Episodes

Self Care Tips For Writer's
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June 29, 2021

Self Care Tips For Writer's

Welcome back, this week I'm talking about taking time out to replenish your mind, soul and creativity. I'm sharing my top tips with you about how and why it's good to take a little time out. Here are the links for the guided meditation classes, a mixture of free and paid. Jo Ripley - Soul and Moon Rising (18) Soul And Moon Rising | Facebook Jessica Snow FREE — YOU ARE MAGIC (youaremagicla.com) Vikki Gadd Vikki Gadd (@vikki_gadd_crystal_therapy) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook page (18) Un...
Tips To Write A Bestseller
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June 23, 2021

Tips To Write A Bestseller

This week I'm talking about the hottest tips to write your best selling book. What can you actually do to help you make this story stand out for your readers. If you'd like to chat about writing you can get in touch with me through the Unleash Your Creative Magic Facebook or Instagram page or the website on any of the below links. (1) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook Helen Phifer (@unleashyourcreativemagic) • Instagram photos and videos Unleash Your Creative Magic If you enjoy these snippe...
Ready, Steady, Write.
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June 15, 2021

Ready, Steady, Write.

Welcome to episode thirteen, this week I'm talking about getting started with your next project and what you can do to get going plus what I'm doing before I even get started plotting. Come and join me and lets get your book prepped and ready to go. If you'd like to check out my credentials to see if I have some idea of what I'm talking about, you can do that here. Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle There's a Facebook group or Instagram page if you want to g...
Character Development
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June 8, 2021

Character Development

Welcome to episode twelve of Unleash Your Creative Magic. Hosted by Bestselling writer Helen Phifer and the seagulls of Barrow. This week I'm chatting about how much information is enough when it comes to character development and how to keep a track on those, pesky, multiplying people needed to make your stories work. I take a look at the amazing Stephen King and the scariest story I ever did read It. It: Film tie-in edition of Stephen King's IT eBook: King, Stephen: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store ...
Did I Make It
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June 3, 2021

Did I Make It

Welcome to episode eleven of Unleash Your Creative Magic. This week I'm giving you an update on where I am with the deadline for my next book, my newest book which is also released this week and writing news. It's just a short episode, thanks for listening and if you'd be so kind as to leave a review :) https://lovethepodcast.com/yourcreativemagic The Hiding Place The Hiding Place: An absolutely heart-stopping crime thriller (Detective Morgan Brookes Book 3) eBook: Phifer, Helen: Amazon.co.uk: K...
What's in a Hook?
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May 25, 2021

What's in a Hook?

Welcome to episode ten of Unleash Your Creative Magic, which is my favourite up to now. Come and join me on the writing couch where I'm talking about what a hook is and how to use one. I'm also discussing just how important it is to engage your readers in the first few lines or chapter to keep them reading. In this episode I've been chatting to some fabulous chart topping best selling writer's who share their top tips on how to create an opening worth reading. To find more information about thes...
What's In A Story
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May 18, 2021

What's In A Story

Welcome to episode nine of Unleash Your Creative Magic, this week I'm talking about what makes a story and what is the three act structure. Ways you can use this to keep your readers interested. If you'd like to talk about writing then come join over on the Facebook Page (14) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook Or if you'd like to check out me to see if I know what I'm talking about Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle If you enjoyed this podcast it would be...
Who is Telling Your Story
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May 11, 2021

Who is Telling Your Story

Welcome to episode eight of Unleash Your Creative Magic where I'm taking a quick look in to POV - Points of View. Which character is talking and who is taking us on this journey together. I'm discussing different types of POV and narration. With some examples from my own work and other authors. The Ghost House (The Annie Graham crime series, Book 1) eBook: Phifer, Helen: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle Practical Magic by Alice Ho...
A Crisis of Creative Confidence
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May 4, 2021

A Crisis of Creative Confidence

Welcome to episode eight of Unleash Your Creative Magic where I'll be discussing what happens when you hit the point in your story where you think it's a load of rubbish. Where to turn for advice and ignoring the negative voices. (3) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook Helen Phifer Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle The Hiding Place: An absolutely heart-stopping crime thriller (Detective Morgan Brookes Book 3) eBook: Phifer, Helen: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Sto...
It's All In The Details
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April 15, 2021

It's All In The Details

Welcome to episode five where I'm talking about what an outline is and what to focus on in your first draft including where to set your stories with some examples from Stephen King, JK Rowling, Shirley Jackson and of course Helen Phifer. If you'd like to check out my credentials Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle If you'd like to chat more, ask questions or join a group of like minded writers then head over to (1) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook
Writing Goals
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April 6, 2021

Writing Goals

In this episode I'm talking about the importance of setting yourself some goals to help you focus on your writing project. If you'd like to check out my credentials then find me on Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle Join in the discussion over on Facebook (8) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook Thanks for listening. Helen x
More Plotting and Top Tips To Start Writing
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April 1, 2021

More Plotting and Top Tips To Start Writing

In this episode I'm talking a little more about plotting your story and my top tips to help get you started. If you'd like to check out my credentials Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle If you have any burning questions or would like to say hello, then come join in over on Facebook at (4) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook
Let's Get Started Writing Your Book
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March 29, 2021

Let's Get Started Writing Your Book

In this episode I'm talking about how to start plotting your story and finding inspiration. If you'd like to check out my credentials Amazon.co.uk: Helen Phifer: Books, Biography, Blogs, Audiobooks, Kindle If you have any burning questions or would like to say hello, then come join in over on Facebook at (4) Unleash Your Creative Magic | Facebook
Where It All Began
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March 28, 2021

Where It All Began

In this very first episode I'm talking about my journey from that initial idea for a story to being a published writer of seventeen crime novels.