In Our Own Words

Jan 16 2025 36 ep. 24 mins 2
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Alice Ashcroft discusses songwriting and writing techniques used by a range of musicians and authors.

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Minisode 3 - Intentional Language

Jan 16 2025 5 mins  
In this final minisode of 'In Our Own Words,' Dr. Alice Ashcroft delves into the concept of using language intentionally, a recurring theme in her work focused on gendered language and behavior. She addresses common questions about how to ensure one's voice is heard and emphasises the importance of being intentional with words. Alice recommends Laura Bates' book 'Fix the System, No

Minisode 2 - What is my niche?

Jan 09 2025 6 mins  
In this episode of 'In Our Own Words,' Dr. Alice Ashcroft explores the challenge of finding her niche as a content creator. She discusses the common advice to focus on a specific niche and shares her experiences of creating content based on her personal interests. Alice reflects on the strategic timing of a successful Taylor Swift reel and the complexities of her academic career, w

Minisode 1 - This is therapy.

Jan 02 2025 4 mins  
In this episode of 'In Our Own Words,' Dr. Alice Ashcroft returns after a hiatus, reflecting on the chaotic periods in her life and their impact on her career. She discusses her pregnancy, new business ventures, and her ongoing identity crisis as a content creator, researcher, and musician. Alice articulates her intent to merge these facets under one platform, focusing on how peopl

Sophie Cousens - Meet cutes and location inspired writing.

Dec 03 2021 26 mins  
In this episode I chat to Sophie Cousens, author of the New York Times bestseller This Time Next Year, and brand new novel Just Haven't Met You Yet. After loving her first book, and falling even more in love with her writing after her second, in this episode we chat about meet cutes, location inspired writing and how to write characters readers will fall in love with.  Buy Ju

Bee (@frombeewithlove) - Creative storytelling through photos and video.

Nov 21 2021 17 mins  
Telling stories through photos and editing is an art form all on it's own. In this episode, Bee (@frombewithlove) and Alice talk about how an idea becomes a story, and how this can be expressed visually. Follow Alice on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Alice on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8HcKc22/ Follow Bee on Instagram: https://instagram.com/frombeewi

Emily Henry - Writing romance, strong female characters and Brooklyn 99.

Nov 14 2021 30 mins  
In this episode I chat to New York Times Best-Selling author Emily Henry, about her book You and Me on Vacation (or The People We Meet on Vacation). After seeing this book everywhere on BookTok, I read it several months ago and instantly fell in love with Emily's writing. In this episode we chat about strong female characters, fan-girl over Brooklyn 99, and general talk about our u

Lorraine Brown - Writing romance and independence.

Nov 07 2021 16 mins  
Series 5 of In Our Own Words begins with a chat with the wonderful author, Lorraine Brown author of Uncoupling (or to my American listeners - The Paris Connection). In this episode we chat about inspiration, romance, and independence. Lorainne is a brilliant writer, and I really recommend her writing and cannot wait to read her next book. Buy Uncoupling (affiliate link): https://am

Shan and Sienna (All Things Bookish Podcast) - From bookstagram to podcasting, how did we get here?

Mar 28 2021 25 mins  
In this season finale, bookstagrammers turned podcasters; Alice, Sienna and Shan, share their stories surrounding their podcasts, their Instagram accounts and awkward encounters interviewing authors. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Listen to the All Things Bookish Podcast here: www.allthingsbookishpodcast.com.au Follow Shan here: instagram.com/allshereads Follow Si

Joe Knowles (VALA) - From a high school band to independent solo careers, this is two friends catching up in a public forum.

Mar 20 2021 33 mins  
Songwriters Alice Ashcroft and Joe Knowles grew up together, and have written many songs over the years - some terrible, and some rather moving. In this episode they discuss their musical journey, Joe's band VALA's latest single, and Graham Norton. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Joe's band here: instagram.com/valamanchester

Zubs Malik (@zubscovered) - How bookstagram can become an escape.

Mar 14 2021 17 mins  
Bookstagrammers Alice Ashcroft (@themusicofalice) and Zubs Malik (@zubscovered) talk about why they started their accounts, what books they share, how they share reviews and the corners of the internet they've carved out for themselves. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Zubs here: instagram.com/zubscovered