Welcome, wordsmiths and story seekers! In this very first episode of The Writer’s Chair, author and podcast host Daniel Willcocks invites you to pull up a seat for an honest, no-fluff introduction to this brand new show for writers of all stripes—especially those who like their fiction a little on the darker side.
Daniel shares:
- Why he’s launching this podcast now (after months of planning),
- What to expect from upcoming episodes,
- His journey from stage-play adaptations to publishing 70+ books,
- Lessons from running (and restarting) multiple writing podcasts over the last decade,
- And his personal mission to create the biggest online community for dark fiction authors.
This is a candid, unscripted look into the heart of a writer who’s spent 10+ years in the indie trenches—and is ready to bring you along for the ride.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- What The Writer’s Chair is all about (and who it’s for)
- Daniel’s experience across horror, ghostwriting, coaching and podcasting
- Why perfection kills momentum—and how to start before you’re “ready”
- How connecting with other authors can make writing less lonely
- An invite to join the new Devil’s Rock community for dark fiction writers
🔗 Links & Resources
- 💀 Join the Devil’s Rock community (free):
- 👉 devilsrockbooks.com/podcast
- 🖤 Follow Daniel on Instagram:
- 👉 @wilcoxauthor
- 📚 Learn more about Daniel’s books & publishing projects:
- 👉 danielwillcocks.com
🎧 Subscribe & Review
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow writer. New interviews and solo episodes are dropping soon, featuring dark fiction authors, publishing insights, and hard-won lessons from the writing life.
🖊️ Quote of the Episode
“Writing can be lonely work… but does it really have to be?”
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