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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 43 MIN

From Football to Writing - Belief is the Key!

from Mrs Write the Podcast · host Bronte Bennett

What do you do when your football obsession gets out of hand? If you're Spencer Fearn, you buy the worst club in Britain and find out the hard way.As we approach the start of the 2026 World Cup - this is a great listen for those needing their footy fix!In this episode, Spencer shares the full story behind Belief... from the moment he first set foot inside East Stirlingshire to the surreal moments that followed. But we go deeper than the football: Spencer opens up about what drove him to write seriously, how storytelling can immortalise the people and places that shaped us, and the real lessons from self-publishing a book in the modern era.We cover AI tools in the writing process, finding your voice, the myth of the "right time" to write, and why starting badly is still starting. Whether you're a football fan, an aspiring author, or just someone who's ever had a mad idea they couldn't shake — this one's for you.Key takeaways: Back yourself. Start before you're ready. Short chapters are underrated. And AI is a better editor than most people will admit.

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