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The Reluctant Writer

The Reluctant Writer

著者： Rob Radcliffe
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概要

The Reluctant Writer is a podcast about the extraordinary lengths one writer will go to avoid writing the book he claims he wants to write.

Author Rob Radcliffe talks about abandoned drafts, wildly ambitious plans, the urgent cup of coffee that somehow takes an hour, and the stubborn belief that tomorrow will be a much better writing day. It’s an honest, occasionally sweary look at the writing and publishing life, with excuses exposed and, every so often, actual words written.

Writing books. Making excuses. Carrying on.

Rob Radcliffe アート マーケティング マーケティング・セールス 文学史・文学批評 経済学
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  • The Relentless Writer: 30 Days of Writing

    The Relentless Writer: 30 Days of Writing
    2026/10/23

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    I'm The Reluctant Writer. I'm very good at finding excuses not to write. But this November, I'm doing something completely out of character. I'm becoming The Relentless Writer.

    For 30 days, from 1st–30th November, I'm challenging myself (and you!) to write something every single day.

    No 50,000-word targets. No pressure to produce a bestseller. No complicated rules. Just showing up, putting your arse in the chair and getting some words down.

    In this episode, I'm talking about NaNoWriMo, the importance of writing consistently, finding time to write when life gets in the way, and how just 250 words a day could add up to an entire novel in a year.

    I'll also explain why I'm launching The Relentless Writer: 30 Days of Writing, how you can join me, and what I'll be doing throughout November as I attempt to finish my Christmas novella and tackle some of my many unfinished manuscripts.

    Expect writing sprints, progress updates, a little accountability and probably quite a lot of procrastination.

    Want to join the challenge?

    Sign up for The Relentless Writer: 30 Days of Writing here:

    https://rob-radcliffe.kit.com/14aeed4d13

    Let's make shit up and write it down.

    The Reluctant Writer — Writing books. Making excuses. Carrying on.

    Find out more at https://robradcliffe.com
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    10 分
  • One-Star Reviews: Why Do We Take Them So Personally?

    One-Star Reviews: Why Do We Take Them So Personally?
    2026/10/16

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    In this episode of The Reluctant Writer, I'm talking about something that every author dreads: the dreaded one-star review.

    You've spent months, perhaps years, writing your book. You've edited it, polished it, published it, and sent it out into the world. Then someone comes along and gives it one star.

    Ouch.

    But why do we take bad reviews so personally? Should we respond to them? Can we learn anything from them? And why is it that ten glowing reviews can be completely overshadowed by one person who absolutely hated your book?

    I'm sharing my thoughts on negative reviews, why they're an unavoidable part of being an author, and why we really shouldn't let them get under our skin.

    Whether you've received your first one-star review or you're still nervously waiting for it, this episode is for you.

    In this episode:

    • Why negative reviews hit authors so hard
    • Why not every reader will love your book
    • The temptation to respond to bad reviews
    • Why one-star reviews aren't necessarily a bad thing
    • Learning to move on and keep writing

    Find out more about me and my books: https://robradcliffe.com

    If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Reluctant Writer, leave a rating, and share it with another writer who might need reminding that one bad review isn't the end of the world.
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    18 分
  • The Voices in My Head Won't Shut Up.

    The Voices in My Head Won't Shut Up.
    2026/10/09

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    22 unfinished books. One abandoned at 40,000 words. And somehow, I've still got more ideas.

    Welcome to Episode 2 of The Reluctant Writer, where Rob Radcliffe attempts to explain why his computer is full of unfinished manuscripts, his head is full of fictional people, and finishing one bloody book before starting another seems completely beyond him.

    From time travellers and serial killers to lottery winners and psychological thrillers, there's always another character demanding attention. And just when a book is going well, along comes another idea that absolutely cannot wait.

    In this episode, Rob talks about the graveyard of abandoned novels, the unexpected consequences of writing a series, readers who insist on sequels, and the ridiculous places writers find inspiration.

    Because apparently, inventing imaginary people, giving them complicated lives and expecting complete strangers to care about them is a perfectly normal way to spend your time.

    In this episode:

    • The 22 unfinished manuscripts lurking on Rob's computer
    • The 40,000-word novel abandoned three years ago
    • Why readers keep demanding sequels
    • How a short story turned into an entire book series
    • The fictional characters who refuse to leave him alone
    • Why new ideas always arrive at the worst possible moment
    • The strange, wonderful madness of being a writer

    Join the conversation

    How many unfinished manuscripts have you got? Are you disciplined enough to finish one book before starting another, or is your WIP folder a complete bloody disaster too?

    About The Reluctant Writer

    A funny, occasionally sweary podcast about writing, publishing, creativity and the absurd business of being an author.

    Hosted by Rob Radcliffe.

    Website: https://www.robradcliffe.com

    New episodes exploring the highs, lows and occasional complete nonsense of the writing life.

    Writing books. Making excuses. Carrying on.
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    19 分
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