In this episode Jon Bickley and Raven Dane discuss revising and rewriting. Is you first thought your best thought? Can a friend be an editor? Should a publisher charge a fee?
Raven Dane is an award winning novelist and her books are available on Amazon.
Jon Bickley is a poet and his books are available from Amazon.
The Chesham Literary Festival runs an annual poetry competition and many public events including the Mindful Verses workshops.
www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net
www.invisiblefolk.com
5 Mar 2026
How to write a novel Part 7
In this episode presenter Jon Bickley and award winning novelist Raven Dane talk about writer's block and how to overcome it and good habits.
How often should you write? How many words a day? Good habits make good books.
www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net
www.invisiblefolk.com
10 Feb 2026
How to write a novel part 6
In this episode Jon Bickley 9presenter) talks to Raven Dane (award winning novelist) about the author's voice, how to discover and develop yours and how your friends can help you.
www.invisiblefolk.com
www.cheshamliteraryfestival.net
12 Jan 2026
How to write a novel part 5
Novelist Raven Dane shares insights with presenter Jon Bickley on crafting compelling scenes that captivate readers and drive the narrative forward in novel writing, in this interview.
14 Dec 2025
How to write a novel part 4
Authors Jon Bickley and Raven Dame explore world-building techniques for novels, examining research methods to create immersive settings, in this interview episode.
17 Nov 2025
How to write a novel part 3
Host Jon Bickley interviews novelist Raven Dane about structuring a novel, exploring how to begin, transition between stages, and conclude a story.
28 Oct 2025
How to write a novel 2
Host Jon Bickley interviews novelist Raven Dane about crafting compelling characters, offering insights into character development techniques in this episode.
27 Sept 2025
How to write a novel
Award-winning novelist Raven Dane discusses the origins of novel ideas and their development with host Jon Bickley, offering insights for fiction writers in this interview.
3 Sept 2025
How to write a poem - part 9
Host Jon Bickley interviews poet Ben Batten as he shares 50 essential points for crafting compelling poetry, offering a valuable checklist for aspiring writers.
20 Aug 2025
How to write a poem part 8
Ben Batten explores short poetry forms like haiku and limericks, offering inspiration and instruction for aspiring poets in this interview.
27 Jul 2025
How to write a poem part 7
Ben and Jon explore the ballad form and the folk process in songwriting, revealing how to craft compelling narratives through poetry in this episode.
3 Jul 2025
How to write a poem 6
Ben Batten introduces listeners to the sonnet form, exploring its structure, creation, and sound, as part of a series inspiring creative writing.
4 Jun 2025
How to write a poem part 5
Ben Batten explains figurative speech, focusing on similes and metaphors, to enhance poetry writing skills in this educational episode.
10 May 2025
How to write a poem part 4
In this episode Ben Batten talks about rhyme and Jon interrupts.
This is part 4 in a series of 9. We hope that you will find this series a practical guide to improving your poetry writing. You will hear poems you might not have heard before and hear ways in which you can try new things that will stretch your writing.
https://www.facebook.com/CheshamLiteraryFestival
www.invisiblefolk.com
18 Apr 2025
How to write a poem part 3
In this episode Ben Batten talks about how to build a line of poetry.
This is the third in a series of talks that build to make a complete course in poetry writing.
www.invisiblefolk.com
17 Mar 2025
How to write a poem part 2
Ben Batten continues with his series on How to Write a Poem. In this episode he talks about Free Verse. We hope that you will learn a thing or two and be inspired to write your own poem.
This episode is presented by, and often inerupted by, Jon Bickley
If you want to learn more about Chesham Literary Festival seach for our Facebook page where you will also find the rules for our poetry competition.
4 Feb 2025
How to write a poem part 1
Ben Batten has written several books of poetry and had a long career as an English teacher. He is well placed to inspire and instruct beginners and experienced writers alike.
This is the first of a series so make sure you subscribe to get each one as it is published.
Jon Bickley has also written several books of poetry and some of them can be found on Amazon.
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