Finding 'Style and Tone' in the Library

Finding 'Style and Tone' in the Library

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 Like, Share, Subscribe If this episode sparks your creativity, tag @WhereWritersGoand let us know how the prompt inspired you. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share Where Writers Go to help more writers find their next story. Resources: Terror Tapes [https://open.spotify.com/show/2T4BqpWGXpXq0Ik09eDXzo?si=aeb0d3ea8efe48dc] on Spotify (Kathryn’s other podcast) Corpus of British Medieval Library Catalogues [https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/projects/academy-research-projects-corpus-british-medieval-library-catalogues/⁠] Celebrating 175 Years of Public Libraries [https://www.bl.uk/stories/blogs/posts/celebrating-175-years-of-public-libraries⁠] From Industrial Slums to Learning Hubs [https://www.newhamheritagemonth.org/records/from-industrial-slums-to-learning-hubs/⁠]

'Plotting' Around Chinatown - Story Ideas and Exercises

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 [https://chinese-fortunes.org.uk/articles/londons-chinatown-a-tale-of-two-places/] Soho in the 1950s [https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/soho-1950s-wild-west-end/] The Flamingo Jazz Club [https://recordcollectormag.com/articles/absolute-beginnings]

Who’s Story Is This? – Exploring Point of View at The Boot and Flogger

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 [https://boroughmarket.org.uk/our-story/] * Jericho Writers - Points of View in Fiction [https://jerichowriters.com/points-of-view-in-fiction-writing-with-plenty-of-examples/] If this episode sparks your creativity, share yourreflections with Kathryn — tag @WhereWritersGo and let us know how the prompt inspired you. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share Where Writers Go to help more writers find their next story.

Whispers in the Woods - Discover Story Ideas in London’s Ancient Forest

Step into the ancient woodland of Queen’s Wood, North London, and let your imagination wander. In this episode of Whispers in the Woods, Kathryn Georghiou takes you on a guided creative writing walk designed to help you see stories all around you. 🌿 Act 1 – The Walk: Find a quiet space, put on your headphones, and join Kathryn under the canopy. Listen to the whispers of the trees and discover what stories the woods might be hiding. 🌫️ Act 2 – The History: Uncover the mystical and eerie history of Queen’s Wood, from ancient legends to ghostly folklore, and see how setting can help shape the stories we tell. (For more, visit the Friends of Queen’s Wood [https://www.fqw.org.uk/] website.) 🖋️ Act 3 – The Writing Prompt: Kathryn shares how she found her characters among the trees, and gives you a writing exercise to help you imagine who walks your story’s paths, what they seek, and what they hide. Now it’s your turn. Grab your notebook, breathe in the forest air, and start writing your story. 🎧 Listen, imagine, write — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode to inspire more writers like you.

Where the Waves Meet the Words

In this episode of the Where Writers Go creative writing podcast, I take you on a sensory-rich walk and storytelling journey around the seaside town of Cleveleys on the Lancashire coast, so relax and enjoy the walk. Then, I will share more information about Cleveleys, so you have a better understanding of where we’ve just been. Next, I will talk about the importance of ‘SETTING’ in creative writing and storytelling, and give you a writing prompt and exercise to practise yourself, designed to help you develop setting in fiction and spark new ideas for your own stories. I really enjoyed making this podcast and writing my own story based on the guided walk, and I hope you enjoy it too. If you try the exercises yourself, please let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe to the Where Writers Go podcast for more writing prompts, story ideas, and creative inspiration for authors and storytellers. Written, recorded, and edited by Kathryn Georghiou Theme music from Freesounds SFX from ProSounds and Kathryn's Field Recordings