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Hosted by Heys Wolfenden · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 37 episodes
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Welcome to the ‘What! The Heys’ podcast that tears the cover off the writing world! Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring novelist, or just a lover of great stories, I’m here to demystify the writing craft, explore the publishing industry, dive deep into the books we can't stop thinking about, and chat with amazing guests from across the literary universe. Get ready for a conversation that's as passionate and unpredictable as a plot twist. Let's get into it. If you’re interested in my writing you can also check out my blog: https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 My Middle Grade/YA novel, ‘Jack Strong and the Red Giant’: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 My collection of poetry, ‘Made in China: 50 Sonnets on Modern China’:<
Heys Wolfenden hosts What! The Heys, a arts show with 37 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to outline your novel ? In this episode Canadian author Carla Young discusses her sticky note approach to plotting her books, as well as how she stitches the whole thing together. She al
Send us Fan Mail Burnt out from all the constant writing? Want to take a break but not sure if this will have a negative impact on your work? In this episode, YA sci-fi author, Heys Wolfenden discusses how incorporating
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to write a sci-fi story that really kicks? Listen to American author Julia Harbert discuss how she planned and wrote her debut sci-fi novel, The Antaran Equation . She also shares how li
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to use your childhood to fuel your creativity ? In this episode the children’s author and artist, Eric Zhang tells you how. He also discusses the dangerous impact of AI on creative space
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to balance being a screenwrite r and a fantasy novelist ? Listen to David Kain explain how it's possible to go from studying a PhD in Creative Writing to becoming an in-demand screenwrit
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to write the perfect memoir, but not sure if you have the relevant experience? In this episode memoirist and writing coach, Elizabeth Wilson shows you how you can use your everyday exper
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to use your experience to write a novel that really kicks, but not sure how? In this episode of ' What! The Heys, ' Chester native Oliver Jensen , explains how you can use your experienc
Send us Fan Mail Want to listen to some top-notch poetry ? In this episode, three UK poets - Sarah James , Ansuya Patel , and Heys Wolfenden - discuss three of their poems. They also share their thoughts on the benefits
Send us Fan Mail Ever fancied writing a bestselling Romantasy novel, but you're not sure how? In this episode, Australian Romantasy author J.M. McGregor gives the lowdown on how she wrote her debut novel, ' Ash and Tide
Send us Fan Mail Should writers completely accept or reject using AI in their writing ? In this episode of the highly successful writing podcast, 'What! The Heys', the YA author Heys Wolfenden discusses the pros and cons
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the highly successful 'What! The Heys ' podcast, LA native Arielle Miller gives the lowdown on her recent book, ' F*ck Me: A Memoir' , which chronicles her various post-divorce relatio
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to improve your writing but not sure where to start? In this episode of ' What! The Heys' , Fantasy and Romance author K.J. Holmes breaks down all the amazing ways you can improve your w
Send us Fan Mail Want to write a fantasy series, but not sure where to start? In this episode of the hugely engaging, 'What! The Heys' podcast, Indiana native Ryan Null breaks down how he plans and writes his fantasy ser
Send us Fan Mail Should writers embrace AI in their books, or should they reject it completely? In this episode authors A.L. Lieske , Ryan Null, and Heys Wolfenden discuss the ethical implications of using AI in writing
Send us Fan Mail Want to know what it feels like be a pop star at the height of fame? In her gripping trilogy, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart , Michele Kwasniewski delivers a heartfelt, unflinching look at the highs
Send us Fan Mail Want to write books that actually sell? In this episode, Las Vegas authors Allen and Brian Manning reveal the secrets behind their success - from writing for your ideal reader to turning brutal reviews i
Send us Fan Mail Christoffer Vuolo Junros doesn’t just place ads on social media to promote his Origin Andromeda trilogy- he also distributes his books to local libraries. On top of that he also believes in engaging with
Send us Fan Mail Hayden Croft has got it all: he’s a screenwriter, director, and a novelist. Oh, and when he’s not working on his next successful film, he’s also cranking out poems and short stories about Los Angeles, th
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, YA writer and poet Heys Wolfenden dives into a wide-ranging conversation inspired by questions from fellow authors A. L. Lieske , David Pariseau , and Mars Wilson . From his years living
Send us Fan Mail Travis Byram has lived all over the world (USA, Thailand, China, Qatar...) and now writes from the beautiful city of Izmir, Turkey . As well as writing short stories, he compiles his own dream journal ,
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