Episodes

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: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle Instagram... Helen Phifer Author (@helenphifer) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook... (11) Helen Phifer | Facebook

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 help you do just that and get you writing the book you've been dreaming about. You can check out my author website here and also if you're interested in attending my writing workshop on the 2nd April at Holiday Inn in Barrow then you can book your place here..... Workshop — HELEN PHIFER You can che...

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 book, story or novella. If you'd like to check out my writing credentials you can find me here.... (3) Helen Phifer | Facebook Helen Phifer Author (@helenphifer) • Instagram photos and videos Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle If you'd li...

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 you've been wanting to write. I'm over here cheering you on and helping you to reach your goals the best way I can. This week I'm going to be looking at how you can write the kind of story your readers want. What are the key elements you need to take your story from good, to flipping great. If you'd...

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 Can Write a Book in Six Steps You can find out more details at HELEN PHIFER You can check out my credentials here Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle

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 overcome my fear of public speaking. If you'd like to check out my credentials you can find me here. HELEN PHIFER Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle Helen Phifer Author (@helenphifer) • Instagram photos and videos (6) Helen Phifer | Facebook

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 published and on the actual day that it's launched out into the big, wide world. If you'd like to buy a copy of the charity anthology Winter Tales from which all proceeds go to Breast Cancer Now. org, Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Teenage Cancer Trust. Winter Tales: Stories To Warm ...

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 so I can reach it and sharing my tips. If you'd like to check out my writing credentials you can find me here..... Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle HELEN PHIFER If you enjoy listening to these podcasts it would be amazing if you could leave m...

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 writing brand is, what it contains and what having a brand means for your readers. If you'd like to check out my credentials you can take a look at my brand new website over at HELEN PHIFER Helen Phifer Author (@helenphifer) • Instagram photos and videos (13) Helen Phifer | Face...

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 authors including Kim Nash, Casey Kellher, Patricia Gibney, S E Lynes, Emma Robinson & CL Taylor to name a few. It has been edited by LJ Ross and all proceeds are going to SHELTER which is a wonderful cause. You can grab a copy down below. Everyday Kindness: A collection of uplif...

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 giving you my insights into what your first chapter should or maybe should not contain. I talk about the wonderful I Am In Print who host fab workshops for writers and you can find them here.... I AM in print (@iaminprint) • Instagram photos and videos How to write a book, how...

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 again. If you're stuck and need a lot of inspiration in your life, not just your writing then please be sure to check out the fabulous Gabby Secomb Flegg who is the most amazing life coach and all round superstar. Gabby Secomb Flegg (@gabbysecombflegg) • Instagram photos and videos If y...

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 my favourite books for this time of year. What's not to love about snuggling up under a blanket, in a room lit by candlelight and scaring yourself to death. I mentioned the fabulous shop Green Witch Lincs for all things witchy, crystals, spell kits and bath soaks you can find it here..... Green Witc...

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. First Girl to Die my latest release is available here First Girl to Die: A completely gripping crime thriller (Detective Morgan Brookes Book 4) eBook : Phifer, Helen: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store You can buy amazing signed book, subscription boxes from the wonderful Tea Leaves and Read...

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

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 on the writing couch with a coffee to chat about my favourite thing, writing stories. If you'd like to check out my credentials Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle Helen Phifer Author (@helenphifer) • Instagram photos and videos Helen Phifer (@unleashyourcreativemagic) • ...

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. If you'd like to check out my credentials you can find me on here Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle About | Helenphifer.com Helen Phifer (@unleashyourcreativemagic) • Instagram photos and videos (3) Helen Phifer | Facebook (3) unleash you...

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 frustrating they can be, but it's all in a days work for a writer. If you enjoy these episodes it would be great if you could the shortest review here. Unleash Your Creative Magic Podcast reviews - My Podcast Reviews If you'd like to check out my books, you can find me here. Amaz...

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 Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle My website is About | Helenphifer.com Thanks for listening :)

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 from the episode. (5) RoseWolf Design | Facebook (5) The Indie Author Mindset | Facebook (5) The Alliance of Independent Authors | Facebook (5) jo bartlett - search results | Facebook (5) jessica redland author - search results | Facebook (5) sharon booth - search results | Facebook...

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 the love of my story. I spoke to the amazing agent Juliet Mushens of Mushens Entertainment for advice. Mushens Entertainment (mushens-entertainment.com) I also speak about the fabulous Theakstons Crime Festival CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL – Harrogate International Festivals Romantic Novelists Association ...

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 can find me on....... Helen Phifer (@unleashyourcreativemagic) • Instagram photos and videos (4) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook If you'd like to check out my writing credentials to see if I have a clue what I'm talking about then you can find my books here...... Amazon.co.uk: Helen P...

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 touch or you can leave a message on the website for me. Unleash Your Creative Magic (2) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook Helen Phifer (@unleashyourcreativemagic) • Instagram photos and videos Sharon Booth is a writer of uplifting women's fiction that are fabulous reads, ...

Today I'm talking about the dreaded second book syndrome and what it is, have you heard of it? I didn't even know it existed until I was faced with it. Come joins us over on the Instagram or Facebook Page Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle Helen Phifer (@unleashyourcreativemagic) • Instagram photos and videos If you'd like to check out my credentials Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle And if you enjoy this episode and have...