The Writers’ Gym Podcast

Principles of Scriptwriting

In this episode Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen talk about scriptwriting and offer advice to writers wishing to get started in writing for stage, screen or audio drama.  
 
You can listen to Rachel Knightley's audio drama "Winter Spring" here https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gBu6Bqmc7CiC8zwXTYIPZ?si=b2c423862aaf4438
 
Emily's drama serial "The Dex Legacy" can be heard here  https://open.spotify.com/show/1aphgDiefw4FdO8EN5LJxy?si=2908e95681354b81
 
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The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.
 
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Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
Learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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Pace and Structure

In this episode Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen discuss pace and structure in fiction.  They ask whether pace comes from structure or can be added at the editing stage and ponder examples of well structured stories on page and screen.
 
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The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.
 
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to: https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
Learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
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Join us next week for the third episode of season three in which we'll be talking about scriptwriting.

Animosity in Fiction

In this first episode of season three of The Writers' Gym Podcast, Dr Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen look at animosity in fiction and the ways in which writers can use conflicts, feuds, fights and arguments to add interest and plot lines to their work. 
 
This episode begins with a conversation about the Green Ink Sponsored Write 2024 which is taking place on Saturday 19th October.  You can find out more and sponsor Rachel and the other writers via this link:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/greeninksponsoredwrite2024
 
 
Join the Writers’ Gym and book your next writing workout at https://www.rachelknightley.com/the-writers-gym/
 
The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
 
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
 
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
 
Learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here: https://alternativestories.com/
 
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Join us next week for the second episode of season three in which we'll be talking about pace and structure.

Rhianna Pratchett at the Writers' Gym

In this special episode of the podcast Rachel and Emily are in conversation with multi-disciplined writer Rhianna Pratchett about her work in video games, comics, TV, radio and books.  
 
To find out more about Rhianna and her work please visit her website at https://rhiannapratchett.com/
and you can follow her on X here  https://x.com/rhipratchett
 
Join the Writers’ Gym and book your next writing workout at https://www.rachelknightley.com/the-writers-gym/
The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
And learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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This is the final episode of our second season.  We'd like to thank everyone who has listened, rated and reviewed the show.   We'll be back in the autumn for a new series but until then, enjoy your summer and your writing.   

Chronological Versus Fractured Narratives

In this episode Dr Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen look at the ways in which writers use time in their storytelling.  From linear narratives following a traditional chronology to fractured, repeating and circular narratives we compare them and look at the advantages of playing around with time in your work. 
 
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The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
And learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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Join us next week for the final episode of season 2 in which we'll be joined by a very special guest. 

Foreshadowing

Dropping hints about events to come in your stories can raise tension and add depth and interest to your work.  In this episode we look at the art and technique of foreshadowing and ask why should writers consider it an important tool in their skillset. 
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The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
And learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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Short Fiction

In this week's episode we'll look at short fiction and the skills and techniques you'll need to master concise storytelling.  We discuss the pros and cons of writing short fiction and some of the drawbacks and limitations of the form.  As usual we end with a writing challenge from Rachel. 
 
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The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
And learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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Relationships in Fiction

In this episode we talk about relationships in your fiction and how they can mould and shape your stories and the arcs of your characters. We explore the ways in which characters interact and consider sources of conflict and interest in these interactions.  From dysfunctional families to romantic attachments via warring parties and long-held feuds we hope to provide you with some ideas and  inspiration for writing your own fictional relationships.
 
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The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
And learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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Join us next week for a discussion about short fiction.  

Making Time to Write

In this episode we look at the challenges of making time for your writing and how best to use time when you have it.  As usual we have tips advice and experience from Dr Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen and a writing challenge from Rachel. 
 
Join the Writers’ Gym and book your next writing workout at https://www.rachelknightley.com/the-writers-gym/
The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
And learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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Writing Tips from the Writers' Gym Team

In this edition Rachel, Emily and Chris each share pieces of writing advice which we hope you'll find useful.
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The Writers Gym Podcast is an Alternative Stories production for The Writers' Gym.  
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to https://www.rachelknightley.com/
Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to https://www.emilyinkpen.com/
And learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
 
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