In this episode of Where Writers Go, join Kathryn for a walk, a listen, and a nosey around a local library. We will take in our surroundings, people watch, and let our imagination run wild.

Kathryn will share the history of British libraries, why they are a true pioneer for creative freedom, and why it is so important you use yours.

Together, we will learn about style and tone in storytelling,with exercises for you to try and experiment with.

This podcast is perfect for creative writers, daydreamers,and anyone seeking story inspiration from real places.

Chapters:

00:00 - 02:38 - Into

02:38 - 03:57 - Today's location

03:57 - 12:55 - Guided Walk

12:55 - 14:35 - Background on the Walk

14:35 – 26:53 – History of British Libraries

26:53 - 29:15 - Creative Breakdown - What Can You Take Fromthe Walk?

29:15 - 33:09 – What did Kathryn create?

33:09 – 38:25 - Style and Tone in Storytelling

38:25 – 39:53 – Today’s Writing Exercise

39:53 – 41:49 – Outro, Thank Yous and Credits

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Resources:

Terror Tapes on Spotify (Kathryn’s other podcast)

Corpus of British Medieval Library Catalogues

Celebrating 175 Years of Public Libraries

From Industrial Slums to Learning Hubs

Join Kathryn for a walk around London's Chinatown and see what stories you can create.

Discover the history of the area and hear what 'plot' is in storytelling: why it's important and how to do it. Then you'll get to try it out for yourself, using an exercise based on the creative walk.

Chapters:

00:00 - 02:25 - Into

02:25 - 03:20 - Today's location

03:21 - 11:25 - Guided Walk

11:25 - 13:00 - Background on the Walk

13:00 - 21:52 - Background on Chinatown and the Flamingo Club

21:52 - 27:43 - Creative Breakdown - What Can You Take From the Walk?

27:43 - 37:55 - What is Plot?

37:55 - 43:32 - Writing Exercise

43:32 - 45:00 - Outro

45:00 - 45:38 - Thank You and Credits

If this episode sparks ideas and stories in you, I would love to hear from you. Tag @WhereWritersGo and let Kathryn know how the walk and the prompt inspired you.And don't forget to like and subscribe, it really does help others find the podcast, and lets you know when new episodes are released.

Resources on the area:

London's Chinatown: A Tale of Two Places

Soho in the 1950s

The Flamingo Jazz Club

Step into the buzz and bustle of London life and discover how perspective shapes every story. In this episode of Where Writers Go, writer and host Kathryn Georghiou takes you on an immersive walk from Borough Market to The Boot and Flogger, one of London’s most characterfulpubs.

Along the way, you’ll tune into the hum of city conversationsand uncover how real voices can inspire fictional characters.

Together, we’ll explore the craft of point of view (POV); how a story changes depending on who’s telling it and why choosing the right perspective can transform your writing.

In this episode, you will:

• Experience an atmospheric guided walk through Borough Market.
• Learn how to use observation and eavesdropping for character development.
• Discover the history and setting of The Boot and Flogger, a hidden gem near London Bridge.
• Get a creative writing prompt to help you experiment with POV in your own stories.

This podcast is perfect for creative writers, journallers, and anyone seeking story inspiration from real places.

Resources mentioned:

• Borough Market - Our Story
• Jericho Writers - Points of View in Fiction

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