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Beachy Books Podcast

by Philip Bell

Philip Bell, published author, writer and book publisher at Beachy Books, rambles while on his country rambles. Subjects cover writing, publishing, self publishing, books and literature. www.beachybooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Ep29 - Finding Creative Inspiration Again

    Welcome to the Beachy Rambles - Beachy Books Podcast, presented by Philip Bell, book publisher, author and director of Beachy Books. Philip rambles about writing and publishing while out on his walks. In this episode he took inspiration from a podcast listener who had lost his inspiration to…

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  2. Ep28 - World Poetry Day 2020 Isolation Special

    Welcome to the Beachy Rambles - Beachy Books Podcast, presented by Philip Bell, publisher, author and director of Beachy Books. Philip asked his authors to record them reading poems they had written for World Poetry Day 2020! We know everybody is in isolation so wanted to bring some comfort and...

  3. Ep27 - Publishing In The Time of Coronavirus

    Welcome to the Beachy Rambles - Beachy Books Podcast, presented by Philip Bell, publisher, author and director of Beachy Books. Philip rambles about writing and publishing while out on his walks. Like all of us, he is shocked at the coronavirus pandemic that has hit the world, and in this podcast...

  4. Ep26 – Beachy Goes Traditional – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast

    Philip sounds excited to announce something BIG about Beachy! And he's finally found his muse again and started a new novel… all while walking out in nature. With thanks to Dan O’Neill who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast Other ways to subscribe…

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  5. Ep25 – Beachy Resurfaces – Beachy Books Podcast

    Philip talks about the relaunch of his publishing business, what he publishes, walks around a different bit of country in a new county. And some writing woes… With thanks to my friend, Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast Other ways…

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  6. When To Start A Story – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 24

    Philip rambles about when is the best time to start the actual writing of a story. There are no rules, but he frets about these issues you know. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to...

  7. Who’s Telling The Story? – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 23

    Philip rambles about point of view in writing, who is telling the story? A story told from child's POV or an adults? All depends. Oh, the dilema. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to...

  8. Fallow Writing – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 22

    Philip rambles about not writing. Yes, not writing. Bit odd, but what can you do, hey? Sometimes it's best not to write. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to my feed: Beachy...

  9. Success In Your Time – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 21

    Philip rambles about being successful in his time – is he? Will he be? Many writers were never recognised until they died. Here's hoping we can all be successful in our time! With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast –…

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  10. Honesty in Publishing – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 20

    Philip rambles about his experiences publishing books for clients, being honest with writers, submissions, rejection, all while on a country walk. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to...

  11. Designing Book Covers – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 19

    Philip rambles about his love for book covers, the highs and lows of designing book covers, all while walking. What more could you want? With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to…

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  12. Publish Your Book – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 18

    Philip rambles about publishing books for other people, his latest projects, all in the great outdoors. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to my feed: Beachy Books Podcast –...

  13. Editing After Rejection – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 17

    Philip kicks off 2017 by rambling on a frosty morning about his near miss with an agent, rejection and his process of editing a novel. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to my...

  14. Don’t Stop Believing – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 16

    Philip rambles about some very very good news for him, how it's easy to lose faith in your writing, dragonfly spotting, and he attempts to sing. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing,...

  15. From Brain 2 Paper – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 15

    Philip rambles on how frustrating it is to get the idea from your head onto paper without compromise, all while walking too fast so he gets out of breath. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other…

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  16. The Love of Short Stories – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 14

    Philip rambles about his love for the short story form, all to a soundtrack of summer wildlife. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to my feed: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy...

  17. Describing The World Brand New – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 13

    Philip rambles about the process of making writing your own, and originality, arepas and public rights of way, all while walking. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to my…

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  18. Dealing With Rejection – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 12

    Philip feels upbeat in spite of getting rejections on his novel. A writer rambling and spring bird song. What more could you want? With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to my…

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  19. Ch-Ch-Changes Goodbye Bowie – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 11

    Philip walks in mud while taking inspiration from David Bowie. What would happen if an author ch-ch-changed their book style each time? Would you create your own epitaph if you could? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his…

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  20. Judge A Book By Its Cover – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 10

    Recorded in summer 2014, Philip rambles about his experience creating book covers and his favourites. Do you judge a book by the cover? Does reading the same story with a different cover affect the story? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about…

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  21. 2016 Writing Resolutions – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 9

    Philip starts 2016 off with a short ramble on his writing resolutions… Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children’s books, publishing, self publishing, and anything to do with books...

  22. Story Structure – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 8

    Philip rambles about story structure, his current story for children, being inspired by Enid Blyton's Famous Five stories, and that awful moment when you think your story might be sh*t! Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his...

  23. Bubbly Thoughts – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 7

    Philip's brain is in the ‘bubbly thoughts' stage and he rambles about how he gets his ideas, serendipity, juxtaposing random ideas to make new ones, and he looks at some impressive hairy bullocks. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while…

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  24. Prostituting Your Art – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 6

    Philip rambles about his anguish over wanting to write what he truly loves while considering how much commercial aspirations and genres can alter his vision. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles…

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  25. Write for love – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 5

    Philip rambles about the realities of how many books you're likely to sell via traditional publishing or self, and the joys of a small, appreciative audience. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles…

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  26. Your Book in a Shop – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 4

    Philip rambles about the highs and lows of seeing his published and self-published books in shops. Could retailers do more? Could authors and publishers do more? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles...

  27. Writers’ Rooms – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 3

    Philip rambles about his new Writers' Room. Does a writer need a Writers' Room? Do you need a space to write? Where do you write? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children's books,...

  28. Embrace the Kindle – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 2

    Philip rambles about his experiences publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), ebook formatting, accessibility of ebooks and the joys of formatting for multiple eReaders. But does he even own a Kindle? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about...

  29. The Writer Editor – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 1

    Philip rambles about editing. Do you need an editor? Should a writer also edit their own work? Why do we edit? How do we edit? Who has the final say? The joys of punctuation, thoughts on twitter, oh and mispronouncing Trask and smörgåsbord. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at...

  30. Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles – Pilot Episode

    This is the short, pilot episode of Beachy Rambles, as a warm-up to give you a flavour of what's to come. It's not very in-depth, but worth listening just to hear me fall over! Subscribe and get episodes as I publish them. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Philip Bell, published author, writer and book publisher at Beachy Books, rambles while on his country rambles. Subjects cover writing, publishing, self publishing, books and literature. www.beachybooks.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Philip Bell, published author, writer and book publisher at Beachy Books, rambles while on his country rambles. Subjects cover writing, publishing, self publishing, books and literature. www.beachybooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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