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“This podcast keeps me inspired and moving forward.”
Susannaviolin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“Simon and Rachel are a brilliant interview duo and always ask the interesting and sometimes tough questions. It means you get to hear a different side to some really famous authors. Full of advice you can use in your own writing practice.”
mac_fleurie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/22
“Plenty of fascinating conversations with the best in the business - all worth mining for tips and tricks. It's also a fantastic way to discover brilliant journalism in the stories put forward by interviewees.”Read full review »
Charlie Mets via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/23/22
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“Gets into the details of publishing including the touchy subject of money. Insightful. Ian Rankin episode my favourite”
Rvdrnaut via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/07/21
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“I've only come to this podcast series recently. However I have to say it's moved to the top of the list of 'must listen' podcasts. Highly recommended.”Read full review »
JMaryM via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/08/21
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“If you’re pursuing a career as a writer, interested in writing or simply a fan of the guests ATN is a necessary listen. The hosts always get something interesting out of the guests and even if you don’t know their work the interview is always enjoyable.”
Tom_Bro via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/21
“An excellent collection of interviews with authors and people working within the industry, carried out conversation style to draw invaluable insider knowledge and advice for the listener. These are super enjoyable to listen to with so many tips and inspiration. Love this podcast!”
emilymakere via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/04/20
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“Am making my way through the back catalogue and am learning a lot. The interviews are great. Only downsides are that I had to turn one of them off because the person was SO negative about the world of writing I started to feel a bit depressed about ever getting published, and most people are so...”Read full review »
PrincessJen70 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/20
“A brilliant idea & fantastic guests. However, the hosts butting in with their own anecdotes is beyond frustrating. They could do their own episodes instead of trying to hijack interviews with their experiences. Happens every episode”
Londonfitnesskitchen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/07/20
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“By a long way my favorite podcast around. Charismatic hosts, thoughtful questions, fascinating interviewees, invaluable insight into the industry. Would love to see more interviews with freelance journalists and magazine writers (as opposed to in-house) as well as magazine/newspaper editors. I...”Read full review »
pothospilea via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/20
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“Really happy to have found this podcast, as it provides a good dive into the world of words. Each interview gets to the bottom of what it takes really to get ideas published. If you’re interested in writing, definitely subscribe.”
Seth Thomas Pietras via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/20
“A friend and fellow writer recommended a specific episode of “Always Take Notes”, and after just one I proceeded to binge the rest. There’s a certain charm to the roughness of the early shows, and always there is something to learn or a new perspective to be had, whether from writers, reporters,...”Read full review »
@alpineseth via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
02/20/20
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“I have listened to every single episode of Always Take Notes and I absolutely love it. The hosts talk about subjects that are not usually explored by other podcasts out there such as MONEY. The questions and guests invited are well thought out and caters for a wide array of writers.”
TouchThePainting via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/11/20
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“Love the show, always great guests and questions. Selves into the personal histories, careers and advice really well and the range of guests is what I like to. The only thing is the sound quality, sometimes it is really poor and I find myself turning the volume up full whack to hear the guest,...”Read full review »
freelancicon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/22/20
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“Gets in to the nuts and bolts of writing and working in journalism.”
TobyMuse via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/19
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“Excellent show about writing in all its forms - journalism, fiction, screenwriting. Interesting interviews with great guests, and lots of practical advice for writers. Worth a subscribe.”
Frankchise via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/19
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“I find the interviews with writers, editors, literary agents, publishers, translators, etc, unfailingly interesting. In fact, I've often taken notes while listening.”Read full review »
Times Roman via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/04/19
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“Love it. Thank you! The questions you asked Pandora were fab. I learnt so much.”
jessicarosewilliams via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/19
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“Brilliant podcast, great hostess love her voice!”
sjn09876 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/19
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“Found this podcast by accident but now tune in regularly. Great hosts, intelligent interviews, top quality, professional writerly guests. I recommend it other authors or anyone interested in writing, publishing, editing etc. Thank you ATN!”
mrssppletreeman via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/19
“Fantastic podcast! Thoughtful interviews with some of the most interesting minds. Love the personal, human interviewing that tease out insight beyond their writing.”
buksy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/16/19
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“Thoughtful and well researched”
tabtel1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/13/19
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“Fresh insightful and human - great presenters!”
