Paper Places is the podcast that demystifies the journey to becoming a professional writer. Each episode, columnist-turned-author Kerry Provenzano sits down with an acclaimed writer who shares where their words have taken them.

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#8: How to Reclaim Your Creative Focus by Logging Off, with Adele Zeynep Walton

November 29th, 2024 · 58 minutes

In this episode, Kerry is joined by Adele Zeynep Walton, author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World. They discuss the ways technology impacts our attention, Adele's writing process and the importance of spending time offline.

#7: Independent Publishers, Writing in the Bath, and Rejecting Structure, with Rebecca Perry

November 7th, 2024 · 47 minutes

In this episode, author Rebecca Perry joins Kerry to discuss her move from poetry into lyrical non-fiction, including what a typical week looks like, her unconventional writing location and her experience working with an independent publisher.

#6: Pitching to the New York Times, Writing Competitions and Tuning Up, with Stephen Harrison

September 27th, 2024 · 43 minutes

Stephen Harrison joins Kerry to discuss his career as a columnist, and the process of writing his Wikipedia-themed novel, 'The Editors'. They cover different methods of getting ready to write, including Stephen's essential 'tuning up' time.

#5: Writing a Successful Blog in 2024, with Stephen Hackett

August 30th, 2024 · 64 minutes

In this episode, Kerry is joined by Relay co-founder, podcaster and blogger Stephen Hackett. They delve into Stephen's 16 years of writing at 512 Pixels and uncover the key advice writers should follow if they want to write successful blog.

#4: Writing Poems, Finding Rhythm and Publishing Collections, with Will Harris

July 31st, 2024 · 51 minutes

In this episode, Kerry sits down with poet and non-fiction writer, Will Harris. They discuss Will's first foray into poetry, the importance of creating access points in your work, and the process of publishing poetry.

#3: Writing Residencies and Getting a Six-Figure Book Deal, with Ellen Atlanta

June 14th, 2024 · 75 minutes

In this episode, Ellen Atlanta joins Kerry to discuss the process behind writing her debut non-fiction book, Pixel Flesh. They discuss Ellen's experience at an artists' residency in Italy and the details behind her book going to auction.

#2: How to Meet Other Writers, and the Joys and Challenges of Writing Memoir, with Freya Bromley

May 31st, 2024 · 73 minutes

In this episode, Kerry sits down with author and wild swimmer Freya Bromley. They discuss the importance of finding your writing community, the unexpected side of publishing, and how it feels to share your inner world through memoir.

#1: First Advances, Editing Manuscripts and Leaving Journalism for Fiction, with Dan Moren

May 10th, 2024 · 63 minutes

In this episode, Kerry is joined by author and podcaster, Dan Moren. They delve into tips on writing, editing and publishing your first manuscript, the lesser known traits of a great author (that your agent will love) and the mystery of the first advance.

#0: An Introductory Q&A

May 6th, 2024 · 13 minutes

In this episode, Kerry introduces Paper Places and answers your questions on career, her four-step creative process and when her love of writing began.