Episodes

April 5, 2022

A Whole Year of Podcasts

Happy Birthday to Unleash Your Creative Magic, a brief look back over the past twelve months of these episodes and my writing journey. You can check out my website here... HELEN PHIFER Find me on Amazon here... Amazon.co.uk: ...

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March 22, 2022

Writing a Series

Have you ever wondered how to write a series of books? Or want to have a go and are not sure where to start? This week I'm sharing my hints and tips and looking at popular series including Twilight to …

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March 15, 2022

The End and How to Get There

This week I'm looking at the different types of endings you can finish your story with and talking about some classic books and their endings. After all those words are two of the best words ever because you've finished your …

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March 8, 2022

How to Make Your Story Great

On International Women's Day I'm proud to be talking to you about how to make the stories you write be the best they can be. I want to see you taking your ideas and turning them into those books that …

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March 1, 2022

How to Use a Plot Twist

This week I'm talking about using plot twists, tips and advice on how to use them. Plus what makes a good plot twist. If you'd like to attend my in person writing workshop at the Holiday Inn, Barrow-in-Furness How You …

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Feb. 22, 2022

Tips For Researching Your Novel

Join me as I chat about all things research, how to find out information when you don't know where to turn and how much is too much. I'm also chatting about different writing projects and the measures I've taken to …

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Feb. 2, 2022

What Happens on Publication Day

Welcome to Unleash Your Creative Magic, the podcast that should hopefully inspire you to get writing. This week I have to apologise for a few minor hiccups with my new mic. I'm talking about what happens before a book is …

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Jan. 9, 2022

Focusing on Your Writing Goals for 2022

This week I'm talking about how important it is to have some goals to work towards with your writing. I'm discussing what my ultimate goal as a writer is and how I'm breaking it down into much smaller, achievable goals …

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Dec. 30, 2021

How to Work Smarter not Harder as a Writer

Welcome back to episode thirty two. This week I'm sharing some of the hints and tips I found that can help us all to work smarter and not harder. If you'd like to check out my credentials you can find …

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Dec. 3, 2021

How Important is Social Media and What's in Your Writing Brand

Hello my gorgeous listeners, how are you. Welcome back to episode 31 of Unleash Your Creative Magic where I'm chatting about the importance of social media as a writer and what use it is. I'm also talking about what your …

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Nov. 17, 2021

World Kindness Day & How To Grow As A Writer

Hello my lovelies, this week is episode thirty! I can't believe it. This weeks episode was recorded on World Kindness Day and I'm talking about a brand new charity anthology that was written by a whole host of fabulous author...

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Nov. 9, 2021

Writing Workshops and First Chapters

Hello and welcome to Unleash Your Creative Magic. The podcast to help you start writing or finish the project you're working on. This week I'm chatting about writing workshops and the advantages of attending them, I'm also gi...

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Oct. 26, 2021

What Draws a Reader in.

Welcome back to episode twenty eight of Unleash Your Creative Magic. This week I've been doing some soul searching as to what it is about a story that draws readers in and makes them come back for more, again and …

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Oct. 19, 2021

Spooky Season

It's my favourite time of the year, I adore Halloween and the run up to it. This week I'm sharing my top tips for writing a scary story that have served me well over the years and I'm also discussing …

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Oct. 13, 2021

A Bit of a Catch Up

Life has been hectic but fun, not to mention busy on the writing and editing front. So here's an update of what I've been up to and I'm also talking about the different ways to celebrate your books publication day. …

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Sept. 14, 2021

A Quick Catch Up

Welcome to this weeks slightly later than usual episode, it's been a crazy old week but here's a short catch up.

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Sept. 1, 2021

Research, Proofreads & True Crime

Welcome back, This week is a bit of a mixed bag as I chat to you about a near miss with my proofread, research and how true crime can have a huge impact on the stories you're writing. Join me …

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Aug. 25, 2021

Writing Chat & Proofreading

Hello and welcome to Unleash Your Creative Magic. Last week I talked about editing, but I forgot to talk about the final proofread, so this week this is what I'm talking about and cheering you along on your writing journey. …

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Aug. 17, 2021

The Editing Process

Hello and welcome to episode twenty two of Unleash Your Creative Magic. This week I'm talking about the editing process, the highs and lows of turning your story from great to outstanding. How important they are and how frust...

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Aug. 10, 2021

For the Love of Reading

This week I'm having a general catch up and talking about my love of reading, what books I've just enjoyed and recommendations. Plus my fabulous book club people. If you'd like to check out my author page Amazon.co.uk: Helen ...

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Aug. 3, 2021

A Tale of Indie Publishing

Welcome back, this week I'm talking about my experience of Indie Publishing with some tips and a little story of woe to make you aware of the highs and lows of choosing this method of publication. Below are the links …

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July 27, 2021

The Great Quest to Get Published

This week despite the heat melting my brain I've managed to talk about my quest to get my book published. Come and join me and the seagulls of Barrow as I talk you through the lengths I went to for …

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July 20, 2021

Dialogue and How to Write It

This week from my sweltering, stuffy room I'm talking about how and when to use dialogue in your writing. What speech tags are and when to use them. Thank you so much for listening. If you'd like to chat you …

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July 13, 2021

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

This week I'm talking about the dreaded feeling of if you're good enough, what happens when we compare ourselves to other writers and how to overcome this. Check out the Instagram and Facebook Pages if you'd like to get in …

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