Paper Places

Paper Places

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Paper Places is the podcast that demystifies the journey to becoming a professional writer. Each episode, columnist-turned-author Kerry Provenzano sits down with an acclaimed writer who shares where their words have taken them. Hosted by Kerry Provenzano.

Episode List

21: Working to Decolonise the Curriculum, Writing and ADHD, with Marcia Hutchinson

Dec 26th, 2025 10:00 AM

Marcia Hutchinson joins Kerry to talk about her work running Primary Colours, for which she was awarded an MBE for services to cultural diversity, along with finding the writing flows that work for her, and her debut novel, 'The Mercy Step'. Guest Starring: Marcia Hutchinson Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Subscribe to KL Provenzano on Substack Submit Feedback The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Advent by Gunnar Gunnarsson Marcia Hutchinson | WikipediaMarcia's impressive career! Buy Marcia's book | 'The Mercy Step' by Marcia Hutchinson Marcia's Linktree

20: The Creativity of Non-Fiction Writing, with Midge Gillies

Nov 28th, 2025 10:00 AM

Midge Gillies, author of 'Atlantic Furies: The Women Who Risked Everything to be the First to Fly', joins Kerry to discuss her impressive career as a non-fiction author, including celebrating your subjects and bringing their stories alive. Guest Starring: Midge Gillies Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Subscribe to KL Provenzano on Substack Submit Feedback 'Rebecca' by Daphne Du Maurier  'The Island of Missing Trees' by Elif Shafak Visit Midge's Website Follow Midge on Instagram Buy 'Atlantic Furies The Women Who Risked Everything to be the First to Fly' by Midge GilliesAtlantic Furies celebrates the bravery, panache, and drive of these trail-blazing aviators, who showed the world that it wasn’t just men who could conquer the skies. All Midge's Books

19: Writing Humour, with Silvia Saunders

Oct 31st, 2025 11:00 AM

Kerry is joined by Silvia Saunders, who won the Comedy Women in Print prize for her debut novel, Homesick. They discuss writing days, finding your voice and the importance of perseverance. Guest Starring: Silvia Saunders Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Novel November | A 30-Day Writing ChallengeThis is run by ProWritingAid, who have been a sponsor in the past, but are not sponsoring this episode. The Vegetarian by Han Kang 'Homesick' by Silvia SaundersBuy Silvia's book! 'Even if You Beat Me' | An Essay by Sally Rooney Follow Silvia on Instagram

18: Finding Your Process, with Keith Houston

Sep 26th, 2025 9:00 AM

In this episode, Kerry sits down with Keith Houston to talk about the practicalities of writing alongside another job, finding your process and how deadlines are catalysts for getting your project completed. Guest Starring: Keith Houston Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback 🎗 Relay for St. JudeEach September, Relay rallies support for the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. By joining us, you can make more cures possible. Read the Shady Characters blog Buy 'Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of Emoji' by Keith Houston

17: "I Don't Plot My Novels," with Jo Morey

Aug 29th, 2025 9:00 AM

Kerry is joined by Jo Morey to discuss rediscovering writing after a corporate career, her experience in the Faber Academy and how competitions helped her get published. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Scrivener, from Literature & Latte: The #1 app for writers of all kinds. Use PAPERPLACES for 20% off. Guest Starring: Jo Morey Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Subscribe to KL Provenzano on Substack Submit Feedback Faber Academy | Creative Writing Courses The Cheshire Novel Prize 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison Follow Jo Morey on Instagram Jo Morey's website Buy 'The Night Lagoon' (UK) by Jo Morey Buy 'Lime Juice Money' (USA) by Jo Morey

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