Mark Stay's Creative Differences

About Mark Stay's Creative Differences

A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use! The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.

Publisher

Mark Stay

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2024

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Michael S Jackson: Leaving Gifts for my Future Self | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep24

   Michael S Jackson, author of the epic Ringlander fantasy series, reveals how he lets the first draft storytelling flow in order to leave himself material that he can use in edits and rewrites. He also shares details of his new Kickstarter campaign! WE DISCUSS: The balance between story, magic and worldbuilding The importance of cover art and creating beautiful books And the important of the Rubik's Cube to his state of mind... And much more! LINKS Michael's website: https://mjackson.co.uk/&...

2. 

   5 May 2026

   Karen Storey: I Get This Build Up of Excitement | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep23

   Karen Storey, award-winning author of the brilliant debut novel THE APPROVAL OF SHEEP, reveals how her stories let her know when they're ready to be written. WE DISCUSS: A brilliant tip for writing award-winning short stories Why you need to get a website and newsletter right now And why her cat gets more fan mail that she does... And much more! LINKS Karen's website: https://karenstoreyauthor.com The Law of Consequences short story collection: https://books2read.com/b/mvzrW2 Quite ...

3. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Kathleen Whyman: Bring Your Imagination | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep22

   Kathleen Whyman, author of the MOTHER OF ALL COMEBACKS, reveals how her brilliantly funny novels are a combination of real life, invention and her imagination... WE DISCUSS: Receiving her first publisher rejection, aged 10! How an encounter in the loo led to her debut Balancing writing with marketing and PR... And much more! LINKS Kathleen's website Kathleen's Unboxing Video The Julie Wassmer episode The Amazon links below are affiliate links and I earn commission if you buy with th...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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