged 22 - and went on to publish fourteen books. In this episode of This Might Work, host Bec Evans explores what time of day we do our best creative work, talking to th... more
When writing isn’t working, the instinct is usually to try harder and spend longer at your desk. But bestselling author Emma Gannon learned after burnout that creativity needs time away from work.
In this episode of This Might Work, Emma shares her ... more
The writer Oliver Burkeman types out every draft from scratch - then deletes the original. In this first episode of This Might Work, host Bec Evans puts Burkeman's 'starting afresh' technique to the test, following writer and literacy educator Elizab... more
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This show runs practical experiments on writing and creativity, testing ideas from writers, artists, and thinkers to see what actually works for real projects. Each episode centers a concrete method—ranging from exploratory free-writing, timing of creative work, and artist dates to reworking drafts or retyping sections by hand—and follows a real creator implementing the tip on a live project. Expect actionable takeaways, candid reflections on what fits different rhythms and life circumstances, and clear guidance listeners can try themselves. A notable strength is how it pairs well-known creative practices with rigorous self-testing, offering pragmatic, test-driven advice rather than dogmatic rules.
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Recent guests on This Might Work include:
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2. Benjamin Myers
3. Louise Tondeur
4. Emma Gannon
5. Aimz Rushton
6. Oliver Burkeman
7. Elizabeth Morphis
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