London Writers' Salon

Apr 12 2025 140 ep. 57 mins 48

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A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.

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#140: Matt Trinetti – Building The World's Most Engaged Writing Community: Navigating Boundaries, Fostering Belonging, Harnessing the Power of Connection & the Importance of Creative Health

Apr 12 2025 30 mins

Matt Trinetti, co-founder of the London Writers' Salon, on building the world’s most engaged writing community, the role of creativity in the face of AI and the transformative power of writing.

#139: Steve Almond – The Truth About Creative Failure, Overcoming Ego, and Writing Stories That Actually Matter

Apr 05 2025 60 mins

Steve Almond, bestselling author on ‘failing’ for decades, finding flow, finding success in Hollywood, overcoming writer’s block and telling the stories only you can tell with truth and mercy.

#138: Nicola Slawson – From Journalism to Book Deals: Pitching, Newsletters, and Building a Writing Life on Your Own Terms

Mar 29 2025 71 mins

Nicola Slawson, journalist, author and creator of the award-winning newsletter The Single Supplement, shares her journey of breaking into journalism with no contacts, launching her newsletter with zero subscribers to securing a book deal.

#137: Sareeta Domingo – Writing Love That Feels Real, Breaking into Publishing, Writing Intimacy on the Page, and Selling Romance

Mar 22 2025 57 mins

Author and Publisher Sareeta Domingo on crafting love stories that feel real and selling romance

#136: Tessa Hadley – The Secrets of Literary Fiction: How to Craft Powerful, Resonant Stories, Creating Compelling Stories, Publishing in your 40s, 50s and beyond

Mar 15 2025 64 mins

Best-selling Author Tessa Hadley on getting published in her 40s and beyond, the craft of literary fiction, developing character and conflict, and the importance of conflict.

#135: Anne-Laure Le Cunff — The Science of Creativity: Using Tiny Experiments to Unlock Growth, Learning, and Better Writing

Mar 08 2025 68 mins

Writer, neuroscientist, and Ness Labs founder Anne-Laure Le Cunff shares insights on redefining success, overcoming comparison, writing in public, and using tiny experiments to fuel creativity. She talks about growing her newsletter from 0 to 100K+, transitioning from writing articles to a book, and the neuroscience behind sustainable ambition.

#134: Jody Eddy – Michelin Kitchens, Monks & The Cookbook Playbook: What Top Chefs Taught Me About Rituals & Success; NonFiction Proposal & Food Writing

Mar 01 2025 67 mins

Foodwriter and Jody Eddy takes us behind the scenes of Michelin-star kitchens and the rigorous world of food writing to reveal the hidden ingredients of storytelling, discipline, and turning culinary ideas into bestselling books.

#133: Michael Dean – The Invisible Patterns Behind Great Essays: How Essay Architecture Can Shape Your Writing and Break Through Perfectionism.

Feb 22 2025 42 mins

Essayist, editor and creator of Essay Architecture, Michael Dean on the hidden structures and key patterns within great essays.

#132: Dava Sobel — The Art of Science Storytelling, Writing Hidden Histories & How a Rejected Pitch Became a Bestseller

Feb 16 2025 55 mins

Best-selling Science Writer Dava Sobel on blending science with storytelling—how to craft compelling narratives, navigate deep research, and bring historical figures to life. Plus insights on nonfiction publishing, overcoming creative roadblocks, and bringing historical figures to life.

#131: Sophie Flynn — Writing Thrillers, Should You Be A Kindle Bestseller or Go Down The Traditional Publishing Route? Plus the Mindset for a Long-Term Writing Career

Feb 09 2025 62 mins

Bestselling thriller author Sophie Flynn reveals the raw truth about publishing—traditional vs. indie, rejection, and what it really takes to succeed.