The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse
Episodes
11 episodes
How to share your message: Lessons from Charles Dickens
In this episode, the last of Season 1, we celebrate the magic and message of A Christmas Carol, published on this day, December 19, 1843! We’ll explore how Charles Dickens harnessed the power of storytelling to deliver his message of generosity...
How to Craft a Sense of Wonder: Lessons from Lewis Carroll
In this episode, we explore the world of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and how the author created a timeless children’s story, adored, adapted, and accepted by millions of readers across the world. First, I’ll read the chapter...
How to craft Gothic Atmosphere: Lessons from C.J. Cooke
In this episode, we explore C.J. Cooke’s The Lighthouse Witches and how the gothic atmosphere of this wonderfully immersive and compelling read has been created. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passa...
How to craft Multiple Characters: Lessons from Leigh Bardugo
In this episode, we look at the opening two chapters of Six of Crows’ by Leigh Bardugo to explore how she interweaves the multiple character storylines of her six protagonists. First, I’ll read the chapters alou...
How to build Fantasy Worlds: Lessons from Samantha Shannon
How to Build Fantasy Worlds: Lessons from Samantha Shannon In this episode, we look at the opening chapter of The Priory of the Orange Tree, by Samantha Shannon and how this sets the scene for the world she has created. First, I’ll ...
How to absorb your readers into the story: Lessons from Erin Morgenstern
Disclaimer: This episode contains one use of explicit language during the passage read aloud from Chapter 1 of The Night Circus.In this episode, we look at the opening chapter of The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. First, I’...
How to drive your story with dialogue: Lessons from John Le Carre
In this episode, we look at chapter one of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, by John Le Carre. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. We’ll look at the use of dialogue to create and ...
How to set the pace of your novel: Lessons from Shirley Jackson
Read TranscriptIn this episode, we look at chapter one of The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jack...
How to set the scene for your novel: Lessons from Emily Bronte
Read TranscriptIn this episode, we look at chapter one of Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte.