EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 54 MIN
How an Actor Turned Daily Writing Prompts into an Audio Fiction Podcast—James Beaumont | Ep 91
from Buildwriting · host Onyemechi Nwakonam
In this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast, I sit down for a deeply inspiring conversation with British actor and voice artist James Beaumont. What started as a simple January writing challenge—1,000 words a day using prompts from my website—became 31 Stories, a full audio fiction podcast where James writes, performs, edits, and produces his own short stories.We talk about how prompts can unlock creativity, why performing your own writing brings a story to life in ways the written page alone cannot, and how actors blend creativity with interpretation to create something truly unique. We also discuss the joy (and challenge) of short-form audio fiction, the possibilities of radio plays, and the importance of trying new creative territory—even when you don’t think you’re “a writer.”If you’re a storyteller, poet, fiction lover, or creator exploring new artistic paths, this episode will leave you excited to experiment, write, perform, and build something entirely your own.Connect with JamesWebsite : https://linktr.ee/jamesbeaumontJoin the Buildwriting Newsletterhttps://buildwriting.com/newsletter/Chapters 00:00 Opening & Guest Intro00:41 Who James Is02:38 How the Writing Began03:44 Turning Stories Into a Podcast05:24 New Prompts & New Process06:54 Why Audio Fiction Matters09:37 Radio Plays & Sound Design11:08 Becoming a One-Man Producer12:19 Writing for the Ear14:58 Writing for Yourself First16:04 AI vs Human Performance18:40 Poetry + Music + Drama Ideas22:05 Interpretation as Creativity24:21 Why the Messenger Matters27:26 Acting Range & Character Work32:04 Trying New Creative Territory37:02 Practice Over Perfection45:34 Considering Radio Plays48:03 Audience & Growth51:36 Cross-Platform Creativity51:59 Where to Find James53:46 Closing Thoughts
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In this episode of the BuildWriting Podcast, I sit down for a deeply inspiring conversation with British actor and voice artist James Beaumont. What started as a simple January writing challenge—1,000 words a day using prompts from my website—became 31 Stories, a full audio fiction podcast where James writes, performs, edits, and produces his own short stories.We talk about how prompts can unlock creativity, why performing your own writing brings a story to life in ways the written page alone cannot, and how actors blend creativity with interpretation to create something truly unique. We also discuss the joy (and challenge) of short-form audio fiction, the possibilities of radio plays, and the importance of trying new creative territory—even when you don’t think you’re “a writer.”If you’re a storyteller, poet, fiction lover, or creator exploring new artistic paths, this episode will leave you excited to experiment, write, perform, and build something entirely your own.Connect with JamesWebsite : https://linktr.ee/jamesbeaumontJoin the Buildwriting Newsletterhttps://buildwriting.com/newsletter/Chapters 00:00 Opening & Guest Intro00:41 Who James Is02:38 How the Writing Began03:44 Turning Stories Into a Podcast05:24 New Prompts & New Process06:54 Why Audio Fiction Matters09:37 Radio Plays & Sound Design11:08 Becoming a One-Man Producer12:19 Writing for the Ear14:58 Writing for Yourself First16:04 AI vs Human Performance18:40 Poetry + Music + Drama Ideas22:05 Interpretation as Creativity24:21 Why the Messenger Matters27:26 Acting Range & Character Work32:04 Trying New Creative Territory37:02 Practice Over Perfection45:34 Considering Radio Plays48:03 Audience & Growth51:36 Cross-Platform Creativity51:59 Where to Find James53:46 Closing Thoughts
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