Episodes
S2 Ep7: EP 7 Constrictive Criticism
So the time has come for Tom to get some honest feedback from Jon and Dave, as he bravely submits his silly little sales book for…
S2 Ep6: Interview with Will Storr, author of The Science of Storytell…
We have a fantastic, illuminating and thought provoking chat with Will Storr this week. Delving into the human psyche and our fun…
S2 Ep5: Talking Sitcomedydramas
In preparation for finally actually, maybe, starting to possibly begin to put pen to paper on our TV comedy pitch - this week we …
S2 Ep4: Emma Kennedy
This week we welcome author, comedy writer, performer (and all round massively talented) Emma Kennedy on to the podcast. We find …
S2 Ep3: Ep 3 - Writing Competitions
In this episode we discuss writing competitions. And linked into that, we talk with a few people involved with The David Nobbs Me…
S2 Ep2: An interview with Jeremy Dyson
We're honoured to have one of our favourite writers on the podcast this week - as we welcome Jeremy Dyson. He shares some fantast…
S2 Ep1: We're back! Welcome to Season 2
Big ideas, rude t-shirt slogans, misplaced confidence and our infallible master-plan – The Failing Writers return for season 2 of…
S2: Here we go again!
So, we're back! And this time we're having a BIG idea. (Hopefully. At some point. Maybe. If we get round to it).
37: End of season spectacular (pt2)
Some people are on the podcast* - they think season one's all over... it is now!! *(those people would be Adrian Poynton, Caimh M…
36: The End of Season SPECTACULAR (pt1)
The end is nigh. The first part of our two part End of Season Spectacular sees us catch up with some of the guests that have help…
35: The Failing Writer's Christmas Special Spectacular!
Wrap yourself in tinsel, stuff 12 pigs in blankets in your mouth and get yourself comfortable to listen to this festive treat. In…
34: Sally Wainwright
Sally Wainwright OBE joins us on the show this week! What do you ask a multiple BAFTA award winning screenwriter with an impressi…
33: Our 250 word NYC midnight flash fiction challenge
Undaunted by our ignominious failure in the previous NYC midnight flash fiction competition, we once again put ourselves through …
32: Lets' talk about using f*$%ing apostrophe's correctly with Simon…
So, this week its' time to have a little chittertychat with Mr Simon Griffin, author of F*$%ing Apostrophes'. We talk about revie…
31: The greatest day of Jon's life - an interview with Andy Stanton
We're pretty lucky that Jon's writing hero responded to his somewhat serial killer-esque letter of invitation in the affirmative,…
30: An interview with Tim Glister - author of "Red Corona"
We talk to Tim Glister, who is definitely not a spy. And he tells us about when he REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED at Cambridge Analyt…
29: Poetic Judgement (with the right honourable Kate Fox presiding)
We invite poet Kate Fox back on the podcast to critique our work and help us improve our poetry. Which Failing Writer will come o…
28: And the winner is…
Congratulations to the winner of our Halloween Flash Fiction competition! What? You don’t know who that is? Well, sounds like you…
27: Children's Author Adam Bushnell
Crazy kids names, rejection, tortoises - that's what writing for children and inspiring them to develop a passion for reading and…
26: The Brainstorm Ideagasm
Thinking. It's hard. And this week we prove it. Join us at the start of a journey of creation. Like the big bang... but probably …
25: Interview with writer and illustrator Jason Cockcroft... and our …
We welcome super talented (and all round super nice chap) writer and illustrator Jason Cockcroft on to the podcast to talk about …
24: Halloween flash fiction contest - plus Tim Craig's tip-top top ti…
It's here and we want you to be part of it! Our £100 Halloween flash fiction contest is now open! Just listen to this episode to …
23: Rosie Wilby, a writer's room zoom AND A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
This week we've got a big announcement, a great interview with Rosie Wilby, author of The Breakup Monologues, and there's also a …
22: A (not so) mystery guest special!
This week we yet again prove we couldn't arrange an over consumption of alcoholic beverages in a place that makes alcoholic bever…