Dianna's Writing Desk Podcast

Dianna Hardy

Writing fiction and life; and lots of coffee. Dianna Hardy shares her thoughts and personal tips on independent writing and publishing; her characters, stories, and WIPs; reads excerpts, poetry, fiction; reflects on daily life events and the wider perspective, relating everything back to “the story” (in books and of life). Episodes are published bi-weekly. Follow or subscribe for notifications. Visit https://www.diannahardy.com to learn more about Dianna.

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Drowning in paperbacks — can’t wait until it’s all over!
02-12-2023
Drowning in paperbacks — can’t wait until it’s all over!
In some ways, this is an audio version of the newsletter that recently went out, plus reflection on the urge to write and how much it’s missed when other practical business needs take over. Roll on mid-January!A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com

Episodes

Drowning in paperbacks — can’t wait until it’s all over!
02-12-2023
Drowning in paperbacks — can’t wait until it’s all over!
In some ways, this is an audio version of the newsletter that recently went out, plus reflection on the urge to write and how much it’s missed when other practical business needs take over. Roll on mid-January!A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Pre-orders, Paperbacks Going Into 2024, and Imposter’s Syndrome
18-11-2023
Pre-orders, Paperbacks Going Into 2024, and Imposter’s Syndrome
Dianna’s updates are all about paperbacks today, and then she talks about Imposter’s Syndrome.A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Writing Updates and The Thing I Find Hardest About Writing Fiction
04-11-2023
Writing Updates and The Thing I Find Hardest About Writing Fiction
Writing updates galore in this episode, and then Dianna talks about that tedious “middle bit” about writing a novel.A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Writing updates and thoughts on Samhain (Halloween)
21-10-2023
Writing updates and thoughts on Samhain (Halloween)
This podcast show will now publish biweekly episodes (no longer weekly) containing Dianna’s writing updates for her readers followed by a topic or theme.Today’s episode is short and sweet, with thoughts about Samhain (Halloween) and what it traditionally stood for.A list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Updates on WIP: Sins of the Father, and Writing and Reading the Paranormal
14-10-2023
Updates on WIP: Sins of the Father, and Writing and Reading the Paranormal
In the first half of this episode, Dianna gives an update on, and overview of, her upcoming publication, Sins of the Father, due for release on 31st October. And then the discussion turns to the joys of writing and reading werewolves, shifters, demons, and other paranormal characters.This podcast is published weekly — a list of past and upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Writing Sex In Fiction: A Few Key Points
07-10-2023
Writing Sex In Fiction: A Few Key Points
In this episode, Dianna discusses some key points for writing sex scenes in mainstream or genre fiction vs writing sex in erotica. This episode is suitable for all to listen to and contains nothing explicit in itself. This podcast is published weekly — a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Flashes of Brilliance: Writing Flash Fiction, Novelettes, and Novellas
30-09-2023
Flashes of Brilliance: Writing Flash Fiction, Novelettes, and Novellas
In this episode — particularly suited to all those interested in writing — Dianna goes through the different ways in which you can write flash fiction, novelettes, and novellas, and how these formats can help you with your writing in general.This podcast is published weekly — a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Burnout and the Light at the End of the Fire
23-09-2023
Burnout and the Light at the End of the Fire
In this episode, Dianna discusses burnout from her personal experience — how it affected her creativity — and the slow process of getting back on track.This podcast is published weekly - a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com/podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com
Creativity and Jumping in at the Deep End, and Labour Pains
15-09-2023
Creativity and Jumping in at the Deep End, and Labour Pains
In this first episode of her new podcast, Dianna talks about jumping in at the deep end with the creative urge, “method writing” (or living strong emotions through the story you’re writing), daydreaming and being a visual learner; and she recounts a childhood memory of “jumping in at the deep end”, relating it to following that creative urge.This podcast is published weekly - a list of upcoming episodes can be found at https://www.diannahardy.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit diannahardy.substack.com