Dom Orm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/13/19
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“Insightful and enjoyable discussion”
bbwe1891 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/13/19
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“A must listen for anyone interested in writing. Incisive, honest and revealing. Highly recommended.”
Josh e j via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/18
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“Great interviews that bring out honest and often in-depth knowledge and experience of the writing and publishing industry. Really accessible and enjoyable even if you're not a writer...”Read full review »
Lula268 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/09/18
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“This podcast is fantastic. It delves deep into the world of writing - of whatever sort - and picks it apart with rigour and humour. It’s not a whimsical and insubstantial rhapsody over the writer’s ‘craft’, rather a concrete conversation about the processes by which words actually get put down on...”Read full review »
waitingforpodot via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/18
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“Highly recommended. Full of useful and varied insights into the Uk publishing/writing scene, including plenty of practical info for aspiring writers.”
Tom T 88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/18
“This is a practical and thorough podcast that examines how and why writers write, from the sucessful historian and the fiction writer, to the struggling journalist, long form and short. Two writers ask another how they make a living, check footnotes, make sentances make sense, do they enjoy it,...”Read full review »
TiffGreerJen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/18
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“Excellent interview podcast. The smart hosts ask the questions that don't get asked on most author interview podcasts. They even ask about money! It deserves more recognition.”Read full review »
JustEmilyC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/18
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“This is a fantastic podcast for young journalist looking to get into writing, and particularly long-form. Good work !”
Laramarquina via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
04/14/18
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“Always Take Notes is an insightful and engaging podcast for anyone interested in publishing and journalism. Kassia and Simon find great guests and delve into often opaque aspects of the industry such as payment and pitching. Highly recommended.”
MarkW01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/12/18
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“I work as a freelance writer – a mix of journalism and trade books – and this is an absolutely wonderful podcast to listen to if you're in the industry. Interesting questions are put to interesting interviewees, getting into the nitty gritty of making a living as a writer.”Read full review »
Baron Vastey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/30/18
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“Writing can be a lonely game - freelance writing especially. No longer do I feel so alone in at my desk! For all writers out there, struggling away (because, from experience, most of you will be), this podcast is a must. Great tips, great insights, great inspiration.”
UndertheTump via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/17/18
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“A fantastic resource for journalists, writers, and anyone interested in the process of putting pen to page.
Highly reccomend for anyone who wants to know more about how funding and finance interplay with creativity for writers of varying sorts, operating in various industries.”
DavidChild13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/18
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“A great idea, great guests and I like the candidness of it. Sometimes the interviewees are quite difficult and the presenters don’t always succeed in recording a great podcast but maybe that’s just me and my high expectations..!”
JSB2013-June via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/18
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“I love this podcast. Despite - or perhaps because - I have spent my career reporting, writing and editing for a living, I remain fascinated by the craft and how others come at it. These interviews, lovingly presented, are full of insights, lessons, observations and reflections.”
iron_emu via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/18
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“Really impressive podcast series that would be great for any writers or for anyone who is interested in the mechanics of the writing world and how great stories come to fruition, particularly in the digital age.”
Fasttrabck via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/17
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“Hugely enjoying this indispensable podcast for anyone who wants to know the ins and out of the writing business, featuring wide-ranging conversations with agents, publishers, editors and writers. A 101 course in how to put your pen where your mouth is.”
i.alec via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/17
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“Always Take Notes is a really useful introduction into the world of Publishing for writers new to the industry. The personable hosts speak to a diverse range of people; editors, agents and long-form journalists to name a few. For a rookie (like me) each podcast has been invaluable.”
Mr Z of Frome. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/17
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“This is a really informative podcast series - useful for both budding journalists and pros! In particular, Kassia and Simon successfully examine the financial constraints of the industry and what good journalism is actually worth, in both monetary terms and overall contribution to society. Would...”Read full review »
JasmineCC1995 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/24/17
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“If you're remotely interested in writing a book or writing for leading magazines, then this podcast is a must. The hosts interview writers, editors, publishers and agents who explain how to best report, research, pitch, write and edit a book or article — the kind of invaluable industry...”Read full review »
SB Tang via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/20/17
“As a regular listener to writing podcasts, I'm consistently disappointed by the lack of practical advice on offer for writers and journalists. This series is a great exception to that rule. The interviewers consistently ask tough questions that almost always elicit revealing answers,...”Read full review »
Greg Noone via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/09/17
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